Briarcrest Nursing Center
Bell Gardens, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056220) · 135 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $78,684 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (562) 927-2641 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Briarcrest Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Briarcrest Nursing Center reports 4.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS records show Briarcrest Nursing Center has 2 federal fines totaling $78,684.00 and 2 payment denials on record; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the available data.
About this facility
Briarcrest Nursing Center is a 135-bed skilled nursing facility in Bell Gardens, Los Angeles County, California, with an average of 124.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit partnership and has been Medicare- and Medicaid-certified since September 4, 1970.
According to CMS Care Compare, Briarcrest holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing time is reported at 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.1%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $78,684.00, and 2 payment denials on file for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details of these penalties.
Briarcrest is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars across the chain. CMS data indicates no ownership change at this facility within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records for this facility; families are encouraged to consult Care Compare directly for the most current inspection results and rating updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Briarcrest Nursing Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Briarcrest accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 43.1% and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $78,684.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Briarcrest is certified for 135 beds with an average of 124.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Briarcrest has been certified since September 4, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Briarcrest scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5629272641 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5629272641 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056220?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.