Briarcrest Nursing Center
Briarcrest Nursing Center – Medicare Certified Since 1970
Briarcrest Nursing Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Bell Gardens, California. This facility has been serving the community for 56 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 135 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 93% (averaging 126 residents per day), which is high. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 4.28 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (2.5 hours from CNAs, 1.24 hours from LPNs, 0.54 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.06 hours per resident per day. This staffing level meets research-recommended quality thresholds.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Briarcrest Nursing Center has an overall quality rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 1 stars, staffing: 2 stars, quality measures: 4 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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How Briarcrest Nursing Center compares to 377 facilities in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA
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Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 377 other nursing homes in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA
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Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.
Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in BELL GARDENS
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My mom has been at Briarcrest for close to a year and they have been absolutely excellent. She is so well cared for, no matter what time I stop by to visit her, she’s always being very well taken care of. The staff know her and her needs. Don’t judge a book by its cover - it may be surrounded by barbed wire but every level of staff cares deeply about the patients at Briarcrest.
I can't say enough positive things about my experience with Briarcrest Nursing Home. They truly went above and beyond in taking care of my father and attending to all of his needs. The nurses at Briarcrest were not only highly skilled and professional, but they also displayed a remarkable level of thoughtfulness and compassion. Ana the nursing supervisor was amazing . Always communicated and kept us informed . Richie case manager went above and beyond to make sure my fathers needs were met . I was also impressed with the administrators specially Lisa. She was very helpful w understanding medial / insurance policies. Doctors Julia and Dr Chang on duty was on point w his medical care .Brad the director always checked on us made us feel like home. They were accessible, attentive, and always ready to address any concerns or questions. Every time you walk into visit your treated w warm welcome at the front desk. Their dedication to ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for the residents was truly commendable. Overall, Briarcrest Nursing Home exceeded my expectations in every aspect. From the exceptional care provided to the warm and welcoming atmosphere, it is evident that they prioritize the happiness and well-being of their residents. I am grateful for the outstanding care my father received at Briarcrest, and I highly recommend them to anyone seeking a nurturing and supportive environment for their loved ones.
This nursing center does a lot for people. I had major brain surgery after a major accident back in June and since then I've been getting tossed around to different nursing homes based off my age. I have a history of Cancer and have been in hospitals my whole life and this place sets a better standard then most. I was at Country Villa West Wood in West LA and it was a nightmare A/C broke during a heat wave patients passing away of heat stroke and just chaos! But Thanks to Lisa And Josh in administration at Braircrest were able to get me away from that facility and help me. They have brought more hope & help in 6 days then Country Villa did in a 45 days. The Briarcrest Nursing Center has been a clean, friendly environment so fat and I see the staff work around the clock day and night to help patients needs and make things overall better during the short time I've been here. All the Staff have been pretty cool they treat people evenly and respectfully. I would not be so lucky if Lisa And Josh hadn't I will not be so fortunate if they did not step in and get me out of that hellish situation. I recommend bringing your loved one's here. I'm younger then most people here and this place is really shown me the age doesn't matter what matters is recovering and positive feedback from a Greatly balanced and organized hospital.
I have nothing but respect for this nursing center, they have been taking care of my father with so much care and they are very professional, they update me with my Dad’s progress and Doctor’s decisions always. Dad had been at a previous nursing home in Pomona and they are a total disgrace they almost cost my Dad’s life a few times. So this place is like a breath of fresh air! The place is very clean and everyone is very courteous, my brothers and I are very happy and blessed with this place, keep up the good work ♥️
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