Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Briarcrest Nursing Center
5648 East Gotham Street · Bell Gardens, CA 90201 · 135 certified beds
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About Briarcrest Nursing Center
Briarcrest Nursing Center is a nursing home in Bell Gardens, California. Its capacity is 135 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Cambridge Healthcare Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 103 citations, the most recent on May 19, 2026. CMS also lists 4 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.40 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Bell Gardens. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (103)
Records from December 2021 to May 2026.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 7, 2022.
December 22, 2021
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2022.
Penalties (4)
Total fines: $78,684
March 1, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $44,623 against this nursing home on March 1, 2025.
March 1, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting March 29, 2025, lasting 18 days (triggered by inspection on March 1, 2025).
June 25, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 27, 2024, lasting 47 days (triggered by inspection on June 25, 2024).
June 25, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $34,061 against this nursing home on June 25, 2024.
Staffing
4.40 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.29 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Cambridge Healthcare Services, a chain of 32 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.6 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 3.3 for staffing, 4.0 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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