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Briarcrest Nursing Center

5648 East Gotham Street · Bell Gardens, CA 90201 · 135 certified beds

(562) 927-2641

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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

2.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (103)

Records from December 2021 to May 2026.

  • December 22, 2021

    Tag F0812

    Procure 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 F0806

    Ensure 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 F0585

    Honor 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 F0561

    Honor 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 F0576

    Ensure 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 F0607

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 7, 2022.

  • December 22, 2021

    Tag F0732

    Post 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 F0761

    Ensure 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 F0558

    Reasonably 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 F0550

    Honor 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 F0610

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 7, 2022.

  • December 22, 2021

    Tag F0755

    Provide 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 F0838

    Conduct 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 F0557

    Honor 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 F0725

    Provide 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 F0689

    Ensure 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 F0867

    Set 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 F0698

    Provide 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 F0921

    Make 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 F0692

    Provide 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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Bell Gardens.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

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