About Briarcrest Nursing Center
Briarcrest Nursing Center, located in BELL GARDENS, CA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Briarcrest Nursing Center
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.29 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.29 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES network. This chain operates 32 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Briarcrest Nursing Center provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 164 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 234 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 14.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 4.4% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 4.4% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.3% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 6.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 7.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 10.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 99.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 8.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 4.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 10.9% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 6 complaints
- 2024: 17 complaints
- 2025: 14 complaints
- 2026: 11 complaints
- Total: 48 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| Jun 05, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| May 20, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| May 09, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| Dec 06, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Dec 06, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. |
| Sep 06, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| Feb 08, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Dec 08, 2023 | Provide appropriate foot care. |
| Nov 08, 2023 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| Nov 08, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Management & Direction
- LIBERTY BUENO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JULIE BUTENKO ADP OF THE SNF
- JULIE BUTENKO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HEIDI CAPELA ADP OF THE SNF
- HEIDI CAPELA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOEL GURON ADP OF THE SNF
- JOEL GURON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- JOEL GURON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LANCE HASSELL ADP OF THE SNF
- LANCE HASSELL INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
- LANCE HASSELL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JUNE JOHNSONBAUGH OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JUNE JOHNSONBAUGH ADP OF THE SNF
- KRISTINA KUIZON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KRISTINA KUIZON ADP OF THE SNF
- KRISTINA KUIZON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- LINDA LUTZ OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LINDA LUTZ ADP OF THE SNF
- CESAR PALANA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CESAR PALANA ADP OF THE SNF
- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTIONS FOR HEALTH CARE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTIONS FOR HEALTH CARE ADP OF THE SNF
- PAULINA SALAZAR ADP OF THE SNF
- PAULINA SALAZAR OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SIRIUS BILLING ADP OF THE SNF
- IRA SMEDRA CORPORATE OFFICER
- IRA SMEDRA ADP OF THE SNF
- IRA SMEDRA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JACOB WINTNER CORPORATE OFFICER
- JACOB WINTNER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JACOB WINTNER ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Clear View Convalescent Center | N/A | 5 |
| Torrance Memorial Med Ctr Snf/dp | N/A | 5 |
| Mount San Antonio Gardens | N/A | 5 |
| Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/p Snf | N/A | 5 |
| Glendale Adventist Medical Center Dp/snf | N/A | 5 |
| Sun Mar Nursing Center | N/A | 5 |
| Beacon Healthcare Center | N/A | 5 |
| Long Beach Post Acute | N/A | 5 |
| East Los Angeles Doctors Hosp | N/A | 5 |
| Presbyterian Intercomm Hosp Dp/snf | N/A | 5 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Briarcrest Nursing Center directly at 5629272641. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.