BRIARCREST NURSING CENTER

Briarcrest Nursing Center is a long-term care facility located at 5648 East Gotham Street in Bell Gardens, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 135 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit partnership. It holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve beneficiaries under either program. The facility carries an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Briarcrest Nursing Center received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance in this area that is notably below average when compared to other facilities nationally. The staffing rating stands at 2 stars, also below the national average, reflecting staffing levels and consistency as reported to CMS. The quality measure rating, however, is 5 stars, the highest tier available, indicating that the facility's clinical quality outcomes as measured by CMS data perform well above national norms. Briarcrest Nursing Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, based on its dual certification status. Individuals seeking placement at this facility who are enrolled in either federal program may be eligible for coverage, subject to program-specific eligibility and benefit requirements. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (562) 927-2641 to confirm current availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements the facility may accommodate. When considered against national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. The 5-star quality measure rating represents a meaningful distinction, placing the facility among higher-performing facilities in that specific category. However, the 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating both fall below the 3.0-star national average, which may be relevant factors when evaluating care options. The overall 2-star rating reflects the combined weight of all three components as calculated by CMS. Families and case managers reviewing options in the Bell Gardens and greater Los Angeles area may use these ratings as one data point within a broader assessment process that may include facility visits, staff interviews, and review of detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database.