BRIARCREST NURSING CENTER
5648 EAST GOTHAM STREET, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
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How BRIARCREST NURSING CENTER Compares
BRIARCREST NURSING CENTER is a 135-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bell Gardens, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.0%) is above the California average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 135 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bell Gardens, the local average is 1.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.9% — better than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (66% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.0% — worse than the California average of 4.5% (78% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.6% — better than the California average of 23.1% (37% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BRIARCREST NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BRIARCREST NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Bell Gardens.
How is BRIARCREST NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BRIARCREST NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.7% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BRIARCREST NURSING CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.0% here versus 4.5% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BRIARCREST NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 135 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BRIARCREST NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BRIARCREST NURSING CENTER's rating advantage in Bell Gardens?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Bell Gardens
Bell Gardens sits in Los Angeles County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,370,141 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $71,358
- Median home value
- $615,500
Demographics for Los Angeles County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bell Gardens.
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