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Briarcrest Nursing Center

5648 East Gotham Street

3.3(44 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
135
Medicare rating
2 of 5

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Ownership
For profit, Partnership
Certified beds
135
Advanced medical services
On-site respiratory therapy and tracheotomy care
Rehab therapies
On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy

What Families Think

Reviews for Briarcrest are sharply mixed: several families praise attentive nurses, responsive administrators, and compassionate care for parents in rehab or long-term care, while other reviewers describe serious lapses including neglect, understaffing, and one death shortly after admission. Google ratings reflect this split at 3.3 stars.

The Good

  • Nursing supervisors and case managers praised as communicative
  • Administrators helped families navigate insurance and medical paperwork
  • Individualized rehab plans for strength, mobility, and swallowing
  • On-site respiratory therapy, tracheotomy and wound care
  • Staff described as compassionate and attentive by some families

The Bad

  • One report of a patient left soiled for over an hour
  • One report of a 2-hour delay in pain medication
  • One report describing understaffing and inconsistent accountability
  • One report of a poorly trained therapist injuring a patient
  • One report of a patient dying within 24 hours of admission

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Briarcrest Nursing Center

Briarcrest Nursing Center is a skilled nursing and sub-acute care facility located in Bell Gardens, California. The facility operates 111 skilled nursing beds and 24 sub-acute beds, providing a family-centered environment with clinical-based services.

The center offers specialized nursing, rehabilitation, and sub-acute services tailored to each resident's individual needs. An experienced rehabilitation team develops individualized care plans to maximize functional independence, with services including physical therapy focused on strength and mobility, occupational therapy for functional mobility and extremity strengthening, and speech therapy for assessment and treatment of speech and swallowing difficulties.

Advanced clinical services include respiratory therapy, tracheotomy care, intravenous tube feedings, and complex wound management as prescribed by physicians. The facility emphasizes personalized evaluation and comprehensive medical and rehabilitation services to support residents' recovery and wellness goals.

Daily activities are customized to meet individual resident needs and preferences, with an activity department available to help residents stay engaged. The facility maintains a focus on health and safety for residents, visitors, and staff.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.3overall · 44 ratings combined

3.3★ on Google (44)

Lourdes Rojas

May 2026

via Google

There's a lot of negligence They are not adequately staffed there are some people in the facility who try but in my experience my mom has been left soiled for over an hour my mom has pressed the call button for over 2 hours requesting her overdue pain medication and in the end when you complain nobody knows anything one person blames the next some of the therapists are not very well trained my mom is fresh out of surgery in her femur and one therapist hurt my mom Theres also a homeless encampment next to the facility

Stephanie Castaneda

Feb 2026

via Google

This place had no idea how to care for my kids dad, they were incompetent! Don’t bring them here unless your ready to bury the. Low level care if. They were unable to care for him, why did they take him ? He wasn’t even there 24 hours and he died 😭 I don’t recommend this place.

Sonya Lowe

Aug 2025

via Google

My mom has been at Briarcrest for close to a year and they have been absolutely excellent. She is so well cared for, no matter what time I stop by to visit her, she’s always being very well taken care of. The staff know her and her needs. Don’t judge a book by its cover - it may be surrounded by barbed wire but every level of staff cares deeply about the patients at Briarcrest.

MIrza N Haque

Jul 2023

via Google

I can't say enough positive things about my experience with Briarcrest Nursing Home. They truly went above and beyond in taking care of my father and attending to all of his needs. The nurses at Briarcrest were not only highly skilled and professional, but they also displayed a remarkable level of thoughtfulness and compassion. Ana the nursing supervisor was amazing . Always communicated and kept us informed . Richie case manager went above and beyond to make sure my fathers needs were met . I was also impressed with the administrators specially Lisa. She was very helpful w understanding medial / insurance policies. Doctors Julia and Dr Chang on duty was on point w his medical care .Brad the director always checked on us made us feel like home. They were accessible, attentive, and always ready to address any concerns or questions. Every time you walk into visit your treated w warm welcome at the front desk. Their dedication to ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for the residents was truly commendable. Overall, Briarcrest Nursing Home exceeded my expectations in every aspect. From the exceptional care provided to the warm and welcoming atmosphere, it is evident that they prioritize the happiness and well-being of their residents. I am grateful for the outstanding care my father received at Briarcrest, and I highly recommend them to anyone seeking a nurturing and supportive environment for their loved ones.

Adam Carthon

Sep 2022

via Google

This nursing center does a lot for people. I had major brain surgery after a major accident back in June and since then I've been getting tossed around to different nursing homes based off my age. I have a history of Cancer and have been in hospitals my whole life and this place sets a better standard then most. I was at Country Villa West Wood in West LA and it was a nightmare A/C broke during a heat wave patients passing away of heat stroke and just chaos! But Thanks to Lisa And Josh in administration at Braircrest were able to get me away from that facility and help me. They have brought more hope & help in 6 days then Country Villa did in a 45 days. The Briarcrest Nursing Center has been a clean, friendly environment so fat and I see the staff work around the clock day and night to help patients needs and make things overall better during the short time I've been here. All the Staff have been pretty cool they treat people evenly and respectfully. I would not be so lucky if Lisa And Josh hadn't I will not be so fortunate if they did not step in and get me out of that hellish situation. I recommend bringing your loved one's here. I'm younger then most people here and this place is really shown me the age doesn't matter what matters is recovering and positive feedback from a Greatly balanced and organized hospital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Briarcrest Nursing Center offer?

Briarcrest Nursing Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Briarcrest Nursing Center located?

Briarcrest Nursing Center is located at 5648 East Gotham Street in Bell Gardens, California.

What do families say about Briarcrest Nursing Center?

Reviews for Briarcrest are sharply mixed: several families praise attentive nurses, responsive administrators, and compassionate care for parents in rehab or long-term care, while other reviewers describe serious lapses including neglect, understaffing, and one death shortly after admission. Google ratings reflect this split at 3.3 stars.

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