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No detailed family reviews were provided for this community, though it holds a 4.3 Google rating from 428 reviewers. The available information describes it as a long-term acute care hospital rather than a typical senior living residence, treating patients with complex medical needs who no longer require ICU care but aren't ready for a standard nursing home.
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Kindred Hospital Brea is a senior living community in Brea, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Wheelchair Accessible and 24-Hour Staff. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 429 reviews.
Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF is a long-term acute care facility in Brea, California, offering specialized care to patients with complex medical conditions who are stable enough to leave the ICU but require ongoing hospital-level treatment and recovery support.
The facility operates as a 48-bed hospital with High Acuity and High Observation Units for critically ill patients. Care is physician-led with 24/7 physician or physician extender coverage and respiratory therapy access. The hospital provides comprehensive acute care services including mechanical ventilation, respiratory therapy, dialysis, IV therapy, and complex wound care. Patients commonly treated include those with respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, congestive heart failure, and conditions complicated by diabetes or COPD. The facility holds Joint Commission Certification in Respiratory Failure and Sepsis, ensuring evidence-based treatment protocols.
Kindred Hospital Brea's Subacute Unit serves patients requiring short-term comprehensive inpatient medical care and rehabilitation. Unlike skilled nursing facilities, the hospital provides daily physician visits, acute care nurse-to-patient ratios, on-site pharmacy services, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy tailored to each patient's condition without minimum therapy requirements.
The facility supports patient progression through levels of care, allowing patients to advance to less intensive settings as they recover. The care model emphasizes interdisciplinary teams, early mobility programs, and comprehensive rehabilitation to help patients regain independence and return home or transition to appropriate lower levels of care.
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4.3★ on Google (429)
James Yen
Aug 2026
Dietitian Jenny has a loving heart to all her patient, explained food and nutrition in detail with her expertise knowledge. Really appreciateJenny’s great help while staying the hospital!<br>Valerie menu clerk is a warm hearted lady and helps me a lot through every day meals!
Omar Hassan-Reep
Aug 2026
My father came to Kindred, Brea after an intense illness led him to a long stay at St. Jude hospital. The illness created inflammation around his brain which led to cognitive impairments. He was aggressive at times, both verbally and physically, with staff when he first arrived. I knew this was way out of character for him but had no idea how to handle this new behavior. The PT and OT staff never let this behavior stop them from continually working with him. He would get frustrated easily and the entire staff would encourage and support him through it. Ken was always available to talk to and was open to suggestions from my family on ways to help my dad improve. Aimee, Majorie, and Kevin were always patient with my dad and willing to make necessary adjustments to help him get moving again. Days that felt hopeless seemed brightened by their positivity, honesty, support and smiles. My dad went from PT at bedside and being in bed most of the day to being able to sit up, scoot himself to the edge of his bed and get himself into his wheel chair to then standing with a walker and taking a few steps. We are so grateful for all of their help, support, and guidance through one of the toughest times we have had as a family. We would also like to mention and thank Modesta and Greg for their daily care. Helping in any way they could, we are forever grateful. We also want to thank Elizabeth, the activities director, for always finding ways to brighten my dads days, hanging a birthday sign on his birthday, and delivering short stories daily for my dad to read. Thank you for everything.
Susan Pettinicchio
Jul 2026
This review is specifically about the Sub-Acute Unit at Kindred Brea, where my husband, Gabe, has received care over the past several months.<br><br>From the rehabilitation team to the CNAs, nurses, respiratory therapists, and Activities Director, we have been fortunate to be surrounded by people who genuinely care about their patients.<br><br>The rehab team has been caring, compassionate, and genuinely invested in Gabe's progress. They take the time to get to know each patient, understand their individual needs, and do everything they can to help them succeed. Our primary therapists, Kevin and Aimee, consistently provide an exceptional level of knowledge, skill, encouragement, and compassion during the long and often difficult process of regaining strength. They celebrate every small victory while continuing to challenge Gabe to keep moving forward.<br><br>Ken, the Rehab Director, is incredibly hands-on. He is actively involved with patients, frequently checks in to make sure their needs are being heard and met, and is always reassuring and encouraging. His leadership is evident in the positive atmosphere he has created. Although Margie doesn't work directly with Gabe, she always greets everyone by name and takes a moment to ask how they are doing. Those small acts of kindness make a real difference.<br><br>The nursing and support staff have also been wonderful. The CNAs work incredibly hard and consistently treat Gabe with kindness, patience, and dignity. The nurses have been knowledgeable, attentive, and responsive, always taking the time to answer our questions and explain his care. The respiratory therapists have been an invaluable part of Gabe's treatment, helping manage his complex breathing needs while providing reassurance every step of the way.<br><br>A special thank you to the Activities Director for bringing moments of joy and normalcy into a difficult situation. Those opportunities have made a meaningful difference in Gabe's quality of life during his stay.<br><br>No facility is perfect, but when you're facing one of the most difficult times in your life, the people caring for your loved one matter more than anything. We are grateful for the compassion, professionalism, and dedication this team has shown Gabe and our family. Thank you all for the care you've provided.
6346 green
Jun 2026
This place is not a place you send your loved one. If our family would have known about how neglectful they are and how they cover for each other we would have never ever allowed my husband mother to go there.<br>Nurse some of them was in clicks and would cover for the other's that was doing wrong, if you mentioned anything that you disagree with they will play like they are victims and call security on you.<br>One visit i made there the nurses was sitting around gossiping and on the internet while patients are in need<br>My mother in- law suffers most nights now having nightmares about that place how they mistreated her was disgusting and all they care about is charging the insurance her health really ment nonething to them they created a huge problem discharging her knowing what they had done and passed the issue that they created off on to another hospital.<br>If you don't know check this place out before sending your family there.<br>What they did to my husband's mother was horrible. They will say they care and want to fix the matter, but will do it to another family.<br>One guy nurse by the name of Gerard cursed my husband out over the phone another nurse yelled at my husband and he told her to stop yelling at him, she used a gaslighting tactic by calling security so she could be displayed as the victim. I would like to post all pictures of the neglect they did to my husband's mother but those pictures will come at a later time.
Michael Arceo
Jun 2026
I wanted to share my experience with Kindred Hospital in Brea, Ca. First and foremost the staff in general are wonderful in taking very good care of my wife, Delia! Janice and Kelly are both absolute gems! They are caring and kind! They take care of our needs and administrative paperwork are completed in a prompt and expedient manner! Shout out to Pam, Cullin, Patric, Jeff, Justin, Lilian and Cynthia for being so kind, patient and extremely encouraging to my wife with her physical therapy! She truly is getting better because of it and I thank each of you! They are Simply The Best!! Also thanks to Maria and Belinda for helping my wife with her speech therapy—now she won’t stop talking! Thank you to the RT staff for attending to my wife’s respiratory needs— namely Micky, Michelle, Catherine, Katherine, Ronnie, Eric, Joseph, Mike, Zio, Karl,, Gino, Mary, Matt, Scott, Vanessa, Rawzan, Alan, Gabe and Gladys! Thank you to the entire Nursing, LVN and CNA’s—my apologies too many names to mention but I want to thank each of you for doing an outstanding job taking care of my wife and nursing her back to health!! Lastly, thank you Dr Pheng , Dr Ho, Dr Thai, and Dr Ali—from the bottom of our hearts!! Without a doubt this is a very difficult time for my wife and I but it’s especially comforting to know that she is in good hands!
9 inspection visits in the last three years, 62 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 5, 2026
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 16, 2026
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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 4, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 15, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 15, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 10, 2025
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 21, 2024
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 21, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2024
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 of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 21, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 21, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 21, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 26, 2023
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 of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 15, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 26, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 26, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 8, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Kindred Hospital Brea offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Kindred Hospital Brea is located at 875 N Brea Blvd in Brea, California.
No detailed family reviews were provided for this community, though it holds a 4.3 Google rating from 428 reviewers. The available information describes it as a long-term acute care hospital rather than a typical senior living residence, treating patients with complex medical needs who no longer require ICU care but aren't ready for a standard nursing home.
Kindred Hospital Brea had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 62 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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