Torrance Memorial Med Ctr SNF/Dp
Scout 100Torrance, CA · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Torrance's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
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Briarcrest Nursing Center
5648 East Gotham Street, Bell Gardens, CA 90201 · Los Angeles County
Briarcrest Nursing Center provides specialized nursing and sub-acute services tailored to each resident’s individual needs. Our experienced staff has knowledge in treating a wide array of injuries and conditions and will provide the extra attention needed to re-learn essential skills, improve strengths, and if necessa…
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (126 of 135 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Bell Gardens
Briarcrest Nursing Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Bell Gardens, CA, with 135 certified beds and an average of about 126 residents per day. It operates as part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.29 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.55 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 32 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $78,684 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.29 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •32 deficiencies at last survey
- •$78,684 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Bell Gardens options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 135
- Avg. residents/day
- 126
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Part of a chain
- Cambridge Healthcare Services
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 056220
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,400–$17,130/mo (median $13,790) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Los Angeles prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.29
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.55
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 32
- Federal fines
- 2 ($78,684)
- Total penalties
- 4
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-13
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (102 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-01Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2026-01-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
2026-01-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2026-01-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2026-01-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-01 | Fine | $44,623 |
| 2025-03-01 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-06-25 | Fine | $34,061 |
| 2024-06-25 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
Location
5648 East Gotham Street, Bell Gardens, CA
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Briarcrest Nursing Center
How much does Briarcrest Nursing Center cost?
Briarcrest Nursing Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Bell Gardens, CA area typically runs $11,400–$17,130 per month (median $13,790, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Briarcrest Nursing Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Briarcrest Nursing Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Briarcrest Nursing Center?
Staff provide about 4.29 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Briarcrest Nursing Center?
Briarcrest Nursing Center has 102 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Briarcrest Nursing Center have availability?
Typically 94% full (126 of 135 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Briarcrest Nursing Center offer?
Briarcrest Nursing Center in Bell Gardens, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 135 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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