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3.3 from 46 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Briarcrest Nursing Center
common21 reviews mention this
Staff support is a mixed bag
Many residents describe staff who are attentive, respectful, and compassionate.
A sizable number of reviews focus on how caring and respectful the staff felt, including nurses and therapists being responsive to individual needs. Some families also mention regular updates and staff who seemed to know their loved one and communicate doctor-related decisions. Other reviewers, however, describe serious breakdowns in day-to-day care and professionalism, including concerns about neglect and high turnover.
common2 reviews mention this
Wound care receives specific praise
Wound care stands out with consistently positive feedback.
Two reviews specifically call out wound care and describe the treatment team as professional and dedicated. One mentions excellent wound care treatment from nurses and assistants, while another thanks the wound care team for supporting recovery.
common6 reviews mention this
Physical therapy quality varies
Physical and occupational therapy experiences range from praised to criticized.
Several reviews praise rehabilitation teams, including physical therapy and occupational therapy, describing the therapists as attentive and on top of care. Others say therapy fell below expectations, mentioning limited equipment and training, and a reviewer who felt basic therapy needs and medication requests were not addressed properly. Overall, rehab outcomes appear inconsistent across different reviewers.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Dining is discussed both ways
Food quality shows up as a frequent point of disagreement.
Some residents and families describe the food as good or even especially good. At the same time, other reviewers criticize meals, describing the food as unappetizing or not fresh. Because both opinions appear in the reviews, dining quality doesn’t come across as uniformly reliable.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Getting help by phone is challenging
Communication and call responsiveness are recurring complaints.
Multiple reviewers report difficulty getting answers—leaving calls on hold, not getting follow-up, or struggling to reach a loved one. Some reviews also mention long waits after pressing the call button, including delays in getting pain medication, cleaning, or bandaging assistance. One reviewer describes an incident where staff didn’t seem to know what had happened, reinforcing concerns about responsiveness and information flow.
common5 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is mentioned by several reviewers
Several reviews describe the facility as clean and well kept.
Some reviewers directly say the building is clean and describe visitors being greeted warmly or the environment feeling orderly. These comments come alongside other positive remarks about staff and safety priorities. A smaller number of negative reviews raise serious concerns about care conditions, so cleanliness appears to be perceived differently depending on the resident and timeframe.
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Features
Housing
135 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Long Beach (Daugherty) (10 miles away)
Los Angeles International (14 miles away)
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (20 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Parks
Temple Park (1.3 miles)
Rivera Park (4 miles)
George E. Elder Memorial Park (6 miles)
Barnes Memorial Park (7.1 miles)
Granada Park (7.6 miles)
Michigan Park (8.3 miles)
Almansor Park (9.2 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (4.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
Rite Aid (5.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.7 miles)
Hospitals
Del Rio Convalescent Center (2.1 miles)
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (2.2 miles)
PIH Health Hospital (2.7 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Hospital (3.6 miles)
Martin Luther King Jr / Drew Medical Center (4.9 miles)
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135 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Long Beach (Daugherty) (10 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Competitive pricing with extensive on-site amenities and services
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