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Kindred Hospital Brea

Kindred Hospital Brea is a nursing home community in Brea, CA.

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  • Interior

    A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring colorful tiled flooring and decorative wall art.

  • Decor

    A comfortable waiting room with seating, a television, and decorative elements.

  • Building

    The exterior of Kindred Hospital surrounded by palm trees and flowers on a clear day.

  • Architecture

    A modern hospital building with palm trees on a sunny day.

  • Bedroom

    A clean and modern hospital room with a bed and medical equipment.

  • Trees

    A sunny patio area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by a garden setting.

  • Windows

    A bright classroom with tables and chairs arranged under large windows.

  • Landscaping

    A sunny day at a building entrance surrounded by palm trees.

  • Lobby

    A modern lobby with comfortable seating and a television.

  • Hallway

    A modern waiting room with comfortable seating and a reception desk.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A physical therapy clinic with exercise equipment and parallel bars for rehabilitation exercises.

  • Gym

    A spacious and well-lit fitness center equipped with various exercise machines and modern facilities.

  • Healthcare

    The image shows the reception area of a hospital with a front desk and informational signage.

  • Open Space

    A spacious modern workspace with high ceilings and industrial-style design.

875 North Brea Boulevard, Brea, CA 92821

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 114 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
12
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Overall Review of Kindred Hospital Brea

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Rehabilitation therapy is a highlight

Rehabilitation therapy is the most consistently praised part of care.

Many residents and family members describe physical therapy and occupational or speech therapy teams as supportive, professional, and motivating. A number of reviews specifically call out improvements in walking, strength, mobility, and swallowing progress, crediting named therapists. Even where other parts of the stay were frustrating, therapy often remains the strongest area people mention.

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Patient advocates and communication matter

Patient advocates help families feel informed and supported.

Several reviews highlight a patient advocate (often named) as a key point of contact for questions, requests, and day-to-day concerns. Families describe the advocate as responsive, helpful with coordinating needs, and willing to listen and follow through. Multiple reviews also describe better outcomes when communication is handled clearly.

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Food is sometimes hit or miss

Food quality and temperature vary across reviews.

While some residents describe the food as above average or surprisingly good, others mention issues like meals arriving cold, being too dry, or not matching preferences and restrictions. A few reviews specifically describe difficulties with meal timing, incorrect meal delivery, or limited variety. Even in positive stays, at least one review calls out opportunities around food temperature and customization.

  • A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring colorful tiled flooring and decorative wall art.
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Call light response and staffing concerns

Some residents report slow help after pressing the call light.

Multiple reviews mention delays in getting assistance, including slow responses for night shift or after using the call light. A few residents describe feeling frustrated when help arrived late for routine needs like repositioning or cleaning. At the same time, other reviews say help is timely, so the experience appears inconsistent depending on shift and staffing.

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Cleanliness and environment get mixed feedback

Cleanliness is praised, but some reviews describe serious lapses.

Several residents describe rooms and the overall facility as clean and well maintained, with daily cleaning and a comfortable environment. Other reviews, however, describe hygiene problems such as rooms not being cleaned, bedding not being changed, and reports of foul odor or soiled conditions. Together, these reviews suggest cleanliness can vary and may be a concern for some families.

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Features

Housing

  • 38 resident community capacity 38 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (17 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (17 miles away)
  • John Wayne Orange Co (18 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (18 miles away)
  • Ontario International (19 miles away) Ontario International (19 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • St Jude's Heritage Medical Center (0.6 miles)
  • St Jude Medical Center (3.4 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Diamond Bar Medical Offices (5.5 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Building 1 (6.3 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente, Euclid & Romneya (6.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (1.6 miles)
  • The Hat (1.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.8 miles)
  • Summit House Restaurant (2.6 miles)
  • Banana Bay Restaurant (3.8 miles)
  • Olde Ship (4.4 miles)
  • Thirsty Cow Korean BBQ (4.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Mother's Kitchen (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Tiger Sugar (3.7 miles)
  • Delicious Food Corner (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Anaheim Packing District (7.2 miles)

Parks

  • Craig Regional Park (1.9 miles)
  • La Bonita Park (3.9 miles)
  • Creekside Park (6.4 miles)
  • Steve Ambriz Memorial Park (7.1 miles)
  • Michigan Park (7.7 miles)
  • Pantera Park (8 miles)
  • Willow Park (8.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Puente Hills 20 (4.6 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Fullerton 2 (5.3 miles)
  • Regal Yorba Linda & Imax (5.6 miles)
  • Century Theatres (8.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Calvary Chapel Golden Springs (6.2 miles)
  • Chinese Baptist Church (7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Anaheim Regional Medical Center (6.4 miles)
  • Ahmc Whittier Hospital Medical Center (6.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro La Mirada & Alondra Bus Stop (6.7 miles)
  • Drr Toontown Station (8.4 miles)
  • Disneyland Monorail (8.5 miles)
  • Drr Tomorrowland Station (8.5 miles)
  • DLRR New Orleans Station (8.7 miles)
  • Disneyland Monorail - Downtown Disney District Station (8.8 miles)

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