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Brier Oak on Sunset

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

5154 Sunset Blvd, Little Armenia · Los Angeles, CA 90027159 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.8/5

based on 68 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (45 vs median 13.0)

Bottom 25% in CA · Below recommended RN staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · Worst in GENESIS HEALTHCARE chain · $94,221 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility's physical therapy and certain individual caregivers have been noted as helpful for recovery. However, the high frequency of reports regarding medical neglect, medication errors, and poor hygiene is a major red flag that requires immediate investigation during any facility tour.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

68 reviews on Google
Families should exercise extreme caution when considering Brier Oak on Sunset due to frequent and severe allegations of medical neglect, including failure to monitor vital signs, untreated bedsores, and medication errors. While some long-term residents and rehab patients have praised specific therapists and certain staff members for their kindness, recent reviews overwhelmingly highlight dangerous lapses in care and poor communication.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff2.0Clean1.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0MemoryN/AComms1.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate physical therapy team
  • Helpful individual caregivers
  • Responsive administrative staff in certain periods

Concerns

  • Severe medical neglect and failure to monitor health changes (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Poor hygiene and lack of cleanliness in rooms (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inadequate wound care and development of bedsores (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Difficulty reaching staff or getting phone calls returned (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional or apathetic attitude from nursing staff (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 70 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've heard wonderful things about your physical therapy team; how often do residents get to work with them on their mobility goals?
  • 2What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure nursing staff are monitoring and documenting even the smallest changes in a resident's health?
  • 3How does the facility manage daily cleaning schedules and room sanitation to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone?
  • 4Could you walk me through your process for medication management and how you ensure no doses are missed?
  • 5What is the best way for family members to stay in touch with the nursing staff and receive timely updates on our loved one?
  • 6How do you ensure that wound care and skin integrity are closely monitored, especially for residents with limited mobility?

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Key Review Excerpts

They didn’t realize that my grandpa had no blood circulation in his legs for 48 hours! And they didn’t know that he was bleeding.

Family member of resident · 2025☆☆☆☆

The physician there prescribed him an appetite stimulant (without disclosing to the family) that worsens seizures and sure enough he was having a seizure when I visited him.

Family member of rehab patient · 2024☆☆☆☆

All the filipino staff and all caregivers and speech therapy got him well enough to pass his swallow tests and eat properly.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★
Source: 68 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.38hrs
51%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.94hrs
96%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
27%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

14

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.3%
Better than Avg
Here
2.3%
US
15.5%
CA
11.7%
Los angeles
11.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.5%
Better than Avg
Here
0.5%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Los angeles
8.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.3%
Better than Avg
Here
3.3%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Los angeles
12.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.6%
Better than Avg
Here
99.6%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Los angeles
99.1%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.3%
Better than Avg
Here
9.3%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
15.0%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.7%
Better than Avg
Here
97.7%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.6%
Better than Avg
Here
93.6%
US
79.8%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.5%
Better than Avg
Here
0.5%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Los angeles
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

46deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (15.4)
43 complaint-triggered
$94,221 in fines

This facility has significant ongoing problems with 127 deficiencies across 24 surveys, including 48 triggered by family complaints. The most persistent issues involve medication management, care planning, and infection control, appearing repeatedly across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2026. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring problems in critical care areas suggests systemic issues that families should carefully consider before visiting.

Apr 10, 2026Routine
32
0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0558Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0604Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0690Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0700Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0331Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Construct fire resistant interior walls.

0712Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0563Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

0576Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident 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.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0694Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident 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.

0849Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0908Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0232Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

0342Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Mar 4, 2026Complaint
1
0919Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Feb 4, 2026Complaint
1
0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident 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.

Jan 14, 2026Complaint
1
0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Dec 15, 2025Complaint
5
0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident 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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident 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.

Dec 8, 2025Complaint
1
0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 9, 2024

$21,681

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Brier Oak on Sunset

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Genesis Healthcare

Chain Size

187 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 179 of 188 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Summit Care LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Gen Operations I LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Gen Operations II LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Genesis Healthcare INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Genesis Healthcare LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Skilled Healthcare LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Summit Care Parent LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Sun Healthcare Group INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Whitman, Arnold

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Berg, MichaelOfficer / DirectorBridgeford, LauraOfficer / DirectorMendelson, AviOfficer / DirectorGenesis Administrative Services LLCManagerEftekhari, RoshanakManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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