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based on 57 Google reviews
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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 56% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 21 findings, above the CA average of 15.4. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Brighton Care Center is highly regarded by many for its exceptional physical therapy and rehabilitation programs, with several reviewers praising specific therapists for their dedication. However, families should be cautious regarding reports of inconsistent staffing levels, particularly during night shifts, and occasional issues with the management of personal belongings.
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Key Review Excerpts
“George pushed me every PT session, working so hard to get me back my feet. John was very calm and clear in his directions. All the other staff has been amazing and encouraging as well.”
“The facility is absolutely beautiful—clean, modern, and full of natural light. It feels more like a boutique hotel than a nursing home, which made such a difference in creating a positive and calming atmosphere.”
“My mother fell four times at this facility and last time she broke her hip. They called at 3 am and said she fell but was fine. They had her sitting in hall in wheel chair and did not call the doctor or see if she had any broken bones.”
RN hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Families have filed numerous complaints against Brighton Care Center, with 28 complaint-triggered deficiencies out of 82 total violations across 20 surveys. The facility shows persistent problems with accident prevention and safety hazards, care planning, and medication management, with the same safety issues appearing repeatedly across multiple years. While most deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of recurring violations and high complaint volume suggests ongoing quality concerns that warrant careful evaluation during any visit.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Brighton Care Center
for profit
Owners
Barrett, Robert
Owner
Bautista, Cipriano
Owner
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