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Kindred Hospital Brea D/p Snf

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

875 N Brea Blvd, Brea, CA 9282138 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 26 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers an exceptional social environment with wonderful dining and a highly caring staff. However, the recent report of a serious medication error is a significant red flag that requires families to perform rigorous due diligence regarding their clinical oversight and nursing protocols.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

26 reviews on Google
Families considering this facility can expect high praise for the warm, attentive staff and the quality of the dining services and activities. However, there is a critical report of medical negligence regarding medication management and a separate concern regarding communication issues.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean10.0Activities9.0Meds1.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm and attentive nursing and care staff
  • High-quality dining and responsive chefs
  • Engaging social activities and field trips
  • Clean and well-maintained living environments

Concerns

  • Medication management errors and negligence
  • Poor communication from management

Rating Trends

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2345.02017(2)5.02019(1)5.02021(12)5.02022(2)5.02023(7)5.02024(11)4.02025(12)

Distribution · 47 analyzed

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43
4
0
3
2
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How They Respond to Reviews

8%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With such a high rating for your dining experience, could you tell us more about how the chefs work with residents to provide high-quality meals?
  • 2What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure medication is administered accurately and on schedule every day?
  • 3How does the management team ensure that families are kept consistently informed about any changes in a resident's health or daily care?
  • 4Could you describe some of the social activities or recent field trips that residents have enjoyed lately?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate process for notifying both the medical team and the family?
  • 6Since your staff is often praised for being so warm and attentive, how do you maintain that level of personal connection with each resident?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff are great and cordial. We find any request is answered quickly and thoroughly with a smile.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

A licensed nurse on staff failed to read the discharge order thoroughly to continue the medication as previously prescribed and withheld this same life sustaining medication

Family member of a former resident · 2025☆☆☆☆

The staff there are beyond excellent. From the front desk through the executive director every staff member we have come in contact with have treated us like family.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 26 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
2.42hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
6.98hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
15%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
6%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.1%
US
4.9%
CA
4.5%
Orange
4.7%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Orange
9.8%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
15.5%
CA
11.7%
Orange
9.1%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Orange
9.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Orange
6.2%

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

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.1%
Better than Avg
Here
10.1%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Orange
12.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
CA
93.2%
Orange
94.6%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Orange
95.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.0%
Better than Avg
Here
1.0%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Orange
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

24deficiencies
Well above state avg (15.4)
13 complaint-triggered

Families have filed multiple complaints triggering serious care deficiency findings at this facility, with issues persisting across surveys. The most recurring problems involve medical care quality including pressure ulcer prevention, medication management with error rate violations, and infection control failures. While the facility has correction dates for all deficiencies, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas raises ongoing safety concerns.

Feb 5, 2026Routine
22
0344Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0605Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom 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.

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.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

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.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0887Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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.

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.

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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.

0908Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Feb 5, 2026Complaint
2
0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

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.

Sep 17, 2025Complaint
3
0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Nov 22, 2024Routine
16
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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.

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.

0909Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

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.

0803Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0344Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0711Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0018Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

0550Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0814Minimal · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Nov 22, 2024Complaint
1
0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Oct 15, 2024Complaint
2
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Kindred Hospital Brea D/p Snf

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Kindred Healthcare

Chain Size

4 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 1 of 4 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Kindred Healthcare Operating LLC

Owner · Organization

Kentucky Hospital Holdings Jv Lp

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Kentucky Hospital Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Kentucky Hospital Intermediate LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Kindred Healthcare LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Knight Health Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Knight Health LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Bean, MichaelManaging Control - Governing BodyBillingsley, LinnManaging Control - Governing BodyGraeser, ScottManaging Control - Governing BodyKhabaz, FarhanManaging Control - Governing BodySchiavone, DeannaManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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