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875 N Brea Blvd Brea, CA 92821 · Orange County
CMS certification number 555859 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the California average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 7.08 hours per resident per day at Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF, above the California median of 4.27 (US median: 3.72). About 2.56 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 6.48 hours, 8% below its all-week average. 28.6% of nursing staff left within a year (California median 36%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF: Medicare and Medicaid
Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet California's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
This home is located in a hospital.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on February 5, 2026 and found 19 deficiencies, plus 5 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 50 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 50 citations at Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF across 9 inspection dates, 14 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 45 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 5 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (17) and nutrition and dietary (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function" (tag F0605, level E, February 5, 2026). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 12, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
May 29, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure 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.
DEnsure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
February 5, 2026 · 21 citations · includes complaint inspection
EPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
EEducate 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.
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DHonor 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.
DEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide 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.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DKeep all essential equipment working safely.
September 17, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
November 22, 2024 · 10 citations · includes complaint inspection
ETry 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
ERegularly 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.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure 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.
DEnsure 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.
BHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
BDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
October 15, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
December 1, 2023 · 8 citations
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure 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.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DEnsure 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.
DDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
BProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
BDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
November 30, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
October 26, 2023 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
BDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Questions to ask on a tour of Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 5, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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3.4 mi
St Jude Medical Center FullertonEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 4h 23m for patients treated and sent home
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6.4 mi
Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center AnaheimEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 21m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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