Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF
875 N Brea Blvd · Brea, CA · 92821 · 7145296842
38 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Kindred Healthcare Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 2.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 15% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
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.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
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.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
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.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
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.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
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.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
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.
Corrected December 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555859 · certified since July 14, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.