Kindred Hospital Brea has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection rating is lower at 2 out of 5 stars, while staffing is 4 out of 5 and quality measures are 5 out of 5; reported nurse staffing is 7.13 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: May 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 7.1326.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
2.49
Licensed practical nurses
1.46
Nurse aides
3.18
Weekend nursing
6.60
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 26%
Registered nurse turnover: 11%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—0%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
23.3%35.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10%20%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.2%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
—7.7%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—0%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—0%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 21 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of KINDRED HEALTHCARE · 4 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
35.3 residents on an average day (93% of 38 beds)
Medicare history
Certified for 17 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.