Brookfield Healthcare Center
Downey, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056014) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (562) 869-2567 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brookfield Healthcare Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Brookfield Healthcare Center reports 4.02 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.4%.
Brookfield Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and zero dollars in fines, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Brookfield Healthcare Center is a 70-bed skilled nursing facility in Downey, California (Los Angeles County), certified since September 1971 and currently averaging 63.3 residents daily. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brookfield holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Brookfield Healthcare Center is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars, meaning this facility rates notably above its chain's average. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the facility's operator of record.
Families should independently verify current details, inspection reports, and any recent updates directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically and reflects a specific data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brookfield Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Brookfield Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.02 hours per resident per day, with 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 36.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brookfield Healthcare Center has 70 certified beds and an average daily resident count of 63.3.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on September 1, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here they are 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at (562) 869-2567 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at (562) 869-2567 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056014?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.