Brethren Hillcrest Homes

Overview of Brethren Hillcrest Homes

Brethren Hillcrest Homes is among Southern California’s largest nursing homes in La Verne on Mountain View Drive in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 86. The facility offers a care continuum centered on rehabilitation and longer-term nursing, which includes short-term post-acute rehabilitation for patients recuperating from surgery or hospital stays, along with 24/7 staffing to assist with ongoing residential care needs. Operating for nearly half a century, the community maintains a large, diverse residence across its 574 beds.

The facility’s clinical focus is rehabilitation services, so it’s a practical option for families who need post-acute recovery options or longer-term skilled nursing care. Services support daily life, and residents can count on 24-hour staffing for scheduled care and emergencies. Brethren Hillcrest Homes is tailored to help with care and community living. The Village Center serves as a social hub, anchored by a meeting house and a welcome room with a grand piano. The Aquatic and Fitness Center gives space for active residents and therapeutic water-based activities. Multiple dining venues cater to different preferences, spanning private and fine dining to casual fare and carry-out, with a village café and coffee bar for informal gatherings. The community is pet-friendly, which often attracts residents and families who cherish maintaining close bonds with companion animals.

The home being on Mountain View Drive makes it a highly walkable neighborhood, so visiting family members can park and navigate on foot. La Verne itself is a residential community in San Gabriel Valley with decent connections to nearby hospitals and medical centers, supporting resident care continuity and family visiting.

Bed community size
574-bed community Rank #11 / 1658Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 1658 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
49 years in operation Rank #24 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 1487 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 86 / 100 Rank #267 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 2093 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
26%
Rank #1482 / 1530Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1482nd out of 1530 homes in California for occupancy rate. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1530. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
151 / 574
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeRcfe-continuing Care Retirement Community
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 2, 1976
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brethren Hillcrest Homes is legally operated by Brethren Hillcrest Homes, and administrated by Keith Kasin.

Owner NameBrethren Hillcrest Homes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Residential Living

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private Dining
Fine Dining
Casual Fare
Carry-Out
Village Center Café And Coffee Bar
Fireside Welcome Room With Grand Piano
Village Center Meeting House
Casual Lounges For Social Events
Activities Director
Aquatic And Fitness Center
Integrative Therapy Room
Meditation Room
Massage Therapist
Walkable Campus With Lush And Colorful Paths
Health And Wellness Director
State-Of-The-Art Woodshop
Sewing Room
Game And Meeting Rooms
Greenhouse And Personal Garden Plots
Open-Air Aviary
Art Gallery
Volunteer Opportunities
Inviting Well-Stocked Library
Rv Parking
Full Garages With Ev Charging Stations
Campus Gift Shop
Dean Kieffaber Interfaith Chapel
Campus Shuttle And Trolley
Interior And Exterior Maintenance
Pet-Friendly With Plenty Of Lush
Walkable Pathways
Specific ProgramsResidential Living with Services, Campus Map, Apply, Financial Info, Giving, News, eBook
Religious ServicesYes
Volunteer ProgramsYes

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining options include private dining, fine dining, casual fare, and carry-out.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.

1 point below the California average for nursing homes (81/100)

Inspection score: 80 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point below the California average for nursing homes (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (44% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Complaint visits (at CA avg)
6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Citations per year (20% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Total complaints (14% below)
• Complaints per year (14% below)
Latest Inspection October 16, 2025

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 810 This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 1.62 This facility has 20% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (1.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 20% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 2316 This facility has 44% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (23 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 44% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1313 This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg Rank #953 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 953rd out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 57 This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 1214 This facility has 14% fewer total complaints than a typical California nursing home (12 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 14% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 2.42.8 This facility has 14% fewer complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (2.4 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 14% better

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Address 191.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from La Verne's city center to Brethren Hillcrest Homes's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in California

Brethren Hillcrest Homes is located in LA VERNE, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

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AL

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IL

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AL

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IL

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MC

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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

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MC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brethren Hillcrest Homes

Is Brethren Hillcrest Homes in a walkable area?

Brethren Hillcrest Homes has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Brethren Hillcrest Homes?

Brethren Hillcrest Homes's occupancy is 26%.

Who is the administrator of Brethren Hillcrest Homes?

Keith Kasin is the administrator of Brethren Hillcrest Homes.

How many beds does Brethren Hillcrest Homes have?

Brethren Hillcrest Homes has 574 beds.

Has Brethren Hillcrest Homes had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Brethren Hillcrest Homes has had 8 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Brethren Hillcrest Homes?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Brethren Hillcrest Homes in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Brethren Hillcrest Homes?

Brethren Hillcrest Homes is located at 2705 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE.

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