Brethren Hillcrest Homes
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · La Verne, CA

Brethren Hillcrest Homes

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · La Verne, CA

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 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #1489 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1489th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 administered 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
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, Health Services, Art Gallery
Religious Services
Volunteer Program

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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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

1 point below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #853 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 853rd out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 80 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point below the California average for assisted living residences (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 assisted living residence (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 assisted living residence (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 assisted living residence (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 assisted living residence (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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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 assisted living residence (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 assisted living residence (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 assisted living residence (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 assisted living residence (2.4 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 14% better

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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 citations?

Brethren Hillcrest Homes has had 8 recently reported citations.

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, La Verne, CA 91750.

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