Bonnie Brae Convalescent Hospital
Nursing Home Facility
420 South Bonnie Brae St., Los Angeles, CA 90057
Bonnie Brae has been rated poorly by for safety by an independent auditor.
With 59 beds, Bonnie Brae Convalescent Hospital is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Los Angeles average about 36 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 73% of its licensed beds. That is below the Los Angeles average of roughly 89%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Los Angeles average about 2.4 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse.
The community is located in Los Angeles County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 32 problems at Bonnie Brae Convalescent Hospital. None of them caused harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, a pattern
Environmental
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Bonnie Brae Convalescent Hospital offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 59
- Occupancy 73%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
- Last health inspection January 2026
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