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Buena Park Nursing Center
8520 Western Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Buena Park Nursing Center, in Buena Park, California, is certified for 143 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 76 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (39, 21, 16 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 53.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $8K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), above the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 29.0%.
76health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles1 at actual harm or worse
$8Kfines listed by CMS2 penalties in period
5.4nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
89%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)127 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Orange Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 76 | 66 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 53.1 | 69.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 29.0% | 30.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,278 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (72 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Mar 2026, 21 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×62 E ×8 B ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 May 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 3 Nov 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2025 |
| 3 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2025 |
| 3 Nov 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | B | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2025 |
| 31 Oct 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2025 |
| 30 Oct 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | B | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | B | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | B | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | B | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2022 |
| 28 Jun 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2022 |
| 28 Jun 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2022 |
| 28 Jun 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2022 |
| 28 Jun 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2022 |
| 28 Jun 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2022 |
| 28 Jun 2022 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2022 |
| 28 Jun 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2022 |
| 28 Jun 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2022 |
| 28 Jun 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | Payment denial | — | 13 days |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 29.0%, RNs 36.4%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.2% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.3% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. CMS groups this facility with 18 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked. Legal business name: 8520 Western Avenue Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gvbp Real Estate Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2023 |
| Hansen | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Skillserve Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/20/2007 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Orange County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Village Healthcare Center | Lake Forest | 52 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 56 | 107.7 | — | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton, LLC | Fullerton | 99 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 30.3 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| La Palma Nursing Center | Anaheim | 72 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 62 | 86.1 | — | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Orchards Skilled Nursing | Rancho Mission Viejo | 49 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 39 | 79.6 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Sun Mar Nursing Center | Anaheim | 69 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 29.0 | — | 3 Feb 2026 |
| The Grove Post Acute | Garden Grove | 97 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 39 | 40.2 | — | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Town & Country | Santa Ana | 96 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 53 | 55.2 | — | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Costa Mesa | 79 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 34.2 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
All 72 facilities in Orange County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Buena Park Nursing Center been cited for?
76 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Buena Park Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Buena Park Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Buena Park Nursing Center?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Buena Park Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.