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Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802
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 Vista Care Center, in Anaheim, California, is certified for 99 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 70 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 30, 21 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 70.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 32.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Orange Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 70 | 66 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 70.7 | 69.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.0% | 30.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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 Dec 2025, 1 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×48 E ×10 F ×1 B ×11
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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 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 | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | B | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | B | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 23 Dec 2024 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Dec 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | B | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | 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 | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 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 | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 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 | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 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 | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 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 | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 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 | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | B | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 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 | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | B | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | B | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | 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 | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | 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 | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | 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 | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | 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 | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | 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 | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | 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 | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | B | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.0%, RNs 0.0%; 0 administrators 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 | 11.0% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.6% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.2% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.1% | 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. Legal business name: 1440 South Euclid St Llc. Chain: Cambridge Healthcare Services (32 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win Win Enterprises, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 58% | 12/01/2006 |
| Buena Vista Convalescent Hospital, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2020 |
| Cambridge Healthcare Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2018 |
| Preferred Bank | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2025 |
| Professional Directions For Health Care | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2013 |
| Buena Vista Convalescent Hospital, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2025 |
| Cambridge Healthcare Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2025 |
| Preferred Bank | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2025 |
| Professional Directions For Health Care | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2025 |
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 Vista Care Center been cited for?
70 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Buena Vista Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Buena Vista Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Buena Vista Care Center?
It is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Win Win Enterprises, LLC, Buena Vista Convalescent Hospital, Inc. and Cambridge Healthcare Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Buena Vista Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Dec 2025.
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.