Buena Park Nursing Center

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Inspection history (75)

Records from June 2022 to May 2026.

• May 6, 2026

  Tag F0689

  Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0686

  Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0697

  Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0604

  Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0644

  Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag 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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0755

  Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0645

  PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0582

  Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag 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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0880

  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0656

  Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0684

  Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0695

  Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0881

  Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag 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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0605

  Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0657

  Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0804

  Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

• March 18, 2026

  Tag F0732

  Post nurse staffing information every day.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $8,278

• October 30, 2025 · Payment Denial

  CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 28, 2025, lasting 13 days (triggered by inspection on October 30, 2025).

• October 30, 2025 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,278 against this nursing home on October 30, 2025.

Staffing

5.33 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation