Nursing Homes · Buena Park, CA
Healthcare Center of Orange County
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SOURCE DATA AUG 2026
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Buena Park Nursing Center
8520 Western Avenue · Buena Park, CA 90620 · 143 certified beds
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About Buena Park Nursing Center
Buena Park Nursing Center is a nursing home in Buena Park, California, in Orange County. Public records list 143 beds. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to The Mandelbaum Family. It is Medicare certified. We hold 75 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 6 May 2026. CMS also lists 2 fine or payment denial actions against it. Reported staffing works out to 5.43 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
65
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
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Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV
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Cited deficiencies
Not published
2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
64
2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
66
Inspection history (75)
Records from June 2022 to May 2026.
March 18, 2026 · D
Citation F0810Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-18 under CMS tag F0810 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-18.GOVMarch 18, 2026 · D
Citation F0552Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-18 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-18.GOVMarch 18, 2026 · E
Citation F0803Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-18 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-18.GOVMarch 18, 2026 · D
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-18 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-18.GOVMarch 18, 2026 · D
Citation F0688Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-18 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-18.GOVMarch 18, 2026 · D
Citation F0693Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-18 under CMS tag F0693 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-18.GOVMarch 18, 2026 · D
Citation F0694Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-18 under CMS tag F0694 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-18.GOVMarch 18, 2026 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-18 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-18.GOVMarch 18, 2026 · E
Citation F0813Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-18 under CMS tag F0813 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-18.GOVMarch 18, 2026 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-18 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-18.GOVMarch 18, 2026 · D
Citation F0585Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-18 under CMS tag F0585 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-18.GOVJanuary 30, 2026 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-30 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-30.GOVJanuary 30, 2026 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-30 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-30.GOVNovember 3, 2025 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-03 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-03.GOVNovember 3, 2025 · B
Citation F0552Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-03 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-03.GOVNovember 3, 2025 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-03 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-03.GOVOctober 31, 2025 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-31 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-10-31.GOVOctober 30, 2025 · G
Citation F0693Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-30 under CMS tag F0693 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-10-30.GOVNovember 21, 2024 · D
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-21 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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 l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-21.GOVNovember 21, 2024 · B
Citation F0558Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-21 under CMS tag F0558 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-21.GOV
Penalties (2)
Total fines on file: $8,278
October 30, 2025 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2025-11-28CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2025-11-28, lasting 13 days (triggered by inspection on 2025-10-30). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-10-30.GOVOctober 30, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-137725CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,278 against this nursing home on 2025-10-30 (Fine ID: 137725). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-10-30.GOV
Staffing
Latest: 5.43 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q45.35 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-015.35 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-015.43 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-015.43 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q15.43 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.08 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: The Mandelbaum Family
Chain ID 798 · 18 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 3.2
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.7
- Chain average staffing rating: 3.9
- Chain average quality measure rating: 4.5
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.
Recent changes to this listing
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.
Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical CA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
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Median · CA$12,167/moSee full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.
- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
- Ownership type, Parent organization
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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