Buena Park Nursing Center

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Inspection history (75)

Records from June 2022 to May 2026.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag F0645

  PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag 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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag 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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag F0813

  Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  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 December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag F0812

  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag F0881

  Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag 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.

  Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag 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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag F0698

  Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag F0757

  Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  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 December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag F0908

  Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag F0686

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag F0695

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  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 December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag F0842

  Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• November 21, 2024

  Tag F0880

  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2024.

• August 1, 2024

  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 August 30, 2024.

• July 2, 2024

  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 August 1, 2024.

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