Buena Park Nursing Center

Inspection history (75)

Records from June 2022 to May 2026.

• July 2, 2024 · B

  Citation F0584

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-02 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• May 30, 2024 · D

  Citation F0610

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-30 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• May 30, 2024 · D

  Citation F0609

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-30 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 21, 2023 · D

  Citation F0692

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-21 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 29, 2023 · B

  Citation F0919

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-29 under CMS tag F0919 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 28, 2022 · D

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-06-28 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 28, 2022 · D

  Citation F0554

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-06-28 under CMS tag F0554 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 28, 2022 · D

  Citation F0759

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-06-28 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 28, 2022 · D

  Citation F0695

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-06-28 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 28, 2022 · E

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-06-28 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 2022-07-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 28, 2022 · D

  Citation F0656

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-06-28 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 2022-07-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 28, 2022 · D

  Citation F0641

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-06-28 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 2022-07-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 28, 2022 · D

  Citation F0842

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-06-28 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 2022-07-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 28, 2022 · D

  Citation F0761

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-06-28 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 28, 2022 · D

  Citation F0700

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-06-28 under CMS tag F0700 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-07-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties (2)

Total fines on file: $8,278

• October 30, 2025 · Payment Denial

  Citation PAYDEN-2025-11-28

  CMS 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).

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• October 30, 2025 · Fine

  Citation FINE-137725

  CMS 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).

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Staffing

Latest: 5.43 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

For profit

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)