BUENA PARK NURSING CENTER — Nursing Home in BUENA PARK, CA

CMS Five-Star Rating

Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies

BUENA PARK NURSING CENTER had 30 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 18, 2026).

Inspection Findings — March 18, 2026

• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• 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. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level E)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level E)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• 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. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• 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. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level E)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• 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. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• 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. (Level E)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (Level E)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• 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. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• 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. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026
• Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (Level D)
  Corrected — April 10, 2026

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Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.

CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.

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