Skilled Nursing

BUENA PARK NURSING CENTER

8520 WESTERN AVENUE, BUENA PARK, CA 90620

143beds
Skilled Nursingcare types
2/5CMS rating
Updated2026

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Inspection & Compliance

Data from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), updated weekly. Medicare.gov Care Compare

4.8h

Hrs/resident · weekday

Expected: 4.0h

3.6h

Hrs/resident · weekend

vs 4.8h on weekdays

Lower weekend staffing is common — large gaps may indicate residents receive less attention on weekends.

Not reported

30-day hospital readmission rate

Annual Staff Turnover Rates

High turnover is one of the strongest predictors of care quality. National average CNA turnover is ~75%.

RNs
30%
LPNs
CNAs
29%

Administrator turnover: 2 in the past year — above average

Health Inspection Deficiencies · Last 3 Years

64 standard deficiencies in the last 3 years

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0881Severity DMar 18, 2026

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0880Severity EMar 18, 2026

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0849Severity DMar 18, 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.

0842Severity DMar 18, 2026

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

0836Severity DMar 18, 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.

0813Severity EMar 18, 2026

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

0812Severity EMar 18, 2026

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

0810Severity DMar 18, 2026

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

0804Severity DMar 18, 2026

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

0803Severity EMar 18, 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.

0761Severity DMar 18, 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.

0755Severity DMar 18, 2026

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

0732Severity DMar 18, 2026

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0697Severity DMar 18, 2026

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

0695Severity EMar 18, 2026

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

0694Severity DMar 18, 2026

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0693Severity DMar 18, 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.

0688Severity DMar 18, 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.

0686Severity EMar 18, 2026

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

0684Severity DMar 18, 2026

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

0657Severity DMar 18, 2026

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

0656Severity DMar 18, 2026

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

0645Severity DMar 18, 2026

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0644Severity DMar 18, 2026

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

0641Severity DMar 18, 2026

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0605Severity EMar 18, 2026

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

0604Severity DMar 18, 2026

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

0585Severity DMar 18, 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.

0582Severity DMar 18, 2026

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

0552Severity DMar 18, 2026

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0755Severity DJan 30, 2026

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

0656Severity DJan 30, 2026

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

0684Severity DNov 3, 2025

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

0656Severity DNov 3, 2025

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

0552Severity BNov 3, 2025

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0880Severity DOct 31, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0693Severity GOct 30, 2025

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.

0908Severity DNov 21, 2024

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0881Severity DNov 21, 2024

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0880Severity DNov 21, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0842Severity DNov 21, 2024

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

0813Severity DNov 21, 2024

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

0812Severity DNov 21, 2024

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

0761Severity DNov 21, 2024

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.

0758Severity DNov 21, 2024

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 limited.

0757Severity DNov 21, 2024

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

0755Severity DNov 21, 2024

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

0700Severity DNov 21, 2024

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.

0698Severity DNov 21, 2024

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

0695Severity DNov 21, 2024

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

0693Severity DNov 21, 2024

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.

0686Severity DNov 21, 2024

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

0656Severity DNov 21, 2024

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

0645Severity DNov 21, 2024

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0584Severity BNov 21, 2024

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.

0578Severity DNov 21, 2024

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.

0558Severity BNov 21, 2024

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0684Severity DAug 1, 2024

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

0604Severity DJul 2, 2024

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

0584Severity BJul 2, 2024

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.

0610Severity DMay 30, 2024

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0609Severity DMay 30, 2024

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0692Severity DDec 21, 2023

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0919Severity BNov 29, 2023

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

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Civil Monetary Penalties

No civil monetary penalties on record.

Nearby Hospitals

No hospitals found within 10 miles.

Proximity to emergency care is especially important for medically complex residents.

Ownership

8520 WESTERN AVENUE INC· For profit - Corporation

Data updated weekly from CMS. Last sync: Jun 26, 2026. Medicare.gov Care Compare →

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