Nursing homes in Buena Park, CA
Buena Park, CA has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Park Nursing Center8520 Western Avenue · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 143 | 1 ($8,427) |
| Healthcare Center of Orange County9021 Knott Ave · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 99 | 1 ($8,427) |
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Recent inspection problems in Buena Park
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 23, 2026 · Buena Park Nursing Center · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.July 3, 2026 · Buena Park Nursing Center · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 25, 2026 · Healthcare Center of Orange County · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.June 25, 2026 · Healthcare Center of Orange County · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.June 25, 2026 · Healthcare Center of Orange County · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 4, 2026 · Buena Park Nursing Center · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 6, 2026 · Buena Park Nursing Center · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 15, 2026 · Healthcare Center of Orange County · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 15, 2026 · Healthcare Center of Orange County · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.April 15, 2026 · Healthcare Center of Orange County · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Buena Park
Which nursing home in Buena Park has the highest Medicare rating?
Buena Park Nursing Center has the highest overall rating in Buena Park: 2 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Buena Park have been fined?
2 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $16,854 in all. The most was $8,427, at Buena Park Nursing Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Buena Park?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Buena Park is the largest?
Buena Park Nursing Center, with 143 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.