D

BUENA PARK NURSING CENTER

8520 WESTERN AVENUE, BUENA PARK, CA 90620
Score: 54 / 100

Buena Park Nursing Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 54/100. The facility ranks in the 44th percentile among California nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Buena Park Nursing Center provides above-average staffing with 5.42 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 57 deficiencies at Buena Park Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.42 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.70 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.78 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.94 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.90 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.51 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

57
Total Deficiencies
Jan 29, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 7 Minor 🟠 50 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jan 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Nov 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Oct 30, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 7.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 11.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 54 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
143
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 20, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
27