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HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY

9021 KNOTT AVE, BUENA PARK, CA 90620
Score: 31 / 100

Healthcare Center Of Orange County has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 31/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in California. Families considering this Buena Park facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Healthcare Center Of Orange County provides above-average staffing with 5.33 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 83 deficiencies at Healthcare Center Of Orange County. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.33 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 2.37 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.36 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.02 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.51 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

83
Total Deficiencies
Oct 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 6 Minor 🟠 77 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Oct 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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.
    Oct 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0679 Severity D
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    Jun 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 10.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 12.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 1.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 31 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 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
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
30