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BUENA PARK NURSING CENTER

8520 WESTERN AVENUE, BUENA PARK, CA 90620 · CCN 055571

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

THE MANDELBAUM FAMILY

Facilities in chain

15

Chain avg overall

3.50 / 5

Inspection citations (57)1 actual harm

1. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2026-01-30 · Health

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2026-01-30 · Health

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. BF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-11-03 · Health · corrected 2025-11-20

   Potential for minimal harm

4. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-11-03 · Health · corrected 2025-11-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-11-03 · Health · corrected 2025-11-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-10-31 · Health · corrected 2025-11-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. GF0693Ensure 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.2025-10-30 · Health · corrected 2025-12-11

   Actual harm

8. BF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

   Potential for minimal harm

9. DF0578Honor 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.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. BF0584Honor 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.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for minimal harm

11. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0693Ensure 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.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0700Try 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.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0758Implement 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.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-08-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. BF0584Honor 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.2024-07-02 · Health · corrected 2024-08-01

    Potential for minimal harm

30. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-07-02 · Health · corrected 2024-08-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-05-30 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-05-30 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. BF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2023-11-29 · Health · corrected 2023-12-31

    Potential for minimal harm

35. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2022-06-28 · Health · corrected 2022-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2022-06-28 · Health · corrected 2022-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-06-28 · Health · corrected 2022-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-06-28 · Health · corrected 2022-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-06-28 · Health · corrected 2022-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0700Try 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.2022-06-28 · Health · corrected 2022-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2022-06-28 · Health · corrected 2022-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0761Ensure 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.2022-06-28 · Health · corrected 2022-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-06-28 · Health · corrected 2022-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-06-28 · Health · corrected 2022-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. BF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2019-09-30 · Health · corrected 2019-10-30

    Potential for minimal harm

46. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2019-09-30 · Health · corrected 2019-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2019-09-30 · Health · corrected 2019-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0700Try 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.2019-09-30 · Health · corrected 2019-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2019-09-30 · Health · corrected 2019-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0758Implement 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.2019-09-30 · Health · corrected 2019-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2019-09-30 · Health · corrected 2019-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2019-09-30 · Health · corrected 2019-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. BF0803Ensure 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.2019-09-30 · Health · corrected 2019-10-30

    Potential for minimal harm

54. DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2019-09-30 · Health · corrected 2019-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.2019-09-30 · Health · corrected 2019-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-09-30 · Health · corrected 2019-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-09-30 · Health · corrected 2019-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.