All citations for Buena Park Nursing Center
State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.
Last standard health inspection on record
March 18, 2026
Showing 26 to 50 of 99 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2026).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.