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Facility profile · CCN 055571

Buena Park Nursing Center

57 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $0.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
57
Total citations
34
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care14 Care Planning10 Medication & Pharmacy9 Nutrition & Dietary8 Resident Rights6

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6565 F7553 F8803 F7003 F8123

Citation history

57 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 30, 2026F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Jan 30, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Nov 3, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Nov 3, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Nov 3, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.BComplaint
Oct 31, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Oct 30, 2025F693Ensure 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.GComplaint
Nov 21, 2024F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F758Implement 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.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F700Try 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.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F693Ensure 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.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
Nov 21, 2024F584Honor 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.BStandard
Nov 21, 2024F578Honor 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.DStandard
Nov 21, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.BStandard
Aug 1, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2024F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2024F584Honor 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.BComplaint
May 30, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
May 30, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Dec 21, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Nov 29, 2023F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.BComplaint
Jun 28, 2022F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Jun 28, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Jun 28, 2022F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Jun 28, 2022F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Jun 28, 2022F700Try 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.DStandard
Jun 28, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jun 28, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Jun 28, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jun 28, 2022F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Jun 28, 2022F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard
Sep 30, 2019F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Sep 30, 2019F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Sep 30, 2019F808Ensure 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.DStandard
Sep 30, 2019F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard
Sep 30, 2019F803Ensure 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.BStandard
Sep 30, 2019F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.DStandard
Sep 30, 2019F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.DStandard
Sep 30, 2019F758Implement 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.DStandard
Sep 30, 2019F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Sep 30, 2019F700Try 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.DStandard
Sep 30, 2019F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Sep 30, 2019F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Sep 30, 2019F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.BStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 0 civil money penalties totaling $0 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 13 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Oct 30, 2025Payment Denial—Nov 28, 2025 · 13 days
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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