Buena Park Nursing Center
Buena Park, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055571) · 143 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (714) 828-8222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buena Park Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Buena Park Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.0%.
Buena Park Nursing Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Buena Park Nursing Center is a for-profit nursing home in Buena Park, Orange County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1977. The facility is licensed for 143 certified beds and has an average daily resident count of 126.6.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Buena Park Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average overall rating of 3.16. Its four CMS component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 5.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
This facility is part of The Mandelbaum Family chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent CMS-reported data vintage available at time of listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Buena Park Nursing Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 and 29.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 143 beds with an average daily resident count of 126.6.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Mandelbaum Family chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility's ratings are: overall 2 stars, health inspection 1 star, staffing 4 stars, and quality measures 5 stars, each reflecting different aspects of CMS-reviewed performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7148228222 or verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 7148228222 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055571?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.