Buena Vista Care Center
Anaheim, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055459) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (714) 535-7264 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buena Vista Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Buena Vista Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.88 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.45 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 32.0%, and the facility's CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Buena Vista Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Buena Vista Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Anaheim, Orange County, California, certified for 99 beds with an average daily census of 90 residents. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since 1967 and currently accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Buena Vista holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 3 stars, quality measure rating 4 stars, and staffing rating 3 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.87585 hours per resident per day, including 0.44548 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus status listed in this data.
Buena Vista Care Center is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare and the facility 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 Vista Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.88 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 32.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials — no federal fines on record.
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 designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Buena Vista Care Center is certified for 99 beds with an average daily census of 90 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Buena Vista scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 7145357264 and verify 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 7145357264 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055459?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.