Deficiency timeline
BUENA PARK NURSING CENTER
Dated inspection findings, penalties, and correction notes for this nursing home in Buena Park, CA. Newest events first.
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0689: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 19, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0803: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Ensure 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.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0812: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0813: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0552: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0582: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0585: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0604: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0641: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0644: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0645: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0657: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0684: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0688: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
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.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0693: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
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.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0686: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0761: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
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.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0804: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0810: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0836: Administration
Administration
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.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0842: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0849: Administration
Administration
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.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0881: Infection Control
Infection control
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0605: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0695: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0694: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0697: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0732: Nursing and Physician Services
Nursing & physician services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0755: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0755: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Feb 28, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Feb 28, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0684: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Nov 20, 2025
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)Complaint-relatedcms
F0552: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected Nov 20, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Nov 20, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Nov 20, 2025
- Class IIActual harm (G)Complaint-relatedcms
F0693: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
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.
Corrected Dec 11, 2025
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Payment denial
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial issued following a survey deficiency.
- Fine $8,278cms
CMS fine
Civil money penalty recorded in CMS Nursing Home Compare.
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0757: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0578: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor 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.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0645: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0686: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0693: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
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.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0695: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0698: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0700: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Try 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.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0755: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0758: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
Implement 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.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0761: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
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.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0812: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0813: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0842: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0881: Infection Control
Infection control
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0908: Environmental
Environment
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)cms
F0558: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)cms
F0584: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor 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.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0684: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Aug 30, 2024
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)Complaint-relatedcms
F0584: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor 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.
Corrected Aug 1, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0604: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected Aug 1, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0609: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Jun 28, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0610: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected Jun 28, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0692: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)Complaint-relatedcms
F0919: Environmental
Environment
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected Dec 31, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0641: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected Jul 27, 2022
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Jul 27, 2022
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0689: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Jul 27, 2022
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0695: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Jul 27, 2022
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0554: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected Jul 27, 2022
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0759: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected Jul 27, 2022
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0761: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
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.
Corrected Jul 27, 2022
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0842: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected Jul 27, 2022
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0812: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Jul 27, 2022
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0700: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Try 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.
Corrected Jul 27, 2022
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