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BUENA VISTA CARE CENTERDeficiencies, fines & AHCA inspection record

Searching for BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER deficiencies? This landing page summarizes Florida AHCA and CMS inspection data for this nursing home in Anaheim, CA: Class I–IV counts, complaints, and a dated timeline of public findings so you can tour with clearer questions.

On this page: Class I–IV totals, and 70 dated timeline events.

Inspection snapshot

At a glance

Public AHCA Class I–IV rollup and CMS survey detail for BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER.

Deficiencies

Moderate inspection concerns

Complaints

None on current rollup

Recorded fines

No fine amount on file

Risk level

Moderate

Moderate inspection concerns

BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER has enough citations or fines to warrant a careful read of inspection history, especially recurring categories.

Class I0
Class II0
Class III59
Class IV11

Findings by AHCA class

Class I0

Class II0

Class III59

Class IV11

59 Class III citations: Class III citations are the most common serious rollup. Patterns over time matter more than a single count.
11 Class IV citations: Class IV issues are usually paperwork or process gaps. They still belong in a full compliance picture, especially if they stack up.
Most common CMS category on file: Quality of life & care (17).

BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER deficiency timeline

Dated findings, fines, corrections, and license milestones · 70 events on record. Newest first.

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May 11, 2026Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0600: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 22, 2026
May 11, 2026Class 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 May 22, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Class 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 Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0881: Infection Control
Infection control
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)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 Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Class 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 Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0679: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected Jan 15, 2026

See all 70 timeline events for BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER

AHCA deficiency types explained

Florida groups assisted living violations into four classes by how serious the risk is to residents (Fla. Stat. §§ 408.813, 429.19).

Class I: Imminent danger

0 on record

Conditions that present an imminent danger to residents or a substantial probability of death or serious physical or emotional harm.

Typical ALF fine: $5,000-$10,000 per violation (ALF). Highest severity. Must be corrected quickly, often within 24 hours.

Class II: Direct threat

0 on record

Conditions that directly threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of residents (short of Class I).

Typical ALF fine: $1,000-$5,000 per violation (ALF). Direct risk to resident well-being; fines apply even after correction.

Class III: Indirect or potential threat

59 on record

Conditions that indirectly or potentially threaten resident health, safety, or security.

Typical ALF fine: $500-$1,000 per violation (ALF). Potential harm if left uncorrected; correction deadlines are specified.

Class IV: No direct resident threat

11 on record

Conditions related to operations, reports, or paperwork that do not threaten resident health, safety, or security.

Typical ALF fine: $100-$200 per violation (ALF). Lowest severity; often administrative. Fines may be waived if corrected on time.

Findings by deficiency type

CMS health survey categories for this community, ranked by how often they appear in our detail records.

Quality of life & care

17 citations

Covers hands-on care quality, activities, and dignity of daily living.

Ask: What daily care standards failed, and how were they fixed?

Pharmacy services

12 citations

Medication errors are a leading source of preventable harm.

Ask: How are medications ordered, stored, and administered?

Nutrition & dietary

11 citations

Dietary failures raise malnutrition and dehydration risk.

Ask: Are meals, hydration, and special diets reliable?

Resident rights

9 citations

Rights citations often involve consent, privacy, or grievance handling.

Ask: How are privacy, dignity, and choice protected?

Assessment & care planning

8 citations

Poor assessments can lead to missed needs, falls, or hospital transfers.

Ask: Are care plans current and matched to the resident's needs?

Infection control

5 citations

Weak infection control raises outbreak risk for frail residents.

Ask: What infection prevention practices failed inspection?

Abuse, neglect & exploitation

4 citations

These citations relate to resident protection and mandatory reporting.

Ask: How does the community prevent and report abuse or neglect?

Environment

4 citations

Physical plant issues can affect infection control, falls, and comfort.

Ask: Is the building safe, clean, and well maintained?

BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER deficiency FAQ

Common questions families ask when researching BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER inspection history in Anaheim, CA.

Does BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER have deficiencies?

Yes. BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER has 70 public deficiencies on the AHCA/CMS totals we track. Review the class breakdown and timeline on this page for dates and categories.

How many deficiencies does BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER have?

BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER has 70 deficiencies on the public totals we track.

What do AHCA deficiency classes mean for BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER?

Florida grades assisted living deficiencies Class I through IV by how serious the risk is to residents. Class I is imminent danger; Class IV is typically paperwork with no direct resident threat. Use the class chart on this page to see how this community's totals break down.

Are there fines or complaints for BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER?

No fines or complaints appear on the current public rollup for BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER. Confirm with the latest AHCA facility profile.

Where do these deficiency numbers come from?

Totals combine Florida AHCA Health Finder class rollups with CMS Nursing Home Compare deficiency and penalty records where a CMS certification number is available.

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BUENA VISTA CARE CENTER deficiency data is compiled from Florida AHCA public facility comparison fields and CMS Provider Data Catalog where available (page data refreshed September 25, 2026). Facilities may contest findings; always verify with the latest official inspection report before making a care decision.