Buena Park Nursing Center

Nursing Home · Buena Park, CA

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number055571

Contact & location

8520 Western Avenue
Buena Park, CA 90620
Orange County
Phone
(714) 828-8222
ZIP code
90620 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
143
Residents per day
126.6 (89% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
8520 Western Avenue INC
Chain
The Mandelbaum Family (18 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
April 1, 1977
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.43 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.79 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.79 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.85 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.87 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
29.0 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
36.4 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 18, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
39.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
10
Citations on record (3 years)
63 health · 17 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-04 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-25
2026-05-06 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-19
2026-03-18 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 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.
F0836 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 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.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-18 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-01-30 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-28
2026-01-30 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-28
2025-11-03 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-11-03 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-11-03 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-10-31 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-10-30 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-12-11
2024-11-21 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-11-21 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-11-21 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-11-21 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-11-21 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-11-21 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-11-21 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-11-21 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.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-11-21 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-11-21 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-11-21 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-20

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $8,278 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-10-30Payment Denial13 days payment denial
2025-10-30Fine$8,278

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Castro-Garcia, Maria (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gvbp Real Estate Holdings, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hansen (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Jacinto, Jocelyn (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mandelbaum, Simcha (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Moyo, Maricor (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Navarro, Frencita (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pham, Julie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rama, Vann (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shams, Fariborz (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Skillserve INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mandelbaum, Janet (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Castro-Garcia, Maria (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mandelbaum, Janet (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mandelbaum, Brenda (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Castro-Garcia, Maria (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Jacinto, Jocelyn (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mandelbaum, Janet (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mandelbaum, Simcha (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Moyo, Maricor (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Navarro, Frencita (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pham, Julie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rama, Vann (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Shams, Fariborz (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Buena Park Nursing Center?

Buena Park Nursing Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.

How many beds does Buena Park Nursing Center have?

It has 143 certified beds and cares for about 127 residents per day.

Has Buena Park Nursing Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $8,278 in the last three years.

Who owns Buena Park Nursing Center?

It is part of The Mandelbaum Family and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Buena Park Nursing Center?

(714) 828-8222. The facility is located at 8520 Western Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.