Nursing homeFAID #835
Buena Park Nursing Center
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
143
State license
306005631
CMS facility ID
055571
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Buena Park Nursing Center
Street address
8520 WESTERN AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Buena Park, CA 90620
Phone
(714) 828-8222
Website
State license #
306005631
About this facility — Buena Park Nursing Center
Buena Park Nursing Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Buena Park, California. It is licensed for 143 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).
It is one of 38 senior care facilities in Buena Park and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Buena Park Nursing Center 97 times across 18 inspections in the last three years, including 8 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $8,278 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
The Mandelbaum Family
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
Castro-garcia, Maria
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Gvbp Real Estate Holdings, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Hansen
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Jacinto, Jocelyn
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Mandelbaum, Brenda
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Mandelbaum, Janet
Director · Officer · Operational control — since 2019
Mandelbaum, Simcha
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2026
Moyo, Maricor
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Navarro, Frencita
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Pham, Julie
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2000
Rama, Vann
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Shams, Fariborz
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Skillserve Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2007
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
1977-04-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
39 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$8,278 total
Last standard inspection
2026-03-18
Nurse staffing
5.4 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$483 per day (≈ $14,680/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
65% Medicaid · 21% Medicare · 14% private/other
Occupancy
89% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
6% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
143
Licensed as
RCFE
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 8 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-06-25
2026-05-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-05-19
15 earlier / fire-safety inspections (95 citations)
2026-03-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered30 citations
F-0552
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0585
D · No harm found
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 2026-04-10
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0605
E · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0688
D · No harm found
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 2026-04-10
F-0693
D · No harm found
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 2026-04-10
F-0694
D · No harm found
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0732
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0761
D · No harm found
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 2026-04-10
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
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 2026-04-10
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0810
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0813
E · No harm foundFood safety
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0836
D · No harm found
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 2026-04-10
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0849
D · No harm found
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 2026-04-10
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-04-10
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-01-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-02-28
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-02-28
2025-11-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0552
B · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-11-20
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-11-20
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-10-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-10-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0693
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
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 2025-12-11
2024-11-21Health inspection20 citations
F-0558
B · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0578
D · No harm found
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 2024-12-20
F-0584
B · No harm found
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 2024-12-20
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0693
D · No harm found
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 2024-12-20
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0700
D · No harm found
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 2024-12-20
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0758
D · No harm found
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 2024-12-20
F-0761
D · No harm found
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 2024-12-20
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0813
D · No harm foundFood safety
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0908
D · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-08-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-30
2024-07-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
B · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2024-08-01
F-0604
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-05-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-28
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-06-28
2023-12-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-01-19
2023-11-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0919
B · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-12-31
2022-06-28Health inspection10 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2022-07-27
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-07-27
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-07-27
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-07-27
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-07-27
F-0700
D · No harm found
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 2022-07-27
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-07-27
F-0761
D · No harm found
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 2022-07-27
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-07-27
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-07-27
2026-03-18Fire-safety inspection11 citations
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2026-04-01
K-0100
D · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2026-04-01
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-03-24
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-03-25
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0355
C · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-03-18
K-0926
C · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2026-03-19
2024-11-21Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0161
D · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-12-03
K-0325
D · No harm found
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2024-12-03
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-12-03
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-12-03
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-12-03
K-0711
D · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-12-03
2022-06-28Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2022-07-15
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-07-15
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-07-15
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-07-15
Federal penalties
2025-10-30Fine$8,278
2025-10-30Medicare payment denial — 13 days
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 055571.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
4.2★★★★★103 ratings on Google
★★★★★Jeff Lee · 2026-07-10 · via Google“My father stayed here for almost half a year, and overall it was a pleasant experience. I feel like this has been one of the better nursing homes for him; however, as in all cases, there are PROs and CONs to this place. PROs The Korean staff here are very friendly and caring As they understand the language and culture. Korean units supervisor is professional and attentive, and the charge nurses a…”
★★★★★brian song · 2026-07-13 · via Google“Buena Park Nursing Center is a possessional facility that provides attentive care for all of patients. This family-like environment is designed to help each patient, every staffs are professional and kind to patients and their family. My parents are kindly cared for long time and I appreciate for every staffs in this center.”
★Nataly Rodriguez · 2022-06-03 · via Google“My father was sent here by his case worker 5 days after having a stroke. The place smelled bad, looked like a 3rd world clinic, and was 95% elderly patients. We did not want to leave him alone here and were allowed to stay almost the first 2 days but then we were met with the ridiculous 45 minute only one at a time visiting period policy. We spoke to the director, administrators, and doctor expres…”
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Inspection citations — last 5 years
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Civil & criminal lawsuits
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Original records
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Photos, reviews & hours
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