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Buena Vista Care Center

1440 S EUCLID AVENUE, ANAHEIM, CA, 92802
(714) 535-7264
99 licensed beds

CMS rates Buena Vista Care Center 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 101 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Bed capacity
99
CMS facility ID
055459
Care type
Nursing home
County
Orange
Facility name
Buena Vista Care Center
Street address
1440 S EUCLID AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Anaheim, CA 92802
Phone
(714) 535-7264

Buena Vista Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Anaheim, California. It is licensed for 99 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 182 senior care facilities in Anaheim 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.

It is listed as part of Cambridge Healthcare Services, a group of 32 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Buena Vista Care Center 101 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 11 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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 November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Cambridge Healthcare Services
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Win Win Enterprises, Llc
Direct owner — 58% stake — since 2006
Latt, Maureen
Direct owner — 7% stake — since 2006
Wolff Living Trust Dtd 03/09/2000
Direct owner — 7% stake — since 2006
Buena Vista Convalescent Hospital, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Butenko, Julie
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Cambridge Healthcare Services Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Capela, Heidi
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Green, Remedios
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Hassell, Lance
Operational control · Owner of a disclosable party · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Kuizon, Kristina
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Lutz, Linda
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012
Preferred Bank
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Professional Directions for Health Care
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Roges, Octaviano
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Sahebifard, Pegah
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Salazar, Paulina
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
The Wintner Living Trust Dated 7/08/1992
Direct owner — since 2024
Wintner, Jacob
Indirect owner · Officer — since 2006

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
2 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1967-01-01
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
18 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-12-18
Nurse staffing
3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$399 per day (≈ $12,130/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
67% Medicaid · 20% Medicare · 12% private/other
Occupancy
94% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
22% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
99
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 11 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-05-22
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-05-22
2025-12-18Health inspection16 citations
F-0561
B · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-01-15
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 2026-01-15
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-01-15
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 2026-01-15
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 2026-01-15
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-01-15
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 2026-01-15
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 2026-01-15
F-0842
B · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0881
E · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0908
D · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2026-01-15
9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (83 citations)
2025-08-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0610
B · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2024-12-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0686
B · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-01-15
F-0687
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2025-01-15
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 2025-01-15
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-01-15
F-0842
B · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-11-01Health inspection25 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0557
B · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0565
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-12-01
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 2024-12-01
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 2024-12-01
F-0657
B · 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 2024-12-01
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-12-01
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 2024-12-01
F-0694
D · No harm found
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0698
B · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-12-01
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 2024-12-01
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-12-01
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 2024-12-01
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-12-01
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 2024-12-01
F-0801
D · No harm foundFood safety
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2024-12-01
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 2024-12-01
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0812
F · 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 2024-12-01
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 2024-12-01
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0908
E · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0925
D · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-12-01
2023-11-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-11-17
2023-10-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-10-18
2023-02-14Health inspection19 citations
F-0577
D · No harm found
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2023-03-15
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 2023-03-15
F-0641
B · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-03-15
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 2023-03-15
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 2023-03-15
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-03-15
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-03-15
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 2023-03-15
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 2023-03-15
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-03-15
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-03-15
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 2023-03-15
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 2023-03-15
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 2023-03-15
F-0814
B · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-03-15
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 2023-03-15
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-15
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-03-15
F-0908
D · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-03-15
2025-12-18Fire-safety inspection11 citations
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2026-01-15
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2026-01-15
K-0223
E · 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 2026-01-15
K-0325
F · No harm found
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2026-01-15
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-15
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-15
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2026-01-15
K-0761
D · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-01-15
K-0912
D · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2026-01-15
K-0918
C · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-01-15
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-01-15
2024-11-01Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0100
D · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-11-18
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-18
K-0345
C · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-11-18
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-11-18
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-11-18
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-18
2023-02-14Fire-safety inspection14 citations
E-0004
D · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-02-27
E-0006
D · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-02-27
K-0161
D · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-02-27
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-02-27
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-02-27
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-02-27
K-0352
D · No harm found
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-27
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-27
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-02-27
K-0521
D · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-02-27
K-0711
D · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-02-27
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-02-27
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-02-27
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-02-27
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 055459.
How it compares in California.
Inspection citations, 3 years
101
More than 85% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 65
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.9
Higher than 13% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
33%
Higher than 39% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the California average on 5 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased9.9%10.2%13.5%Near state average
Lose too much weight8.3%4.1%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.7%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection1.8%1.2%1.5%Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms64.7%7.6%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.3%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury4.6%1.6%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%98.7%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened8.9%8.9%12.7%Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication8.3%13.7%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%97.9%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers5.5%4.3%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence9.5%9.8%18.3%Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication13.4%12.3%15.4%Near state average
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days4.562.211.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.931.501.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%94.6%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication3.2%1.3%1.5%Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine87.9%93.1%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission23.4%22.6%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit3.3%11.1%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0842 4 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
  • F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0755 3 inspections. Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
  • F-0759 3 inspections. Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
  • F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

What its owners also hold

  • Win Win Enterprises, Llc has an ownership stake on file at 28 nursing homes, averaging 2.6 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • The Wintner Living Trust Dated 7/08/1992 has an ownership stake on file at 12 nursing homes, averaging 2.8 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Wolff Living Trust Dtd 03/09/2000 has an ownership stake on file at 3 nursing homes, averaging 2.3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in California

  • Licensing: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification
  • File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, about 2.5 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center, about 2.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Uci Health-orange, about 3.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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