About Buena Park Nursing Center
Buena Park Nursing Center, located in BUENA PARK, CA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Buena Park Nursing Center
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 5.35 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 5.35 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the THE MANDELBAUM FAMILY network. This chain operates 16 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Buena Park Nursing Center provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 188 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 164 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 22.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 3.0% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.5% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 0.8% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 10.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 4.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 2.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 11.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 10.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 6.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 11.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 6.5% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- 2024: 6 complaints
- 2025: 5 complaints
- 2026: 3 complaints
- Total: 15 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 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. |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Aug 01, 2024 | 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. |
| Aug 01, 2024 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
8520 WESTERN AVENUE INC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- MARIA CASTRO-GARCIA CORPORATE OFFICER
- MARIA CASTRO-GARCIA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARIA CASTRO-GARCIA ADP OF THE SNF
- GVBP REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- HANSEN ADP OF THE SNF
- JOCELYN JACINTO ADP OF THE SNF
- JOCELYN JACINTO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOSE MALDONADO ADP OF THE SNF
- JOSE MALDONADO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BRENDA MANDELBAUM INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
- JANET MANDELBAUM CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JANET MANDELBAUM OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JANET MANDELBAUM CORPORATE OFFICER
- MARICOR MOYO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARICOR MOYO ADP OF THE SNF
- FRENCITA NAVARRO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FRENCITA NAVARRO ADP OF THE SNF
- JULIE PHAM ADP OF THE SNF
- JULIE PHAM OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JULIE PHAM CORPORATE OFFICER
- VANN RAMA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- VANN RAMA ADP OF THE SNF
- CRYSTAL ROBERTS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CRYSTAL ROBERTS ADP OF THE SNF
- FARIBORZ SHAMS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FARIBORZ SHAMS ADP OF THE SNF
- SKILLSERVE INC ADP OF THE SNF
- JENNY UM OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JENNY UM ADP OF THE SNF
- CLINTON WILLIAMS ADP OF THE SNF
- CLINTON WILLIAMS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Clear View Convalescent Center | N/A | 5 |
| Torrance Memorial Med Ctr Snf/dp | N/A | 5 |
| Mount San Antonio Gardens | N/A | 5 |
| Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/p Snf | N/A | 5 |
| Glendale Adventist Medical Center Dp/snf | N/A | 5 |
| Community Extended Care Hospital of Montclair | N/A | 5 |
| Sun Mar Nursing Center | N/A | 5 |
| Beacon Healthcare Center | N/A | 5 |
| Long Beach Post Acute | N/A | 5 |
| Heritage Park Nursing Center | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Buena Park Nursing Center directly at 7148288222. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.