Buena Vista Care Center, Anaheim, CA: Nursing home

Overall3★★★☆☆

Inspections3★★★☆☆

Staffing4★★★★☆

Quality3★★★☆☆

Federal finesNoneon record

Inspection citations

21’23

30’24

17’25

2’26

Year

70 shown

Date	Severity	What inspectors found	Visit
May 11, 2026	D · potential	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.	Complaint
May 11, 2026	D · potential	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.	Complaint
Dec 18, 2025	B · minimal	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	D · potential	Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	D · potential	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	D · potential	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	D · potential	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	D · potential	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	D · potential	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	D · potential	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	D · potential	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	D · potential	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	E · potential	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	D · potential	Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	B · minimal	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	E · potential	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	E · potential	Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.	Routine
Dec 18, 2025	D · potential	Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Routine
Aug 12, 2025	B · minimal	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.	Complaint
Dec 23, 2024	B · minimal	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.	Complaint
Dec 23, 2024	D · potential	Provide appropriate foot care.	Complaint
Dec 23, 2024	D · potential	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	Complaint
Dec 23, 2024	D · potential	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.	Complaint
Dec 23, 2024	B · minimal	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	Complaint
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	B · minimal	Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	E · potential	Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	B · minimal	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.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	B · minimal	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	B · minimal	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	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.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	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.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	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.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	E · potential	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.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	F · potential	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	E · potential	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	E · potential	Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Routine
Nov 1, 2024	D · potential	Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.	Routine
Nov 15, 2023	D · potential	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.	Complaint
Oct 17, 2023	D · potential	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.	Complaint
Feb 14, 2023	D · potential	Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	D · potential	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.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	B · minimal	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	D · potential	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.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	D · potential	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.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	D · potential	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	D · potential	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	D · potential	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	D · potential	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.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	D · potential	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	D · potential	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	D · potential	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.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	E · potential	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.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	E · potential	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	B · minimal	Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	D · potential	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	E · potential	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	D · potential	Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.	Routine
Feb 14, 2023	D · potential	Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Routine

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

Questions to ask on a visit

Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802 · (714) 535-7264

Visit date: ____________ Spoke with: ______________________

How many nurses and aides work each shift, including nights and weekends?
How do you handle the most recent citations on your record?
Do you accept Medi-Cal if private funds run out?
Who will be the main contact for the family?
How do you prevent falls, pressure sores and infections?

Record on file

Certification: Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN): 055459
Certified beds: 99
Legal owner: 1440 South Euclid St LLC
Part of: Cambridge Healthcare Services

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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