Healthcare Center of Orange County, Buena Park, CA: Nursing home

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Historical census / certified bedsNot publicly reportedNo facility-level report confirmed yet

Medicare-certified beds99 medicare-certified bedsUnknown does not mean zero or vacant

Current openings / admissionsNot verifiedAsk about openings, appropriate level of care, fees and any waitlist.

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Overall1★☆☆☆☆

Inspections1★☆☆☆☆

Staffing2★★☆☆☆

Quality4★★★★☆

Federal fines$8,4271 fine

Inspection citations

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Year

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Date	Severity	What inspectors found	Visit
Aug 13, 2026	D · potential	Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	D · potential	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	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
Aug 13, 2026	B · minimal	Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	D · potential	Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	D · potential	Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	D · potential	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.	Complaint
Aug 13, 2026	B · minimal	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	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
Aug 13, 2026	D · potential	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	D · potential	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	E · potential	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	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
Aug 13, 2026	D · potential	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	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
Aug 13, 2026	E · potential	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	E · potential	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	E · potential	Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	B · minimal	Post nurse staffing information every day.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	D · potential	Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	E · potential	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	D · potential	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	E · 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
Aug 13, 2026	D · potential	Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	E · potential	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	E · potential	Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	D · potential	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	E · potential	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	E · potential	Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.	Routine
Aug 13, 2026	D · potential	Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.	Routine
Jun 25, 2026	D · potential	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.	Complaint
Jun 25, 2026	D · potential	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.	Complaint
Jun 25, 2026	D · potential	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.	Complaint
Apr 15, 2026	D · potential	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Complaint
Apr 15, 2026	D · potential	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.	Complaint
Apr 15, 2026	D · potential	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.	Complaint
Apr 15, 2026	D · potential	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.	Complaint
Mar 6, 2026	B · minimal	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	Complaint
Oct 9, 2025	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.	Complaint
Oct 9, 2025	D · potential	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	Complaint
Oct 9, 2025	G · harm	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	Complaint
Oct 9, 2025	D · potential	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	Complaint
Oct 9, 2025	B · minimal	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	Complaint
Jun 24, 2025	D · potential	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.	Complaint
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	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
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	B · minimal	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.	Routine
Jun 5, 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
Jun 5, 2025	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
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	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
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	E · potential	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	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
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	E · potential	Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Routine
Jun 5, 2025	D · potential	Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.	Routine
Oct 17, 2024	B · minimal	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.	Complaint
Oct 17, 2024	D · potential	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.	Complaint
May 15, 2024	D · potential	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	Complaint
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.	Complaint
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.	Routine
Apr 18, 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.	Complaint
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Routine
Apr 18, 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
Apr 18, 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
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.	Routine
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	Routine
Apr 18, 2024	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
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	Routine
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.	Routine
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.	Routine
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.	Routine
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	Routine
Apr 18, 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
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.	Routine
Apr 18, 2024	E · 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
Apr 18, 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
Apr 18, 2024	E · potential	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.	Routine
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.	Routine
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	Complaint
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.	Routine
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	Routine
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	Routine
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Routine
Apr 18, 2024	E · potential	Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.	Routine
Apr 18, 2024	D · potential	Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.	Routine
Mar 26, 2024	D · potential	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.	Complaint
Feb 27, 2024	D · potential	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.	Complaint

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

Healthcare Center of Orange County
9021 Knott Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620 · (714) 826-2330

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): 055674
Certified beds: 99
Legal owner: Rehabilitation Center of Orange County LLC
Part of: Crystal Solorzano

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

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