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Nursing homes in Buena Park, CA

All 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Buena Park, with Medicare ratings, federal fines and inspection citations. Best overall rating first.

2certified nursing homes
0rated 4 or 5 stars overall

How Buena Park compares

 Buena ParkOrange CountyCalifornia
Nursing homes2721,165
Average Medicare overall rating1.53.03.2
Rated 4 or 5 stars0%36%46%
Citations per home, last 3 years84.060.141.3
Serious citations per home1.00.31.0
Homes with a federal fine100%21%39%

Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

Statewide: most serious citations and fines
Nursing homes at a glance
Nursing homeOverallInspectionsStaffingCitations, 3 yrsSeriousFines
Buena Park Nursing Center
143 beds
★★☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆ ★★★★☆ 68 1 $8,427
Healthcare Center of Orange County
99 beds
★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ 100 1 $8,427

Buena Park Nursing Center

8520 Western Avenue · 143 beds · The Mandelbaum Family · (714) 828-8222

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68 citations since November 2023

1 actual harm or danger62 potential harm5 minimal

See all 78 citations

How to read these ratings

Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.