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Buena Park Nursing Center
8520 Western Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620
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Care Types at Community
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for Buena Park Nursing Center present a mixed picture of experiences. Some reviewers express significant dissatisfaction, citing issues such as unfulfilled payment agreements, poor patient care, and inadequate staffing. One doctor mentioned not being paid for their services, while another review highlighted a patient's repeated falls and neglected medication. Concerns were also raised about the facility's handling of COVID-19 patients, describing inadequate care and service.
On the other hand, several reviews praise the center, particularly for its staff's dedication and professionalism. Positive experiences include effective communication, especially for Korean-speaking patients, and a high level of care that led to improvements in patients' conditions. The facility was described as clean, with helpful nurses and staff making the admission process easy. Some reviewers specifically thanked the staff for their compassion and hard work, noting that their loved ones were treated with respect and received excellent care.
However, there were also complaints about the facility's condition and management, including issues with employment practices and the quality of food. Some reviewers felt that their loved ones did not receive the attention or care they deserved, leading them to move their family members elsewhere.
In summary, while some families have had positive experiences with Buena Park Nursing Center, appreciating the staff's care and the facility's cleanliness, others have raised serious concerns about patient care, staffing, and management practices. Prospective clients may want to consider these mixed reviews carefully.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: April 1, 1977
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 143
Total current residents: 128
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-15 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-15 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2019-10-15 | 2019-11-04 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-10-15 | 2019-11-04 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-10-15 | 2019-11-04 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-10-15 | 2019-11-04 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-20 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-20 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-20 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-06-28 | 2022-07-27 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-30 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-30 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-30 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-30 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. |
| 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-30 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. |
| 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-30 | B | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-30 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-30 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. |
| 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-30 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-30 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. |
| 2021-07-27 | 2021-08-27 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2021-07-27 | 2021-08-27 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-11 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. |
| 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-11 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-11 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-11 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-11 | B | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-11 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Buena Park which is 2.0 miles away and has a population of 83,270 (large town).
- The average income is $68,052, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 81
- Low Temperature: 63
- Average Temperature: 72.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 41 days of rain and 323 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.3 inches a year
- The median age is 35.7 years old, average compared to other cities.
- 3.74% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 34.14% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 22% Asian, 0% Black or African-American, 30% Hispanic or Latino, and 45% White.
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.66 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 99.0, Moderate Days 77.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 4.0, Unhealthy Days 2.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Walmart Neighborhood Market
0.5 miles awayNorthgate Market
0.7 miles awayALDI
1.0 miles awayStater Bros
1.5 miles awayGuadalajara
1.6 miles awayTransportation
Calico Railroad
0.4 miles awayCalico Station
0.4 miles awayCamp Snoopy Depot
0.5 miles awayBuena Park
2.7 miles awayBus Stations
Knott's Berry Farm
0.3 miles awayMetro;OCTA
0.7 miles awayBeach Blvd.
0.9 miles awayMetro
1.5 miles awayDad Miller Golf Course
2.0 miles awayBanks
Chase
0.6 miles awayWells Fargo
1.4 miles awayBank of America
2.1 miles awayCitibank
2.2 miles awaySchools First Federal Credit Union
2.6 miles awayHospitals
West Anaheim Medical Center
0.9 miles awayLa Palma Intercommunity Hospital
2.1 miles awayAnaheim Regional Medical Center
3.8 miles awayLos Alamitos Medical Center
4.4 miles awayAnaheim Global Medical Center
5.4 miles awayPharmacies
Walmart Pharmacy
1.0 miles awayCVS
1.1 miles awayWalgreens
1.6 miles awayRalphs Pharmacy
3.0 miles awayRite Aid
3.7 miles awayDentists
Marie Yvette Buan DDS Inc.
0.7 miles awayKatella Dental
2.5 miles awayDental
2.5 miles awayCoast Dental Group
2.5 miles awayEasy Dental
2.6 miles awayNone Found
Places of Worship
First Congregational Church
12.1 miles awayLa Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles
20.3 miles awayThien Hau Temple
20.6 miles awayWilshire Boulevard Temple
23.2 miles awayShopping
The Source
1.4 miles awayLos Cerritos Center
5.4 miles awayThe Shops at Rossmoor
5.5 miles awayAnaheim GardenWalk
5.6 miles awayWestminster Mall
6.2 miles awayCulture
Mystery Lodge
0.3 miles awayWalter Knott Theater
0.3 miles awayBird Cage Theatre
0.3 miles awayCalico Mine Stage
0.3 miles awayClico Square Stage
0.4 miles awayRestaurants
Amber Waves: An American Restaurant
0.2 miles awayTGI Friday's
0.3 miles awaySpurs Chop House
0.3 miles awayMrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant
0.4 miles awayGhost Town Grill
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