Nursing home · Buena Park, CA
Buena Park Nursing Center
8520 Western Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 · (714) 828-8222
Buena Park Nursing Center is a 143-bed for-profit nursing home in Buena Park, California (Orange County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1977. On average it cares for 128 residents a day (about 90% of its certified beds). It is part of The Mandelbaum Family, a group of 18 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 5.33 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 4.85 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28% | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 38% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 2 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | March 18, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 41 above the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 12 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $8,427 |
| Medicare payment denials | 1 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: 8520 Western Avenue INC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Buena Park Nursing Center?
CMS rates Buena Park Nursing Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Buena Park Nursing Center have?
143 certified beds, with an average of 128 residents a day.
Does Buena Park Nursing Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Buena Park Nursing Center?
(714) 828-8222. Address: 8520 Western Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).