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Buena Vista Care Center
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 99
- Avg. residents per day
- 87.9
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 68
- Fire safety findings
- 31
- Inspections on file
- 10
- Last inspection
- 2025-12-18
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Citations
68 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0561Generalno actual harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- 0605Generalpotential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0813Generalpotential for harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- 0842Generalno actual harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0908Generalpotential for harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- 0610Generalno actual harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0686Generalno actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0697Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0842Generalno actual harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0687Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate foot care.
- 0694Generalpotential for harm
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0698Generalno actual harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0657Generalno actual harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0557Generalno actual harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- 0565Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
- 0584Generalno actual harm
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.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0801Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0908Generalpotential for harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- 0925Generalpotential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0577Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0641Generalno actual harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0908Generalpotential for harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0814Generalno actual harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- Inspection16 deficiencies
F 0561 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety11 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- Inspection5 deficiencies
F 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety6 deficiencies
- Inspection25 deficiencies
F 0554 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, medical record review, and P&P review, the…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, medical record review, and facility P&P review, the facility…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety14 deficiencies
- Inspection19 deficiencies
F 0577 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and facility document review, the facility failed to ensure the confidential resident roster for…
Read full statement of deficiencies
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Buena Vista Care Center?
- Buena Vista Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Anaheim, CA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 055459.
- What is the CMS rating for Buena Vista Care Center?
- Buena Vista Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Buena Vista Care Center have?
- Buena Vista Care Center is certified for 99 beds. It serves an average of 87.9 residents per day.
- How many citations does Buena Vista Care Center have?
- Buena Vista Care Center has 68 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Buena Vista Care Center last inspected?
- Buena Vista Care Center was last inspected on December 18, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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