Buena Vista Care Center
1440 S Euclid Avenue · Anaheim, CA · 92802 · 7145357264
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Cambridge Healthcare Services
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.01 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (68 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Environmental
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No harm found · B December 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B December 18, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B August 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B December 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B December 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055459 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.