HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
9021 KNOTT AVE, Buena Park, CA 90620
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How HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY Compares
HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Buena Park, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.4%) is above the California average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 99 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Buena Park, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.9% — better than the California average of 12.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the California average of 1.6% (46% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.4% — worse than the California average of 4.3% (142% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.7% — worse than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY with other nursing homes in Buena Park.
How is HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 10.4% here versus 4.3% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 99 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does HEALTHCARE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY lag behind other Buena Park options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Buena Park
Buena Park sits in Orange County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 468,842 (14.8%)
- Median age
- 38.3 years
- Median household income
- $94,441
- Median home value
- $703,800
Demographics for Orange County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Buena Park.
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