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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE

12385 E. WASHINGTON BLVD, WHITTIER, CA 90606
Score: 49 / 100

The Orchard - Post Acute Care faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 49/100. The facility ranks in the 36th percentile among California nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

The Orchard - Post Acute Care provides above-average staffing with 4.26 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 54 deficiencies at The Orchard - Post Acute Care. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.26 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.05 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.88 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.76 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.24 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

54
Total Deficiencies
Nov 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 54 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Aug 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Aug 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 10.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $26,400

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 49 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
162
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22