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ORCHARDS AT TULARE

604 E. MERRITT AVE., TULARE, CA 93274
Score: 30 / 100

Orchards At Tulare has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 30/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in California. Families considering this Tulare facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Orchards At Tulare is near the national average, with 4.06 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 85 deficiencies at Orchards At Tulare. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.06 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.26 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.08 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.72 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.78 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.20 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

85
Total Deficiencies
Nov 23, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 85 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Nov 23, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity E
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 4.4% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 3.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 10.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $132,586

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 30 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 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
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18