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THE ORCHARDS POST-ACUTE

730 34 STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Score: 26 / 100

With a score of 26/100, The Orchards Post-Acute ranks in the bottom tier of California nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at The Orchards Post-Acute is near the national average, with 3.87 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 89 deficiencies at The Orchards Post-Acute. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.87 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.49 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.87 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.51 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.66 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.38 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

89
Total Deficiencies
Jan 4, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 89 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jan 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0921 Severity D
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Apr 28, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Mar 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Mar 12, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0881 Severity F
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    Mar 12, 2025 · Infection Control 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 6.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.8% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 12.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 4.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 4.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,223

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 26 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 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
150
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22