Orinda Care Center in Orinda, CA has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and quality ratings and a 3-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.18 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: May 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1791.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.43
Licensed practical nurses
1.24
Nurse aides
2.51
Weekend nursing
3.73
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
22.7%14.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%4.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%2.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.2%6.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—25.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.7%10.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—3.4%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.8%5.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
13.2%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to respect the resident’s dignity and personal belongings. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 557 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of CRYSTAL SOLORZANO · 10 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
44.6 residents on an average day (95% of 47 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.