The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
WHITTIER, CA · Medicare-certified · 162 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. It has a recent federal penalty, $14,950 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 4.41 hours per resident per day, slightly above the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4092 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $14,950recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4092.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.33
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.07
- Nurse aides
- 3.01
- Weekend nursing
- 4.01
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
0%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9%Steady
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.6%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.2%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.5%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
99.6%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,950 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $26,400 in total fines.
- $14,950
Federal fine
Apr 29, 2025
- $11,450
Federal fine
Aug 18, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 338 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 147.5 residents on an average day (91% of 162 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 54 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.