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
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing; reported nursing hours are slightly above the federal benchmark (4.34 vs 4.1). It has a recent federal penalty and $14,950 in fines over the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations involved pressure ulcer care, accident hazards/supervision, and respiratory care.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.3395 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 31, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $14,950recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3395.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.29
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.08
- Nurse aides
- 2.97
- Weekend nursing
- 4.02
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
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).
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.9%5.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.7%9.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.6%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18%17.5%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.5%18.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
9.1%26.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
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
—99.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.6%No change
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 home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — 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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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- 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: 1 fine · $14,950 in total fines.
- $14,950
Federal fine
Apr 29, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 344 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 150 residents on an average day (93% of 162 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 54 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.