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 July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
The Orchard - Post Acute Care in Whittier has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing. It has a recent federal penalty, $14,950 in fines over the last 24 months, and its reported nurse staffing of 4.34 hours per resident per day is slightly above the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.3395 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 4.3395.
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 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 properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — 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 · 346 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.