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ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING is a for profit - limited liability company facility in LADERA RANCH, CA with 49 certified beds and a 5-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 39 deficiency records on file.

1 AMISTAD DRIVE, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694

Phone: 9494438900

Overall Rating

5/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
555922
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
49
Residents
43
In Hospital
No
County
Orange
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.90 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.82
CNA Hours
2.94
Total Nursing Hours
5.65 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.11
Nursing Turnover
35.6%
RN Turnover
37.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING

ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING operates 49 certified beds in LADERA RANCH, CA with approximately 43 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 39 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 5.65 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.90 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 35.6%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (39 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 17, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 17, 2025 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2025

B — Pattern - No harm Apr 17, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 17, 2025 Tag: 0838

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 17, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 17, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 17, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 17, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2025

B — Pattern - No harm Apr 17, 2025 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 17, 2025 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2025

B — Pattern - No harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

B — Pattern - No harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0813

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0803

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0801

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

B — Pattern - No harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2023 Tag: 0909

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2023 Tag: 0908

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2023 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2023

B — Pattern - No harm Aug 3, 2023 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2023 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2023

B — Pattern - No harm Aug 3, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2023 Tag: 0700

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2023 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2023 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 10.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 15.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 97.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 3.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 99.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 8.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 7.4% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING?
ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING?
ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING reports 5.65 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.90 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 35.6%.
How many beds does ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING have?
ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING has 49 certified beds with approximately 43 residents. The facility is located at 1 AMISTAD DRIVE, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694.
Does ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING has 39 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING received any fines or penalties?
No, ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING?
ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING was on Apr 17, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING?
ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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