THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE

12385 E. WASHINGTON BLVD, WHITTIER, CA 90606 · CCN 055706 · 162 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS qualitynot rated

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State inspectors recorded 2 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2025-04-29 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2024-07-26 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

4.26

state median 3.94

Weekend staffing gap

−8%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −5%

RN hours / resident / day

0.25

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

31%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $26,400 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-04-29	Fine	$14,950
2023-08-18	Fine	$11,450

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the THE ENSIGN GROUP chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

THE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF EASTVIEW (BIRMINGHAM, AL) — CMS overall2 of 5
Polaris Extended Care (ANCHORAGE, AK) — CMS overall2 of 5
THE HEALTH CENTER AT RESEARCH PARK (HUNTSVILLE, AL) — CMS overall1 of 5
POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE (ANCHORAGE, AK) — CMS overall3 of 5
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center (PHOENIX, AZ) — CMS overall3 of 5
PUEBLO SPRINGS REHABILITATION CENTER (TUCSON, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
CASAS ADOBES POST ACUTE REHAB CENTER (TUCSON, AZ) — CMS overall3 of 5
MISSION PALMS POST ACUTE (MESA, AZ) — CMS overall5 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 53

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-03-11	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-11	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-19	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0554	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0676	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0790	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0921	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-07-11	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-07-11	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-07-11	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-07-11	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-07-11	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-04-29	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-07-26	F0557	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-26	F0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-26	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-26	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-26	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-07-26	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-26	F0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-26	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-26	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-26	F0804	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-26	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-07-26	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-07-26	F0921	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-09-28	F0777	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-18	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-18	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-18	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-12-09	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-12-09	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-12-09	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-12-09	F0679	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-12-09	F0688	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-12-09	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-12-09	F0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-12-09	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-12-09	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-12-09	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-12-09	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-12-09	F0849	Administration Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-12-09	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-12-09	F0886	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE, WHITTIER” at medicare.gov/care-compare.