THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 E. WASHINGTON BLVD, WHITTIER, CA 90606 · CCN 055706
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 162
- Avg residents/day
- 149.8
- Phone
- 5626937701
Inspection history vs California & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | California avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-07 | 22 | 15.6 | 9.5 | +6.4 worse |
| 2 | 2024-07-26 | 13 | 17.4 | 9.8 | -4.4 better |
| 3 | 2021-12-09 | 19 | 17.1 | 9.3 | +1.9 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 8 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 6 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.26 | 36.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.33 | 50.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.20 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $26,400
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- THE ENSIGN GROUP
- Facilities in chain
- 329
- Chain avg overall
- 3.20 / 5
Inspection citations (54)2 actual harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-09-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-07-11 · Health · corrected 2025-08-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-07-11 · Health · corrected 2025-08-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-07-11 · Health · corrected 2025-08-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-07-11 · Health · corrected 2025-08-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-07-11 · Health · corrected 2025-08-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-04-29 · Health · corrected 2025-05-23
Actual harm
- DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Actual harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0777Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2023-09-28 · Health · corrected 2023-10-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2023-08-18 · Health · corrected 2023-10-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-08-18 · Health · corrected 2023-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-18 · Health · corrected 2023-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-09 · Health · corrected 2023-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2021-12-09 · Health · corrected 2022-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2021-12-09 · Health · corrected 2022-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2021-12-09 · Health · corrected 2022-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2021-12-09 · Health · corrected 2022-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2021-12-09 · Health · corrected 2022-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2021-12-09 · Health · corrected 2022-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2021-12-09 · Health · corrected 2022-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2021-12-09 · Health · corrected 2022-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2021-12-09 · Health · corrected 2022-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2021-12-09 · Health · corrected 2022-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2021-12-09 · Health · corrected 2022-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2021-12-09 · Health · corrected 2022-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-12-09 · Health · corrected 2022-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2021-12-09 · Health · corrected 2022-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2001-08-01 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2001-08-01 |
| JORGENSEN, RICHARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2001-08-01 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2001-08-01 |
| FITCH, CRAIG | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2019-01-01 |
| NICCUM, KEVIN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-06-01 |
| JORGENSEN, RICHARD | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2001-08-01 |
Other facilities in WHITTIER
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| PRESBYTERIAN INTERCOMM HOSP DP/SNF | ★★★★★ | 35 |
| WHITTIER NURSING AND WELLNESS CENTER, INC | ★★★★★ | 36 |
| SOCAL POST-ACUTE CARE | ★★★★☆ | 59 |
| WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR D/P SNF | ★★★★☆ | 22 |
| WHITTIER HILLS HEALTH CARE CTR | ★★☆☆☆ | 160 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.