Orchards At Tulare
Tulare, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056261) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $68,938 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (559) 686-1601 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Orchards At Tulare an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Orchards At Tulare reports 4.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Orchards At Tulare has 1 federal fine on record totaling $68,938.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Orchards At Tulare is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Tulare, California, certified for 99 beds with an average of 92.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since January 1974.
According to CMS Care Compare, Orchards At Tulare holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the staffing rating is 3 out of 5, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 4.96 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $68,938.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as having a history of persistent quality problems and places under increased inspection scrutiny.
There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months for this facility, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Orchards At Tulare has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $68,938.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 99 beds and has an average of 92.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company, and the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 17, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5596861601 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5596861601 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056261?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.