Orchards Skilled Nursing
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 555922) · 49 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (949) 443-8900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Orchards Skilled Nursing holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Orchards Skilled Nursing reports 5.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 33.3%.
Orchards Skilled Nursing has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Orchards Skilled Nursing is a 49-certified-bed nursing home in Rancho Mission Viejo, Orange County, California, with an average daily census of 45.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare-certified since June 13, 2021. It is part of the Continuing Life chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.8 stars across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, Orchards Skilled Nursing holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Nurse staffing totals 5.35 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag noted in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated for Orchards Skilled Nursing.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures on Medicare Care Compare directly, as this profile is built solely from the CMS data provided and reflects a specific data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Orchards Skilled Nursing has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility's provider type is listed as Medicare; contact the facility at (949) 443-8900 to confirm Medicaid acceptance.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with 33.3% nursing staff turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for Orchards Skilled Nursing.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Orchards Skilled Nursing has 49 certified beds and an average daily census of 45.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Continuing Life chain, which has 6 facilities averaging a 4.8-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 13, 2021.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Orchards Skilled Nursing scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (949) 443-8900 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (949) 443-8900 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555922?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.