Orinda Care Center, Llc
Orinda, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055775) · 47 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (925) 254-6500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Orinda Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Orinda Care Center reports 4.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.8%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Orinda Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Orinda Care Center, LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Orinda, Contra Costa County, California, first approved for certification on July 19, 1967. The facility is certified for 47 beds and reports an average daily resident count of 44.6.
Ownership is structured as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. It is part of a chain associated with Crystal Solorzano, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Orinda Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record for this facility — and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Orinda Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a 45.8% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
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 designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 47 beds and has an average daily resident count of 44.6.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Orinda Care Center, LLC, a for-profit limited liability company, and is part of a chain associated with Crystal Solorzano comprising 9 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 19, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9252546500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9252546500 to arrange a visit and check current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055775?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.