The Orchard - Post Acute Care
Whittier, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055706) · 162 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: — · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,950
Phone: (562) 693-7701 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Orchard - Post Acute Care has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is higher, at 4 out of 5.
The Orchard - Post Acute Care reports total nurse staffing of 4.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show The Orchard - Post Acute Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,950.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status information was provided in this data.
About this facility
The Orchard - Post Acute Care is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home located in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1971 and operates 162 certified beds, with an average of 150 residents in daily care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, The Orchard holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is also 2 out of 5. The facility's staffing rating is stronger, at 4 out of 5. CMS quality measure (QM) rating data was not provided in this record.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.34 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours accounting for 0.29 of those hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $14,950.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials recorded.
The Orchard is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 across the chain. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Orchard has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours, with a 30.9% nursing turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $14,950.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This data set does not include abuse icon or Special Focus program information for this facility; verify directly on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Orchard has 162 certified beds and an average of 150 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 31, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility's overall is 2, health inspection is 2, and staffing is 4, while quality measure rating was not provided.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5626937701 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5626937701 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055706?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.