BGood · score 60/100 · #332 of 1,154 in California
The Orchard - Post Acute Care
12385 E. Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606 · 162 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in California
18 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 96)above median
$14,950 in fines in 3 years
Why The Orchard - Post Acute Care is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (large, 162 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
The Orchard - Post Acute Care at a Glance
B
60/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.34 h.
67<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 96.
59<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use.
–Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $14,950 fines, 0 denials.
50<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, large facilities · CMS record 055706 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address12385 E. Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606
Phone5626937701
CountyLos Angeles
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds162
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- 10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 44) — above median
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- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — top quarter
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