Orchards Skilled Nursing in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

Orchards Skilled Nursing is a medicare certified nursing home in Rancho Mission Viejo, California. It is located in Orange county at 1 Amistad Drive, Rancho Mission Viejo, California 92694. You can reach out to the office of Orchards Skilled Nursing via phone at (949) 443-8900. This skilled nursing facility has 49 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 92.65%. The nursing facility is classified as "Continuing Care Retirement Community" by CMS and its legal business name is The Orchards HC LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Continuing Life, a chain of 6 nursing homes.

Orchards Skilled Nursing (Medicare CCN 555922) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in medicare program. This means if you are part of medicare program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 2021 (5 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in April, 2025.

Contact Information

Orchards Skilled Nursing
1 Amistad Drive, Rancho Mission Viejo, California 92694
(949) 443-8900

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Nursing Home Profile

NameOrchards Skilled Nursing
Location1 Amistad Drive, Rancho Mission Viejo, California
Certified ByMedicare
No. of Certified Beds49
Occupancy Rate92.65%
Medicare ID (CCN)555922
Legal Business NameThe Orchards HC LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainContinuing Life (6 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating4.8 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Orchards Skilled Nursing in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1689272528
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameThe Orchards HC LLC
Address1 Amistad Drive, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694
Phone Number949-444-6243

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Orchards Skilled Nursing are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Orchards Skilled Nursing give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Orchards Skilled Nursing, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day5.353.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.930.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.580.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.842.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend4.753.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.560.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.290.07
Total nursing staff turnover33.3%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover27.3%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in April, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Orchards Skilled Nursing for 10 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 39 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Apr 17, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
F0838, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 4, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Apr 4, 2024Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Apr 26, 2024
Aug 3, 2023Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 22, 2023
Aug 3, 2023Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 22, 2023
Aug 3, 2023Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 22, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Orchards Skilled Nursing, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased2.4413.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight14.895.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms012.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury03.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine98.1782.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication01.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedNot Available14.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication2.1319.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccineNot Available95.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine99.5279.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.44.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence5.6619.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication5.5615.38

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