ElderGrade
C

60.1/100

Average

The Orchard - Post Acute Care

12385 E. Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606

CMS 2/5 stars #202 of 369 in Los Angeles County (562) 693-7701
Certified beds
162
Occupancy
93%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $26,400 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

14.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -7.4 for 38 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.14 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.29 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 31% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

7.5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • No quality-measure rating published — scored neutral

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $26,400 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.34 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.29 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.02 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 30.90%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 55 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 7, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Mar 11, 2026 F0607 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 11, 2026 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 19, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 7, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 7, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 7, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 7, 2025 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 7, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP, which operates 346 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BURNAM, SOON Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HUEFNER, MATTHEW Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KHAN, AUSIM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KIM, JESSE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BURNAM, SOON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KEETCH, CHAD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HUEFNER, MATTHEW Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KEETCH, CHAD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KHAN, AUSIM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PORT, BARRY Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MADISON HEALTH HOLDINGS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about The Orchard - Post Acute Care

What is the ElderGrade for The Orchard - Post Acute Care? +

The Orchard - Post Acute Care holds an ElderGrade of C (60.1 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at The Orchard - Post Acute Care? +

Residents receive an average of 4.34 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The Orchard - Post Acute Care been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 55 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does The Orchard - Post Acute Care accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Orchard - Post Acute Care is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.