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ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (RANCHO MISSION VIEJO, California)

1 AMISTAD DRIVE, RANCHO MISSION VIEJO, California 92694

Phone: 9494438900

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
49
Avg Residents/Day
45.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare
County
Orange
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health5/5
Staffing5/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.960.68+0.28
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day5.294.54+0.74
CMS Staffing Rating5/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover34.8%36.6%-

Health Citation History

30 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Administration DeficienciesConduct 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Administration DeficienciesArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-04-17Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-04-04Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-04-04Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-04-04Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

11 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave power receptacles that are properly grounded.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-07-16Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-07-16Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-04-17Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-04-04Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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