Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
ORINDA CARE CENTER, LLC
ORINDA, CA · 47 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 24, 2025
CMS Certification Number 055775 · first certified July 1967
Ownership
Operated by CRYSTAL SOLORZANO · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
36 citations — more than 94% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 9 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 13.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (January 2026 to July 2026). Most CA facilities have been surveyed by June 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2025. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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5 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
7 of the 36 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 36 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 36 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2021 | 19 |
| October 19, 2023 | 8 |
| January 24, 2025 | 9 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 3 | 2025-01-24 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 3 | 2025-01-24 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 3 | 2025-01-24 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2025-01-24 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2025-01-24 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 2 | 2025-01-24 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 2 | 2023-10-19 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 2 | 2023-10-19 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 12
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 8
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 7
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Other 5
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 12 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 8 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 7 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 24, 2025 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 8, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 8, 2025) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 8, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 8, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 8, 2025) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 8, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 8, 2025) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 8, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 8, 2025) |
October 19, 2023 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
April 8, 2021 — 19 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2021) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.