Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
WHITTIER, CA · 162 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 7, 2025
CMS Certification Number 055706 · first certified December 1971
Ownership
Operated by THE ENSIGN GROUP · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
9 citations — more than 7% 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 4 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: August 2026 to January 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 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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1 inspection-and-testing tag has 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
1 of the 9 citations on file is 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)
10 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 9 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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 | 9 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 9, 2021 | 5 |
| July 26, 2024 | 0 |
| August 7, 2025 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2025-08-07 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 2 | 2025-08-07 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2021-12-09 |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | 1 | 2021-12-09 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2025-08-07 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2025-08-07 |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | 1 | 2021-12-09 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Services Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 7, 2025 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (August 30, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 30, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 30, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 30, 2025) |
December 9, 2021 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| 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 (January 13, 2022) |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.