THE ORCHARDS POST-ACUTE

The Orchards Post-Acute is a licensed skilled nursing facility located at 730 34th Street in Bakersfield, California, within Kern County. The facility operates 150 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The Orchards Post-Acute holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5. The health inspection rating stands at 1 star, which reflects findings from on-site inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 3 stars, placing it at the midpoint of the five-point scale and indicating staffing levels that are near the national average. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which reflects performance on clinical indicators used to assess resident outcomes and care processes. The national average for overall CMS star ratings is 3.0 stars. The Orchards Post-Acute is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (661) 327-7687 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and whether specific insurance plans or managed care arrangements are accepted. Payment options and coverage terms vary based on individual circumstances and payer requirements. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars, The Orchards Post-Acute falls below the average with an overall rating of 1 star. The health inspection component, also rated at 1 star, is notably below the national norm, while the staffing component at 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint. The quality measure rating of 2 stars is below the national average as well. These ratings are drawn from data published by CMS and are updated periodically as new inspection and performance data become available. Individuals researching skilled nursing placement in the Bakersfield area may wish to review CMS data alongside other sources when evaluating care options.