THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE

The Orchard Post Acute Care is a skilled nursing facility located at 12385 E. Washington Blvd in Whittier, California (90606), within Los Angeles County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and holds 162 certified beds. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories, with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. The Orchard Post Acute Care holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, falling below the national average, which reflects the results of standard state inspections and complaint investigations conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 3 stars, consistent with the national average, and reflects the levels of nursing and aide staffing relative to the resident population. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, placing this facility above the national average in that category. Quality measures are derived from clinical data submitted by the facility and cover areas such as resident functional status, medication use, and other health outcomes. The Orchard Post Acute Care is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria, with coverage details varying based on California state guidelines. Individuals seeking information about private pay options or other insurance coverage should contact the facility directly at (562) 693-7701. When considered against national benchmarks, The Orchard Post Acute Care presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, indicating a mid-range performance in aggregate. The 2-star health inspection rating is a notable area where the facility falls below national norms, while the 3-star staffing rating indicates performance consistent with peer facilities nationally. The 5-star quality measure rating represents the strongest component of this facility's CMS profile, placing it in the highest tier nationally for clinical outcome data. Families and healthcare professionals reviewing this facility's data as part of a placement decision may wish to consider each rating category individually alongside other relevant factors, including facility proximity, specialized services, and availability.