Total health inspections
3
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
The Orchards Assisted Living
Nursing Home
The Orchards Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Orchards Assisted Living is located in Medford, Oregon. It offers compassionate assisted living services with a focus on dignity, independence, and individuality. The community features studio and one-bedroom apartments, along with various activities and amenities to enhance residents' quality of life.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
90
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
72%
Residents per day (avg)
39
Occupancy rate
72%
Residents per day (avg)
39
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
81% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
19% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
10 - 11 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$15.8M
Operating loss
-$2.8M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$15,804,993.00
Operating loss
$-2,800,633.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$18.6M
90-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
5 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
About this community
License Status
LICENSEDFacility Type
RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
License Date
November 24, 2020
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
555922
County:
ORANGE
Awards:
2024 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award
Ownership & operating entity
Owner name:
ORCHARDS HC LLC, THE
Care Services
Nursing Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Living Options, Assisted Living, Our Community, Services and Amenities, Community News, Helpful Articles, Family Resources, Photos, Contact, Career Opportunities
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Meals are served in the beautiful dining room located on the main floor of the assisted living building. Our menus feature home-style food, fresh salads, desserts, and choice of entree.
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
3 visits
Breakdown by visit type
0 total complaint visits
0 other visits
Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.
2 complaints
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
The Orchards Assisted Living
-23%
+23%
-15%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
CA 92694
127
No
SPIEKER, MEGHAN
72.0%
$15,648,153.00
$6,956,402.00
44.5%
39.20
5.2093
39
-23%+23%-15%
A & J Assisted Living
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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53
No
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A1 Del Monte Stockton
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
158
No
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-
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Aaa Kindness Care II
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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32
No
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Abbey Road Villa
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
78
No
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-
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The Orchards Assisted Living
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
CA 92694
Bed Count:
127
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
SPIEKER, MEGHAN
CCN:
555922
Occupancy:
72.0%
Home Revenue:
$15,648,153.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,956,402.00
Payroll %:
44.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
39.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.2093
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
39
RN share vs State Avg:
-23%
-23%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+23%
+23%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-15%
-15%Living Spaces & Floor Plans
Studio Floor Plan
1 Bedroom Floor Plan
Places of interest near The Orchards Assisted Living
3.3 miles from city center
RANCHO MISSION VIEJO, CA 92694
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
122
Total Staff
63
Employees
59
Contractors
28,294
Total Hours (Quarter)
43
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 7.5 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 34 | 7.6 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 35 | 7.3 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
79 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
24 staff
6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
5 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
6 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
18.8%
of total hours from contractors
5,308 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 20
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6
Certified Nursing Assistant: 9
Physical Therapy Aide: 6
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 5
Speech Language Pathologist: 6
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 26 | 9 | 35 | 10,434 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 20 | 34 | 6,402 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,365 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,944 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,074 | 79 | 87% | 6.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 878 | 83 | 91% | 6.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 798 | 65 | 71% | 8.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 6 | 6 | 764 | 72 | 79% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 654 | 84 | 92% | 4.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 63% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 62% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 406 | 64 | 70% | 6.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 280 | 35 | 38% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 180 | 23 | 25% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 168 | 25 | 27% | 6.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 3% | 9.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 14% | 1.2 |
| Feeding Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1% | 8 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
39
Citations per inspection
13
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
38 of 39 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 39 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
32 moderate citations
7 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation
Apr 17, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Apr 17, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Apr 17, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Apr 17, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
40
Total Residents
Medicare
26
(65%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
14
(35%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.7
31% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.6
29% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.3%
29% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.0%
33% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
88% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.4%
72% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
16.0%
280% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.6%
55% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.7%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
53% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.5%
7% better than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Orchards Assisted Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
72.0%
↑ 42.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$2,800,633
↑ ~$2.4M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$9,380,771
↑ ~$2.4M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-17.9%
↑ 32.5pp vs 2022
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