Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
The Orchards Health Center
The Orchards Health Center is a Nursing Home in California
The Orchards Health Center is a Nursing Home in California
The Orchards Health Center
The Orchards Health Center is a Nursing Home in California
The Orchards Health Center is a Nursing Home in California
Nestled in Rancho Mission Viejo, California, The Orchards Health Center is an assisted living community thoughtfully woven together with an unwavering commitment to the highest level of care, boundless compassion, and all the comforts of home. They offer round-the-clock skilled nursing care within a beautiful, nurturing setting. The focus at The Orchards is rooted in understanding who their residents are and what they can achieve.
At The Orchards Health Center, their services cater to individuals whose needs go beyond standard assisted care, encompassing those recovering from orthopedic surgeries or injuries, cardiac procedures/diseases, strokes, pulmonary conditions, and other illnesses. The devoted and memory care-trained staff firmly believes in empowering residents’ lives through life-enriching programs, fostering social engagement, and establishing personalized goals. In their view, healthcare extends beyond mental and physical well-being; it’s intricately woven with 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.
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.
Walk Score: 6 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
57%
Occupied Beds
51 of 90
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
California average: 72%
Additional licensing details
County:
ORANGE
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.
4 visits
California average: 14 visits
Breakdown by visit type
2 total complaint visits
3 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.
California average
12 total complaint visits
7 other visits
4 official inspections
California average: 4 official inspections
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.Compare Memory Care around Mission Viejo
The Orchards Health Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Mission Viejo
127
No
-
6
SPIEKER, MEGHAN
56.7%
$15,648,153.00
$6,956,402.00
44.5%
39.20
5/5
5.2093
4/5
5/5
4/5
-
Villa Valencia Healthcare Center
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Laguna Hills
59
No
-
62
ALHV LLC
83.3%
$16,336,966.00
$6,058,503.00
37.1%
51.60
4/5
3.2146
4/5
3/5
4/5
-
Mission Palms Healthcare Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Westminster
99
No
A+
63
-
89.6%
$15,948,584.00
$7,652,029.00
48%
93.20
4/5
3.6073
3/5
3/5
5/5
1
Anaheim Healthcare Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Anaheim
250
No
-
69
ANAHEIM HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC
86.2%
$67,489,907.00
$18,513,172.00
27.4%
215.50
2/5
4.2877
2/5
4/5
4/5
-
Places of interest near The Orchards Health Center
5.4 miles from city center
1 Amistad Dr, 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
Source: CMS Health Citations (Aug 2023 – Apr 2025)
3
Inspections
39
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
13
Citations/Inspection
Apr 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
6
15% of total
Pharmacy Services
6
15% of total
Resident Rights
5
13% of total
Infection Control
2
5% of total
Administration
2
5% of total
Environmental
2
5% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
39
Complaint Investigations
1
State Comparison (CA)
Citations
39
California average: 50.2
Critical Citations
0
California average: 0.4
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | D | Administration | F0838 | Corrected |
| Apr 17, 2025 | D | Administration | F0849 | Corrected |
| Apr 17, 2025 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Apr 17, 2025 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Apr 17, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Apr 17, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Apr 17, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Apr 17, 2025 | B | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Apr 17, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0578 | Corrected |
| Apr 17, 2025 | B | Resident Rights | F0583 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | D | Nutrition | F0801 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | D | Nutrition | F0803 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | D | Nutrition | F0806 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | D | Nutrition | F0813 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | B | Nutrition | F0814 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | B | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | B | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0554 | Corrected |
| Apr 04, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
| Aug 03, 2023 | E | Environmental | F0908 | Corrected |
| Aug 03, 2023 | D | Environmental | F0909 | Corrected |
| Aug 03, 2023 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Aug 03, 2023 | B | Nutrition | F0814 | Corrected |
| Aug 03, 2023 | B | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Aug 03, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| Aug 03, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Aug 03, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Aug 03, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0700 | Corrected |
| Aug 03, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Aug 03, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Aug 03, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0578 | Corrected |
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 Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
8.7
Score
31% worse than avg
California avg: 6.6
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
14.6
Score
29% worse than avg
California avg: 11.3
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
14.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
16.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
Falls with Major Injury
3.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
15.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
1.4%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
15.0%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
97.7%
Near average
California: 94.0%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.7%
53% better than avg
California: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
99.5%
7% better than avg
California: 93.2%
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Orchards Health Center 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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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
California IHSS
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
CA MSSP
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
- General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
CA ALW
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
CA CARES
- General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
CA LIHEAP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
California IHSS
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
CA MSSP
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
CA PTP
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025):~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits:Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
CA ALW
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
CA CARES
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
CA LIHEAP
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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