The Orchards Health Center

Overview of The Orchards Health Center

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.

(949) 545-2260

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

Occupancy rate

57%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

51 / 90

Average residents per home in California 87 per day

CountyOrange

The Orchards Health Center is administrated by Kelly Conk.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 1 citation 9 total visits 2 complaint visits 4 official inspections 2 complaint investigations

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	1	10	This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better
Serious citations (Type A) Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	0	3	This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better
Moderate citations (Type B) Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	1	4	This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	0.2	2	This facility has 90% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (0.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 90% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.1	3.3	This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	9	16	This facility has 44% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (9 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 44% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	2	13	This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	3	7	This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	4	4	This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	2	10	This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better

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5.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Mission Viejo's city center to The Orchards Health Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.37 miles to nearest hospital (Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo)

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General 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).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

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

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General 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.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

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.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Is The Orchards Health Center in a walkable area?

The Orchards Health Center has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at The Orchards Health Center?

The Orchards Health Center's occupancy is 57%.

Who is the administrator of The Orchards Health Center?

Kelly Conk is the administrator of The Orchards Health Center.

How many beds does The Orchards Health Center have?

The Orchards Health Center has 90 beds.

Has The Orchards Health Center had any recent deficiencies or citations?

The Orchards Health Center has had 1 recently reported deficiency.

What is the phone number of The Orchards Health Center?

(949) 545-2260 will put you in contact with the team at The Orchards Health Center.

What county is The Orchards Health Center located in?

The Orchards Health Center is in Orange County.

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