The Orchards Post-Acute
730 34 Street · Bakersfield, CA · 93301 · 6613277687
150 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Links Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,223 |
Inspection citations (88 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 11, 2024 | Fine | $9,223 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555702 · certified since February 10, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.