Orange Health Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 22 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate nursing staff and effective rehabilitation programs, making it a strong candidate for recovery. However, given the reports of inconsistent medication management and meal quality, we recommend that families actively monitor their loved one's daily care plan and maintain regular communication with the nursing supervisors to ensure needs are met.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
22 reviews on Google“Orange Health Care Center receives high praise for its compassionate nursing staff and effective rehabilitation services, with many families noting that their loved ones felt safe and well-cared for. However, there are isolated but serious reports regarding facility hygiene, medication management, and staff communication that contrast sharply with the overwhelmingly positive feedback.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- High-quality physical and occupational therapy
- Clean and welcoming environment
- Strong communication with family members
Concerns
- Inconsistent medication management and timing (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor food quality and irregular meal service (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 24 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Could you walk me through your current process for medication administration to ensure residents receive their doses on time and accurately?
- 2I noticed that dining is a major part of the resident experience; what steps are you taking to improve the quality and consistency of meal service?
- 3With a 5-star health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to maintain such a high standard of cleanliness and care?
- 4How do you currently facilitate communication with families to keep us updated on our loved one's daily progress and well-being?
- 5What does a typical daily activity schedule look like for residents to ensure they stay engaged and social throughout the week?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your facility's immediate response protocol and how do you coordinate with local hospitals?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The therapists are experienced and willing to tailor their treatments to not just her needs but also her interests (like playing the guitar) which is incredible”
“As soon as we visited Orange Health Care, I knew we had found the right place. It was clean, light and bright.”
“My grandmother was at Orange Healthcare for 8 years. I was so happy not with just the wonderful care she received, but that she was actually happy there!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Orange Health Care Center shows recurring issues across three surveys with 29 total deficiencies, all corrected by the facility. The most frequent problems involve care planning and assessment, fire safety systems, and medication management. Issues with developing timely care plans and fire safety equipment have persisted across multiple surveys, suggesting ongoing challenges in these areas that families should inquire about during visits.
Jul 21, 2025Routine5
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
May 25, 2023Routine12
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Apr 19, 2021Routine12
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Orange Health Care Center
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Sugers, Linda
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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