Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
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What this means for your family
Orchard Creek is highly recommended for its clean environment and compassionate, professional staff, particularly for rehabilitation. Because the facility is in high demand, families should contact them early to inquire about the waiting list process.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
57 reviews analyzed“Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing is consistently praised for its clean, beautiful facility and compassionate, attentive staff. Families frequently highlight the high quality of rehabilitation services and the facility's ability to provide supportive care through transitions, including hospice. While the facility is highly regarded, prospective families should be aware that demand is high, often resulting in a waiting list.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- High-quality rehabilitation services
- Beautiful, scenic location with trail access
Concerns
- Long waiting list for admission (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's intimate size of 22 residents, how do you foster a sense of community and daily engagement for those who might not participate in group activities?
- 2I noticed your staffing rating is excellent; how does that high level of staffing translate into the personalized care my loved one will receive on a day-to-day basis?
- 3With the recent health inspection results in mind, what specific steps or quality improvement initiatives has the leadership team implemented to address those findings?
- 4Since you are located in such a beautiful, scenic area, what opportunities are there for residents to safely enjoy the outdoor grounds and nearby trails?
- 5I understand that demand for your care is quite high; could you explain the current status of your waiting list and how you prioritize admissions when a spot becomes available?
- 6How does your nursing team coordinate with local medical providers to ensure seamless care, especially if a resident requires urgent attention or a change in their health status?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nurses and employees are compassionate, well trained and outstanding at caring for our elderly. The property is very clean, they allow the residents a great amount of freedom to set up their rooms.”
“Fantastic group of people. My mother was there for rehabilitation. She loved the staff, my interactions with them were great and I had no issues getting information or explanation when I needed.”
“I just spent 19 days at oc rehab. Wonderful,kind,capable, plentiful nursing and therapy staff. Can't say enough.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 3 measures
3
measures
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Orchard Creek has concerning patterns with 36 deficiencies across three recent surveys, including a complaint-triggered safety issue where families reported concerns. The facility repeatedly struggles with fire safety systems, medication management, and abuse prevention policies, with many of the same problems recurring across multiple inspections. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent nature of safety and medication issues suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should investigate thoroughly.
Sep 4, 2025Routine14
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Oct 2, 2024Routine5
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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.
Oct 25, 2023Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 25, 2023Routine16
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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.
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 care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Federal Penalties
Payment Denial
Sep 4, 2025
8-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Orchard Creek Health Care INC
Owner · Organization
Meyer, Richard
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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