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Orchards Skilled Nursing

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

1 Amistad Drive, Ladera Ranch, CA 9269449 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 23 Google reviews

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4
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What this means for your family

Choosing Orchards Skilled Nursing means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

23 reviews on Google
[MISMATCH] Google reviews appear to be for a senior living placement service, not this facility. Review data may be inaccurate.

Rating Trends

2345.02024(9)5.02025(10)5.02026(6)

Distribution · 25 analyzed

5
25
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how much care you put into responding to every piece of feedback from families; how does that culture of communication extend to the daily care of the residents?
  • 2With such a high overall CMS rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure that the high standard of health inspections and safety is maintained every day?
  • 3Since the facility has a more intimate capacity of 49 residents, how does that smaller community size help in providing personalized attention to each person's medical needs?
  • 4What is the process for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the night or over the weekend?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?
  • 6How does the nursing team work together to address and resolve any clinical or care-related concerns as soon as they arise?

Personalized based on this facility's data

Source: 23 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.94hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.74hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
30%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
36%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This 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 · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

14

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.6%
Better than Avg
Here
2.6%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Orange
13.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Orange
6.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.4%
Better than Avg
Here
3.4%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
Orange
8.5%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
15.4%
US
5.3%
CA
4.1%
Orange
4.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.3%
Better than Avg
Here
9.3%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Orange
10.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.9%
Better than Avg
Here
5.9%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Orange
9.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.5%
Better than Avg
Here
99.5%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Orange
94.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.2%
Better than Avg
Here
98.2%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Orange
95.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.2%
Better than Avg
Here
0.2%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Orange
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies
Near state avg (15.4)
1 complaint-triggered

This facility has persistent issues across all three surveys, with repeated problems in food safety, medication management, and care planning. Food handling violations occurred in every survey, including improper food procurement and waste disposal, while medication management and care planning deficiencies also recurred multiple times. One complaint was filed by a family regarding inadequate care planning, and several deficiencies involve protecting residents' medical records and privacy rights, though all violations have correction dates on file.

Apr 17, 2025Routine
11
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0838Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0849Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0583Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0842Minimal · PatternCorrected

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.

Apr 4, 2024Routine
18
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0801Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

0803Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0806Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0813Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0711Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0657Minimal · PatternCorrected

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.

0814Minimal · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Apr 4, 2024Complaint
1
0656Minimal · PatternCorrected

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.

Aug 3, 2023Routine
14
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0908Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0909Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0814Minimal · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0755Minimal · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Orchards Skilled Nursing

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Continuing Life

Chain Size

6 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.8/5 · Rank 1 of 6 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Spieker Clc LLC

Owner · Organization

Bourne, Troy

Owner

Currie, Ryan

Owner

Spieker, Meghan

Owner

Spieker, Warren

Owner

Spieker 1991 Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

71%

Key personnel

Currie, RyanManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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