ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING
1 AMISTAD DRIVE, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING Compares
ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING is a 49-bed for-profit nursing facility in Rancho Mission Viejo, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 49 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.6% — better than the California average of 12.1% (54% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the California average of 4.3% (67% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.7% — worse than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING with other nursing homes in Rancho Mission Viejo.
What keeps ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.6% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 49 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ORCHARDS SKILLED NURSING?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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