Ladera Ranch, CA

Orchards Skilled Nursing

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1 Amistad Drive, Ladera Ranch, CA

(949) 443-8900

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

49

Certified beds

Average residents

43

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Continuing Life

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2021-06-13

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

6 facilities

Chain averages 5 overall / 4 health / 5 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.90

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.82

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.94

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

5.65

All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

2.71

RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.92

Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.51

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.11

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.77

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.88

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.58

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

38%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

36%

Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

1,378

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

57.08

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0122

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

3.63

Baseline 16.44% · Performance 19.75% · Measure score 3.63 · Achievement 3.63 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

4.97

Baseline 5.09% · Performance 6.35% · Measure score 4.97 · Achievement 4.97 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

6.50

Performance 37.10% · Measure score 6.50 · Achievement 6.50 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

7.73

Performance 5.28 hours · Measure score 7.73 · Achievement 7.73 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.45%
10.72%
1.3 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 526 · Observed rate 6.84% · Lower 95% interval 7.33%
Discharge to community 70.99%
50.57%
20.4 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 518 · Observed rate 71.24% · Lower 95% interval 66.75%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.92
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 97.44%
95.27%
2.2 pts better
Numerator 342 · Denominator 351
Falls with major injury 0.28%
0.77%
0.5 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 351
Discharge self-care score 40.15%
53.69%
13.5 pts worse
Numerator 104 · Denominator 259
Discharge mobility score 34.36%
50.94%
16.6 pts worse
Numerator 89 · Denominator 259
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.99%
2.29%
0.3 pts better
Numerator 7 · Denominator 351 · Adjusted rate 2.11%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.35%
7.12%
0.8 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 326 · Observed rate 4.91% · Lower 95% interval 4.57%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 6.67%
8.2%
1.5 pts worse
Numerator 10 · Denominator 150
Staff flu vaccination coverage 55.19%
42%
13.2 pts better
Numerator 85 · Denominator 154
Discharge function score 36.29%
56.45%
20.2 pts worse
Numerator 94 · Denominator 259
Transfer of health information to provider 97.91%
95.95%
2 pts better
Numerator 281 · Denominator 287
Transfer of health information to patient 100%
96.28%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 41 · Denominator 41
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 25.86%
25.2%
0.7 pts better
Numerator 45 · Denominator 174

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
98.5%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
6.8%
6.8 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 15.2%
4.1%
11.1 pts worse
5.4%
9.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 15.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 3.0%
13.7%
10.7 pts better
19.6%
16.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 3.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.4%
14.2%
6.8 pts better
16.7%
9.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 7.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.3%
10.7%
0.4 pts better
14.9%
4.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 10.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.0%
1 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 8.6%
10.9%
2.3 pts better
19.8%
11.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 8.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
4.7%
4.7 pts better
5.1%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.9%
94.0%
3.9 pts better
81.7%
16.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.8% · Q2 98.0% · Q3 98.9% · Q4 98.2% · 4Q avg 97.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.7%
11.2%
0.5 pts worse
12.0%
0.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.7% · Observed 10.7% · Expected 10.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
1.5%
0.9 pts better
1.6%
1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 0.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.5%
93.2%
6.3 pts better
79.7%
19.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.2%
23.2%
2 pts worse
23.9%
1.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.2% · Observed 21.4% · Expected 20.3% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-17 · Fire 2025-04-17

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-04 · Fire 2024-04-04

17 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (6 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-08-03 · Fire 2023-08-03

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

C · Minimal harm 2025-04-17

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-04-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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.

Corrected 2023-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-08-21

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-09

B · Minimal harm 2025-04-17

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-05-09

B · Minimal harm 2025-04-17

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-26

B · Minimal harm 2024-04-04

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-04-26

B · Minimal harm 2024-04-04

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-04-26

B · Minimal harm 2024-04-04

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-04-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2023-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-08-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

F909 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-08-22

B · Minimal harm 2023-08-03

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-22

B · Minimal harm 2023-08-03

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-08-22

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Spieker 1991 Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

71% 2 facilities 2016-08-10
Bourne, Troy

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2016-08-06
Currie, Ryan

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2016-08-10
Currie, Ryan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-10-16
Spieker Clc LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2016-08-06
Spieker, Meghan

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2016-08-10
Spieker, Warren

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2016-08-10

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