Nursing home · Whittier, CA
The Orchard - Post Acute Care
12385 E. Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606 · (562) 693-7701
The Orchard - Post Acute Care is a 162-bed for-profit nursing home in Whittier, California (Los Angeles County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1971. On average it cares for 149 residents a day (about 92% of its certified beds). It is part of The Ensign Group, a group of 347 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | Not rated |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.40 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.30 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 4.01 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31% | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 38% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | July 31, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 29 above the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 13 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $14,950 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Ensign Whittier West LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of The Orchard - Post Acute Care?
CMS rates The Orchard - Post Acute Care 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, See Care Compare for details (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does The Orchard - Post Acute Care have?
162 certified beds, with an average of 149 residents a day.
Does The Orchard - Post Acute Care accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for The Orchard - Post Acute Care?
(562) 693-7701. Address: 12385 E. Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).