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Orchards At Tulare

Nursing Homes

1.0CMS overall rating
604 E. Merritt Ave., Tulare, CA 93274(559) 686-1601For profit
33/100
Below Average
CCN056261

Critical Red Flags

  • 3 severe (actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy) deficiencyies in the latest inspection.
  • CMS has denied Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions.
  • Lowest possible CMS overall rating (1 star).

Warnings

  • 2 federal fines totaling $132,586.

CMS Rating Breakdown

Overall1.0
Health inspectionNot rated
StaffingNot rated
Quality measuresNot rated

Star ratings are CMS's relative measure, not an absolute “best” claim. A 3-star facility is average. See our guide to reading the Five-Star rating.

Trust Verification Checklist

  • CMS certified & active
  • Overall rating 3+ stars
  • Staffing at/above state average
  • No severe deficiencies in latest survey
  • No recent enforcement penalty

Staffing Reality

4.69

Total nurse hrs / resident / day

0.28

RN hrs / resident / day

4.1

State average (total)

At or above the state average by 0.6 hrs/resident/day.

Higher staffing is one of the strongest predictors of quality. Why staffing matters.

Inspection Deficiencies

88

Total deficiencies

3

Severe (actual harm / IJ)

March 9, 2026

Most recent survey

A few deficiencies per survey is normal; severity matters more than count. What deficiencies mean.

Enforcement History

2

Federal fines

$132,586

Total fine amount

1

Payment denials

Peer Comparison

1

This facility (stars)

3.2

State average (stars)

3

Nursing Homes in Tulare

33

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Official CMS Record

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Quick Facts

Type
Nursing Home
Ownership
For profit
CCN
056261
City facilities
5

Location

Last updated (CMS): July 3, 2026

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