All citations for Orchards at Tulare

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 8, 2025

Showing 26 to 50 of 52 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0710, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0790, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.