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.
Last standard health inspection on record
May 8, 2025
Showing 26 to 36 of 36 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2021).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2021).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2021).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2021).
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.