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Orchards at Tulare, Tulare, CA: 2 star rating, fined $68,938 across 1 fine
Orchards at Tulare in Tulare, CA is owned by SWC Ca OPCO 2 LLC, is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $68,938 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 77 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on August 7, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
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- Address
- 604 E. Merritt Ave., Tulare, CA 93274
- Overall rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Health inspection rating
- 1 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 3 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 5 of 5
- Certified beds
- 99
- Residents per day
- 91 on average
- Ownership type
- For profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Orchards at Tulare LLC
- Chain
- Ajc Healthcare, 16 facilities
- Fines
- $68,938 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
- Payment denials
- 0
- Health citations
- 77, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
- Latest survey
- August 7, 2026
- CMS Certification Number
- 056261
- On Care Compare
- Medicare Care Compare
Fines and payment denials
Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Denial starts | Denial days | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | Fine | $68,938 | Not listed | data.cms.gov |
Recent health citations
Citations from health inspections, newest first.
| Survey date | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status | Corrected on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2026 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | September 2, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| July 6, 2026 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 31, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| June 29, 2026 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 1, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| June 29, 2026 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 1, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| June 29, 2026 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 1, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 9, 2026 | F573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 30, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 3, 2026 | F584 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 13, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| February 26, 2026 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 2, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| November 24, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 7, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2025 | F807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2025 | F803 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2025 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2025 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2025 | F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2025 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2025 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2025 | F637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2025 | F584 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2025 | F578 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| April 10, 2025 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 13, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2025 | F837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 18, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 6, 2025 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 13, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 16, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 17, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| December 11, 2024 | F837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 27, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| December 11, 2024 | F745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 27, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| December 2, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 10, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| December 2, 2024 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 10, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| November 15, 2024 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G: isolated, actual harm | Corrected | December 20, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| November 15, 2024 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 20, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 24, 2024 | F661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 11, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 18, 2024 | F803 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 13, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 18, 2024 | F761 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 13, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 18, 2024 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 13, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 17, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | November 20, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| August 22, 2024 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | September 18, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| May 29, 2024 | F770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 17, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F761 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F700 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F688 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F584 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F578 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 18, 2024 | F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 9, 2024 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 17, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 13, 2024 | F837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 13, 2024 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 13, 2024 | F573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 30, 2024 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 24, 2024 | F726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| December 21, 2023 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 20, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| December 21, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 20, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| December 21, 2023 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 20, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| November 28, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 6, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
| November 13, 2023 | F803 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 1, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
| October 10, 2023 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 31, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
Owners and managers
Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 8 individual or personal trusts (4 managers, 2 officers, directors or trustees, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.
| Organization | Role | Share | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWC Ca OPCO 2 LLC | Direct owner | 100% | May 1, 2022 | data.cms.gov |
| Ajc Healthcare LLC | Operational or managerial control | Not listed | May 1, 2022 | data.cms.gov |
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Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.