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The Orchards Post-acute
730 34 Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · Kern County · (661) 327-7687
★★☆☆☆ (2/5)Overall CMS rating
★★☆☆☆ (2/5)Health inspection
★★★☆☆ (3/5)Staffing
★★★☆☆ (3/5)Quality measures
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 150 |
| Average residents per day | 142.7 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.92 (California average: 4.52) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.48 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.51 |
| Staff turnover | 34% |
| RN turnover | 52% |
| Most recent health inspection | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 18 (California average: 15.5) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 136 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 2 fine(s) totaling $18,570 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 2 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset released Oct 8, 2026 (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.