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Orchards at Tulare

604 E. Merritt Ave., Tulare, California 93274

Overview

Orchards at Tulare has a Medicare overall rating of 2 out of 5, below the California average of 3.2. It ranks 2nd of 3 nursing homes in Tulare. It scores best on quality of care (5 of 5) and lowest on health inspections (1 of 5).

Residents receive about 5.4 hours of nursing care per day, more than at 89% of nursing homes in California (the state average is 4.5 hours). Of that, 0.5 hours come from registered nurses.

Its most recent standard inspection, on May 8, 2025, found 23 health deficiencies, more than the California average of 15.5. 9 of them came from complaint investigations. Medicare records 1 fine totaling $68,938 in the past three years.

Orchards at Tulare is a for-profit facility with 99 certified beds, caring for about 91 residents on an average day. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has participated since 1974.

Medicare ratings

Overall
Health inspections
Quality of care
Staffing

Source: Medicare Care Compare, data as of October 1, 2026.

How it compares nearby

Ranked by Medicare overall rating, then quality, inspection and staffing ratings.

In Tulare2nd of 3 facilities

Top 67%

Within 100 miles58th of 84 facilities

Top 70%

In California790th of 1,154 facilities

Top 69%

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Inspections and penalties

Most recent standard inspection
May 8, 2025
Health deficiencies cited
23
Complaint-related deficiencies
9
Fines in the last 3 years
1 totaling $68,938
Payment denials
0
Total penalties
1

Staffing

Average hours of care each resident receives per day.

  • All nursing staff5.39 hrs
  • Registered nurses (RN)0.47 hrs
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN)1.28 hrs
  • Nurse aides3.64 hrs
  • Physical therapists0.10 hrs

Facility details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
99
Average residents per day
91
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare/Medicaid since
January 17, 1974
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Changed ownership in last 12 months
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes