Nursing HomeTulare, CACMS 056261Updated September 25, 2026

ORCHARDS AT TULAREDeficiencies, fines & AHCA inspection record

Searching for ORCHARDS AT TULARE deficiencies? This landing page summarizes Florida AHCA and CMS inspection data for this nursing home in Tulare, CA: Class I–IV counts, complaints, and a dated timeline of public findings so you can tour with clearer questions.

On this page: Class I–IV totals, and 90 dated timeline events.

Inspection snapshot

At a glance

Public AHCA Class I–IV rollup and CMS survey detail for ORCHARDS AT TULARE.

Deficiencies

Moderate inspection concerns

Complaints

None on current rollup

Recorded fines

No fine amount on file

Risk level

Moderate

Moderate inspection concerns

ORCHARDS AT TULARE has enough citations or fines to warrant a careful read of inspection history, especially recurring categories.

Class I0
Class II3
Class III85
Class IV0

Findings by AHCA class

Class I0

Class II3

Class III85

Class IV0

3 Class II citations: Class II findings point to care or operations problems that put residents at direct risk. Ask for the plan of correction and follow-up survey results.
85 Class III citations: Class III citations are the most common serious rollup. Patterns over time matter more than a single count.
Most common CMS category on file: Quality of life & care (20).

ORCHARDS AT TULARE deficiency timeline

Dated findings, fines, corrections, and license milestones · 90 events on record. Newest first.

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Mar 9, 2026Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0573: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected Mar 30, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)Complaint-relatedcms
F0584: Resident Rights
Resident rights
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.
Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0689: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Apr 2, 2026
Nov 24, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jan 7, 2026
May 8, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)cms
F0812: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 30, 2025
May 8, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0637: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected May 30, 2025
May 8, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0641: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 30, 2025
May 8, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0684: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 30, 2025

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AHCA deficiency types explained

Florida groups assisted living violations into four classes by how serious the risk is to residents (Fla. Stat. §§ 408.813, 429.19).

Class I: Imminent danger

0 on record

Conditions that present an imminent danger to residents or a substantial probability of death or serious physical or emotional harm.

Typical ALF fine: $5,000-$10,000 per violation (ALF). Highest severity. Must be corrected quickly, often within 24 hours.

Class II: Direct threat

3 on record

Conditions that directly threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of residents (short of Class I).

Typical ALF fine: $1,000-$5,000 per violation (ALF). Direct risk to resident well-being; fines apply even after correction.

Class III: Indirect or potential threat

85 on record

Conditions that indirectly or potentially threaten resident health, safety, or security.

Typical ALF fine: $500-$1,000 per violation (ALF). Potential harm if left uncorrected; correction deadlines are specified.

Class IV: No direct resident threat

0 on record

Conditions related to operations, reports, or paperwork that do not threaten resident health, safety, or security.

Typical ALF fine: $100-$200 per violation (ALF). Lowest severity; often administrative. Fines may be waived if corrected on time.

Findings by deficiency type

CMS health survey categories for this community, ranked by how often they appear in our detail records.

Quality of life & care

20 citations

Covers hands-on care quality, activities, and dignity of daily living.

Ask: What daily care standards failed, and how were they fixed?

Assessment & care planning

18 citations

Poor assessments can lead to missed needs, falls, or hospital transfers.

Ask: Are care plans current and matched to the resident's needs?

Resident rights

14 citations

Rights citations often involve consent, privacy, or grievance handling.

Ask: How are privacy, dignity, and choice protected?

Nutrition & dietary

11 citations

Dietary failures raise malnutrition and dehydration risk.

Ask: Are meals, hydration, and special diets reliable?

Administration

7 citations

Admin failures can cascade into care and safety problems.

Ask: Were policies, staffing systems, or leadership processes cited?

Infection control

6 citations

Weak infection control raises outbreak risk for frail residents.

Ask: What infection prevention practices failed inspection?

Pharmacy services

5 citations

Medication errors are a leading source of preventable harm.

Ask: How are medications ordered, stored, and administered?

Abuse, neglect & exploitation

3 citations

These citations relate to resident protection and mandatory reporting.

Ask: How does the community prevent and report abuse or neglect?

ORCHARDS AT TULARE deficiency FAQ

Common questions families ask when researching ORCHARDS AT TULARE inspection history in Tulare, CA.

Does ORCHARDS AT TULARE have deficiencies?

Yes. ORCHARDS AT TULARE has 90 public deficiencies on the AHCA/CMS totals we track. Review the class breakdown and timeline on this page for dates and categories.

How many deficiencies does ORCHARDS AT TULARE have?

ORCHARDS AT TULARE has 90 deficiencies on the public totals we track.

What do AHCA deficiency classes mean for ORCHARDS AT TULARE?

Florida grades assisted living deficiencies Class I through IV by how serious the risk is to residents. Class I is imminent danger; Class IV is typically paperwork with no direct resident threat. Use the class chart on this page to see how this community's totals break down.

Are there fines or complaints for ORCHARDS AT TULARE?

No fines or complaints appear on the current public rollup for ORCHARDS AT TULARE. Confirm with the latest AHCA facility profile.

Where do these deficiency numbers come from?

Totals combine Florida AHCA Health Finder class rollups with CMS Nursing Home Compare deficiency and penalty records where a CMS certification number is available.

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ORCHARDS AT TULARE deficiency data is compiled from Florida AHCA public facility comparison fields and CMS Provider Data Catalog where available (page data refreshed September 25, 2026). Facilities may contest findings; always verify with the latest official inspection report before making a care decision.