Orinda Care Center, LLC
11 Altarinda Road · Orinda, CA · 94563 · 9252546500
47 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Crystal Solorzano
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.04 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
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 May 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
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 April 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected April 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected April 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
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.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
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.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
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.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055775 · certified since July 19, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.