Nursing Home Comparison: The Orchards Post-acute vs. Kern River Transitional Care

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Both facilities, The Orchards Post-acute and Kern River Transitional Care, have comparable CMS overall quality ratings, both scoring 1 CMS Stars. In the TCI Star Rating (a proprietary measure), **The Orchards Post-acute** scores **4 Stars** compared to Kern River Transitional Care's 3 Stars. When reviewing the core nursing resources, Kern River Transitional Care reports a higher licensed nursing staff ratio, providing 1.86 hours of licensed nurse care per resident day (National Average is 1.4 hours). The Orchards Post-acute is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which holds an average overall rating of 2.90. Kern River Transitional Care is part of the Pacs Group chain, which holds an average overall rating of 2.80. Regarding recent health inspection history, both facilities had deficiencies in their most recent survey, with The Orchards Post-acute recording 28 total deficiencies and Kern River Transitional Care recording 39.Finally, in terms of compliance history, both facilities have incurred past fines; The Orchards Post-acute totaling $30,935.88, and Kern River Transitional Care totaling $82,557.95.

*Staffing, resident, and quality ratings are based on the latest data provided by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services).

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MetricThe Orchards Post-acuteKern River Transitional Care
Facility NameThe Orchards Post-acuteKern River Transitional Care
Street Address730 34 Street5151 Knudsen Drive
CityBakersfieldBakersfield
StateCACA
Zip Code9330193308
Phone Number(661) 327-7687(661) 325-9900
Ownership TypeFor profit - Limited Liability companyFor profit - Limited Liability company
Chain NameLinks Healthcare GroupPacs Group
No. of Facilities in Chain27207
TCI Star Rating4 Stars 4 star rating3 Stars 3 star rating
TCI Score73.2367.45
Overall CMS Rating1 Stars 1 star rating1 Stars 1 star rating
Staffing Rating3 Stars 3 star rating2 Stars 2 star rating
Quality Measures Rating3 Stars 3 star rating4 Stars 4 star rating
Licensed Nursing Hours/Resident Day1.4 hrs1.86 hrs
CNA Hours/Resident Day (Minutes)145 min160 min
Certified Bed Count150140
Total Residents Average131.134.
Total Penalties (Fines)$30,935.88$82,557.95
Chain Avg. Overall Rating (1-5)2.902.80
Chain Avg. Health Inspection2.702.50
Chain Avg. Staffing Rating2.602.30
Chain Avg. Quality Rating3.604.20
Cycle 1 Total Deficiencies2839
Cycle 2 Total Deficiencies6259