Orinda Care Center, Llc
Orinda Care Center, Llc is a 2-star rated nursing home in Orinda, CA with 47 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 3/5.
The facility has 56 health violations on record. Federal fines total $90,920 across 4 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: April 22, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and California public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2020 2 penalties totaling $82,420
Fine
Fine
2018 2 penalties totaling $8,500
Fine
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 22 violations
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.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
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.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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.
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2023 3 violations
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2022 1 violations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2021 5 violations
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2020 5 violations
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019 8 violations
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
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.
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2018 6 violations
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Provide timely notification to the resident before transfer or discharge.
2017 6 violations
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orinda Care Center, Llc
- What violations has Orinda Care Center, Llc received?
- Orinda Care Center, Llc has 56 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Orinda Care Center, Llc?
- Orinda Care Center, Llc has a 2-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Orinda Care Center, Llc last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Orinda Care Center, Llc safe?
- Safety at Orinda Care Center, Llc should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Orinda Care Center, Llc?
- Phone: (925) 254-6500. Address: 11 Altarinda Road, Orinda, CA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Orinda Care Center, Llc offer?
- Orinda Care Center, Llc is a skilled nursing facility with 47 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Orinda, CA?
- Compare Orinda Care Center, Llc with other nursing homes in Orinda, CA on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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| Facility | Rating | Violations | Beds |
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| Orinda Care Center, Llc (this facility) | ★★☆☆☆ | 56 | 47 |
| Orinda Care Center, Llc | ★★★★☆ | 0 | 47 |
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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