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The Orchard - Post Acute Care in Whittier, CA

The Orchard - Post Acute Care is a nursing home community in Whittier, CA.

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12385 East Washington Boulevard, Whittier, CA 90606

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4.7 from 120 reviews
5 stars
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Overall Review of The Orchard - Post Acute Care

common 26 reviews mention this

Clean facility and pleasant atmosphere

Residents and families repeatedly describe a clean, well-kept building.

Many reviewers mention cleanliness right after walking in, with comments about rooms, halls, and the overall building staying clean and neat. Several also add that it doesn’t have a bad smell and that the grounds look well cared for, even when they don’t use outdoor areas. A few write that housekeeping contributes to a consistently tidy feel.

common 38 reviews mention this

Attentive, caring staff stands out

Across departments, reviewers describe staff as caring and responsive to needs.

A major theme in the reviews is how attentive the nursing and caregiving team feels day to day, including support with patients’ individual preferences. Reviewers also highlight therapists as professional and supportive during recovery, and several call out specific staff members by name. Even in more mixed comments, the positive emphasis on kindness and support shows up repeatedly.

common 22 reviews mention this

Rehab progress and therapy support

Reviewers often connect their recovery with strong therapy support.

Many reviewers describe physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy as part of their experience, and they mention improvement and helping people regain function. A number of families mention that therapists work professionally through recovery and support progress toward going home. Several also describe therapy teams as engaging and supportive rather than purely routine.

common 12 reviews mention this

Activities and special dining

Residents are described as staying engaged through activities and dinners.

Several reviews mention a steady schedule of activities, including resident-enjoyed events like arts and crafts and special occasions. Some reviewers specifically reference themed or candlelight dinners with entertainment. The community also offers restaurant-style dining in its day-to-day experience, which aligns with comments about dining being a highlight for at least some residents.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Some families report serious service issues

A few reviews describe care problems that families say were not handled well.

While most feedback is positive, a small number of reviewers report issues that range from belongings not being handled appropriately to patients being given things they couldn’t eat. Others mention communication and response-time concerns, including feeling that staff were stretched thin. There are also comments about incidents (like a fall) not being reported and about nurses ignoring some patients, which suggests uneven experiences for a minority of families.

common 7 reviews mention this

Close to hospitals and pharmacies

The community is near local hospitals and pharmacies.

Reviewers’ discussions of recovery and post-acute care fit a location with nearby medical resources. Nearby options include AHMC Whittier Hospital Medical Center at about 2.9 miles and multiple pharmacies within roughly a mile to about 1.1 miles. There are also additional hospital options listed a few miles away.

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Features

Housing

  • 162 resident community capacity 162 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (12 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (12 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (21 miles away) Los Angeles International (21 miles away)
  • John Wayne Orange Co (23 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (23 miles away)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (24 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (24 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5.2 miles)

Parks

  • Michigan Park (1.6 miles)
  • Rivera Park (2.7 miles)
  • La Bonita Park (5.5 miles)
  • Temple Park (6.6 miles)
  • George E. Elder Memorial Park (6.8 miles)
  • Barnes Memorial Park (7.6 miles)
  • Shadow Park Hoa (8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Ahmc Whittier Hospital Medical Center (2.9 miles)
  • Department of State Hospitals (3.2 miles)
  • Beverly Hospital (4.3 miles)
  • Del Rio Convalescent Center (4.8 miles)
  • PIH Health Hospital (5.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (5.7 miles)
  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (6.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Norwalk 2 (4 miles)
  • AMC Puente Hills 20 (7.3 miles)
  • Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16 (7.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Master Fresh Donuts (5.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (6 miles)
  • Thirsty Cow Korean BBQ (7.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (7.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (7.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (8 miles)
  • Banana Bay Restaurant (8.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro La Mirada & Alondra Bus Stop (6.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.5 miles)
  • Bopomofo Cafe (7.9 miles)
  • Tiger Sugar (8.4 miles)
  • Flo's Coffee Shop (8.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (9.7 miles)
  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (9.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Paramount Physicians (8.5 miles)
  • St Jude Medical Center (8.7 miles)
  • St Jude's Heritage Medical Center (8.7 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente, Euclid & Romneya (10.2 miles)

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