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Orinda Care Center, LLC

11 Altarinda Road, Orinda, CA 94563

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Orinda Care Center, LLC is a nursing home in Orinda, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(925) 254-6500
Last standard health inspection
January 24, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
47
Residents per day, on average
44
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Orinda Care Center LLC
Chain
Crystal Solorzano
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the California average (32 vs 50).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  3. 1 citation

    Health inspection on May 29, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0557. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  8. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  10. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 22, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0745. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

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  11. 4 citations

    Health inspection on April 9, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0660. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0661. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

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  12. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  13. 17 citations

    Health inspection on January 24, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0727. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.

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  14. 9 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 24, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 8, 2025.

    • Citation K0347. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 8, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 8, 2025.

    • Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0293 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0741 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2021.

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  15. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  17. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  18. 3 citations

    Health inspection on October 19, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2023.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2023.

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  19. 8 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 19, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for K0923 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2023.

    • Citation E0039. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2023.

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  20. 4 citations

    Health inspection on April 8, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2021.

    • Citation F0813. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2021.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2021.

    • Citation F0761. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2021.

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  21. 19 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 8, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation K0541. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation K0711. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation E0009. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation E0024. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation E0031. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide emergency officials' contact information.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation E0032. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation E0034. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation E0041. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation K0362. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2021.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Orinda Care Center, LLC last inspected?

CMS lists January 24, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Orinda Care Center, LLC have?

CMS lists 32 health citations since April 8, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Orinda Care Center, LLC been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Orinda Care Center, LLC?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Orinda Care Center, LLC a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.