Orinda Rehabilitation

    11 Altarinda Rd, Orinda, CA, 94563
    1.3 · 6 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Dirty facility understaffed dangerous care

    I wanted to like Orinda Rehab-the layout, some activities and the PT/OT staff were good-but my experience was awful. The facility was dirty, smelled foul, rooms were small with limited outdoor space, and parking/grounds were cramped. Staff appeared short-staffed and overwhelmed: some kind, some indifferent or undertrained, with poor communication from admissions and management. My husband arrived from the hospital in a gown with no basic supplies, staff and doctor were unresponsive, we had a 911 emergency transfer and suspected stroke/deterioration, and personal belongings went missing. I deeply regret placing him there and am seriously disappointed and considering legal action.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    1.33 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      1.8
    • Meals

      1.3
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      1.3

    Pros

    • Excellent physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT) teams
    • Some staff described as nice and doing their best
    • Pleasant facility layout
    • Some activities available for residents
    • Well-kept individual rooms (in some reports)

    Cons

    • Chronic short-staffing and overwhelmed clinical teams
    • Reports of neglectful care and delayed medical attention
    • Some staff characterized as uncaring or undertrained
    • Lack of necessary equipment for intensive/neurologic rehab
    • Poor or unclear communication from staff and leadership
    • Failure to meet basic patient needs (water, tissues, proper clothing)
    • Patients arriving in hospital gowns and being left unattended
    • Emergency transfers to hospital after 911 due to deterioration
    • Allegations of stroke or clinical decline linked to delayed care
    • Management upheaval and allegations of corporate greed
    • Belongings misplaced or allegedly stolen (clothing, shoes)
    • Dirty, unsanitary conditions and foul odors (reports of fecal smell)
    • Facility in need of updating; rooms are small
    • Limited outdoor spaces and parking/grounds concerns
    • Difficulties with admissions (some patients not accepted)
    • Unorganized, erratic operational practices
    • Potential legal exposure mentioned by reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: Reviews show a strongly mixed to negative overall picture with a few consistent positives. The most frequently praised aspect is the facility's therapy teams (physical and occupational therapy), who are repeatedly described as excellent. Some reviewers also note that certain staff members are personable and that the facility layout and some rooms are attractive and well-kept. However, these positives are outweighed in many accounts by serious concerns about clinical care, staffing, cleanliness, management, and safety.

    Care quality and clinical issues: Multiple reviews highlight a pattern where high-quality therapy is available but constrained by systemic problems. PT/OT staff are repeatedly described as skilled and dedicated but overwhelmed and short-staffed. Several reviewers report lapses in basic nursing and medical care: delayed physician attention, failure to respond to calls, failure to provide basic needs (such as water, tissues, or proper clothing), and leaving patients in hospital gowns upon arrival. There are alarming accounts of patients deteriorating and requiring emergency 911 calls and transfer to acute hospitals. At least one reviewer alleges an apparent stroke and deterioration that they attribute to delayed or inadequate care at the facility. Reviewers also indicate the facility lacks equipment necessary for more intensive or neurologic rehabilitation needs, suggesting it may be unsuitable for higher-acuity patients.

    Staff behavior and communication: Feedback about staff is polarized. While some frontline caregivers are described as trying their best and being kind, others are portrayed as indifferent, undertrained, or neglectful. Communication emerges as a consistent problem: family members report unclear or absent communication from staff and clinicians, unresponsive doctors, and delayed information about clinical changes. These communication failures compound the anxiety families feel when they perceive their loved ones are not receiving timely or competent care.

    Facility condition, rooms, and activities: Physical aspects of the facility receive mixed comments. Several reviewers praise the layout and certain rooms as well-kept, and some activities are available for residents. At the same time, there are numerous complaints about dirty or unsanitary conditions, persistent odors (including reports of feces smells), and an overall need for updating. Rooms are described as small, outdoor spaces are limited, and there are concerns about parking and grounds. These environmental issues, combined with allegations of missing or stolen personal items (clothes and shoes), create a perception of poor stewardship of residents' living conditions and belongings.

    Management, safety, and organizational concerns: Multiple reviewers point to broader management and organizational problems. Descriptions include upheaval, unorganized or erratic operations, and allegations of corporate or administrative priorities that may not align with patient care (some reviewers explicitly allege "corporate greed"). Families express regret and disappointment, and at least one review mentions potential legal action related to perceived neglect and harm. Additionally, some reports indicate admissions problems (for example, a spouse not being accepted), suggesting inconsistencies in intake practices.

    Patterns and risk implications: Taken together, the reviews paint a pattern where competent therapy staff and a generally pleasant layout coexist with systemic failures in nursing care, communication, cleanliness, and management. The most serious patterns involve delayed medical response and alleged resultant harm, missing personal property, and sanitation issues—each of which raises safety and quality-of-care concerns. Families considering this facility should weigh the strength of the therapy program against the reported risks of inadequate nursing supervision, possible equipment limitations for higher-acuity needs, and inconsistent custodial and managerial oversight. For current residents or families, these reviews suggest careful monitoring of clinical response times, explicit communication protocols with staff and leadership, verification of personal belongings, and documentation of any care concerns.

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    About Orinda Rehabilitation

    Orinda Care Center is a small, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Orinda, California. With a total of 47 beds, this center offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services to its residents. It caters to individuals who require medical as well as daily living assistance, providing an environment focused on aiding recovery after hospital stays or supporting ongoing medical needs. As a participant in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, Orinda Care Center is positioned to welcome residents relying on several types of coverage and financial support for their care.

    The center is not a part of a continuing care retirement community, but it provides essential rehabilitative and nursing services to residents who need varying levels of help. A significant portion of the residents at Orinda Care Center are able to regain enough independence to return home after their stay. During short-term rehabilitation periods, the staff at Orinda Care Center devote an average of about 4 hours and 13 minutes of nurse staffing per resident each day, closely assisting with tasks such as medication administration, mobility, nutrition, and personal hygiene.

    Medical oversight and safety standards are maintained through regular inspections assessing areas such as food service, infection control, and the support of daily living activities. The care center places emphasis on the well-being of its residents, with full influenza vaccination rates each season and a high rate of residents maintaining their self-care abilities. While weekend staffing is noted as less consistent compared to weekdays, the dedicated team seeks to ensure comprehensive care throughout the week.

    Orinda Care Center encourages a healing and supportive atmosphere, offering skilled clinical attention while also helping with non-medical needs such as eating and dressing. The facility's size fosters a community-like atmosphere, allowing residents to receive personalized attention. By continually monitoring health outcomes, like rates of infection and emergency room transfers, the staff at Orinda Care Center work to maintain the safety and stability of each resident during their stay, making it an option for families seeking comprehensive skilled nursing care in the Orinda area.

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