37 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Norwalk, CA
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $38,376 in total fines with 37 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
11701 Studebaker Road, Norwalk, CA
(562) 868-9761
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
114
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1977-06-15
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.46
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.27
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.28
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.53
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
2.3
About the same
|
1.9
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.6
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
98.5%
1.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.6% |
98.2%
0.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.8% |
6.8%
1 pts better
|
11.4%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.3% |
4.1%
3.8 pts better
|
5.4%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.3% |
13.7%
1.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.9% |
14.2%
5.3 pts better
|
16.7%
7.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.3% |
11.0%
4.7 pts better
|
16.3%
10 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.2% |
10.7%
3.5 pts better
|
14.9%
7.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
1.2%
0.9 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 11.3% |
10.9%
0.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.3% |
4.7%
0.4 pts better
|
5.1%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.6% |
94.0%
5.6 pts better
|
81.7%
17.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.0% |
11.2%
5.2 pts better
|
12.0%
6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.5%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.0% |
93.2%
2.8 pts better
|
79.7%
16.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.4% |
23.2%
4.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected 2025-04-04
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2025-04-04
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-04-04
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-04-07
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2022-04-07
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-04-07
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2022-04-07
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-04-07
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-04-07
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-04-07
Inspection history
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2026-02-19
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-12
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-12-22
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-12-22
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-22
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-07-22
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-28
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2024-10-16
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-10-02
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-10-02
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2024-07-05
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-30
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-04-19
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-14
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-01
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-12-22
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-07
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-12-07
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-08-07
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $18,564
Fine
Fine · fine $19,812
Fine
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
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