Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
Southland
11701 Studebaker Road Norwalk, CA 90650 (562) 868-9761
CCN
555070
Certified beds
120
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
THE Ensign Group
Nurse staffing
4.42
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.43 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 40% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected March 13, 2026
3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 31, 2026
D
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 31, 2026
D
F0610No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 31, 2026
Inspected January 30, 2026
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0773No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 19, 2026
Inspected December 17, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
F
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 12, 2026
Inspected December 12, 2025
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 22, 2025
D
F0610No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 22, 2025
Inspected July 2, 2025
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 22, 2025
D
F0697No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 22, 2025
Inspected March 14, 2025
31 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0553No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
D
F0557No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
D
F0580No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
D
F0691No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
D
F0921No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0554No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0558No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0585No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0610No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0688No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0690No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0698No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0726No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0759No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0760No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0881No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0883No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0887No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
F
F0867No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
F
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
F
F0925No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
Inspected January 30, 2025
3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 21, 2025
E
F0865No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 21, 2025
G
F0684Actual harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 21, 2025
Inspected January 8, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 28, 2025
Inspected September 24, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0726No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
Inspected September 5, 2024
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 2, 2024
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 2, 2024
Inspected June 17, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0740No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 5, 2024
Inspected May 13, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 30, 2024
Inspected March 29, 2024
15 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0558No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
D
F0756No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
D
F0921No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
E
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
E
F0644No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
E
F0688No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
E
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
E
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
E
F0802No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
E
F0803No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
E
F0814No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
G
F0689Actual harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
Inspected January 26, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 14, 2024
Inspected January 10, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 1, 2024
Inspected December 4, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0585No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 22, 2023
Inspected November 28, 2023
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 22, 2023
G
F0689Actual harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 22, 2023
Inspected November 21, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 18, 2023
Inspected November 8, 2023
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2023
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2023
Inspected July 28, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 7, 2023
Inspected April 8, 2022
14 citations · Health
B
F0640No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2022
D
F0558No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2022
D
F0694No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2022
D
F0698No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2022
D
F0726No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2022
D
F0921No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2022
E
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2022
E
F0658No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2022
E
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2022
E
F0759No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2022
E
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2022
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2022
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2022
E
F0883No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2022