Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
CASITAS CARE CENTER
GRANADA HILLS, CA · 99 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 26, 2026
CMS Certification Number 056148 · first certified October 1979
Ownership
Operated by CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
14 citations — more than 26% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 14 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
11 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 14 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 14 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 25, 2024 | 7 |
| March 9, 2025 | 2 |
| March 26, 2026 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2026-03-26 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2026-03-26 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2025-03-09 |
| K-0352 | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2026-03-26 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2026-03-26 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2024-02-25 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2026-03-26 |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | 1 | 2024-02-25 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 26, 2026 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2026) |
| K-0352 | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2026) |
March 9, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 8, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 8, 2025) |
February 25, 2024 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2024) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.