Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
CAMINO HEALTHCARE
HAWTHORNE, CA · 99 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 13, 2026
CMS Certification Number 056267 · first certified February 1971
Ownership
Operated by THE ENSIGN GROUP · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed January 1, 2021 (change of ownership)from SANDHURST CONVALESCENT GROUP LTD
Position within CA
8 citations — more than 5% 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 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens March 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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Emergency preparedness
2 of the 8 citations on file are 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)
12 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 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 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.
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 | 8 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2023 | 5 |
| December 20, 2024 | 0 |
| March 13, 2026 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2023-12-15 |
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | 1 | 2023-12-15 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2023-12-15 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2026-03-13 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2026-03-13 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2023-12-15 |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 1 | 2026-03-13 |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | 1 | 2023-12-15 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 13, 2026 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 2, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 2, 2026) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 2, 2026) |
December 15, 2023 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2024) |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.