Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Ontario Healthcare Center
Ontario, CA · 59 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 20, 2026
CMS Certification Number 055707 · first certified May 1969
Ownership
Operated by CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
28 citations — more than 79% 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 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 11. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens February 2027 — about 5 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 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
12 of the 28 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)
4 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 28 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
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 | 28 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 14, 2022 | 18 |
| October 24, 2024 | 4 |
| February 20, 2026 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 3 | 2026-02-20 |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | 2 | 2024-10-24 |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 2 | 2024-10-24 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2026-02-20 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2022-02-14 |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | 1 | 2024-10-24 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2022-02-14 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 1 | 2026-02-20 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 12
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Construction Deficiencies 2
- Other 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 12 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 20, 2026 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 11, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 11, 2026) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 11, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 11, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 11, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 11, 2026) |
October 24, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
February 14, 2022 — 18 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| K-0361 | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.