Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
EL RANCHO VISTA HEALTH CARE CENTER
PICO RIVERA, CA · 86 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 23, 2026
CMS Certification Number 555112 · first certified May 1979
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
11 citations — more than 13% 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 4 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3.5. 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 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 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
3 of the 11 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)
3 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 11 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 | 11 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 7, 2024 | 3 |
| March 13, 2025 | 4 |
| April 23, 2026 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2025-03-13 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-03-07 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2025-03-13 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2025-03-13 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2026-04-23 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2024-03-07 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2025-03-13 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2026-04-23 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 3 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 23, 2026 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2026) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2026) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2026) |
March 13, 2025 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2025) |
March 7, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.