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Southland

11701 Studebaker Road · Norwalk, CA 90650 · 120 certified beds

(562) 868-9761

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About Southland

Southland is a nursing home in Norwalk, California. Its capacity is 120 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of The Ensign Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 106 citations, the most recent on May 28, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.39 hours per resident per day. It is one of 7 nursing homes listed in Norwalk. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (106)

Records from April 2022 to May 2026.

  • May 28, 2026

    Tag F0584

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 17, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0558

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0552

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0578

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0550

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0756

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0802

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0690

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0921

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0813

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0925

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0725

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0605

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • May 7, 2026

    Tag F0644

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.

  • March 13, 2026

    Tag F0610

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2026.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $38,376

  • January 8, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $18,564 against this nursing home on January 8, 2025.

  • March 29, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $19,812 against this nursing home on March 29, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

4.39 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.95 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 347 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.3 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 2.8 for staffing, 4.4 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Norwalk.

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