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Northbrook Healthcare Center

64 Northbrook Way, Willits, CA 95490 · 7074595592 · 70 certified beds

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
Health inspections★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Ensign Group, a group operating 346 facilities in 17 states. Group record: average rating 3.2/5, 33 abuse citation icons, 9 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,179,329 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.2/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 4.04 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.37. Weekend total: 3.61. Nursing staff turnover: 42%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 25 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-01-30Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. FHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-30Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-30Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. FHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-30Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. EHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-30Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-30Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-30Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2025-12-29Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Ecomplaintcorrected 2026-01-16
2025-04-10Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-02
2025-04-10Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-02
2025-03-05Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Gcomplaintcorrected 2025-03-27
2023-03-27Ensure 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. FHealthcorrected 2023-05-01
2023-03-27Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. FHealthcorrected 2023-05-01
2023-03-27Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. FHealthcorrected 2023-05-01
2023-03-27Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. FHealthcorrected 2023-05-01
2023-03-27Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2023-05-01
2023-03-27Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. FHealthcorrected 2023-05-01
2023-03-27Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. FHealthcorrected 2023-05-01
2023-03-27Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. EHealthcorrected 2023-05-01
2023-03-27Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. EHealthcorrected 2023-05-01
2023-03-27Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. EHealthcorrected 2023-05-01
2023-03-27Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. EHealthcorrected 2023-05-01
2023-03-27Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. DHealthcorrected 2023-05-01
2023-03-27Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2023-05-01
2023-03-27Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. DHealthcorrected 2023-05-01

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount
2025-03-05Fine$9,295

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
GAMBLE, SHAWNDEEManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/15/2001
RAO, SEEMAManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2024
BURNAM, SOONCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/30/2006
KEETCH, CHADCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2011
WILLITS, ADAMCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/09/2024
TWOMAGNETS LLCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2002
GAMBLE, SHAWNDEEOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/15/2001
RAO, SEEMAOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2024

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 056215. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.