Exhibit

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-148379, No. 333-157757, No. 333-172380, No. 333-190552, No. 333-197917, and 333-209508 on Form S-8 and No. 333-197426 on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 8, 2017, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of The Ensign Group, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) and the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of The Ensign Group, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2016.