EXHIBIT 31.1

I, Christopher R. Christensen, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q/A of The Ensign Group, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

Date: May 6, 2015

/s/ Christopher R. Christensen
Name:	Christopher R. Christensen
Title:	Chief Executive Officer