EXHIBIT 23.1
 
                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
 
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated March 11, 1998, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of Fountain View, Inc. for the three years ended December
31, 1997 and the related financial statement schedule, and our report dated
August 22, 1997 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of
Summit Care Corporation for the three years ended June 30, 1997 included in
the Registration Statement (Form S-4 No. 333-      ) and related Prospectus of
Fountain View, Inc. for the registration of $120,000,000 of 11 1/4% Senior
Subordinated Notes.
 
                                          /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
 
Los Angeles, California
June 12, 1998