Elder Care Record

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Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC

1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534

CCN 055307 · For-profit, limited liability company · 99 certified beds

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.

Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC, in Lancaster, California, is certified for 99 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.

CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.

Inspectors recorded 112 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (39, 32, 41 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 113.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.

CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.

Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 25.3%.

112health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles2 at actual harm or worse
$0fines listed by CMS1 penalty in period
4.1nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
88%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)87 residents a day

Compared with county, state and nation

MeasureThis facilityLos Angeles Co. medianCalifornia medianUS average
Overall star rating2233.0
Health citations, 3 cycles112614428.7
Citations per 100 beds113.169.151.126.8
Total nurse hours per resident day4.14.34.23.9
RN hours per resident day0.50.40.50.7
Nursing staff turnover25.3%34.4%36.4%45.8%
Fines listed$0$12,831$0—

County and state figures are medians across facilities (369 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.

Citations by survey cycle

Cycle 1 (latest)39
Cycle 232
Cycle 341

Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 Feb 2026, 22 Nov 2024.

Severity mix: G ×2 D ×71 E ×35 F ×1 B ×3

Health deficiencies

Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.

Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C

Survey dateTagWhat the tag requiresSeverityTypeCorrected
30 Jun 2026F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DComplaint investigation17 Jul 2026
30 Jun 2026F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint investigation17 Jul 2026
18 May 2026F0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.DComplaint investigation11 Jun 2026
26 Feb 2026F0584Honor 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.EStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.EStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.EStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.EStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0578Honor 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.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0803Ensure 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.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
26 Feb 2026F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DStandard survey20 Mar 2026
3 Dec 2025F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.DComplaint investigation13 Dec 2025
1 Dec 2025F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EComplaint investigation25 Dec 2025
1 Dec 2025F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation25 Dec 2025
1 Dec 2025F0584Honor 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.DComplaint investigation25 Dec 2025
1 Dec 2025F0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DComplaint investigation25 Dec 2025
25 Nov 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation15 Dec 2025
18 Nov 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation11 Dec 2025
18 Nov 2025F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint investigation11 Dec 2025
13 Nov 2025F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint investigation6 Dec 2025
13 Nov 2025F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DComplaint investigation6 Dec 2025
25 Apr 2025F0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.EComplaint investigation18 May 2025
25 Apr 2025F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.EComplaint investigation18 May 2025
25 Apr 2025F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DComplaint investigation18 May 2025
25 Apr 2025F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DComplaint investigation18 May 2025
24 Mar 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation13 Apr 2025
21 Feb 2025F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation16 Mar 2025
17 Jan 2025F0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.EComplaint investigation7 Feb 2025
17 Jan 2025F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation7 Feb 2025
17 Jan 2025F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DComplaint investigation7 Feb 2025
15 Jan 2025F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DComplaint investigation7 Feb 2025
15 Jan 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation7 Feb 2025
22 Nov 2024F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard survey19 Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard survey19 Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.EStandard survey19 Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EStandard survey19 Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey19 Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard survey19 Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard survey19 Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey19 Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard survey19 Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard survey19 Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey19 Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024F0807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.DStandard survey19 Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024F0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.DStandard survey19 Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard survey19 Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.BStandard survey19 Dec 2024
16 Sep 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation4 Oct 2024
16 Sep 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation4 Oct 2024
23 Aug 2024F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DComplaint investigation13 Sep 2024
1 Aug 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint investigation26 Aug 2024
1 Aug 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation26 Aug 2024
1 Aug 2024F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint investigation26 Aug 2024
3 Jul 2024F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint investigation26 Jul 2024
20 Jun 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation7 Jul 2024
13 May 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint investigation3 Jun 2024
13 May 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation3 Jun 2024
10 Apr 2024F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation24 Apr 2024
13 Feb 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation8 Mar 2024
7 Feb 2024F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint investigation29 Feb 2024
7 Feb 2024F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DComplaint investigation29 Feb 2024
17 Jan 2024F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DComplaint investigation17 Feb 2024
17 Jan 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation16 Feb 2024
16 Nov 2023F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.FStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.EStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.EStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.EStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.EStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0803Ensure 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.EStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.DStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.BStandard survey23 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.BStandard survey23 Dec 2023
17 Aug 2023F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DComplaint investigation16 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DComplaint investigation16 Sep 2023
15 Aug 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint investigation14 Sep 2023
15 Aug 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation14 Sep 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmountDetail
20 Jun 2024Payment denial—35 days

Staffing

Total nursing4.09 h
Nurse aides2.55 h
LPN1.04 h
RN0.5 h
Weekend total3.69 h

Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 25.3%, RNs 12.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.

Quality measures

MeasureResidentsThis facilityCalifornia medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay6.5%8.9%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.3%0.3%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.0%0.7%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay0.4%1.3%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay0.7%0.8%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay7.4%8.6%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay3.7%3.6%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay8.6%9.1%13.4%

Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.

Ownership

Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Desert Canyon Post Acute Llc.

OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Abby Gl LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest92%03/01/2018
Ellie LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest6%07/23/2020
Eretz Antelope Valley Properties LLCAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2018
Pursue Health LLCAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/03/2022

Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.

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Alcott Rehabilitation HospitalLos Angeles1215444234.7$9K23 Dec 2025
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All 369 facilities in Los Angeles County

Questions and answers

How many deficiencies has Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC been cited for?

112 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.

Has Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC been fined?

CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.

How does staffing at Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC compare?

Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.

Who operates Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC?

Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Abby Gl LLC and Ellie LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.

When was Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC last inspected?

The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Feb 2026.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.

Provenance

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.