Nursing Homes · Lancaster, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Antelope Valley Care Center
44567 North 15th St. West · Lancaster, CA 93534 · 199 certified beds
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About Antelope Valley Care Center
Antelope Valley Care Center is a nursing home in Lancaster, California. Its capacity is 199 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pacs Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 173 citations, the most recent on May 4, 2026. CMS also lists 4 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.14 hours per resident per day. It is one of 6 nursing homes listed in Lancaster. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (173)
Records from March 2022 to May 2026.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0803Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
September 17, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 27, 2024.
Penalties (4)
Total fines: $124,690
July 9, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $33,925 against this nursing home on July 9, 2026.
January 14, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $34,476 against this nursing home on January 14, 2025.
June 28, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting August 24, 2024, lasting 19 days (triggered by inspection on June 28, 2024).
July 25, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $90,214 against this nursing home on July 25, 2023.
Staffing
4.14 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.03 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of Pacs Group, a chain of 277 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.5 for quality measures.
Listed in CMS ownership disclosures as a private equity firm.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Lancaster.
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