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Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Antelope Valley Care Center
44567 North 15th St. West · Lancaster, CA 93534 · 199 certified beds
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Public record
CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
CMS designation
Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)
CMS lists this nursing home on the monthly Special Focus Facility candidate list. Candidate status means the facility qualifies for possible selection into the Special Focus Facility program based on CMS criteria. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Source: CMS Provider Information.GOVCertification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
157
Inspection history (172)
September 17, 2024 · E
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-17.GOVSeptember 17, 2024 · E
Citation F0804Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0804 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0881Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0623Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-17.GOVSeptember 17, 2024 · E
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0582Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0582 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0688Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0803Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0805Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0805 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0554Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0554 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0802Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0802 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-17.GOVSeptember 17, 2024 · D
Citation F0806Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0806 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-17.GOVSeptember 17, 2024 · E
Citation F0604Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0604 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-17.GOVSeptember 17, 2024 · B
Citation F0732Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0732 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Post nurse staffing information every day. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0801Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0801 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-17 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Penalties
Total fines on file: $124,690
Staffing
Latest: 4.03 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
- 2025Q44.03 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-014.03 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
CMS Care Compare chain: Pacs Group
Chain ID 690 · 280 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 3
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.5
- Chain average staffing rating: 2.4
- Chain average quality measure rating: 4.3
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Providence Group Nh, LLC
parent · PAC 5294198396
Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.
Typical cost
Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
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Median · CA$11,060/moSee full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024
Nursing Homes
Median · CA$12,167/moSee full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025
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