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Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC

1642 West Avenue J · Lancaster, CA 93534 · 99 certified beds

(661) 942-8463

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About Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC

Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC is a nursing home in Lancaster, California. Its capacity is 99 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Abby GL LLC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 111 citations, the most recent on May 18, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.07 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

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (111)

Records from July 2023 to May 2026.

  • May 18, 2026

    Tag F0573

    Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 11, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0689

    Ensure 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 March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0558

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0605

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0584

    Honor 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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0865

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0580

    Immediately 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 March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0604

    Ensure 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 March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0697

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0802

    Provide 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 March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0578

    Honor 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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0693

    Ensure 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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0690

    Provide 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 March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0694

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0803

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0698

    Provide 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 March 20, 2026.

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Penalties (1)

  • June 20, 2024 · Payment Denial

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting August 30, 2024, lasting 35 days (triggered by inspection on June 20, 2024).

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

4.07 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.14 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

  • Parent company: Abby GL LLC

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.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Lancaster.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

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