Nursing Homes · Lancaster, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC
1642 West Avenue J · Lancaster, CA 93534 · 99 certified beds
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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
2.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (111)
Records from July 2023 to May 2026.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0812Procure 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 December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
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 December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
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 December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
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 December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0755Provide 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 December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
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 December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0838Conduct 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
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 December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
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).
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.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Lancaster.
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