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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC

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

6619428463

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About Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC

Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC is a nursing home in Lancaster, California. Public records list 99 beds. It is Medicare certified. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Abby GL LLC. We hold 111 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 18 May 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial action against it. Reported staffing works out to 4.09 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

83

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

85

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

84

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

Inspection history (111)

Records from July 2023 to May 2026.

  • November 16, 2023 · E

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 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 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · D

    Citation F0550

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 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 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · E

    Citation F0640

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 under CMS tag F0640 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · E

    Citation F0803

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 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 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · E

    Citation F0805

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 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 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · E

    Citation F0657

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · D

    Citation F0677

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · B

    Citation F0732

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 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 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · D

    Citation F0755

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · D

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · E

    Citation F0676

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 under CMS tag F0676 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · D

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · B

    Citation F0947

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · D

    Citation F0690

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · D

    Citation F0730

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 under CMS tag F0730 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · D

    Citation F0838

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 under CMS tag F0838 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Conduct 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · D

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · E

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 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 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV
  • November 16, 2023 · D

    Citation F0919

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-16 under CMS tag F0919 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-16.GOV

Penalties (1)

Total fines on file: $0

  • June 20, 2024 · Payment Denial

    Citation PAYDEN-2024-08-30

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-08-30, lasting 35 days (triggered by inspection on 2024-06-20). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-20.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 4.09 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (5 periods)

  1. 2025Q44.14 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-014.14 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-014.09 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-014.09 hrs/resident/day
  5. 2026Q14.09 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.06 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit

  1. Parent organization: Abby GL LLC

    parent · PAC 1759677727

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

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 CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical CA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · CA$12,167/mo
See full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

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NPI
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day

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