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 F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
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 December 23, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2023.
August 17, 2023
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2023.
August 17, 2023
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2023.
August 15, 2023
Tag F0656Develop 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 September 14, 2023.
August 15, 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 September 14, 2023.
July 20, 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 August 19, 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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