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Mirage Post Acute

44445 15th St W · Lancaster, CA 93534 · 299 certified beds

(661) 948-7501

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About Mirage Post Acute

Mirage Post Acute is a nursing home in Lancaster, California. Its capacity is 299 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pacs Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 266 citations, the most recent on May 29, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.32 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

Special Focus Facility candidate

CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

1.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (266)

Records from June 2023 to May 2026.

  • January 22, 2025

    Tag F0921

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2025.

  • January 22, 2025

    Tag F0760

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    Tag F0804

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    Tag F0658

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    Tag F0676

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    Tag F0558

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    Tag F0694

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

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    Tag F0700

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    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 February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    Tag F0755

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

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    Tag F0808

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    Tag F0814

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    Tag F0760

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    Tag F0805

    Ensure 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 February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 5, 2025.

  • January 17, 2025

    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 February 5, 2025.

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

Penalties (3)

Total fines: $153,991

  • July 22, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $36,377 against this nursing home on July 22, 2025.

  • March 10, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $99,263 against this nursing home on March 10, 2025.

  • February 7, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $18,351 against this nursing home on February 7, 2025.

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

Staffing

4.32 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.82 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Pacs Group, a chain of 277 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.5 for quality measures.

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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