Nursing Homes · Lancaster, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
43830 10th Street West · Lancaster, CA 93534 · 170 certified beds
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About The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center is a nursing home in Lancaster, California. Its capacity is 170 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pursue Health. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 116 citations, the most recent on May 28, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.96 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
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (116)
Records from February 2023 to May 2026.
September 11, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately 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 September 25, 2025.
July 22, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2025.
May 5, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2025.
May 5, 2025
Tag F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2025.
April 22, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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 May 9, 2025.
April 22, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2025.
April 22, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2025.
February 28, 2025
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 March 25, 2025.
February 28, 2025
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 March 25, 2025.
February 28, 2025
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 March 25, 2025.
February 28, 2025
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 March 25, 2025.
February 28, 2025
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 28, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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 March 25, 2025.
February 28, 2025
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 28, 2025
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 March 25, 2025.
February 28, 2025
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 28, 2025
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 28, 2025
Tag F0656Develop 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 March 25, 2025.
February 28, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 28, 2025
Tag F0697Provide 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 25, 2025.
Penalties (5)
Total fines: $205,171
November 12, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,935 against this nursing home on November 12, 2025.
November 20, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $125,220 against this nursing home on November 20, 2024.
November 20, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting December 24, 2024, lasting 17 days (triggered by inspection on November 20, 2024).
December 17, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $64,016 against this nursing home on December 17, 2023.
December 17, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting January 17, 2024, lasting 4 days (triggered by inspection on December 17, 2023).
Staffing
4.96 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.86 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pursue Health, a chain of 7 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.3 overall, 2.0 for health inspections, 3.6 for staffing, 4.0 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.
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