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 98 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.
November 20, 2024
Tag F0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 11, 2024.
July 26, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 20, 2024.
February 23, 2024
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
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 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
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 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
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 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
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 March 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
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 March 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
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 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
February 23, 2024
Tag F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
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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