Nursing Homes · Lancaster, CA
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
43830 10th Street West · Lancaster, CA 93534 · 170 certified beds
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NPI 1932555976. Look this up in the CMS NPPES registry (opens in a new tab)
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About The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center is a nursing home in Lancaster, California. Public records list 170 beds. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Pursue Health. It is Medicare certified. We hold 116 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 28 May 2026. CMS also lists 5 fine or payment denial actions against it. Reported staffing works out to 4.93 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
3.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
99
1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
99
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
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Cited deficiencies
Not published
1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
95
Inspection history (116)
Records from February 2023 to May 2026.
February 23, 2024 · E
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-23 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2024-03-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-02-23.GOVJanuary 21, 2024 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-21 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 2024-01-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-21.GOVJanuary 21, 2024 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-21 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2024-01-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-21.GOVJanuary 21, 2024 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-21 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 2024-01-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-21.GOVJanuary 21, 2024 · D
Citation F0698Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-21 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-21.GOVDecember 28, 2023 · D
Citation F0573Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-28 under CMS tag F0573 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-28.GOVDecember 17, 2023 · J
Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-17 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-17.GOVDecember 17, 2023 · J
Citation F0760Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-17 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-17.GOVDecember 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-17 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-17.GOVDecember 17, 2023 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-17 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-17.GOVNovember 16, 2023 · E
Citation F0880Federal 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 2023-12-08. 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.GOVSeptember 19, 2023 · D
Citation F0881Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-19 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-19.GOVAugust 31, 2023 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-31 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2023-09-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-31.GOVAugust 15, 2023 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-15 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-15.GOVAugust 15, 2023 · E
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-15 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-15.GOVAugust 15, 2023 · D
Citation F0554Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-15 under CMS tag F0554 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-15.GOVAugust 15, 2023 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-15 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-15.GOVAugust 15, 2023 · D
Citation F0757Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-15 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-15.GOVAugust 15, 2023 · E
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-15 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2023-09-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-15.GOVJuly 7, 2023 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-07 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 2023-07-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-07.GOV
Penalties (5)
Total fines on file: $205,171
November 12, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-138585CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,935 against this nursing home on 2025-11-12 (Fine ID: 138585). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-12.GOVNovember 20, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-131023CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $125,220 against this nursing home on 2024-11-20 (Fine ID: 131023). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-20.GOVNovember 20, 2024 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2024-12-24CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-12-24, lasting 17 days (triggered by inspection on 2024-11-20). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-20.GOVDecember 17, 2023 · Fine
Citation FINE-130340CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $64,016 against this nursing home on 2023-12-17 (Fine ID: 130340). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-17.GOVDecember 17, 2023 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2024-01-17CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-01-17, lasting 4 days (triggered by inspection on 2023-12-17). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-17.GOV
Staffing
Latest: 4.93 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q44.86 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-014.86 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-014.93 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-014.93 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q14.93 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.07 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Pursue Health
Chain ID 878 · 7 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 2.1
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.1
- Chain average staffing rating: 3.4
- Chain average quality measure rating: 3.9
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Pursue Health LLC
parent · PAC 8729501523
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Individual".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Individual".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
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/moSee 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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- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
- Ownership type, Parent organization
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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