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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

The Ellison John Transitional Care Center

43830 10th Street West · Lancaster, CA 93534 · 170 certified beds

6614948600

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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

3.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

99

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

3.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

99

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

3.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

95

Inspection history (116)

Records from February 2023 to May 2026.

  • June 8, 2023 · D

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-08 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-07-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-08.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · G

    Citation F0686

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · D

    Citation F0577

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 under CMS tag F0577 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · E

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · D

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 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 2023-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · E

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · D

    Citation F0583

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · D

    Citation F0679

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · D

    Citation F0690

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · E

    Citation F0756

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · D

    Citation F0558

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 under CMS tag F0558 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-04-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · D

    Citation F0849

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 under CMS tag F0849 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · D

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 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 2023-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · E

    Citation F0755

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 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 2023-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · D

    Citation F0757

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 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 2023-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV
  • February 3, 2023 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-03 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 2023-04-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-02-03.GOV

Penalties (5)

Total fines on file: $205,171

  • November 12, 2025 · Fine

    Citation FINE-138585

    CMS 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.GOV
  • November 20, 2024 · Fine

    Citation FINE-131023

    CMS 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.GOV
  • November 20, 2024 · Payment Denial

    Citation PAYDEN-2024-12-24

    CMS 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.GOV
  • December 17, 2023 · Fine

    Citation FINE-130340

    CMS 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.GOV
  • December 17, 2023 · Payment Denial

    Citation PAYDEN-2024-01-17

    CMS 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)

  1. 2025Q44.86 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-014.86 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-014.93 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-014.93 hrs/resident/day
  5. 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.

  1. Parent organization: Pursue Health LLC

    parent · PAC 8729501523

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Individual".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Individual".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  5. 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/mo
See full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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Where this information came from

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Staffing hours per resident day

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