The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER
LANCASTER, CA · Medicare-certified · 199 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Antelope Valley Care Center in Lancaster has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating, though quality measures are 5 stars. It is an SFF Candidate/special focus facility, had $34,476 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 4.11 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1142 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $34,476special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1142.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.24
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.31
- Nurse aides
- 2.56
- Weekend nursing
- 3.71
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.5%3.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.5%0.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.6%4.7%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.4%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.1%3.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.1%4.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.4%17.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%1.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
2.2%2.4%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.8%4.5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.4%98.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.7%94.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: G
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure IV fluids were given safely and appropriately when needed. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 694 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $34,476 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $124,690 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $34,476
Federal fine
Jan 14, 2025
- 19 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 28, 2024
- $90,214
Federal fine
Jul 25, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 15, 2023
Now operated by Antelope Valley Snf Healthcare LLC, previously Geri-care Iv, LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PACS GROUP · 281 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 183.7 residents on an average day (92% of 199 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.