The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Desert Canyon Post Acute
Registered name: Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC
LANCASTER, CA · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Desert Canyon Post Acute in Lancaster has an overall 2-star rating. Its health inspection rating is very low at 1 star, while staffing is 4 stars and quality measures are 5 stars; reported nurse staffing is 4.09 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0852 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0852.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.50
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.04
- Nurse aides
- 2.55
- Weekend nursing
- 3.69
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 25%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
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
15.4%7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%3.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.8%4.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.3%9.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—10.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.2%13.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
0%3.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.4%3%Improving
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Recent history
- 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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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 26 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 35 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 20, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2018
Now operated by Desert Canyon Post Acute LLC, previously Five Star Quality Care Ca LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 87.2 residents on an average day (88% of 99 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 56 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.