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HomeCaliforniaAntelope Valley Care Center

Antelope Valley Care Center

44567 North 15th St. West, Lancaster, CA 935346619495524WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(187 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
199
certified
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
2 fine(s) totaling $124,690

How Antelope Valley Care Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
CA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.11 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.24 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
44.3%
CA average
36.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.11 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.24 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
99
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 17, 2024
Most recent cycle
56
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 29, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 43 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Los Angeles County 65+
1,415,856
14.2% of county
County Population
9,936,690
Los Angeles County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Antelope Valley Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lancaster, California with 199 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
199
Avg Residents/Day
183.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 22, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Aug 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
56
Weighted Score
377.0
Infection Citations
3

Deficiency Citations (170)

F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Feb 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Nov 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0813Potential for Harm

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 140 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$124,690
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJan 14, 2025
$34,476
FineJul 25, 2023
$90,214
Payment DenialJun 28, 2024
19 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.56 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.31 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.24 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.11 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.71 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.3%
RN Turnover
66.7%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
VANDERFORD, TEIW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 15, 2023
APT, FREDERICKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2023
HANCOCK, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2023
MITCHELL, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2023
MURRAY, JASONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Antelope Valley Care Center and nearby alternatives.

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Lancaster, CACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $124,690
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CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $153,991
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CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
Lancaster, CA1.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $205,171
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center
Newhall, CA30.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $118,170
Mountain View Conv Hosp
Sylmar, CA30.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
Astoria Healthcare Center
Sylmar, CA30.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Antelope Valley Care Center
Lancaster, CA · Current facility
—2/51/52/5$124,690
Mirage Post Acute
Lancaster, CA
528 ft1/51/52/5$153,991
Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC
Lancaster, CA
1,056 ft2/51/54/5None recorded
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
Lancaster, CA
1.1 mi1/51/53/5$205,171
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center
Newhall, CA
30.2 mi1/51/53/5$118,170
Mountain View Conv Hosp
Sylmar, CA
30.3 mi2/51/54/5None recorded
Astoria Healthcare Center
Sylmar, CA
30.8 mi1/51/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Antelope Valley Care Center?▾
Antelope Valley Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Antelope Valley Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Antelope Valley Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Antelope Valley Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Antelope Valley Care Center had 56 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 29, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $124,690. It also has 3 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Antelope Valley Care Center?▾
Antelope Valley Care Center provides 4.11 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours, 1.31 LPN hours, and 2.56 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.3%.
How many beds does Antelope Valley Care Center have?▾
Antelope Valley Care Center has 199 certified beds with an average of 183.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Pacs Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Antelope Valley Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 3 in Lancaster. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Antelope Valley Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Antelope Valley Care Center has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 187 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Pacs Group

This chain operates 281 facilities. View all →