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HomeCaliforniaDesert Canyon Post Acute, LLC

Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC

1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 935346619428463WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(83 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
99
certified

How Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC 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
4/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.09 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.50 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
25.3%
CA average
36.7%
Lower 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 4.09 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.50 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
47
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 22, 2024
Most recent cycle
37
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 26, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 10 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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Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lancaster, California with 99 certified beds. It has been operating since 1970. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
87.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1970
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Feb 26, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
37
Weighted Score
212.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (111)

F0573Potential for Harm

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Survey: May 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0802Potential for Harm

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: 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: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Feb 26, 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: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: 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: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Feb 26, 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: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0694Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 26, 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: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Feb 26, 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: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 1, 2025Corrected: 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 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 81 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

Payment DenialJun 20, 2024
35 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.55 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.04 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.50 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.09 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.69 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
25.3%
RN Turnover
12.5%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ABBY GL LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization92%Mar 1, 2018
ELLIE LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization6%Jul 23, 2020
SIMS, JAMESDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMar 1, 2018
CRUZ, JULIO5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual6%Jul 23, 2020
LYNCH, JOSE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual92%Mar 1, 2018
DONOHOE, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 19, 2023
LYNCH, JOSEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2018
MOUSA, ATEFOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
ERETZ ANTELOPE VALLEY PROPERTIES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 19, 2018
PURSUE HEALTH LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 3, 2022
DONOHOE, MARKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 12, 2025
MOUSA, ATEFADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 12, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC
Lancaster, CACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Mirage Post Acute
Lancaster, CA528 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $153,991
Antelope Valley Care Center
Lancaster, CA1,056 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $124,690
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
Lancaster, CA4,752 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $205,171
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center
Newhall, CA30.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $118,170
Mountain View Conv Hosp
Sylmar, CA30.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Astoria Healthcare Center
Sylmar, CA30.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC
Lancaster, CA · Current facility
—2/51/54/5None recorded
Mirage Post Acute
Lancaster, CA
528 ft1/51/52/5$153,991
Antelope Valley Care Center
Lancaster, CA
1,056 ft2/51/52/5$124,690
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
Lancaster, CA
4,752 ft1/51/53/5$205,171
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center
Newhall, CA
30.0 mi1/51/53/5$118,170
Mountain View Conv Hosp
Sylmar, CA
30.2 mi2/51/54/5None recorded
Astoria Healthcare Center
Sylmar, CA
30.6 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 Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC?▾
Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC 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). Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC had any health inspection violations?▾
Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC had 37 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 26, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC?▾
Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC provides 4.09 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, 1.04 LPN hours, and 2.55 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 25.3%.
How many beds does Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC have?▾
Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC has 99 certified beds with an average of 87.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC?▾
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 Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC?▾
On Google Maps, Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 83 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.