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HomeCaliforniaThe Ellison John Transitional Care Center

The Ellison John Transitional Care Center

43830 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 935346614948600WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(274 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
170
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $205,171

How The Ellison John Transitional 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
1/5
CA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.93 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.58 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
38.1%
CA average
36.7%
Close to state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 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 4.93 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.58 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
53
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 23, 2024
Most recent cycle
46
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 28, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 7 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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The Ellison John Transitional Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lancaster, California with 170 certified beds. It has been operating since 2017. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
170
Avg Residents/Day
152.2
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 19, 2017
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Feb 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
46
Weighted Score
304.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (115)

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 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 25, 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 20, 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: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Mar 20, 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: Mar 20, 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 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Mar 5, 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: Dec 30, 2025Corrected: 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: Dec 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 1, 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 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Dec 1, 2025Corrected: 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: Dec 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Nov 12, 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: Nov 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 12, 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: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 11, 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: Jul 22, 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: Feb 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 28, 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: Feb 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 28, 2025Corrected: 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 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Feb 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Feb 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Feb 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 85 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$205,171
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
2
Total Penalties
5

Penalty History

FineNov 12, 2025
$15,935
FineDec 17, 2023
$64,016
FineNov 20, 2024
$125,220
Payment DenialNov 20, 2024
17 days denied
Payment DenialDec 17, 2023
4 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.62 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.74 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.58 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.93 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.50 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.1%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PURSUE HEALTH LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2021
CARLSON, SHANEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 29, 2018
LYNCH, JOSEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
SIDDIQUI, SHAHIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
PREMIERE WELLNESS OF LANCASTER GP LLCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2014
ABBY GL LLCLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 6, 2020
RECHNITZ, SHLOMOLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 1, 2014
ERETZ LANCASTER PROPERTIES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 12, 2011
PURSUE HEALTH LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 24, 2025
CARLSON, SHANEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 29, 2018
LYNCH, JOSEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
SIDDIQUI, SHAHIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024

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Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for The Ellison John Transitional Care Center and nearby alternatives.

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CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $205,171
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $153,991
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CMS
2/5
Health
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Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $124,690
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CMS
2/5
Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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CMS
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $118,170
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
Lancaster, CA · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$205,171
Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC
Lancaster, CA
4,752 ft2/51/54/5None recorded
Mirage Post Acute
Lancaster, CA
4,752 ft1/51/52/5$153,991
Antelope Valley Care Center
Lancaster, CA
1.1 mi2/51/52/5$124,690
Mountain View Conv Hosp
Sylmar, CA
29.9 mi2/51/54/5None recorded
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center
Newhall, CA
29.9 mi1/51/53/5$118,170
Astoria Healthcare Center
Sylmar, CA
30.3 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 The Ellison John Transitional Care Center?▾
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does The Ellison John Transitional 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). The Ellison John Transitional Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has The Ellison John Transitional Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center had 46 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 28, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $205,171.
What are the staffing levels at The Ellison John Transitional Care Center?▾
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center provides 4.93 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, 1.74 LPN hours, and 2.62 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.1%.
How many beds does The Ellison John Transitional Care Center have?▾
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center has 170 certified beds with an average of 152.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Pursue Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near The Ellison John Transitional 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 The Ellison John Transitional Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, The Ellison John Transitional Care Center has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 274 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Pursue Health

This chain operates 7 facilities. View all →