Nursing homes › California › Antelope Valley Care Center
44567 North 15Th St. West, Lancaster, CA 93534 · 6619495524 · 199 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pacs Group, a group operating 281 facilities in 16 states. Group record: average rating 2.8/5, 26 abuse citation icons, 13 facilities on the Special Focus list, $8,841,332 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.11 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.24. Weekend total: 3.71. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.
All-time on record: 170 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-15 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-15 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-02 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-20 |
| 2026-04-02 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-20 |
| 2026-04-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-20 |
| 2026-03-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-03-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-25 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-25 |
| 2026-03-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-25 |
| 2026-02-02 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2026-01-22 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2026-01-22 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-16 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-16 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-24 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-09-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-14 |
| 2025-08-29 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-29 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | Fine | $34,476 |
| 2024-06-28 | Payment Denial | 19 days payment denial |
| 2023-07-25 | Fine | $90,214 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APT, FREDERICK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2023 |
| HANCOCK, MARK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2023 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2023 |
| MURRAY, JASON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555456. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.