Nursing homes › California › The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
43830 10Th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534 · 6614948600 · 170 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pursue Health, a group operating 7 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.1/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $642,050 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.1/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.93 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.58. Weekend total: 4.50. Nursing staff turnover: 38%.
All-time on record: 115 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | 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 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-03-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-03-20 | 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 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-20 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-20 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-20 | 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 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-20 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-22 |
| 2026-03-05 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-22 |
| 2025-12-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-12-26 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-29 |
| 2025-12-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-12-01 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-12-01 | 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 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-12-01 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-12-01 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-11-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-11-12 | 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 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-11-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-09-11 | 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 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-11 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-07-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-05-05 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-05-05 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-04-22 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-02-28 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-28 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-28 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-28 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-28 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-28 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-28 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-28 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-28 | 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 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-28 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-28 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | Fine | $15,935 |
| 2024-11-20 | Fine | $125,220 |
| 2024-11-20 | Payment Denial | 17 days payment denial |
| 2023-12-17 | Fine | $64,016 |
| 2023-12-17 | Payment Denial | 4 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PURSUE HEALTH LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| CARLSON, SHANE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/29/2018 |
| LYNCH, JOSE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2016 |
| SIDDIQUI, SHAHID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555904. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.