Quick answers
- Where is Antelope Valley Care Center?
- 44567 North 15th St. West, Lancaster, CA 93534, in Los Angeles County, California.
- What is the phone number of Antelope Valley Care Center?
- (661) 949-5524, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Antelope Valley Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Antelope Valley Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $68,401 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Antelope Valley Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (March 11, 2022 to August 25, 2026), Medicare lists 158 health citations; the most serious was level G. 5 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (March 11, 2022 to August 25, 2026), Antelope Valley Care Center had 158 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 5 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $68,401 in total (2 fines, the latest on July 9, 2026) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 4.14 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 29, 2025 — 57 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 29, 2025 (standard health inspection); November 24, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 16, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 22, 2026 (complaint investigation); February 2, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 13, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 23, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 2, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 15, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 4, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 1, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 9, 2026 (complaint investigation); August 25, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 56 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0694 Level E
“Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0605 Level E
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0692 Level E
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0697 Level E
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0813 Level E
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level E
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0882 Level E
“Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0627 Level D
“Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0578 Level D
“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.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0693 Level D
“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.”
F0694 Level D
“Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0699 Level D
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0740 Level D
“Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0887 Level D
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
Previous cycle: September 17, 2024 — 55 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 17, 2024 (standard health inspection); October 22, 2024 (complaint investigation); October 28, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 3, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 14, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 13, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 20, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 27, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 1, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 22, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 28, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 18, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 15, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 5, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 29, 2025 (complaint investigation); September 17, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 32 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0697 Level E
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0690 Level E
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0604 Level E
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0758 Level E
“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.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0801 Level E
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
F0802 Level E
“Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.”
F0803 Level E
“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.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0805 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0908 Level E
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0919 Level D
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0585 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
Earlier cycle: March 11, 2022 — 46 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 11, 2022 (standard health inspection); October 10, 2023 (complaint investigation); October 30, 2023 (complaint investigation); February 7, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 16, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 5, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 30, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 6, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 28, 2024 (complaint investigation); July 9, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 1, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 14, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 20, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 29, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 4, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 17, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 27, 2024 (complaint investigation).
68 more citations of lower seriousness are not listed here. See all of them on Medicare Care Compare.
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (15)
K0345 Level E
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0761 Level E
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0362 Level D
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0926 Level D
“Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0921 Level F
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0712 Level E
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $68,401 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | Fine | $33,925 |
| January 14, 2025 | Fine | $34,476 |
| June 28, 2024 | Payment denial | from August 24, 2024, 19 days |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.26 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.29 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.60 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.14 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.69 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.19 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 42.9% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 60.0% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 277 nursing homes: Pacs Group.
Legal business name: Antelope Valley SNF Healthcare LLC.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 199 |
| Average residents per day | 187.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Pacs Group |
| Legal business name | Antelope Valley SNF Healthcare LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1991-02-22 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 44567 North 15th St. West, Lancaster, CA 93534 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (661) 949‑5524 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555456 |
| Name in Medicare records | ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Mirage Post Acute0.1 mi · Lancaster, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC0.2 mi · Lancaster, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- The Ellison John Transitional Care Center1.1 mi · Lancaster, CA · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Antelope Valley Hospital0.2 mi · Lancaster, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Palmdale Regional Medical Center7.5 mi · Palmdale, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center30 mi · Sylmar, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13