Quick answers
- Where is Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC?
- 1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534, in Los Angeles County, California.
- What is the phone number of Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC?
- (661) 942-8463, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC, but 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 16, 2023 to June 30, 2026), Medicare lists 108 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 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 (October 16, 2023 to June 30, 2026), Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC had 108 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It had 1 Medicare payment denial (the latest began June 20, 2024) and no fines. Nurse staffing is 4.07 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: February 26, 2026 — 39 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 13, 2025 (complaint investigation); November 18, 2025 (complaint investigation); November 25, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 1, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 3, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 26, 2026 (standard health inspection); May 18, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 30, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 39 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0604 Level E
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0802 Level E
“Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.”
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.”
F0865 Level E
“Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0557 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0573 Level D
“Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.”
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.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
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.”
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.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0803 Level D
“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.”
F0806 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
F0627 Level D
“Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.”
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.”
F0813 Level D
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
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.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
Previous cycle: November 22, 2024 — 26 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 22, 2024 (standard health inspection); January 15, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 17, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 21, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 24, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 25, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 26 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0559 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.”
F0837 Level E
“Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.”
F0680 Level E
“Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0700 Level E
“Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0557 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
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.”
F0679 Level D
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0679 Level D
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
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.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
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.”
F0807 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.”
F0808 Level D
“Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0641 Level B
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
Earlier cycle: November 16, 2023 — 43 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 16, 2023 (infection control inspection); November 16, 2023 (standard health inspection); January 17, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 7, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 13, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 10, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 13, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 20, 2024 (complaint investigation); July 3, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 1, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 23, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 16, 2024 (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
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 23 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0814 Level F
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0921 Level E
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
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.”
F0558 Level E
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0576 Level E
“Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.”
F0640 Level E
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
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.”
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0676 Level E
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0602 Level D
“Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
18 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.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (20)
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0761 Level D
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0281 Level E
“Install proper backup exit lighting.”
K0293 Level E
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0331 Level E
“Construct fire resistant interior walls.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0362 Level E
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0511 Level E
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $0 (0 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2024 | Payment denial | from August 30, 2024, 35 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 | 0.51 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.01 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.55 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.07 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.77 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.39 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 25.3% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 11.1% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Desert Canyon Post Acute LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (5)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abby GL LLC | Direct owner | 92% | March 1, 2018 |
| Ellie LLC | Direct owner | 6% | July 23, 2020 |
| Sims, James | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | March 1, 2018 |
| Cruz, Julio | Indirect owner | 6% | July 23, 2020 |
| Lynch, Jose | Indirect owner | 92% | March 1, 2018 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 86 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Desert Canyon Post Acute LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1970-08-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (661) 942‑8463 |
| CMS Certification Number | 055307 |
| 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
- Antelope Valley Care Center0.2 mi · Lancaster, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- The Ellison John Transitional Care Center0.9 mi · Lancaster, CA · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Antelope Valley Hospital0.0 mi · Lancaster, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Palmdale Regional Medical Center7.3 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