Quick answers
- Where is The Ellison John Transitional Care Center?
- 43830 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534, in Los Angeles County, California.
- What is the phone number of The Ellison John Transitional Care Center?
- (661) 494-8600, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of The Ellison John Transitional Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has The Ellison John Transitional Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 3 fines totaling $199,594 and 2 payment denials.
- What did inspectors find at The Ellison John Transitional Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 16, 2023 to July 8, 2026), Medicare lists 108 health citations; the most serious was level J. 4 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 (November 16, 2023 to July 8, 2026), The Ellison John Transitional Care Center had 108 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $199,594 in total (3 fines, the latest on November 12, 2025) and had 2 Medicare payment denials. Nurse staffing is 4.96 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: June 18, 2026 — 36 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 12, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 1, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 26, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 30, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 5, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 20, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 25, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 28, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 10, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 18, 2026 (standard health inspection); July 8, 2026 (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 35 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0605 Level E
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
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.”
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.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
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.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0809 Level D
“Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
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.”
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.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
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.”
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.”
F0770 Level D
“Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
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.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
Previous cycle: February 28, 2025 — 42 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 20, 2024 (complaint investigation); November 22, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 5, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 23, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 15, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 21, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 28, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 28, 2025 (standard health inspection); April 22, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 5, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 22, 2025 (complaint investigation); September 11, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0580 Level J
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Show 41 less serious citations (levels A to F)
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.”
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.”
F0756 Level E
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
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.”
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.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0813 Level E
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
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.”
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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0770 Level D
“Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.”
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.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
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.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
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.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
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.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0791 Level D
“Provide or obtain dental services for each 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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
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.”
F0694 Level D
“Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
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.”
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.”
F0640 Level B
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
F0641 Level B
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
Earlier cycle: February 23, 2024 — 30 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 16, 2023 (complaint investigation); December 17, 2023 (complaint investigation); December 28, 2023 (complaint investigation); January 21, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 23, 2024 (standard health inspection); July 26, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0760 Level J
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Show 10 less serious citations (levels A to F)
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.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0757 Level E
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
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.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
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.”
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 (11)
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0926 Level E
“Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0223 Level E
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0325 Level E
“Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
E0030 Level C
“List the names and contact information of those in the facility.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $199,594 (3 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| November 20, 2024 | Fine | $125,220 |
| November 20, 2024 | Payment denial | from December 24, 2024, 17 days |
| December 17, 2023 | Fine | $64,016 |
| December 17, 2023 | Payment denial | from January 17, 2024, 4 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 | 0.62 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.68 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.96 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.47 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.48 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 36.2% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 33.3% | 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
Part of a group of 7 nursing homes: Pursue Health.
Legal business name: Premiere Rehabilitation & Wellness Center of Lancaster LP.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (4)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere Wellness of Lancaster GP LLC | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | November 1, 2014 |
| Abby GL LLC | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 6, 2020 |
| Rechnitz, Shlomo | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | November 1, 2014 |
| Pursue Health LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2021 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 170 |
| Average residents per day | 156.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – individual |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Pursue Health |
| Legal business name | Premiere Rehabilitation & Wellness Center of Lancaster LP |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2017-09-19 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 43830 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (661) 494‑8600 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555904 |
| Name in Medicare records | THE ELLISON JOHN TRANSITIONAL 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).
- Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC0.9 mi · Lancaster, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- Mirage Post Acute0.9 mi · Lancaster, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- Antelope Valley Care Center1.1 mi · Lancaster, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- Mountain View Conv Hospital30 mi · Sylmar, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center30 mi · Newhall, CA · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Antelope Valley Hospital0.9 mi · Lancaster, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Palmdale Regional Medical Center6.6 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