Skilled Nursing

Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC

1642 WEST AVENUE J, LANCASTER, CA 93534

99beds
Skilled Nursingcare types
1/5CMS rating
Updated2026

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Inspection & Compliance

Data from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), updated weekly. Medicare.gov Care Compare

3.7h

Hrs/resident · weekday

Expected: 4.1h

3.7h

Hrs/resident · weekend

vs 3.7h on weekdays

Not reported

30-day hospital readmission rate

Annual Staff Turnover Rates

High turnover is one of the strongest predictors of care quality. National average CNA turnover is ~75%.

RNs
13%
LPNs
CNAs
28%

Administrator turnover: 0 in the past year

Health Inspection Deficiencies · Last 3 Years

110 standard deficiencies in the last 3 years

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0880Severity EFeb 26, 2026

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0865Severity EFeb 26, 2026

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0812Severity EFeb 26, 2026

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0806Severity DFeb 26, 2026

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0805Severity EFeb 26, 2026

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0803Severity DFeb 26, 2026

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.

0802Severity EFeb 26, 2026

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

0760Severity EFeb 26, 2026

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0755Severity DFeb 26, 2026

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0698Severity DFeb 26, 2026

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0697Severity DFeb 26, 2026

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0695Severity DFeb 26, 2026

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0694Severity DFeb 26, 2026

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0693Severity DFeb 26, 2026

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.

0690Severity DFeb 26, 2026

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0689Severity EFeb 26, 2026

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0677Severity DFeb 26, 2026

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0656Severity DFeb 26, 2026

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0645Severity DFeb 26, 2026

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0628Severity DFeb 26, 2026

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0605Severity DFeb 26, 2026

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0604Severity EFeb 26, 2026

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0584Severity EFeb 26, 2026

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.

0580Severity DFeb 26, 2026

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0578Severity DFeb 26, 2026

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.

0558Severity DFeb 26, 2026

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0627Severity DDec 3, 2025

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

0813Severity DDec 1, 2025

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

0686Severity EDec 1, 2025

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0584Severity DDec 1, 2025

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.

0580Severity DDec 1, 2025

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0880Severity ENov 25, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0880Severity ENov 18, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0657Severity DNov 18, 2025

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0604Severity DNov 13, 2025

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0558Severity DNov 13, 2025

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0921Severity DApr 25, 2025

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0837Severity EApr 25, 2025

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.

0559Severity EApr 25, 2025

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

0557Severity DApr 25, 2025

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

0689Severity DMar 24, 2025

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0600Severity DFeb 21, 2025

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0680Severity EJan 17, 2025

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

0679Severity DJan 17, 2025

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0656Severity DJan 17, 2025

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0880Severity DJan 15, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0679Severity DJan 15, 2025

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0880Severity ENov 22, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0812Severity DNov 22, 2024

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0808Severity DNov 22, 2024

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.

0807Severity DNov 22, 2024

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

0761Severity DNov 22, 2024

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.

0760Severity ENov 22, 2024

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0758Severity DNov 22, 2024

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.

0755Severity DNov 22, 2024

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0700Severity ENov 22, 2024

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.

0695Severity DNov 22, 2024

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0693Severity DNov 22, 2024

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.

0689Severity ENov 22, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0658Severity ENov 22, 2024

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0641Severity BNov 22, 2024

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0558Severity DNov 22, 2024

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0609Severity DSep 16, 2024

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0600Severity DSep 16, 2024

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0602Severity DAug 23, 2024

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0842Severity DAug 1, 2024

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0689Severity GAug 1, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0600Severity GAug 1, 2024

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0921Severity EJul 3, 2024

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0600Severity DJun 20, 2024

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0880Severity DMay 13, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0656Severity EMay 13, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0580Severity DApr 10, 2024

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0880Severity DFeb 13, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0921Severity DFeb 7, 2024

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0558Severity DFeb 7, 2024

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0880Severity DJan 17, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0745Severity DJan 17, 2024

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

0947Severity BNov 16, 2023

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0919Severity DNov 16, 2023

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

0880Severity ENov 16, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0842Severity DNov 16, 2023

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0838Severity DNov 16, 2023

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

0814Severity FNov 16, 2023

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0812Severity ENov 16, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0805Severity ENov 16, 2023

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0803Severity ENov 16, 2023

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.

0761Severity DNov 16, 2023

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.

0755Severity DNov 16, 2023

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0732Severity BNov 16, 2023

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0730Severity DNov 16, 2023

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0695Severity ENov 16, 2023

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0690Severity DNov 16, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0689Severity ENov 16, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0677Severity DNov 16, 2023

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0676Severity ENov 16, 2023

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0658Severity DNov 16, 2023

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0657Severity ENov 16, 2023

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0656Severity ENov 16, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0640Severity ENov 16, 2023

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0625Severity DNov 16, 2023

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0576Severity ENov 16, 2023

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

0558Severity ENov 16, 2023

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0554Severity DNov 16, 2023

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0550Severity DNov 16, 2023

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0758Severity DAug 17, 2023

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.

0757Severity DAug 17, 2023

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0812Severity EAug 15, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0656Severity DAug 15, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0658Severity DJul 20, 2023

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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Civil Monetary Penalties

No civil monetary penalties on record.

Nearby Hospitals

No hospitals found within 10 miles.

Proximity to emergency care is especially important for medically complex residents.

Ownership

DESERT CANYON POST ACUTE LLC· For profit - Limited Liability company

Data updated weekly from CMS. Last sync: Jun 26, 2026. Medicare.gov Care Compare →

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