The Havens at Antelope Valley
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lancaster, CA

The Havens at Antelope Valley

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lancaster, CA

Overview of The Havens at Antelope Valley

Tucked away in Kern County, Lancaster, CA, The Havens at Antelope Valley is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Personalized care services and 24-hour care and assistance are provided for residents to confidently and comfortably enjoy their lives. Weekly housekeeping, personal laundry, and three delicious meals daily are provided to ensure residents live worry-free and have more time for their well-being and enjoyment.

Residents stay social and engaged with a jam-packed calendar of activities, such as morning strolls to chair yoga, Mexican train dominoes, poker, afternoon walks, and shopping trips. Dining is an exquisite experience with chef-prepared seasonal meals made year-round with local ingredients. With licensed support, access to various therapy, and other specialized services, residents are guaranteed to live well cared for and comfortably.

Bed community size
115-bed community Rank #616 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 616th out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
7 years in operation Rank #812 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 812th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #1793 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1793rd out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Rank #635 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 635th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
94 / 115
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceFebruary 1, 2019
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Havens at Antelope Valley is legally operated by Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC and Psl Associates LLC, and administered by Penda E Hodges.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1300 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1300th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 9 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (60% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (150% above)
• Citations per year (60% above)
• Total visits (213% above)
• Complaint visits (169% above)
• Other visits (43% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (160% above)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
Latest Inspection March 24, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1610 This facility has 60% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 60% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 63 This facility has 100% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 100% worse Rank #951 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 951st out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 104 This facility has 150% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 150% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 3.22 This facility has 60% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3.2 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 60% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 5016 This facility has 213% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (50 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 213% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 3513 This facility has 169% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (35 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 169% worse Rank #1287 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1287th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 107 This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 43% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 2610 This facility has 160% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 160% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 found the facility clean, well-maintained, with no deficiencies or health and safety hazards observed.
  • Between 2021 and 2025, multiple substantiated complaints cited failures in timely incident reporting, medication administration errors, and unsanitary laundry conditions.
  • Some substantiated complaints involved personal rights violations and delayed resident care, but many allegations across years were unsubstantiated after thorough investigations.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lancaster's city center to The Havens at Antelope Valley's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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81.7% Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC And Psl Associates LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Allessandra Home Care
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Rank #1941 / 2087
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

The Havens at Antelope Valley is located in Lancaster, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Havens at Antelope Valley

Who is the owner of The Havens at Antelope Valley?

The Havens at Antelope Valley is legally operated by Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC and Psl Associates LLC, and administered by Penda E Hodges.

Is The Havens at Antelope Valley in a walkable area?

The Havens at Antelope Valley has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at The Havens at Antelope Valley?

The Havens at Antelope Valley's occupancy is 82%.

Are pets allowed at The Havens at Antelope Valley?

Yes, The Havens at Antelope Valley allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Havens at Antelope Valley?

Penda E Hodges is the administrator of The Havens at Antelope Valley.

How many beds does The Havens at Antelope Valley have?

The Havens at Antelope Valley has 115 beds.

Has The Havens at Antelope Valley had any citations?

The Havens at Antelope Valley has had 16 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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