2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Live a worry-free retirement with the idyllic senior living community of Antelope Valley Care Center set in charming Lancaster, CA, focusing on skilled nursing and rehabilitation. With its dedication to improving seniors’ well-being, the community provides a team of kind and well-trained professionals to care for their needs. Cozy and elegant accommodations are also available to ensure seniors’ comfort and convenience.
The community also offers social services to guide residents with their other needs. Moreover, fun activities and enriching events accompany residents as they try out new things and lead meaningful lives. Antelope Valley Care Center is ideally situated near local amenities and healthcare providers, giving residents easy access to their necessities and desires.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 230th out of 327 homes in California for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 13m per day | ▼ 67% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 21m per day | ▲ 10% State avg: 1h 13m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 28m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 2h 39m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 41m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 5m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 10m per day | ▼ 66% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
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.
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
77 of 169 citations resulted from standard inspections; 89 of 169 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 169 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
150% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
400% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
17% fewer staff per resident than California average
0% compared with California average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 14 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
14
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 60 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
60
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
135 total: 131 full-time employees and 4 contractors.
135
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 131 | 4 | 135 | 40,409 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 60 | 0 | 60 | 20,775 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 14 | 0 | 14 | 5,762 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3,360 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,942 | 78 | 85% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,907 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,812 | 77 | 84% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,316 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,249 | 67 | 73% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,070 | 79 | 86% | 7.4 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,053 | 71 | 77% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 568 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 492 | 60 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 417 | 56 | 61% | 6.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 200 | 25 | 27% | 8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
276% higher than California averageCalifornia average: $55K
112% more fines than California averageCalifornia average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
2
304% more payment denials than California averageCalifornia average: 0.5
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
4 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jun 18, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 14, 2025
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jun 28, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 25, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.8
28% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
5.2
54% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.0%
55% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.7%
36% better than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
2.8%
75% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.3%
41% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.1%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.7%
12% better than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.5%
18% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.0%
40% better than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.8%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.4%
9% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.45
36% better than California averageCalifornia average: 2.25
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.46
8% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.59
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.4%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
45% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.3%
5% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
20.0%
14% better than California averageCalifornia average: 23.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
15.8%
41% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.1%
39% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
47.6%
11% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
44.7%
12% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
77% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
178Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Antelope Valley Care Center from 2011–2022, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2022 — the home's most recent complete cost report, an older period than most facilities report.
Based on the home's most recent complete CMS SNF Cost Report — fiscal year ending in 12/2022. This is an older period than most facilities report, so compare with that in mind.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #64 / 327Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 327 homes in California for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.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.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #42 / 327Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 327 homes in California for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run California facilities typically land around 56–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.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.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
No pets allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (77% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lancaster's city center to Antelope Valley Care Center'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.
| Antelope Valley Care Center | NH HOS RC SNF | Lancaster | 199
Facility
199
CA AVG
104
Rank
#167 / 1644 |
99.5%
Facility
99.5%
CA AVG
73.9
Rank
#150 / 1492 | +35% | 3.74
Facility
3.74
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#230 / 327 | -42% | -11% | $124.7k
Facility
$124.7k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#328 / 334 | - | 169
Facility
169
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#326 / 327 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#122 / 327 | 6 | 198 | A+ |
48
Facility
48
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1390 / 2087 | - | $18.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$18.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#129 / 327 | $11.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$11.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#64 / 327 | 60.9%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
60.9%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#42 / 327 | 555456 | ||||
| Desert Canyon Post Acute | NH SNF | J Lancaster (West Avenue J) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
104
Rank
#724 / 1644 |
87.2%
Facility
87.2%
CA AVG
73.9
Rank
#410 / 1492 | +18% | 3.93
Facility
3.93
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#195 / 327 | -61% | -7% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 334 | - | 98
Facility
98
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#309 / 327 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#137 / 327 | 4 | 86 | - |
58
Facility
58
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1126 / 2087 | Abby Gl LLC | $12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#198 / 327 | $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#185 / 327 | 56.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#138 / 327 | 55307 | ||||
| Mirage Post Acute | NH SNF | W Lancaster | 299
Facility
299
CA AVG
104
Rank
#58 / 1644 |
89.2%
Facility
89.2%
CA AVG
73.9
Rank
#370 / 1492 | +21% | 4.77
Facility
4.77
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#56 / 327 | -20% | +13% | $154.0k
Facility
$154.0k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#332 / 334 | - | 251
Facility
251
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#327 / 327 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#170 / 327 | 5 | 267 | - |
53
Facility
53
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1277 / 2087 | Spencer Jack | $21.3M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$21.3M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#95 / 327 | $13.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$13.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#37 / 327 | 63.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
63.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#58 / 327 | 56039 |
Antelope Valley Care Center is located in Lancaster, California.
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Antelope Valley Care Center has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Antelope Valley Care Center's occupancy is 81.3%.
Antelope Valley Care Center has been operating for approximately 35 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Antelope Valley Care Center has a no-pet policy.
Antelope Valley Care Center is registered as a for-profit in CA.
Yes — there are 6 photos of Antelope Valley Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Antelope Valley Care Center is located at 44567 15Th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534.
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