Antelope Valley Care Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Lancaster, CA
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Antelope Valley Care Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Lancaster, CA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Antelope Valley Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Antelope Valley Care Center

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.

(661) 949-5524

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▼ 72.2% Below CA avg. ▼ 72.2% Below CA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▼ 68.3% Below CA avg. ▼ 68.3% Below CA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▼ 42.0% Below CA avg. ▼ 42.0% Below CA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 6.1% Below CA avg. ▼ 6.1% Below CA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to California state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 239th out of 346 homes in California. 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.
3h 45m per day
Rank #239 / 346Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 239th out of 346 homes in California. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the California average, with a ranking across 346 California SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility California avg (4h 23m per day)
vs California avg
-15%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +14% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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 Info 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 23m per day ▲ 14% State avg: 1h 13m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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 29m per day ▼ 6% State avg: 2h 39m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 38m per day ▼ 11% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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 ■ Avg State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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. 12m per day ▼ 60% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Types of Care at Antelope Valley Care Center

Skilled Nursing

Capacity and availability

This home is often near full

Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher occupancy than the California average: 84.7%
Occupancy rate 99.5% Rank #147 / 1407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th out of 1407 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 86 days
Occupancy rate
99.5% Rank #147 / 1407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th out of 1407 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
86 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #1393 / 2096Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1393rd out of 2096 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

CMS Certification Number555456

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 203 citations 0 complaint visits

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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (1930% above)
• Citations per year (1932% above)
3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total visits (100% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
Latest Inspection March 17, 2026 Annual Inspection

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. 20310 This facility has 1930% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (203 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 1930% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 50.82.5 This facility has 1932% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (50.8 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 1932% worse

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. 016 This facility has 100% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 100% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 07 This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better

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

The facility’s inspection record is problematic, with 36 deficiencies cited on the most recent March 17, 2026 inspection, including medication errors, infection control lapses, inadequate care planning, and environmental safety hazards. Multiple complaint investigations from late 2025 substantiated failures in monitoring residents after condition changes, respiratory care, and medication refusal notifications, showing ongoing issues in resident care and safety. Despite some corrective efforts, deficiencies have persisted or worsened over time, reflecting systemic problems in medication management, infection prevention, and resident safety protocols.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2025
Total health inspections 46

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
169 Rank #353 / 354Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 353rd out of 354 homes in California. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 354 CA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

California average 50.2

Citations per inspection
3.67 Rank #130 / 354Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 354 homes in California. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 354 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 1 year)
Critical Health citations
1
150% worse than California average

California average: 0.4


Serious Health citations
5 Rank #146 / 156Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 146th out of 156 homes in California. Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other California SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
400% worse than California average

California average: 1

1 critical citation California average: 0.4

5 serious citations California average: 1

161 moderate citations California average: 47.2

2 minor citations California average: 1.5
Citations history (last 1 year)
Infection Control moderate citation Sep 17, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 29, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 29, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 29, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 267
Employees 263
Contractors 4
Staff to resident ratio 1.50:1
17% worse than California average
California average ratio: 1.81:1 California average ratio: 1.81:1See full California ranking
Avg staff/day 122
Average shift 7.5 hours
0% compared with California average
California average: 7.7 hours California average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full California ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 83,803

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 60
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 135
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0%

20 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 4

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant131413540,40992100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse6006020,77592100%7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff140145,76292100%7.3
Registered Nurse140143,36092100%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist7072,9427885%6.9
Physical Therapy Aide8081,90792100%7.7
Dental Services Staff5051,8127784%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician4041,31692100%7.5
RN Director of Nursing4041,2496773%8.2
Physical Therapy Assistant3031,0707986%7.4
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist3031,0537177%8
Dietitian2025686470%8
Administrator2024926065%7.8
Occupational Therapy Aide1014725964%8
Qualified Social Worker4044175661%6.2
Nurse Practitioner1012002527%8
135 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
60 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 85%
8 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 100%
5 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 84%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 100%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 73%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 86%
3 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 77%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
2 Administrator
% of Days 65%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 64%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 61%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 27%

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $206K Rank #350 / 354Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 350th out of 354 homes in California. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the California average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 354 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
276% higher than California average

California average: $55K

Number of fines 5
112% more fines than California average

California average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 2
304% more payment denials than California average

California average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $206K
California average $55K
Penalty History

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.

Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jun 18, 2025
27 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 14, 2025
$53K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jun 28, 2024
19 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 25, 2023
$90K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info 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 average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 5.2
54% better than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average California avg: 4.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.0%
55% better than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.7%
36% better than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 2.8%
75% better than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.3%
41% worse than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.1%
In line with California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.7%
12% better than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.5%
18% better than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.0%
40% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.8%
In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.4%
9% worse than California average

California average: 98.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.45
36% better than California average

California average: 2.25

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.46
8% better than California average

California average: 1.59

Short-stay resident measures
Below average California avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.4%
In line with California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.8%
45% better than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.3%
5% worse than California average

California average: 93.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 20.0%
14% better than California average

California average: 23.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 15.8%
41% worse than California average

California average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.1%
39% worse than California average

California average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 47.6%
11% worse than California average

California average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 44.7%
12% worse than California average

California average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

77% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 178
Medicare
39
21.9% of residents
Medicaid
136
76.4% of residents
Private pay or other
3
1.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$19.6M
Profit
$1.6M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$19.6M Rank #143 / 347Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 347 homes in California. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the California SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$1.6M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #190 / 347Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 190th out of 347 homes in California. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$8.0M
40.8% of revenue Rank #267 / 347Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 347 homes in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run California SNFs typically land around 56–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.0M
Total costs $18.0M

What does this home offer?

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Total Residents: 199 Residents

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Building Type: Single-story

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lancaster's city center to Antelope Valley Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
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Antelope Valley Care Center is located in Lancaster, 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 Antelope Valley Care Center

Is Antelope Valley Care Center in a walkable area?

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Antelope Valley Care Center?

Antelope Valley Care Center's occupancy is 81.3%.

Are there photos of Antelope Valley Care Center?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Antelope Valley Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Antelope Valley Care Center?

Antelope Valley Care Center is located at 44567 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534, United States.

What is the phone number of Antelope Valley Care Center?

(661) 949-5524 will put you in contact with the team at Antelope Valley Care Center.

Is Antelope Valley Care Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Antelope Valley Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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