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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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%The Havens at Antelope Valley is legally operated by Welltower Pegasus Tenant Llc; Psl Associates Llc, and administrated by Penda E Hodges.
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.
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.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 16 | 10 | This facility has 60% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 60% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 6 | 3 | This facility has 100% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 100% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 10 | 4 | This facility has 150% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 150% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 3.2 | 2 | This facility has 60% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3.2 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 60% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 50 | 16 | This facility has 213% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (50 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 213% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 35 | 13 | This facility has 169% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (35 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 169% worse |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 26 | 10 | This facility has 160% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 160% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with several substantiated complaints mostly related to reporting failures, medication errors, and sanitation issues. The most recent inspection on August 6, 2025, cited one deficiency for unsanitary conditions in two laundry rooms, confirming a substantiated complaint. Earlier investigations found multiple deficiencies for missed medications, failure to report incidents timely, and inadequate resident care, though many allegations were also unsubstantiated and some annual inspections showed no deficiencies.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
2.3 miles from city center
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 Havens at Antelope Valley is located in Lancaster, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| The Havens at Antelope Valley |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lancaster | 115 | Yes | 24 | 5 | 35 | 6 | 7 | 81.7% | Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC; Psl Associates LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Palm Vista Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Palmdale | 115 | Yes | 46 | 3 | 10 | - | 3 | 80.9% | Rvb- Operations LP; Northstar Senior Living, Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Forever Love Home Care, Inc. |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lancaster | 6 | No | 7 | 3 | 2 | - | 3 | 83.3% | Forever Love Home Care Inc. | Private Rooms |
| Beyond a Home LLC |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Lancaster | 6 | No | 20 | 3 | 4 | - | 4 | 100.0% | Beyond A Home LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Allessandra Home Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lancaster | - | No | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
The legal owner and operator of The Havens at Antelope Valley is Welltower Pegasus Tenant Llc; Psl Associates Llc.
The Havens at Antelope Valley has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
The Havens at Antelope Valley's occupancy is 82%.
Penda E Hodges is the administrator of The Havens at Antelope Valley.
The Havens at Antelope Valley has 115 beds.
The Havens at Antelope Valley has had 16 recently reported deficiencies.
(661) 723-8525 will put you in contact with the team at The Havens at Antelope Valley.
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