| Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC | |
| 1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, California 93534 | |
| (661) 942-8463 | |
| Name | Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC |
|---|---|
| Location | 1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, California |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 99 |
| Occupancy Rate | 88.08% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 055307 |
| Legal Business Name | Desert Canyon Post Acute LLC |
| Ownership Type | For Profit - Limited Liability Company |
| NPI Number | 1912403718 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC |
| Address | 1642 W Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 |
| Phone Number | 661-942-8463 |
| NPI Number | 1760437628 |
| Match | Possible same name, address or phone number |
| Organization Name | Five Star Quality Care Ca LLC |
| Doing Business As | Lancaster Health Care Center |
| Address | 1642 W Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 |
| Phone Number | 661-942-8463 |
| Ratings from Surveys (Inspections): | |
| Ratings from Quality Measures: | |
| Ratings from Staffing Data: | |
| Overall Rating: |
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| Staffing Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.09 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.5 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.04 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.55 | 2.32 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.69 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| Physical therapist hours per resident per day | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 12.5% | 42.9% |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 | 0.5 |
| Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon) | No |
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 1 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
| Date | Deficiency | Harm Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jul 17, 2026 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jul 17, 2026 |
| May 18, 2026 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. F0573, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jun 11, 2026 |
| Feb 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. F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. F0802, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865, Administration, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 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. F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 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. F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 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. F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 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. F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 13, 2025 |
| Quality Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.48 | 13.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.7 | 5.19 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.31 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0 | 1.59 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.93 | 12.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0 | 0.13 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.36 | 3.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100 | 93.55 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100 | 82.04 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.7 | 1.56 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 7.44 | 14.07 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.23 | 19.52 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100 | 95.46 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.3 | 79.75 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.66 | 4.62 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 3.37 | 19.01 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.63 | 15.38 |
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