Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC in Lancaster, CA

Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Lancaster, California. It is located in Los Angeles county at 1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, California 93534. You can reach out to the office of Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC via phone at (661) 942-8463. This skilled nursing facility has 99 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 88.08%. Its legal business name is Desert Canyon Post Acute LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company.

Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC (Medicare CCN 055307) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1970 (56 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in February, 2026.

Contact Information

Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC
1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, California 93534
(661) 942-8463

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Nursing Home Profile

NameDesert Canyon Post Acute, LLC
Location1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds99
Occupancy Rate88.08%
Medicare ID (CCN)055307
Legal Business NameDesert Canyon Post Acute LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1912403718
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameDesert Canyon Post Acute, LLC
Address1642 W Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534
Phone Number661-942-8463

NPI Number1760437628
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameFive Star Quality Care Ca LLC
Doing Business AsLancaster Health Care Center
Address1642 W Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534
Phone Number661-942-8463

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.093.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.50.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.040.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.552.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.693.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.370.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.070.07
Total nursing staff turnover25.3%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover12.5%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials1
Total Number of Penalties1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in February, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC for 39 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 112 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jun 30, 2026Honor 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, isolatedCorrected by Jul 17, 2026
Jun 30, 2026Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 17, 2026
May 18, 2026Let 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, isolatedCorrected by Jun 11, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Honor 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, patternCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure 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, patternCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure 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, patternCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide 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, patternCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure 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, patternCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Procure 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, patternCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Honor 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, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Immediately 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, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Prevent 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, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide 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, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Develop 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, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide 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, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide 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, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure 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, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide 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, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure 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, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure 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, isolatedCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Dec 3, 2025Ensure 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, isolatedCorrected by Dec 13, 2025

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased6.4813.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4.75.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.310.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms5.9312.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.363.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10082.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.71.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened7.4414.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication14.2319.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine99.379.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers3.664.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence3.3719.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication8.6315.38

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