About Antelope Valley Care Center
Antelope Valley Care Center, located in LANCASTER, CA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Antelope Valley Care Center
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.03 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.03 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the PACS GROUP network. This chain operates 279 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
Inspection
2.5
Staffing
2.4
Quality
4.3
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Antelope Valley Care Center provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
0.22
hrs/day
State: 0.67
US: 0.68
Case Mix Adj:
0.69
Quality Adj:
0.21
Licensed Practical Nurses
1.56
hrs/day
State: 1.88
US: 1.54
Case Mix Adj:
0.87
Quality Adj:
1.32
Certified Assistants
2.46
hrs/day
State: 2.65
US: 2.33
Case Mix Adj:
2.36
Quality Adj:
2.41
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
|
| Health Inspection | 1 |
|
| Quality Measures | 5 |
|
| Staffing | 2 |
|
Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 288 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 366 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 19.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 18.0% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.4% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.8% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 96.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 94.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 16.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 89.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 88.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 3.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 7.2% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 25 complaints
- 2024: 36 complaints
- 2025: 21 complaints
- 2026: 9 complaints
- Total: 91 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 01, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. |
| Feb 02, 2026 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Feb 02, 2026 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| May 07, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| May 07, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Apr 13, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Apr 04, 2025 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. |
| Feb 07, 2025 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Feb 07, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Feb 07, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 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. |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Sep 03, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Sep 03, 2024 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| Mar 01, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Mar 01, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Oct 13, 2023 | 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. |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jun 02, 2023 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.
Nearby Hospitals
ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL
LANCASTER, CA
1
HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL
VALENCIA, CA
2
PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
PALMDALE, CA
3
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
ANTELOPE VALLEY SNF HEALTHCARE LLC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- FREDERICK APT CORPORATE OFFICER
- MARK HANCOCK CORPORATE OFFICER
- JOHN MITCHELL CORPORATE OFFICER
- JASON MURRAY CORPORATE OFFICER
- TEI VANDERFORD W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Associated Doctors
No associated doctor information available.
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center | N/A | 1 |
| The Ellison John Transitional Care Center | N/A | 1 |
| Antelope Valley Care Center | N/A | 2 |
| Mirage Post Acute | N/A | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Antelope Valley Care Center has a 2-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates
care quality that may need improvement.
The nursing staff spends 4.03 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.
Antelope Valley Care Center is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Antelope Valley Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Antelope Valley Care Center directly at 6619495524. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
When visiting Antelope Valley Care Center, pay attention to these important factors:
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.