Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC
1642 West Avenue J · 99 beds · (661) 942-8463
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How Lancaster compares
| Lancaster | Los Angeles County | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes | 4 | 369 | 1,165 |
| Average Medicare overall rating | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Rated 4 or 5 stars | 0% | 26% | 46% |
| Citations per home, last 3 years | 156.8 | 63.7 | 41.3 |
| Serious citations per home | 4.3 | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| Homes with a federal fine | 75% | 55% | 39% |
Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.
| Nursing home | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Citations, 3 yrs | Serious | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC 99 beds | ★★☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | 108 | 2 | None |
| The Ellison John Transitional Care Center 170 beds | ★★☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | 108 | 4 | $199,594 |
| Antelope Valley Care Center 199 beds | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | 141 | 5 | $68,401 |
| Mirage Post Acute 299 beds | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | 270 | 6 | $153,991 |
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
43830 10th Street West · 170 beds · Pursue Health · (661) 494-8600
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Antelope Valley Care Center
44567 North 15th St. West · 199 beds · Pacs Group · (661) 949-5524
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Mirage Post Acute
44445 15th St W · 299 beds · Pacs Group · (661) 948-7501
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How to read these ratings
Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.
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Nursing homes near Lancaster
- Los Angeles 78
- Long Beach 25
- Glendale 13
- Pasadena 13
- Santa Monica 12
- Torrance 12
- El Monte 11
- Pomona 9
- Gardena 8
- North Hollywood 7
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.