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Living & care after 55

Nursing home · Medicare certified

The Ellison John Transitional Care Center

43830 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534

(661) 494-8600 Compare Map
Overall2★★☆☆☆
Inspections1★☆☆☆☆
Staffing3★★★☆☆
Quality5★★★★★
Federal fines$199,5943 fines

Inspection citations

108 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Jul 8, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Jun 18, 2026 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Jun 18, 2026 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Routine
Jun 18, 2026 E · potential Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Routine
Jun 18, 2026 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Jun 18, 2026 E · potential Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Routine
Jun 18, 2026 D · potential 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. Routine
Jun 18, 2026 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Jun 18, 2026 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Jun 18, 2026 D · potential Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Routine
Jun 18, 2026 E · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Jun 18, 2026 E · potential 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. Routine
Jun 18, 2026 D · potential Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Routine
Jun 18, 2026 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Jun 10, 2026 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Complaint
Jun 10, 2026 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Jun 10, 2026 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
May 28, 2026 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Complaint
Mar 25, 2026 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Mar 20, 2026 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Complaint
Mar 20, 2026 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Mar 20, 2026 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Mar 20, 2026 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Mar 20, 2026 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Mar 5, 2026 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Mar 5, 2026 D · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Complaint
Dec 30, 2025 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Dec 26, 2025 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Dec 1, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Dec 1, 2025 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Dec 1, 2025 E · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Complaint
Dec 1, 2025 D · potential Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Complaint
Dec 1, 2025 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Nov 12, 2025 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Nov 12, 2025 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Nov 12, 2025 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Sep 11, 2025 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Sep 11, 2025 D · potential 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. Complaint
Jul 22, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
May 5, 2025 D · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Complaint
May 5, 2025 D · potential Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Complaint
Apr 22, 2025 D · potential 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. Complaint
Apr 22, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Apr 22, 2025 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Feb 28, 2025 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 D · potential 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. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 D · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 B · minimal Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 B · minimal Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 D · potential Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Routine
Feb 28, 2025 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 E · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 D · potential Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Complaint
Feb 28, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 E · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 E · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 E · potential Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 D · potential Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 E · potential Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 E · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 D · potential Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 D · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Feb 28, 2025 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Feb 21, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Jan 15, 2025 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Dec 23, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Dec 23, 2024 D · potential Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Complaint
Dec 23, 2024 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Dec 5, 2024 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Nov 22, 2024 J · harm Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Nov 22, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Nov 22, 2024 D · potential 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. Complaint
Nov 20, 2024 E · potential Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Complaint
Jul 26, 2024 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Feb 23, 2024 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 D · potential Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 D · potential Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 B · minimal Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 B · minimal Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 E · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 E · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 E · potential Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 E · potential Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 E · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
Feb 23, 2024 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Jan 21, 2024 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Complaint
Jan 21, 2024 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Jan 21, 2024 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Jan 21, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Dec 28, 2023 D · potential Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Complaint
Dec 17, 2023 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Dec 17, 2023 J · harm Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Dec 17, 2023 D · potential Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Complaint
Dec 17, 2023 J · harm Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Complaint
Nov 16, 2023 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
555904
Certified beds
170
Legal owner
Premiere Rehabilitation & Wellness Center of Lancaster LP
Part of
Pursue Health

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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