Antelope Valley Care Center
Lancaster, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555456) · 199 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $34,476 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (661) 949-5524 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Antelope Valley Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Antelope Valley Care Center reports 4.11 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $34,476.00 and 1 payment denial on record for Antelope Valley Care Center. This facility is also designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
Antelope Valley Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lancaster, California (Los Angeles County), first approved for certification on February 22, 1991. It is a for-profit facility operated as a Limited Liability Company, certified for 199 beds with an average of 183.7 residents. The facility is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Antelope Valley Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars, its quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.11 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.3%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $34,476.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, a designation for facilities with a history of persistent poor quality that places them under increased CMS scrutiny and more frequent inspections. Families should review this facility's full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Antelope Valley Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a turnover rate of 44.3% and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $34,476.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon on record, but CMS has designated this facility an 'SFF Candidate' in its Special Focus program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality under increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 199 beds and has an average daily population of 183.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 22, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (1 star), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of facility performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6619495524 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 6619495524 to arrange a visit and review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555456?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.