Mirage Post Acute
Lancaster, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056039) · 299 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $153,991
Phone: (661) 948-7501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Mirage Post Acute an overall rating of 1 star, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Mirage Post Acute reports 4.56 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.4%, which is high.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $153,991.00 for Mirage Post Acute, with 0 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program due to a history of persistent quality issues.
About this facility
Mirage Post Acute is a 299-bed skilled nursing facility in Lancaster, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, with an average daily census of about 267.5 residents. The facility has been certified since 1969 and operates as a for-profit partnership. It is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mirage Post Acute holds an overall rating of 1 star, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.4%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $153,991.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as having a history of persistent quality issues and is subject to increased CMS oversight and inspection. Families should review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare. There is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare, current data vintage as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mirage Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 1 star, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing turnover is reported at 50.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $153,991.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, but it is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, indicating persistent quality issues and increased oversight.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 299 beds, with an average daily census of about 267.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit partnership and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 17, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (1 star here), health inspections (1 star), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (3 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6619487501 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6619487501 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and penalty data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056039?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.