The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
Lancaster, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555904) · 170 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $199,594 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (661) 494-8600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its Health Inspection rating is 1 star and its Staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS Staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.1%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $199,594.00 and 2 payment denials on file for The Ellison John Transitional Care Center. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location based on the data provided.
About this facility
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center is a 170-bed nursing home in Lancaster, California (Los Angeles County), with an average daily census of 152.2 residents. The facility is operated under a For profit - Individual ownership structure and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 19, 2017.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 1 star, Quality Measures rating of 4 stars, and Staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.93, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.1%.
On its penalty record, CMS lists 3 federal fines totaling $199,594.00, and 2 payment denials on file for this facility.
This facility is part of the Pursue Health chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.1 across the chain.
CMS data indicate no ownership change in the last 12 months for this facility.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measure details directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
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 4.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 38.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 3 fines totaling $199,594.00 and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 170 beds and has an average daily population of 152.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a For profit - Individual structure and is part of the Pursue Health chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average rating of 2.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 19, 2017.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
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 6614948600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 6614948600 to arrange a visit and review the 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 full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555904?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.