ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER

Special Focus Facility candidate · Los Angeles · CA · For profit - Limited Liability company · PACS GROUP chain · 199 certified beds · CCN 555456 · ANTELOPE VALLEY SNF HEALTHCARE LLC


ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER operates 199 certified beds in LANCASTER, California. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1991-02-22. It averages 183.7 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER?

CMS lists 170 health-inspection deficiencies for ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER since 2022-03-11, 157 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-07-01.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-07-01F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E
2026-07-01F0609, F0689Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2026-05-04F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D
2026-04-15F0607, F0692Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D
2026-04-02F0694, F0842Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E
2026-04-02F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2026-03-23F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2026-03-13F0656, F0684, F0842Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2026-02-02F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.D
2026-01-22F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E
2026-01-22F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D
2025-12-16F0580, F0656Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2025-11-24F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E
2025-11-24F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D
2025-09-17F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-08-29F0605, F0656, F0658, F0684, F0686, F0689, F0692, F0697, F0759, F0760, F0812, F0813, F0842, F0880, F0881, F0882Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. / Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.E
2025-08-29F0554, F0558, F0578, F0580, F0584, F0655, F0657, F0677, F0690, F0693, F0694, F0695, F0698, F0699, F0740, F0755, F0761, F0883, F0887Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / 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. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / 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. / Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. / Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.D
2025-08-05F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2025-07-15F0755, F0919Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D
2025-06-18F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.E
2025-05-28F0656, F0842Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2025-04-22F0585, F0686Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D
2025-04-01F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D
2025-03-27F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-03-20F0580, F0690Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2025-03-13F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.D
2025-01-14F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-01-14F0686, F0690Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.E
2024-12-03F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-10-28F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2024-10-22F0755, F0760Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E
2024-10-22F0685, F0686Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D
2024-09-27F0600, F0609Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2024-09-17F0604, F0656, F0658, F0686, F0689, F0695, F0755, F0758, F0760, F0761, F0801, F0802, F0803, F0804, F0805, F0812, F0880, F0908Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / 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. / Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Keep all essential equipment working safely.E
2024-09-17F0550, F0554, F0558, F0580, F0623, F0645, F0688, F0690, F0693, F0698, F0806, F0881Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / 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. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D
2024-09-17F0582, F0732Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Post nurse staffing information every day.B
2024-09-04F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.E
2024-09-04F0755, F0880Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-08-29F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.E
2024-08-29F0584, F0585, F0685, F0695Honor 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. / Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. / Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D
2024-08-20F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D
2024-08-14F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-08-01F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-07-09F0755, F0880Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-07-09F0600, F0610Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2024-06-28F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.E
2024-06-28F0550, F0686, F0842Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-06-06F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.G
2024-06-06F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D
2024-05-30F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-04-05F0726, F0880Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-02-16F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.E
2024-02-07F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E
2024-02-07F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2023-10-30F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.E
2023-10-30F0755, F0842Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2023-10-10F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2023-09-21F0584, F0600, F0609, F0755Honor 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. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2023-09-07F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2023-09-07F0655, F0689Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2023-09-06F0583, F0609, F0761Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / 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.D
2023-08-30F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2023-08-01F0656, F0806, F0880Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2022-03-11F0697, F0755, F0758, F0880Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2022-03-11F0550, F0656, F0657, F0686, F0693, F0695, F0757, F0760, F0761Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / 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. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / 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.D

Why was ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER fined?

DateTypeAmount
2025-01-14Fine$34,476

Has ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-08-2419

How is ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER staffed relative to the CA average?

MeasureThis facilityCA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.114224.51570
Total nursing staff turnover (%)44.336.7
Average number of residents per day183.787.9

Who owns ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER, and what chain is it in?

ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name ANTELOPE VALLEY SNF HEALTHCARE LLC and belongs to the PACS GROUP chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEVANDERFORD, TEIsince 06/15/2023
CORPORATE OFFICERAPT, FREDERICK, HANCOCK, MARK, MITCHELL, JOHN, MURRAY, JASONsince 06/15/2023

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