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MIRAGE POST ACUTE

44445 15TH ST W, LANCASTER, CA 93534
Score: 18 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Mirage Post Acute has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 18/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in California. Families considering this Lancaster facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Mirage Post Acute provides above-average staffing with 5.53 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 261 deficiencies at Mirage Post Acute, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.53 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.42 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.48 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.63 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.79 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.31 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

261
Total Deficiencies
Jan 29, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 5 Minor 🟠 253 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0605 Severity E
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Jan 29, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity E
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Jan 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jan 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $117,614

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 18 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
299
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
86