F

ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER

44567 NORTH 15TH ST. WEST, LANCASTER, CA 93534
Score: 13 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 13/100, Antelope Valley Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of California nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Antelope Valley Care Center is near the national average, with 4.09 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 174 deficiencies at Antelope Valley Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.09 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.22 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.39 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.48 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.66 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

174
Total Deficiencies
Jan 21, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 171 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0755 Severity E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Dec 15, 2025 · Resident Rights 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.
    Dec 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 23, 2025 · 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 5.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.8% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 10.4% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 4.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 3.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $124,690

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 13 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: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 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 - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
199
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
55