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Antelope Valley Care Center

44567 North 15th St. West, Lancaster, CA, 93534

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Pacs Group · For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Antelope Valley Care Center, with 168 inspection citations on record (5 higher severity). Federal records include $124,690 and 2 payment-denial records in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
1
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
199
CMS-reported
CMS Special Focus designation: SFF Candidate. A CMS program designation, reported by CMS.

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Los Angeles Co. avg 2.47California avg 3.18This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Los Angeles Co. avg: 2.47. California avg: 3.18.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

168
Citations on record
5
Higher severity (G–L)
91
From complaints
3
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
132022
252023
672024
562025
72026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $124,690 total · Jul 25, 2023–Jan 14, 2025
  1. Jan 14, 2025$34,476
  2. Jul 25, 2023$90,214

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

2 records · 45 days total · Jun 28, 2024–Jun 18, 2025
  1. Jun 18, 202526 days
  2. Jun 28, 202419 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)7.21%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.56%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.96%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Vanderford, TeiW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Apt, FrederickCORPORATE OFFICER
Hancock, MarkCORPORATE OFFICER
Mitchell, JohnCORPORATE OFFICER
Murray, JasonCORPORATE OFFICER

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Los Angeles County.

44567 North 15th St. West, Lancaster
Los Angeles County · CA · 93534
199 certified beds34.6922, -118.1600

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Redlands Healthcare Center
CCN 055001
Redlands, CA552Not shown$0
Country Manor Healthcare
CCN 055002
Lake View Terrace, CA425Not shown$8,018
Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP
CCN 055003
Eureka, CA121Not shown$8,416
Edgemoor Hospital
CCN 055008
Santee, CA425Shown$32,295
River View Post Acute
CCN 055011
Modesto, CA323Not shown$0
Eisenberg Village
CCN 055013
Reseda, CA435Not shown$30,744

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Frequently asked questions

What is Antelope Valley Care Center's CMS rating?

Antelope Valley Care Center has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Antelope Valley Care Center located?

Antelope Valley Care Center is located at 44567 North 15th St. West, Lancaster, CA, 93534 in Los Angeles County, and CMS lists 199 certified beds.

Does Antelope Valley Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $124,690 in federal fine amounts and 2 payment-denial records for Antelope Valley Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Antelope Valley Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Antelope Valley Care Center's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.47 across 369 facilities in Los Angeles County, and 3.18 across California. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Antelope Valley Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Antelope Valley Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
555456
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
199
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 168 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 23, 20260880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 1, 2026
Mar 13, 20260656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 25, 2026
Mar 13, 20260684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 25, 2026
Mar 13, 20260842DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 25, 2026
Feb 2, 20260627DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 23, 2026
Jan 22, 20260697DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 2, 2026
Jan 22, 20260755EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 2, 2026
Dec 16, 20250580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 13, 2026
Dec 16, 20250656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 13, 2026
Nov 24, 20250684EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 13, 2025
Nov 24, 20250695DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 13, 2025
Sep 17, 20250880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 14, 2025
Aug 29, 20250554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 29, 20250558DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 29, 20250578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 29, 20250580DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 29, 20250584DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 29, 20250605EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 29, 20250655DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 29, 20250657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 29, 20250658EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 29, 20250677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 29, 20250684EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 29, 20250686EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Aug 29, 20250690DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2025
Showing the 25 most recent of 168 citations.

How to verify this data

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  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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