Antelope Valley Care Center
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Antelope Valley Care Center

Lancaster, California

Special Focus Facility: CMS has identified this facility as having a history of serious quality issues.
Address

44567 15th St W, Lancaster, 93534

Phone

+1 661-949-5524

Website

http://www.avcarecenter.com/

1.3 /10

Antelope Valley Care Center Quality & Safety Report

Poor

Inspections: 1★ (50%) Staffing: 2★ (25%) Quality: 4★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5

CMS data as of March 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$124,690 fines 55 health deficiencies Special Focus Facility

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
55 above national median
Total federal penalties
$124,690
Special Focus Facility
CMS has identified this facility as having a sustained record of serious quality issues. SFF facilities are inspected twice as often as standard facilities.

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
3.88 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.21 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
1.39 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.48 hrs
Physical therapy
0.08 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating declined from 2 to 1 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Antelope Valley Care Center 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Nursing home
Capacity
199 certified beds · ~182 avg residents/day (92% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Antelope Valley Care Center is a 199-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Lancaster, California. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the center holds a one-star overall rating, reflecting a one-star health inspection score and a two-star staffing rating. Despite these metrics, the facility maintains a four-star rating for its clinical quality measures.

Location

44567 15th St W, Lancaster, 93534, Lancaster, CA

Recent reviews

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Antelope Valley Care Center?
Antelope Valley Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How did Antelope Valley Care Center score on health inspections?
Antelope Valley Care Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Antelope Valley Care Center?
Antelope Valley Care Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Antelope Valley Care Center have?
Antelope Valley Care Center has 199 certified beds.
Does Antelope Valley Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Antelope Valley Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Antelope Valley Care Center located?
Antelope Valley Care Center is located at 44567 15th St W, Lancaster, 93534, Lancaster, California.
How can I contact Antelope Valley Care Center?
You can reach Antelope Valley Care Center by phone at +1 661-949-5524.

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How to read this page

Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.

Where this data comes from

All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.

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