Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc
Lancaster, California
1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA, 93534
Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
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 →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
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
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.47 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.07 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.56 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.07 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 99 certified beds · ~88 avg residents/day (88% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC is a 99-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Lancaster, California. The center holds a 1-star overall rating from CMS, reflecting a 1-star health inspection score alongside 4-star ratings for both staffing levels and quality measures. The facility is operated as a limited liability company and provides long-term care and post-acute services.
Location
1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA, 93534, Lancaster, CA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc?
- Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc score on health inspections?
- Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc?
- Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc have?
- Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc has 99 certified beds.
- Does Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc located?
- Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc is located at 1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA, 93534, Lancaster, California.
- How can I contact Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc?
- You can reach Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc by phone at +1 661-942-8463.
Nearby facilities
- Mirage Post Acute 0.2 mi
44445 15th St W, Lancaster, 93534
- Antelope Valley Care Center 0.3 mi
44567 15th St W, Lancaster, 93534
- The Ellison John Transitional Care Center 1.0 mi
43830 10th St W, Lancaster, 93534
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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