DBelow average · score 36/100 · #914 of 1,154 in California
Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc
1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 · 99 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in California
39 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 204)bottom quarter
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 99 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Desert Canyon Post Acute, Llc at a Glance
D
36/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.09 h.
36<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 204.
6<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
79<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 1 denials.
23<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, medium facilities · CMS record 055307 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534
Phone6619428463
CountyLos Angeles
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds99
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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