Starfile / California

Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC

1642 WEST AVENUE J, LANCASTER, CA 93534 · CCN 055307

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

ABBY GL, LLC

Facilities in chain

6

Chain avg overall

2.20 / 5

Inspection citations (104)4 actual harm

1. DF0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-12-01 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2025-12-01 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-12-01 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2025-12-01 · Health · corrected 2025-12-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-11-18 · Health · corrected 2025-12-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-11-18 · Health · corrected 2025-12-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-11-13 · Health · corrected 2025-12-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-11-13 · Health · corrected 2025-12-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-05-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-05-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-05-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-05-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-03-24 · Health · corrected 2025-04-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-02-21 · Health · corrected 2025-03-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-01-15 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-01-15 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for minimal harm

24. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. EF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-11-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-09-16 · Health · corrected 2024-10-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-09-16 · Health · corrected 2024-10-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-08-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-26

    Actual harm

41. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-08-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-26

    Actual harm

42. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-08-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-07-03 · Health · corrected 2024-07-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-06-20 · Health · corrected 2024-07-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-05-13 · Health · corrected 2024-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-13 · Health · corrected 2024-06-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-04-10 · Health · corrected 2024-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-02-13 · Health · corrected 2024-03-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-02-07 · Health · corrected 2024-02-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-02-07 · Health · corrected 2024-02-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2024-01-17 · Health · corrected 2024-02-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-01-17 · Health · corrected 2024-02-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. EF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. EF0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. EF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. EF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. BF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for minimal harm

69. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. EF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. FF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

79. BF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-23

    Potential for minimal harm

80. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

81. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

82. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-08-15 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

83. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-08-15 · Health · corrected 2023-09-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

84. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-07-20 · Health · corrected 2023-08-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

85. GF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-04-11 · Health · corrected 2023-05-12

    Actual harm

86. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-04-11 · Health · corrected 2023-05-12

    Actual harm

87. EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-04-11 · Health · corrected 2023-05-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

88. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-03-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

89. EF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

90. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

    Potential for minimal harm

91. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

92. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

93. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

94. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

95. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

96. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

97. EF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

98. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

99. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

100. EF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

     Potential for more than minimal harm

101. EF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

     Potential for more than minimal harm

102. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

     Potential for more than minimal harm

103. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

     Potential for more than minimal harm

104. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2022-11-23 · Health · corrected 2022-12-31

     Potential for more than minimal harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.