Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC

Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC is a skilled nursing and post-acute care facility located at 1642 West Avenue J in Lancaster, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 99 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Desert Canyon Post Acute received a 1-star rating in the health inspection category, indicating a higher number or severity of cited deficiencies compared to state and national norms. In contrast, the facility received a 4-star rating in the staffing category, reflecting staffing levels that exceed typical national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, indicating that clinical outcome metrics for this facility compare favorably to national averages. The overall 1-star rating is heavily influenced by the health inspection component, which carries significant weight in the CMS calculation methodology. Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly to confirm current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment options that may be accepted. When considered against national averages, Desert Canyon Post Acute presents a mixed profile. Its staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each are notably above the national average of 3.0 stars in those respective categories. However, the 1-star health inspection rating and the resulting 1-star overall rating indicate that the facility has faced a higher rate of cited deficiencies during state and federal inspection surveys than most facilities nationwide. Health inspection ratings reflect findings from standard surveys, complaint investigations, and infection control inspections conducted over a three-year period. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database for a more complete picture of the specific deficiencies cited at this facility.