ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER is a 2-star (below average) rated 199-bed nursing home in LANCASTER, California. It has 52 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. Its quality ratings have been improving over recent months. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated April 2026

antelope valley care center

44567 NORTH 15TH ST. WEST · LANCASTER, CA 93534
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Quality Measures
5 / 5
Trend
improving
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.22
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.03
RN Turnover
61.5%
Total Staff Turnover
46.5%
Facility Info
Beds
199
Avg. Residents/Day
178
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
52
Complaint Deficiencies
19
Total Fines
$124,690
Number of Penalties
3

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
January 2025 Fine $34,476
June 2024 Payment Denial
July 2023 Fine $90,214

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER?
ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER been fined or penalized?
Yes, ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER has 3 penalty record(s) on file totaling $124,690.
How many deficiencies does ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER have?
ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER has 52 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER compare to other nursing homes in LANCASTER?
Visit our LANCASTER, California nursing homes page to see how ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.