Antelope Valley Care Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0554
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0554 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0558
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0558 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0578
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0580
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0580 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0584
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0605
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0655
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0655 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0656
F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some
assessment. The P&P indicated that CP includes measurable objectives and timeframes, describes services that are to be furnished, includes the resident’s stated goals, builds on the residents’ strengths, and reflects currently recognized standards of practice for problem areas and conditions.?The P&P indicated that CP interventions are chosen only after data gathering, proper sequencing of events, careful consideration of the relationship between the resident’s problem areas and their causes, and relevant clinical decision making. The P&P indicated that assessments of residents is ongoing, and CPs are revised as information about the resident and the resident’s condition change.???
- 5. During a review of Resident 189’s AR, the AR indicated the facility admitted the resident on
8/6/2025 with diagnoses including nondisplaced oblique fracture (a type of bone frac
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED
08/29/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Antelope Valley Care Center
44567 North 15th St. West Lancaster, CA 93534
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F-Tag F0657
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0658
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0677
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0684
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0686
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0689
F 0689
representative, develops and implements a comprehensive, person centered care plan for each resident.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
- 5. IDT for residents is conducted through Care Conferences. As part of an IDT, a plan of care will be
established to address risk areas and manage the overall health condition of residents.
Residents Affected - Some
During a review of the facility's recent P&P titled “Falls and Fall Risk Managing,” last reviewed
on 5/30/2025, the P&P indicated: Policy Statement Based on previous evaluations and current data, the staff will identify interventions related to the resident's specific risks and causes to try to prevent the resident from falling and to try to minimize complications from falling.
Policy Interpretation and Implementation
A fall without injury is still a fall. Unless there is evidence suggesting otherwise, when a resident is found on
the floor, a fall is considered to have occurred.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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F-Tag F0690
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0692
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0693
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0693 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0694
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0694 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0695
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0697
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0697 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0698
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0698 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0699
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0699 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0740
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0740 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0755
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0759
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0760
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0761
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0812
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0813
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0813 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0842
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0842 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0880
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0881
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0881 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0882
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0882 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0883
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0883 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
F-Tag F0887
Federal health inspectors cited ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0887 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 35 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-25.
ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER in LANCASTER, CA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in LANCASTER, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.