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Health Inspection

Mirage Post Acute

April 24, 2026 · Lancaster, CA · 44445 15th St W
Citations 23
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 299
Provider ID 056039
Healthcare Facility
Mirage Post Acute
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Inspection Summary

MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA — inspection on April 24, 2026.

Found 23 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0550
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

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 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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0604 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

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Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

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 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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0609 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

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Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

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 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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0685 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing 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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0688 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

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Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

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 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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

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 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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

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 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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0700 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Try 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.

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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

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Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0790 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for 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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0803 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure 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.

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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

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Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

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 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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0881 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

Federal health inspectors cited MIRAGE POST ACUTE in LANCASTER, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0908 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

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 23 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MIRAGE POST ACUTE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-15.

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 MIRAGE POST ACUTE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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