Lancaster, CA

Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 30 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1642 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA

(661) 942-8463

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

99

Certified beds

Average residents

88

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Abby Gl, LLC

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1970-08-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

6 facilities

Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

No

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.50

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.07

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.56

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.13

All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.57

RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.73

Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.33

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.07

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.47

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.92

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.44

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

27%

Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

2,665

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

48.43

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0022

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.90

Baseline 21.17% · Performance 20.09% · Measure score 2.90 · Achievement 2.90 · Improvement 2.12

Healthcare-associated infections

4.75

Baseline 11.97% · Performance 8.31% · Measure score 4.75 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 4.75

Total nurse turnover

8.55

Baseline 39.80% · Performance 28.72% · Measure score 8.55 · Achievement 8.55 · Improvement 6.91

Adjusted total nurse staffing

3.17

Baseline 4.10 hours · Performance 3.98 hours · Measure score 3.17 · Achievement 3.17 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.12%
10.72%
0.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 136 · Observed rate 10.29% · Lower 95% interval 7.21%
Discharge to community 51.06%
50.57%
0.5 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 116 · Observed rate 42.24% · Lower 95% interval 40.87%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.08
1.02
0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 98.96%
95.27%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 95 · Denominator 96
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 96
Discharge self-care score 45.1%
53.69%
8.6 pts worse
Numerator 23 · Denominator 51
Discharge mobility score 43.14%
50.94%
7.8 pts worse
Numerator 22 · Denominator 51
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 96 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 8.31%
7.12%
1.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 77 · Observed rate 11.69% · Lower 95% interval 4.15%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 2.13%
8.2%
6.1 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 141
Staff flu vaccination coverage 29.2%
42%
12.8 pts worse
Numerator 40 · Denominator 137
Discharge function score 49.02%
56.45%
7.4 pts worse
Numerator 25 · Denominator 51
Transfer of health information to provider 35%
95.95%
61 pts worse
Numerator 14 · Denominator 40
Transfer of health information to patient 26.83%
96.28%
69.5 pts worse
Numerator 11 · Denominator 41
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 16.67%
25.2%
8.5 pts worse
Numerator 9 · Denominator 54

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
2.3
0.5 pts better
1.9
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 2.2 · Expected 2.3 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.4
1.6
0.8 pts worse
1.8
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 2.6 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
98.5%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
98.2%
1.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.6%
6.8%
0.8 pts worse
11.4%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 12.3% · Q3 5.4% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 7.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.0%
4.1%
1.1 pts better
5.4%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 5.4% · 4Q avg 3.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 15.8%
13.7%
2.1 pts worse
19.6%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.2% · Q2 15.4% · Q3 18.2% · Q4 13.6% · 4Q avg 15.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.6%
14.2%
0.4 pts worse
16.7%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.7% · Q2 15.4% · Q3 20.0% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 14.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 8.2%
11.0%
2.8 pts better
16.3%
8.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · 4Q avg 8.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.8%
10.7%
3.9 pts better
14.9%
8.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.0% · Q2 11.5% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 3.9% · 4Q avg 6.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.0%
1 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 3.5%
10.9%
7.4 pts better
19.8%
16.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 3.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.8%
4.7%
0.9 pts better
5.1%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 3.9% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
94.0%
6 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.8%
11.2%
1.6 pts worse
12.0%
0.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.8% · Observed 14.4% · Expected 12.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
1.5%
0.6 pts better
1.6%
0.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.3%
93.2%
6.1 pts better
79.7%
19.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 24.0%
23.2%
0.8 pts worse
23.9%
0.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.0% · Observed 26.9% · Expected 26.8% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-11-22 · Fire 2024-11-22

30 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (7 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-11-16 · Fire 2023-11-16

44 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)

13 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-11-23 · Fire 2022-11-23

30 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-11-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-11-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-12-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2023-12-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-12-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K331 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Construct fire resistant interior walls.

Corrected 2023-12-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-12-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-12-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-01-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-01-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

K371 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

Corrected 2023-01-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-01-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

K111 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

Corrected 2023-01-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-01-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

K331 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Construct fire resistant interior walls.

Corrected 2023-01-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

K344 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2023-01-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-01-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-01-21

C · Minimal harm 2022-11-23

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-01-21

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-03

F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2025-12-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-01

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-12-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-01

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-12-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-01

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-12-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-01

F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2025-12-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-25

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-12-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-12-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-12-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-13

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-13

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2025-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-25

F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Corrected 2025-05-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-25

F837 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Establish 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.

Corrected 2025-05-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-25

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2025-05-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-25

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2025-05-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-24

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-21

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-03-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-17

F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2025-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-17

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-17

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2025-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2025-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-12-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-12-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-12-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-12-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-12-19

B · Minimal harm 2024-11-22

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-16

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-16

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-09-13

G · Actual harm 2024-08-01

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-08-26

G · Actual harm 2024-08-01

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-01

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-08-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-03

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-20

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-07-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-13

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-06-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-06-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-10

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-03-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-07

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-02-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-07

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-02-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-17

F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2024-02-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-02-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2023-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2023-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2023-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2023-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify 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.

Corrected 2023-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2023-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct 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.

Corrected 2023-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2023-12-23

B · Minimal harm 2023-11-16

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2023-12-23

B · Minimal harm 2023-11-16

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2023-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2023-09-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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.

Corrected 2023-09-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-09-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-09-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-08-19

G · Actual harm 2023-04-11

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-05-12

G · Actual harm 2023-04-11

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-11

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2023-05-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-10

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-03-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2022-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2022-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2022-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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.

Corrected 2022-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-23

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2022-12-31

B · Minimal harm 2022-11-23

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-12-31

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$0 2024-06-20

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-08-30 · 35 days

35 day denial

Ownership

Abby Gl LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

92% 7 facilities 2018-03-01
Lynch, Jose

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

92% 11 facilities 2018-03-01
Cruz, Julio

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

6% 3 facilities 2020-07-23
Ellie LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

6% 3 facilities 2020-07-23
Donohoe, Mark

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-09-19
Lynch, Jose

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2018-03-01
Mousa, Atef

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-01-01

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