Safety Report: Antelope Valley Care Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (57) than in the cycle before (55).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 10 | August 25, 2026; January 22, 2026; August 29, 2025; July 15, 2025; October 22, 2024; September 17, 2024; September 4, 2024; July 9, 2024; October 30, 2023; March 11, 2022 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 10 | March 23, 2026; September 17, 2025; August 29, 2025; March 27, 2025; September 17, 2024; September 4, 2024; August 14, 2024; July 9, 2024; April 5, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 8 | April 2, 2026; March 13, 2026; December 16, 2025; August 29, 2025; May 28, 2025; September 17, 2024; February 7, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 7 | April 2, 2026; March 13, 2026; August 29, 2025; May 28, 2025; December 3, 2024; June 28, 2024; October 30, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 7 | August 29, 2025; April 22, 2025; January 14, 2025; October 22, 2024; September 17, 2024; June 28, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 6 | July 1, 2026; August 29, 2025; January 14, 2025; September 17, 2024; August 1, 2024; May 30, 2024 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 6 | November 24, 2025; August 29, 2025; April 1, 2025; September 17, 2024; August 29, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 5 | July 1, 2026; March 13, 2026; November 24, 2025; August 29, 2025; February 7, 2024 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 5 | December 16, 2025; August 29, 2025; March 20, 2025; September 17, 2024; June 6, 2024 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 5 | August 29, 2025; August 5, 2025; October 22, 2024; September 17, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 5 | August 29, 2025; March 20, 2025; January 14, 2025; October 28, 2024; September 17, 2024 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 4 | July 9, 2026; September 27, 2024; July 9, 2024; October 10, 2023 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 4 | May 4, 2026; August 29, 2025; June 6, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 4 | January 22, 2026; August 29, 2025; June 18, 2025; March 11, 2022 |
| 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. (F761) | 3 | August 29, 2025; September 17, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F698) | 3 | August 29, 2025; September 17, 2024; February 16, 2024 |
| 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. (F693) | 3 | August 29, 2025; September 17, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | September 17, 2024; June 28, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 2 | July 1, 2026; September 27, 2024 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 2 | April 15, 2026; August 29, 2025 |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (F694) | 2 | April 2, 2026; August 29, 2025 |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F881) | 2 | August 29, 2025; September 17, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 2 | August 29, 2025; September 17, 2024 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 2 | August 29, 2025; September 17, 2024 |
| 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. (F887) | 2 | August 29, 2025; September 4, 2024 |
| 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. (F584) | 2 | August 29, 2025; August 29, 2024 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 2 | August 29, 2025; September 17, 2024 |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F554) | 2 | August 29, 2025; September 17, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (F585) | 2 | April 22, 2025; August 29, 2024 |
| 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. (F837) | 2 | March 13, 2025; August 29, 2024 |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. (F685) | 2 | October 22, 2024; August 29, 2024 |
| 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. (F758) | 2 | September 17, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| 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. (F688) | 2 | September 17, 2024; October 30, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | Fine | $33,925 |
| January 14, 2025 | Fine | $34,476 |
| June 28, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 19 days, starting August 24, 2024 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 25, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 9, 2026 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
July 1, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
May 4, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 15, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 2, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
March 23, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 13, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
February 2, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 22, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
December 16, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
November 24, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
September 17, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 29, 2025 — 35 citations
August 5, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 15, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
June 18, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 28, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 22, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 1, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 27, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 20, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
March 13, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 14, 2025 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
December 3, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 28, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 22, 2024 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
September 27, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
September 17, 2024 — 32 citations
September 4, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
August 29, 2024 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
August 20, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 14, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 1, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
July 9, 2024 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
June 28, 2024 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
June 6, 2024 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 30, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 5, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
February 16, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 7, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 30, 2023 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
October 10, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 11, 2022 — 13 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare