Nursing Homes in Lancaster, California
There are 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lancaster, California, with an average CMS overall rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
All 4 of Lancaster's 4 nursing homes (100%) are rated 1 star, and the city's average CMS overall star rating is 1.0 out of 5, which is 2.20 below the California state average of 3.2. There are 0 facilities rated 4-5 stars (0%) and 4 facilities rated 1-2 stars (100%).
Average nurse staffing in the city is 4.56 hours per resident day (HPRD), compared with the California state average of 4.51 HPRD, meaning Lancaster is 0.05 HPRD above the state average. All 4 of the city's 4 facilities had deficiencies on their most recent inspection, 0 of 4 had severe deficiencies, and there are 2 Special Focus Facilities in Lancaster. The highest-rated facility is Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC with a 1-star rating.
All Nursing Homes in Lancaster
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC | 1642 WEST AVENUE J, LANCASTER, CA, 93534 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 26 |
| MIRAGE POST ACUTE | 44445 15TH ST W, LANCASTER, CA, 93534 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER | 44567 NORTH 15TH ST. WEST, LANCASTER, CA, 93534 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| THE ELLISON JOHN TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER | 43830 10TH STREET WEST, LANCASTER, CA, 93534 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Lancaster, California?
There are 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lancaster, California listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Lancaster, California?
Nursing homes in Lancaster, California have an average CMS overall rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Lancaster accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Lancaster, California are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.