All citations for Antelope Valley Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 29, 2025

Showing 26 to 50 of 62 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 28, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 28, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 1, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0837, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.