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 1 to 25 of 56 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2024).

  2. Harm to a resident

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2024).

  3. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2022).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2022).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2022).

  7. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0837, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  8. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 23, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 23, 2024).

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

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

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

    Health citation F-0622, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 23, 2024).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2024).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 30, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2023).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 7, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2022).

  16. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2022).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2022).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2022).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2022).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2022).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  22. 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 August 29, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  23. 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 August 29, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  24. 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 August 29, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 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.