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 167 citations

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

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

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

    Health citation F-0882, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2025).

  2. 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 June 18, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  4. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  5. 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 October 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

  13. 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 September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. 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 September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

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

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

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

    Health citation F-0802, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary 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

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

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary 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

    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 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

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

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

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental 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

    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).

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.