Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC
LANCASTER, CA · 99 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 26, 2026
CMS Certification Number 055307 · first certified August 1970
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed June 1, 2018 (change of ownership)from FIVE STAR QUALITY CARE CA LLC
Position within CA
20 citations — more than 51% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 4 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 8. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens March 2027 — about 5 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2026. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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4 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
20 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 20 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 20 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 16, 2023 | 13 |
| November 22, 2024 | 3 |
| February 26, 2026 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2026-02-26 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2026-02-26 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 2 | 2026-02-26 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 2 | 2024-11-22 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2024-11-22 |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | 1 | 2023-11-16 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2023-11-16 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 1 | 2023-11-16 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 10
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Services Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 10 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 26, 2026 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026) |
November 22, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2024) |
November 16, 2023 — 13 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.