Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
MIRAGE POST ACUTE
LANCASTER, CA · 299 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 24, 2026
CMS Certification Number 056039 · first certified February 1969
Ownership
Operated by PACS GROUP · For profit - Partnership
- Ownership changed June 15, 2023 (change of ownership)from GERI-CARE V, LLC
Position within CA
32 citations — more than 88% 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 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 13. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 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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6 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)
45 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 32 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-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- 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 | 32 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| January 26, 2024 | 19 |
| January 17, 2025 | 7 |
| April 24, 2026 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2026-04-24 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 3 | 2026-04-24 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2026-04-24 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 2 | 2026-04-24 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 2 | 2025-01-17 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2026-04-24 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 2 | 2025-01-17 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2025-01-17 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 13
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 6
- Services Deficiencies 3
- Other 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 13 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 7 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 6 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 24, 2026 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2026) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2026) |
January 17, 2025 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0342 | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2025) |
January 26, 2024 — 19 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0111 | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0343 | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| 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 (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| 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 (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0925 | Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.