THE ELLISON JOHN TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER
43830 10TH STREET WEST
LANCASTER CA 93534
Phone: 6614948600
For profit - Individual
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the California average: 2.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Lancaster average: 0.5 star lower (1.5), below average
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 170 |
| Average residents per day | 152.2 |
| Occupancy | 90% |
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Chain | PURSUE HEALTH (7 facilities) |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2017-09-19 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 555904 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 38 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.78 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.93 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.1% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 3 |
| Fines (total value) | $199,594 |
| Payment denials | 2 |
| Total penalties | 5 |
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Is THE ELLISON JOHN TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does THE ELLISON JOHN TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER have?
CMS certifies 170 beds; the facility reports an average of 152.2 residents per day (about 90% occupancy).
Does THE ELLISON JOHN TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $199,594 in fines and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has THE ELLISON JOHN TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.