35940 Tierra Subida Ave
Palmdale, CA 93551
6 beds • Est. 2023 (2 years) • Get directions
4 state citations (3 serious, 1 minor) and 0 verified complaints have been recorded since 2023 across 5 inspections. A notable operational disruption appears in the record: during a September 2024 annual inspection, state inspectors found the facility empty with no residents present and the licensee out of the country and unreachable. After the licensee failed to follow through on a promised return contact, a case management visit in April 2025 was required to confirm the facility's status and remind the licensee of annual inspection obligations under Title 22. By the most recent unannounced annual inspection in August 2025, the facility had resumed operations with 1 resident in care, and inspectors toured the physical plant, resident rooms, kitchen food and medication storage, and safety equipment. No complaints have ever been filed against this facility.
Lake View RCFE operates as Fairway Vista, a 6-bed care home in Palmdale uniquely situated adjacent to Rancho Vista Golf Course with views of the greens and surrounding mountains. What sets this home apart is its leadership — the administrator is a Licensed Occupational Therapist with over 25 years of healthcare experience and certifications in both elderly care and dementia care using Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care methodology.
The home offers all-private rooms, fall prevention programs, and close health monitoring.
Run by a Licensed Occupational Therapist with 25+ years of experience
The administrator brings clinical credentials that most small care home operators simply don't have — OT licensure, geriatric expertise, and hands-on experience across hospitals, skilled nursing, and home health. This level of clinical leadership in a 6-bed home is genuinely rare.
Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care for dementia
They specifically implement Teepa Snow's PAC methodology, which is a well-regarded, evidence-based approach to dementia care. This isn't generic memory care — it's a structured framework focused on preserving dignity and reducing distress.
All private rooms with scenic views
Every resident gets their own private room, and the property overlooks Rancho Vista Golf Course with mountain views. The setting provides natural beauty and a sense of openness that's markedly different from a typical residential street.
Proactive fall prevention program
Given the administrator's occupational therapy background, the fall prevention program here likely goes beyond basic grab bars. OTs bring specialized knowledge of movement, environment adaptation, and risk assessment that general caregivers don't have.
Palmdale is far from the LA basin
Located in the Antelope Valley, Palmdale is roughly 60 miles north of downtown LA. Regular family visits from most parts of LA County mean a significant drive over the mountains. This location only makes sense if family is nearby or the specialized care justifies the distance.
Only 2 years of operation
Licensed since September 2023, Fairway Vista is still very new. While the administrator's 25+ years of healthcare experience provides a strong foundation, the care home itself is still building its track record.
Est. starting from $4,510/mo
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
35940 Tierra Subida Ave, Palmdale, CA 93551
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