Lancaster Healthcare Center

CA 2026 Assisted Living / Long-Term Care
OIG Kickbacks Stark Violation
Penalty
$8.6 million

Outcome

OIG enforcement action against Lancaster Healthcare Center for kickbacks, stark violation. Penalty: $8.6 million.

Details

Lancaster Healthcare Center — OIG Enforcement (2026)

OIG took enforcement action against Lancaster Healthcare Center in CA in 2026 involving kickbacks, stark violation violations in the Assisted Living / Long-Term Care sector.

Penalty: $8.6 million

Violation types: Kickbacks, Stark Violation
Entity type: Skilled Nursing Facility
Penalty type: Fine
Location: CA

Source: Lancaster Healthcare Center Agreed to Pay $8.6 Million for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Submitting Claims for Therapy Services without Certifications and Paying Remuneration

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Source: Lancaster Healthcare Center Agreed to Pay $8.6 Million for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Submitting Claims for Therapy Services without Certifications and Paying Remuneration

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