This high desert city is conveniently located an hour north of Los Angeles and an easy drive to natural beauties such as Big Bear, Joshua Tree National Park and Sequoia National Forest. Finding a Lancaster assisted living facility (ALF) is easy with the dozens of options below. Before you begin your search, let us take you on a brief tour.
The city maintains over 500 acres of parks. One is the 100-acre Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, which boasts three miles of trails, an interpretive center and events such as bird watching and "moon walks." The newly renovated Lancaster Boulevard - aka The BLVD - is the place to go downtown. New streets, sidewalks and landscaping have attracted more than 40 new businesses ranging from Kinetic Brewing Company to Pinkie's Place antiques to an art house movie theater. The Lancaster Museum of Art and History - in its modern new facility - features art work from local artists to Renoir, along with historical artifacts from the Antelope Valley.
Just outside the city is Edwards Air Force Base, home to military bombing ranges and airplane testing since the 1930s. Its presence is an asset to military retirees living in Lancaster.
The cost of Lancaster assisted living (and other care options) varies depending on many factors so we've included average costs as a starting point. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Lancaster assisted living facility averages $3,600 per month. Because of the level of care, nursing home costs are considerably higher. A private room in Lancaster a nursing home averages $7,300 month, while a semi-private averages $5,931. Home health aide services average $3,813 a month and homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,743. Lancaster's overall cost of living is 12% higher than the U.S. average.
For more assisted living options in the area, see the "Local Senior Care" cities on the right. To help you find the right Lancaster assisted living facility, we've created tips in "How to Select a Facility."
Considering the population of Lancaster (118,718), there should be plenty of great options for nursing care and senior living in your area. Below are the skilled nursing options in Lancaster. CCRCs offer residents the full range of senior care including CA skilled nursing and hospice care. For more options, expand your search to Bakersfield, Riverside or San Bernardino. If you would like to have a California specialist help you find care, just complete the form. The California facilities listed here may also provide physical, occupational and speech therapists. In general, large California nursing homes have more options for care while smaller skilled nursing facilities offer more personal service. Some California skilled nursing facilities only provide short-term care (typically less than 100 days). Our directory also includes 63 assisted living facilities, and 8 residential home care providers in Lancaster.
| Assisted living (state avg, monthly) | $42,100 |
|---|---|
| Nursing home, semi-private (monthly) | $81,750 |
| Nursing home, private room (monthly) | $93,980 |
| In-home homemaker (monthly) | $48,621 |
| In-home health aide (monthly) | $51,482 |
| Adult day care (monthly) | $20,020 |
Only 1 memory care option is listed directly in Lancaster, so we have added nearby communities within about 60 miles.
43454 30th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536
Just an hour outside of Los Angeles, Prestige Assisted Living at Lancaster is a pet-friendly community located in a quiet residential neighborhood just off the Antelope Valley Freeway.
25815 Mcbean Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355-2070
Sunrise at Sterling Canyon in Valencia, California, is a senior assisted living community focused on personal wellness, offering services and amenities exclusive to our community. The views from the community are...
24305 Lyons Avenue
Newhall, CA 91321-2344
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Santa Clarita, our beautiful, safe and friendly community of quality caregivers, well trained professionals, and most importantly, satisfied residents. Located in the greater Los...
455 E. Angeleno Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
Belmont Village of Burbank, California is located in the beautiful Burbank Hills residential area, with convenient access to healthcare facilities, places of worship, the main Burbank library, quaint cafés and shops...
17650 Devonshire St
Northridge, CA 91325-1445
Brookdale Northridge, formerly Emeritus at Northridge, is conveniently located in the heart of San Fernando Valley with easy access to I-405 and Route 118. Our community is in a unique resident/commercial area of...
10511 Garden Grove Avenue
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
Providing Cheerful and Uplifting care for your loved one in a home environment. 6 bed residential assisted living facility in a newly renovated home on a quiet street in great neighborhood.
255 South Oak Knoll Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
Located on a quiet tree-lined street, Regency Park Oak Knoll exemplifies the best in assisted living and memory care. We emphasize socialization, stimulation, and personalized care for seniors who require assistance...
11201 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 204
Studio Cit, CA 91604
Located just minutes away from Burbank, CA, The Inn on the Boulevard Retirement Home offers exceptional senior living and an affordable alternative to nursing homes. Our assisted living facility is located in a prime...
20554 Roscoe Boulevard
Canoga Park, CA 91306
Holiday Manor Care Center is an inviting, comfortable, and knowledgable facility located in Canoga Park, CA. We are a 94 bed facility dedicated to providing a secured environment for those living with the varying...
901 W Santa Anita St
San Gabriel, CA 91776-1018
Vista Cove at San Gabriel is an intimate and caring community. Our mission is to serve our residents with compassion and respect in an inviting and secure setting; to promote their independence; and to care for their...
15451 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Belmont Village of Encino, California is located in the tree-lined residential areas of Encino and Sherman Oaks in the San Fernando Valley. This prime location is convenient for senior living with healthcare facilities...
10475 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Belmont Village of Westwood, California is situated in a lushly landscaped residential neighborhood in the heart of Westwood. Our senior living facility is located along Wilshire Boulevard’s “Golden Mile.” Residents...
650 Harrison Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
Spend an afternoon exploring Claremont Manor and you’ll discover the many things that set us apart. Our campus lives and breathes like a great neighborhood where you’re greeted by a warm, inviting sense of community....
651 N Main St
Pomona, CA 91768
1312 15th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404-1802
At Sunrise of Santa Monica, CA, our approach to assisted living is designed to make every day bright - in every possible way. Our inviting community is filled with sunlight, and features beautiful patios on each...
10745 Champagne Rd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
At 24-Hour Care, our caregivers are highly professional, compassionate and caring. We thoroughly screen and background checked each one of them. We measure our caregivers based on their Performance, Skills,...
3680 N. Moorpark Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Located at 3680 N. Moorpark Road, the community is conveniently situated, with easy access to Los Robles Regional Medical Center and the abundant restaurants, shopping, and entertainment venues along Thousand Oaks...
5555 Playa Vista Drive
Playa Vista, CA 90094
Sunrise of Playa Vista is the premier senior assisted living community in Playa Vista, California. Our residents enjoy comfort, independence, and a life full of activities and friends. Sunrise of Playa Vista provides...
18524 Corwin Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Situated in the vibrant community of Apple Valley, California, Pacifica Senior Living Valley Crest offers full-service memory care programs, providing a warm, inviting and familiar environment for residents with...
3101 Townsgate Road
Westlake Village, CA 91361-5835
Located in Westlake Village, California, Sunrise of Westlake Village is a senior assisted living community where residents are a member of our family. Our exclusive, exceptional services and amenities provide...
405 Hodencamp Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-5400
Beautiful Atria Hillcrest is a comfortable, elegant Los Angeles county retirement and assisted living community tucked away among oak trees in sunny southern California.
10337 Beach St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
Camelot Residential Homes is a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) located in a serene, quiet neighboorhood adjacent to Cerritos Auto Square and about 5 minutes away from Cerritos Mall. Camelot...
8271 Country Club Drive
Buena Park, CA 90621
Coyote Hills combines a warm, comfortable, family-like environment with state-of-the-art services and security. Located just blocks from Los Coyotes Country Club in a quiet residential neighborhood, it...
1180 North Bradford Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
Quality Independent Living, Assisted Living,Memory Care,Short Term Care
1837 Pacific Coast Highway
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3125
Senior living at Sunrise of Hermosa Beach, California, offers top-quality care in a locale considered one of the most desirable cities in the country. The team at Sunrise of Hermosa Beach has devoted years to creating...
2500 Ponderosa Dr N
Camarillo, CA 93010-2383
As part of the Elder Care Alliance family of assisted living seniors communities, we dedicate ourselves to providing care services to meet the needs of older adults. We are a non-profit, faith-based organization that...
4792 Lakeview Avenue
Yorba Linda, CA 92886-2464
Located in Yorba Linda, California, Sunrise of Yorba Linda offers assisted living services in a community focused on personal wellness, preferences, and an active social life. In this loving environment, staffed by...
5401 E. Centralia Street
Long Beach, CA 90808
Since 1989, ActivCare at Brittany House has provided the finest residential living and care programs for residents affected by Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia or memory loss.
200 N Dale Ave
Anaheim, CA 92801
Brookdale Anaheim, formerly Emeritus at Fairwood Manor, is located in a quiet residential neighborhood on the north side of Anaheim. Our community has easy access to both the 91 and 5 freeways in North Orange County.