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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lancaster, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lancaster nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Lancaster, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lancaster, CA

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Mt. San Antonio Gardens is a Continuing Care Retirement Campus, currently accepting new residents in Assisted Living on a month to month, rental basis. The Assisted Living is referred to as the “Oak Tree Lodge" and holds 72 licensed assisted living apartments. If you are seeking peace of mind...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Dedicated to providing a supportive, therapeutic environment that meets the needs of our Alzheimer’s patients, their families, and the community.At our facility, you will find: * 24 hour Alzheimer’s/Dementia nursing care by highly qualified staff in a home-like, secured setting* Rehab balance...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of nursing homes in Lancaster, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lancaster is $5,268 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include California City, CA with an average of $4,083 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Lancaster, CA, vs. nearby cities

Lancaster, CA
$5,268/mo
$5,061/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lancaster, CA, vs. state and national averages

Lancaster, CA
$5,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lancaster, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,223/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,268/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lancaster, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,756/mo
Studio
$5,711/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,979/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,531/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,250/mo

Senior living costs in Lancaster vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lancaster, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLancaster, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,268/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,313/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,223/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,376/mo$4,504/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Lancaster, CA:$5,268/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lancaster, CA:$3,313/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lancaster, CA:$5,223/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lancaster, CA:$4,376/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lancaster, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Lancaster and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Lancaster, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lancaster have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lancaster, CA$6,185/mo$5,844/mo+5.8%
California$5,886/mo$5,583/mo+5.4%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Lancaster, CA
2024 average cost:$6,185/mo
2023 average cost:$5,844/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
California
2024 average cost:$5,886/mo
2023 average cost:$5,583/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Lancaster

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lancaster

Evergreen Retirement Residence in Burbank, CA

4.5
My father was a resident at Evergreen for just shy of two years. Unfortunately when he was diagnosed with dementia, we needed to move him to a residence with a higher level of care. He had one of the few one bedroom apartments available. The staff and caregivers were very attentive to his needs. ...
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Santa Anita Assisted Living in Arcadia, CA

4.6
My favorite thing’s games Art and crafts, going shopping at Ross for less, Walmart!! Ralphs grocery store Subway Sandwiches!Always variety games fun coupons toward gifts!!

Country View Assisted Living in West Covina, CA

4.3
They could use more staff. The existing staff are all super hard working and quality caregivers. The facility is old but clean. I go often, at least weekly and it is always clean. Some meals are done well, but too often I see hot dogs, or lunch meat on white bread and chips served at ...
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Lancaster nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Lancaster nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Lancaster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lancaster, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lancaster nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Lancaster Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lancaster, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lancaster nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lancaster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lancaster, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.6%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lancaster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lancaster, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
39.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Lancaster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lancaster, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
30.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.4%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Prestige Assisted Living at Lancaster, The Havens at Antelope Valley and Sunrise of Beverly Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lancaster, California. See full list of communities.
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