Located in the Mojave Desert’s Antelope Valley region, Lancaster offers desert and mountain views. In 2024, assisted living residents in this city pay around $5,800 per month for care, making it a budget-friendly option in California, where the median monthly rate runs higher at approximately $6,250. Seniors have a wide selection of assisted living communities to choose from, including 25 within Lancaster and 11 more in surrounding cities.
Our directory lists 67 reviews reviews, providing a detailed look at the services and amenities available in local assisted living facilities. Overall, these facilities earn a quality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
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43454 30th St. West, Lancaster, CA 93536
4.1
(28 reviews)
"I toured Prestige Assisted Living at Lancaster. They're pretty good. I only got to know them through the tour, but they seem friendly. I have tried their food. They have exercises and games...."
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44849 Lotus Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93536
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My Mom lived at Arayata house for the last 15 months of her life and received wonderful care. Bing, Marty and their staff got to know my Mom and worked hard to meet her needs. The food was good, they have a nice backyard and front porch that we used ..."
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6023 W Ave L12, Lancaster, CA 93536
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff is top notch, all of the caregivers really care about the residents and go above and beyond to see that they are well taken care of. My father has been there for a little over a year now and he has really felt right at home. Kesha even let ..."
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2801 Huston Place, Lancaster, CA 93536
"Welcome to Antelope Valley Manor! We have a staff that works around to clock to provide top-notch care. Our services include: General Sup..."
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43051- 15th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
4.3
(21 reviews)
"My mom moved to The Havens at Antelope Valley. It's welcoming. It's clean. It's a nice place. The staff is very nice and very helpful. My mom's happy with the food. The service is good. She likes the variety of the food. They give her just about the ..."
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44047 Rodin Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93535
5.0
(2 reviews)
"When I entered the facility it looked clean, well kept, and nice inside. As I looked around and walked through the facility I noticed that everything I had already thought about it was true. The facility was nice, clean, and they had everything on sc..."
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45237 Sancroft Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93535
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We ended up going with Evergreen Elderly, and they are awesome. The place is clean, and the staff is very compassionate, comfortable, welcoming, and made mom feel at home. It's pleasant. They work with physical therapy, and most of the patients had s..."
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44851 MARIPOSA DRIVE, Lancaster, CA 93536
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister has been at B & M Care for Elderly Inc for 4 months now, but she is not happy there. They're oriental and they serve a lot of oriental food. There's also a language barrier, so they have a hard time understanding her. For me, it's a very ni..."
READ MORE3052 Milling Street, Lancaster, CA 93536
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We had Mom at Ace's Westcastle. They had two staff members that handled nursing, so she got the same person every day and every evening. We got a lot more consistency and had a lot less problems. The staff was the best, very attentive, very caring, v..."
READ MORE3205 Arious Way, Lancaster, CA 93536
3.5
(2 reviews)
"The administrator and staff are very accommodating. They take their time preparing the patients' meals. There are many amenities including private bedrooms and a nice backyard. The facility is clean and inviting. The furniture is tasteful and comfort..."
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2049 Kalliope Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93536
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Guma was very expensive. The person who assisted me was very nice, but when it came down to the bottom line, they were asking too much. It wasn't in that nice of a neighborhood, and the rooms were small. Compared to where my mom is at now, it was not..."
READ MORE2044 West Avenue H-6, Lancaster, CA 93536
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I would recommend Westside Villa, if your family member is more advanced in aging. I think they are very caring when it comes to that. They were wonderfully taking care of the women that were there. It was a clean and nice place. If someone is more..."
READ MORE44523 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
2.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living. The place smelled like cigarette smoke. It did not appear to be clean. It just got a bad taste right from you walking in. I only met one staff member...."
READ MORE615 Curve Cir, Lancaster, CA 93535
"Joe-Sephine Residential Care For The Elderly is located in Lancaster, CA, a quiet city about 70 miles north of bustling Los Angeles. The hom..."
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544 West Avenue J - 15, Lancaster, CA 93534
"Guma RCFE is a senior care home located in the pleasant city of Lancaster, CA in Los Angeles County. Our residential community is located on..."
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43252 Darby St, Lancaster, CA 93535
"Admirable Home Care is located next to Skytower Park, home of the Lancaster PONY Baseball League, in Lancaster, California. This seniors' re..."
READ MORE3202 West Albret Street, Lancaster, CA 93536
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE43530 7Th Street East, Lancaster, CA 93535
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE4707 West Avenue K-8, Lancaster, CA 93536
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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421 Corona Court, Lancaster, CA 93535
"Dependable Home Care offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-goi..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey finds that Lancaster's assisted living facilities charge a median monthly rate of $5,800. Although this surpasses typical nationwide costs by about $450, it falls well below California’s norm of $6,250. In nearby Bakersfield, seniors pay lower rates of approximately $4,595, but in San Luis Obispo, rates exceed Lancaster’s norm by over $3,600.
Lancaster
$5,800
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
Santa Maria
$6,500
Bakersfield
$4,595
San Luis Obispo
$9,410
Los Angeles
$5,748
Low-income seniors in Lancaster may qualify for financial aid to help pay for assisted living. There are two programs available that provide funding for eligible seniors, including Medi-Cal, which offers an Assisted Living Waiver program, and Supplemental Security Income – Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted living costs in Lancaster come in at around $5,800 per month, making it the most budget-friendly senior care solution in the city. By comparison, in-home care and home health care cost hundreds of dollars more at roughly $6,864 and $7,436, respectively. Similarly, assisted living costs about half as much as nursing home care, which trends around $10,646 for shared rooms.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,436
Assisted Living Facility
$5,800
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$10,646
Note: Since data for Lancaster is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Oxnard, instead.
Lancaster seniors have many resources available to help them live as independently as possible or ease the transition into assisted living. There are services provided by local government agencies and nonprofits, including benefits counseling, recreational activities and a variety of social and wellness programs.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Workforce Development Aging and Community Services | (877) 477-3646 | The Workforce Development Aging and Community Services Department provides services for older adults in Lancaster county. It offers nutrition programs, support services and health insurance counseling to improve the quality of life of seniors and help them access the right type of care and support for their needs. It also runs a legal assistance program free of charge for older adults who have a low income. |
| Community-Based Adult Services | (800) 677-1116 | CBAS is a day health program aimed at older adults with chronic conditions that puts them at risk of requiring institutional care. The goal of the service is to support those seniors with transportation, nutrition services, personal care assistance and therapies for their condition so they can remain in the community and enjoy their independence for longer. The program is open to adults who can demonstrate a medical need and who are currently eligible for Medi-Cal. |
| Los Angeles County Veterans Service Office | (213) 744-4825 | The Los Angeles County Veterans Service Office helps eligible older adults access VA benefits. It assists with completing application forms for benefits, compensation or medical support and helps veterans who have been denied benefits appeal those decisions. The service works with veterans, surviving spouses and dependents to help them claim the benefits that they’re entitled to. The VSO is not affiliated with the VA, but the officer is trained in the claims processes. Support is provided free of charge. |
Lancaster-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Linda
5.0
Review of The Havens at Antelope Valley
My mom moved to The Havens at Antelope Valley. It's welcoming. It's clean. It's a nice place. The staff is very nice and very helpful. My mom's happy with the food. The service is good. She likes...
Assisted Living
Wendy
5.0
Review of Prestige Assisted Living at Lancaster
I toured Prestige Assisted Living at Lancaster. They're pretty good. I only got to know them through the tour, but they seem friendly. I have tried their food. They have exercises and games.
Provider response
Hi Wendy, thank you for this nice review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour - please let us know if we can be of further assistance!
Assisted Living
Donna
5.0
Review of Arayata Elderly Care
My Mom lived at Arayata house for the last 15 months of her life and received wonderful care. Bing, Marty and their staff got to know my Mom and worked hard to meet her needs. The food was good...
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