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44445 No 15 Th St West, Lancaster, CA 93534
3.6
(8 reviews)
"I was a resident at this facility for two months Agermeyer severe car accident I was hit head on I couldn’t go home after being in ICU for a month so I went there and they did a really excellent job on helping me heal and be able to do every day th..."
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43830 10 Th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
4.0
(3 reviews)
"WONDERFUL NURSES RELENTLESSLY CLEANING THEY CARE. THEY REALLY DO..."
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1642 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
3.0
(8 reviews)
"Lancaster is the best one that I would choose out here in my area. It's more like a family. They treat you with respect. They have activities like they go shopping. I would recommend this place. ..."
READ MORE44567 NORTH 15TH ST. WEST, Lancaster, CA 93534
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother moved into the Antelope Valley Care Center. It was a clean place. They do a better job of taking care of their patients. It was like a hospital. It's pretty big. They get physical therapy. They have a playroom. They bring them out and let ..."
READ MORE6705 WEST AVENUE M, 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 MORE14973 Hesperia Road, Victorville, CA 92392
3.0
(3 reviews)
"Desert Knolls Conv. Hospital was an older facility. The people were very nice and the staff was very good, but there was a strong odor. They had a lot of planned activities, but to me there were a lot of people there that really didn't get a lot of v..."
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Nursing Homes
Mike82
3.0
Review of Mirage Post Acute
I like Mirage Post Acute's physical therapy equipment. But what I like least is that some of the rooms have three or four beds per room. My brother is a resident, but he is not happy there. They...
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Mike82
4.0
Review of Desert Canyon Post Acute
I thought Desert Canyon Post Acute had a nice, clean facility, and that's what I like best. However it is post-acute skilled nursing, so there are multiple people per room. Mostly there were two...
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Anthony
4.0
Review of Antelope Valley Care Center
My brother moved into the Antelope Valley Care Center. It was a clean place. They do a better job of taking care of their patients. It was like a hospital. It's pretty big. They get physical...
The cost of nursing home care in the Lancaster area is $1,187 less than the state average. Compared to the national average, Lancaster is $304 higher.
San Jose is the most expensive city for nursing home care in the state. With a difference of $4,487, San Jose’s average is $12,547. Along the central coast, Santa Cruz has an average of $9,201, making it $1,141 higher than Lancaster. With an average of $6,844, Visalia is $1,216 cheaper.
Lancaster
$8,060
California
$9,247
United States
$7,756
San Jose
$12,547
Santa Cruz
$9,201
Visalia
$6,844
In Lancaster, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $8,060 per month, while a private room costs $10,570 per month, on average.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
When considering long-term care options, cost can be a major factor. Home care and home health aide services in Lancaster are $5,434 and $5,529 per month, respectively, making them both around $2,600 less than a semiprivate room in a nursing home. Adult day health care is the cheapest option and is $6,413 less than semiprivate room. Assisted living is $3,060 less than a semiprivate room, with an average of $5,000. Finally, a private room in a nursing home costs $2,510 more than a semiprivate room.
Home care
$5,434
Home health care
$5,529
Adult day health care
$1,647
Assisted living
$5,000
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,060
Nursing home (private room)
$10,570
In this section are a handful of resources for seniors in Lancaster, including case management and Medicare counseling. Los Angeles County also has several senior centers, where seniors can find opportunities to make a new friend or learn something new through any of their recreational and educational programs.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Wise Senior Services | (310) 394-9871 | Serving seniors in the greater Los Angeles County area, Wise Senior Services provides programs ranging from care management to 24-hour home care. Care assessment services help determine if seniors need home- or community-based care. The agency also offers a network of support groups for seniors, their loved ones and caregivers. |
| Los Angeles County Commission of Older Adults (LACCOA) | (661) 726-4400 | Operating the Antelope Valley Senior Center, the LACCOA is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Los Angeles County. With five senior centers to choose from, seniors can connect with other locals and participate in social and recreational programs, including seasonal events. The staff can provide personal care to seniors during their visits and educational resources for loved ones. |
| California State Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (213) 738-4004 | Certified by the state, the ombudsman can investigate complaints on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities or their loved ones. Ombudsmen receive on-going education and training to stay up-to-date on federal and state regulations. In addition to providing information and referral assistance, ombudsmen can also make regular friendly visits to ensure the quality of residents’ care. Seniors can contact an ombudsman through their local senior services or by calling the phone number provided. |
| California State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (HICAP) | (213) 738-4004 | The HICAP provides seniors and their loved ones with free and unbiased health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries. Along with explaining the basis of the different parts of Medicare, counselors can help seniors compare long-term care plans to find a policy that best fits their needs. Counselors can assist in the process of filing an appeal for denial of care, as well as identifying individuals who qualify for financial assistance that covers out-of-pocket costs. Seniors interested in Medicare counseling can call the phone number provided or reach out to their local senior services. |
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