Best Skilled Nursing in Lancaster, California
6 communities found
Lancaster has 6 skilled nursing communities, all residential in nature, with 5 of them carrying reviews that average 4.3 out of 5 across 853 reviews read. Sizes run from one small community to three larger ones, and Medicare's own star data, available for 4 communities, averages just 1.3 stars. None of the six accept Medicaid, and no pricing has been published for any of them.
- 6communities
- 4.3average rating, 5 rated
- 853family reviews read
Alderbrook Skilled Nursing Facility
Lancaster, California
5(10)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Treasure Heritage - Residential Care for the Elderly
Lancaster, California
5(2)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Antelope Valley Care Center
Lancaster, California
4.3(206)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Desert Canyon Post Acute
Lancaster, California
4.1(98)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Mirage Post Acute
Lancaster, California
4.1(219)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
Lancaster, California
4(318)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Lancaster
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Alderbrook Skilled Nursing Facility
5 (10 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Alderbrook is a small, family-owned facility where staff give personal, attentive care, with reviewers praising cleanliness and strong therapy support.
- 2
4.3 (206 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 6 units
Antelope Valley Care Center is described as a rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility with an attentive, communicative care team, though one admissions issue was noted.
- 3
4.1 (98 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 99 units
Desert Canyon Post Acute is called a clean, welcoming rehab facility where patients progress well and named staff are praised for consistent communication.
- 4
4.1 (219 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 299 units
Mirage Post Acute families praise nursing staff and CNAs by name for compassionate care, including support for dementia and hospice residents.
- 5
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
4 (318 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 170 units
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center focuses on rehabilitation for residents returning home and has been recognized by Newsweek among California's top nursing homes.
What families say about skilled nursing in Lancaster
Counted across the review summaries of 6 Lancaster communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Every one of the 6 communities earns praise for caring, attentive staff, and 67% are noted for solid medical and nursing care. At the same time, communication with families comes up as both a strength, cited by 50%, and a concern, raised by 67%, and cost and billing issues are also flagged by 67% of communities.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 100%
- Medical and nursing care 67%
- Cleanliness 50%
- Communication with families 50%
- Building and grounds 50%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 67%
- Cost and billing 67%
- Staff attitude 17%
“This place is amazing and so is the staff. Friendly, accommodating and helpful. It was so hard because of our insurance but they made the process smooth and easy. I don’t know what I would have done without them.”
“My wife was sent to Alderbrook for rehab. The staff is so professional and caring. Even when my wife took a bad turn they step up to the plate and made her feel comfortable. I tip my hat to this staff and the hard work that they do for their patients Mark Anderson”
Skilled Nursing in Lancaster: the figures
- •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 1.5 out of 5: 0 rated four stars or better, 2 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: medication management (6), wheelchair accessible (6), emergency call system (6), 24-hour staff (6), on-site nurse (rn) (5), housekeeping (4).
How families pay for skilled nursing in California
Most families in California cover assisted living, memory care and independent living with private funds, often drawing on savings, retirement income and, in many cases, the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent purchased a policy years earlier, can also help offset monthly fees, though coverage terms vary widely by policy and are worth reviewing closely before making a decision. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps pay for the cost of care, and it is worth checking eligibility early since the application process can take time.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in California.
Skilled Nursing near Lancaster
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale10.8 mi | 13 | 3.8 / 5 | 10.8 mi |
| Santa Clarita25.2 mi | 19 | 4.6 / 5 | 25.2 mi |
| Valencia27.5 mi | 17 | 4.2 / 5 | 27.5 mi |
| Newhall28.4 mi | 7 | 4.7 / 5 | 28.4 mi |
| Sylmar30.1 mi | 10 | 3.9 / 5 | 30.1 mi |
| Sunland31.4 mi | 13 | 4.5 / 5 | 31.4 mi |
| San Fernando31.5 mi | 13 | 4.7 / 5 | 31.5 mi |
| Tujunga31.6 mi | 24 | 4 / 5 | 31.6 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 15, 2026 from the 6 communities listed in Lancaster, 853 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Lancaster ask about.
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- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Lancaster: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Lancaster, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 6 skilled nursing long term care communities in Lancaster, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Lancaster are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Alderbrook Skilled Nursing Facility (5★, 10 ratings), Antelope Valley Care Center (4.3★, 206 ratings), Mirage Post Acute (4.1★, 219 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Lancaster?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Lancaster has assisted living (29 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (6 communities), home health (4 communities), independent living (2 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Lancaster?
Families rate Lancaster skilled nursing long term care communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 853 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Lancaster skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 6 Lancaster communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 67%), cleanliness (mentioned for 50%). The most common concerns are communication with families (67%), cost and billing (67%), staff attitude (17%).
How do Lancaster nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lancaster carry an overall star rating, averaging 1.5 out of 5. 0 are rated four stars or better and 2 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.