There are 23 residential care homes in Lancaster, California. The costs per day of senior residential care in California range from $25 up to $225, with an average expense running approximately $94. The per month expense averages about $2,813 and ranges between $740 and $6,750. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $33,750, which is greater than the nationwide average of $31,500.
The cost for residential care in Lancaster, CA generally ranges from $760 per month up to $6,375 per month. The average cost is around $2,850 per month, or about $34,200 annually.
Located within Los Angeles County, Lancaster is a mid size city in California. It is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan statistical area. Though the encompassing metro area includes 7,287,303 people, there are 182,305 living within the city itself. 18% of the residents are over the age of 55.
Lancaster has an average SeniorScore™ of 60. The city's mean household income is $54,000 ($21,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to the average of $52,000 for the entire state of California. The mean housing price in Lancaster is $117,000, which is less than the California average of $451,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of around 10.95%.
Lancaster has ideal mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and very temperate summers. The area gets optimal levels of rain annually. Lancaster has below average water quality ratings, very low air quality, and a higher than average rate of crime compared to similarly-sized cities.