The city of Lancaster is nestled between two mountain ranges in Southern California’s Antelope Valley, north of Los Angeles. It is the eighth largest city in the state, with a population of nearly 150,000 people.
Lancaster has experienced steady development throughout its history, thanks to the Southern Pacific Railroad, the California Gold Rush and the construction of a military air force base.
Lancaster has won awards in many areas of city planning and development, and is also recognized for its environmental consciousness. The city has been designated by the U.S. Department of Energy as a “Clean City,” with a significant improvement in air quality to keep residents of Lancaster assisted living communities healthy and happy.