Thousand Oaks, CA, is a sunny Southern California community located just across the Santa Monica Mountains from Malibu that has the nation’s third-lowest crime rate. This earns it a place on Caring’s 2024 Senior Living report as one of the most desirable places in the country for seniors. Two hospitals serve the area, West Hills Hospital and Adventist Health Simi Valley, both of which offer advanced senior care and accept Medicare for payment. Home care in Thousand Oaks averages $5,815 a month, which is significantly less than the California state average of $6,101. Home health services are somewhat more expensive, at $6,054, for more medical intensive care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Thousand Oaks area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
2659 Townsgate Rd. Ste. 210, Westlake Village, CA, 91361
5.0
(19 reviews)
"Wonderful company they provided care respite care for us as my dad was on hospice. Our caregiver Joyce was a wonderful and kind lady who was a pleasure to have around. She was professional, very kind, and gentle with my dad during his last days. I co..."
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1429 Thousand Oaks Blvd Suite 201, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362
4.8
(12 reviews)
"We got Trusted Family Homecare for my mother. The aides are fine and they work around the clock. The communication with the agency is very good, and the value is pretty good. They're prompt...."
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6002 Ash St., Simi Valley, CA, 93063
4.9
(11 reviews)
"I cannot say enough about Maria and her team at Two Girls Home Care. Recently, my Father underwent surgery to treat complications from prostate cancer. Our family was trying to manage his aftercare on our own and knew that we weren't equipped to do ..."
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509 Marin St, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Nisa was a great friend to my father and treated him like family. It was reassuring to us to know he was looked after by a loving and caring person. She was always available to us and she was able to adjust her schedule to his needs. Nisa allowed my..."
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3645 Saviers Road Suite 7 , Oxnard, CA, 93033
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I hired Adore You Senior Care. I have an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening to get me up and to put me back into my sleeping chair. They've been here since the day I came home from the hospital roughly three weeks ago. They're a great gro..."
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171 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Siute 203, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360
"Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminde..."
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1450 2ND ST. SUITE #129 , Santa Monica, CA, 90401
"ARF Home Care is an exceptional provider of home care and staffing services. All of our caregivers on staff have a minimum of 3 years experi..."
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5266 Hollister Ave. Suite 111, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
"At Complete Care at Home, we believe seniors deserve to continue to live and thrive where they’re most comfortable throughout aging. Our ..."
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8605 Santa Monica Blvd PMB 882132 , West Hollywood, CA, 90069
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional care and support provided to my mother by Our loving legacy. Their dedication and compassion have been truly remarkable. The legacy package they created for my mother was amazing and will be passe..."
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26635 Agoura Rd , STE 220 , Calabasas, CA, 91302
"Right at Home provides personalized in-home care and support for seniors and adults with disabilities. Our caregivers are trained to help wi..."
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4601 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA, 90010
4.6
(210 reviews)
"I hired JFS Care for my mom. They provide basic home care like meal prep, bathing, help getting around the house, and light housekeeping. My mom is very comfortable with the caregivers. As far as I know, it's a weekly billing. We only had one replace..."
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463 Pennsfield Place, Westlake Village, CA, 91362
4.5
(73 reviews)
"Brightstar came thru for my 75 year old stroke survivor husband and myself. Barb is truly a bright star in our lives. She makes it possible for Jack to continue living a full life at home. With Barb’s help Jack has been able to accomplish his goal t..."
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2030 Main St. Suite 1300, Irvine, CA, 92614
4.9
(12 reviews)
"My mom had a rapid decline in health and needed care that we couldn't always provide her. Dan at Redan was quick to respond to all my questions. Within the week we had a caregiver to the house, she was kind but wasn't the right fit. Dan again was..."
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3144 G St. Suite. 125-209, Merced, CA, 95340
5.0
(9 reviews)
"The caregivers from A Step Above Caregiving, LLC pretty much do what we ask them to do. We have caregivers over during the night and they give her showers, wash her hair, and make sure she doesn't fall. They also check her blood sugar and give her sn..."
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14320 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423
5.0
(8 reviews)
"I reached out to Helping Hands after a fall, I had no way of getting help, feeling helpless, is not a good feeling, I called to see what I could do, they had the answer! Everyone I have spoken with has been so kind and helpful! Don't hesitate to give..."
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3786 La Crescenta Ave Suite - 205, Glendale, CA, 91208
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Smile Senior Care helped me cope and improve my anxiety. My caregiver gives me outstanding care. She is great in preparing meals to keep me nourished, keeps the house clean, promotes a positive atmosphere in the house, and above all, she is very prof..."
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360 Mobil Ave, Apt. 108A,, Camarillo, CA, 93010
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Thank you Tender Home Care, your caregiver Lisa has been so great with my mom. The whole staff has been on top of it, caring and very responsive to all her needs. Even when she moved to assisted living you made it a smooth transition and provided the..."
READ MORE3717 East Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 110, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362
4.9
(7 reviews)
"Christine M. and her team saved me and my family when we were in serious need of help. My husband had Lewy Body and was terribly weak and failing; we could not protect him from falls and give him the daily care he required. HomeCare provided the most..."
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660 Hampshire Rd, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA, 91361
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Select Home Care is working out fine. So far, it has been great and working out well. We have a good caregiver three days a week who is really nice. All of the people I have worked with in the agency are nice...."
READ MOREHome care in Thousand Oaks costs an average of $5,815 a month for nonmedical services, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. This is close to the middle of the price range for California cities. Urban areas around the state show a wide range of costs, from San Jose’s home care average of $7,102 a month to El Centro’s low-end price of $3,432 for similar care. Rates in Thousand Oaks are $858 a month above the national average of $4,957 but less than the state average of $6,101 and cities like San Diego where costs average $6,387.
Thousands Oaks
$5,815
California
$6,101
United States
$4,957
San Diego
$6,387
El Centro
$3,432
San Jose
$7,102
Home care agencies in Thousand Oaks offer their services at an average of $5,815 a month for nonmedical care, while medically focused home health care averages $6,054. Seniors in Thousand Oaks can find assisted living for $65 a month less than home care at $5,750 a month. Nursing home care, which offers residential rehabilitation and nursing services, costs $11,254 for a semiprivate room.
Home Care
$5,815
Home Health Care
$6,054
Assisted Living
$5,750
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$11,254
Note: Data for Thousand Oaks was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Oxnard, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Seniors in Thousand Oaks have access to several programs and local resources that can help them remain independent in their own homes. These organizations offer supports that include utility assistance, nutrition supplements and home modification assistance. Seniors can contact the agencies on this table to apply for assistance or to learn more about available programs.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) | (805) 477-7300 | VCAAA is a one-stop entry point for seniors in Thousand Oaks who are looking for at-home support services. The agency's volunteers offer free legal advice, transportation vouchers and referrals to nearby resources. Senior nutrition, caregiver training and wellness services are provided through the agency along with health Insurance counseling. |
| Goebel Adult Community Center | (805) 381-2744 | The Goebel Adult Community Center occupies a sprawling 21,000-square-foot complex on James Road. Seniors can attend free classes, community events, local excursions and drop-in programs. The facility has meeting rooms, restrooms, kitchen space, a dining room, a billiards/game room, an outdoor putting green, horseshoe pits and more. |
| Senior Concerns | (805) 497-0189 | Senior Concerns operates a complimentary Meals on Wheels program for seniors. Volunteers deliver meals to seniors aged 60 and over who have trouble shopping for or preparing meals themselves and have nobody to help them make meals. They must be home around lunchtime to meet the driver. |
| Utility Assistance Program | (805) 449-2600 | The city's Utility Assistance Program helps seniors get up to $180 a year in discounts for their home water and wastewater services through participating utility companies. There's no cost to enroll, and programs are open to homeowners and seniors who rent and need help paying their home utility bills. |
| Ventura County Ombudsman Program | (805) 656-1986 | The Ventura County Ombudsman collects information about long-term care in the county, conducts inspections and keeps an active registry of home care providers. Complaints are available for public review, and instances of abuse or neglect can be reported to the hotline. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
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