Ivy Park at Simi Valley
5300 East Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA, 93063
4.8
(12 reviews)
"Ivy Park at Simi Valley is a senior living community set on a beautiful piece of property easily accessible from Highway 118. The community ..."
READ MORESimi Valley is a vibrant community in the Los Angeles region with about 124,000 residents, 16% of whom are aged 65 and over. Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the need for effective dementia care solutions in the region, showing that between 2016 and 2020, the number of Alzheimer's-related deaths in Ventura County went up by 32.4%. This significantly outpaces the total increase of deaths in the county, which rose by 20.7%.
Residential memory care is a practical option for those impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia, providing peace of mind for families and skilled, compassionate care for those living with memory loss. These facilities provide comfortable private and semi private housing, daily meals and housekeeping and linen services. Residents have individualized care plans that address their unique needs while promoting their dignity and self-direction, and they can participate in a variety of dementia-informed therapies and recreational activities.
This guide provides more information on dementia care in Simi Valley, including an overview of how much this type of care costs and ways seniors and families pay for monthly expenses.
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5300 East Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA, 93063
4.8
(12 reviews)
"Ivy Park at Simi Valley is a senior living community set on a beautiful piece of property easily accessible from Highway 118. The community ..."
READ MORE190 Tierra Rejada Road, Simi Valley, CA, 93065
4.8
(10 reviews)
"We think it is the most suitable for my mother-in-law. The residents looked very engaged. The amenities seemed very proper. It is also five minutes from our home. They showed us the meal plan and there was plenty of food there. They also had assisted..."
READ MORE3110 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, CA, 93065
5.0
(5 reviews)
"I visited Oakmont of Simi Valley on behalf of a family member to learn more about the memory care services it provides for Alzheimer’s residents. I met with the director of the facility and a number of members of the memory care staff. Everyone was ..."
READ MORE1236 Erringer Rd., Simi Valley, CA, 93065
4.7
(7 reviews)
"We visited Vista at Simi Valley. We looked at their memory care and it was very good. We were shown several possible rooms. All the staff members that I observed or met seemed to be happy in their jobs. I didn't sense any underlying, negative attitud..."
READ MORE5794 Katherine St., Simi Valley, CA, 96063
"At America’s Care Manor, we have a mission to offer care with dignity and respect. There is no higher praise for us than the smile of a happ..."
READ MORE3921 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA, 93063
"Discover First-Class Boutique Senior Living in Simi Valley Varenita of Simi Valley prioritizes every individual’s unique senior living ..."
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805 Erringer Road, Simi Valley, CA, 93065
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The Bradley House II seemed like a fit for my sister. The house itself was clean and very nice, and the staff was friendly. The room was nice and clean, and the size was adequate. It was memory care. I think they did have activities. The surroundings..."
READ MORE2177 E Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362
4.3
(27 reviews)
"My husband will be moving into Atria Grand Oaks. I really like it; it's a cheerful, pretty place. They had a nice area for memory care, and they offer a dining program. The food is delicious. I am very impressed by them. The staff is wonderful. They ..."
READ MORE3101 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village, CA, 91361
4.4
(22 reviews)
"Thank you Sunrise of Westlake Village for providing the best care for my dad. We couldn't be happier with our experience over the last several years. The team at Sunrise is outstanding, they truly care about my dad and the other residents. When you p..."
READ MORE7945 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Canoga Park, CA, 91304
4.8
(14 reviews)
"My wife has been at Canyon Trails for a week now. I'm happy with the place. It's a nice place. They're very cooperative. Everything is nice. It's clean. The upkeep is very nice. The staff are very friendly and very helpful. I'm very pleased with the ..."
READ MORE5217 Chesebro Rd., Agoura Hills, CA, 91301
4.4
(18 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Meadowbrook Senior Living at Agoura Hills. It's a very clean and nice operation. They've been adhering to the COVID rules of masks and visitors checking in and having to have COVID tests and being negative, and they take your..."
READ MORE3680 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360
4.5
(13 reviews)
"I went to Belmont Village Thousand Oaks. It was very nice. They offered everything. If it had been less money, I would have signed my husband up right there. The food was good. The staff members were friendly and seemed to know what they were doing. ..."
READ MORE20453 Mayall Street, Chatsworth, CA, 91311
5.0
(3 reviews)
"At Chatsworth Living, we gladly provide a safe and comfortable environment for those in need of assistance in their daily routine. Our staff..."
READ MORE9012 Topanga Canyon Road, West Hills, CA, 91304
4.6
(7 reviews)
"Ivy Park at West Hills is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a picturesque neighborhood within the city of Los Angeles. Paralleled..."
READ MORE6900 Royer Ave., West Hills, CA, 91307
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Elite Retirement Residence Elite Retirement Residence is an outstanding senior living community that goes above and beyond to provide top..."
READ MORE3499 Grande Vista Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA, 91320
4.5
(2 reviews)
"We're interested in the Sage Mountain Senior Living. I love Sage Mountain. It's beautiful. The people there are so nice. They're so understanding and they were very thorough with all my questions. They're always there if I have a question and need to..."
READ MORE6624 Sale Ave., West Hills, CA, 91307
"For the very special people placed within our loving care, we will service them with all our hearts and so much compassion to share! Land..."
READ MORE24141 Ventura Blvd, Calabasas, CA, 91302
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My aunt was living at Belmont Village Calabasas. The place was lovely. There was enough space for the little kids to come and visit my aunt. It was very nice. The food was very good, and the activities were very nice. My aunt was actually doing great..."
READ MORE29353 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301
4.0
(3 reviews)
"Everybody at Oakmont of Agoura Hills was very nice and answered questions. It looked like a resort. It was just the marketing director who we talked to. They had a waiting list. We saw a couple of rooms. They showed the dining area and where they mig..."
READ MORE22740 Hatteras Street, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
"We are staffed with experienced and caring professionals who work to provide the highest quality of care. Our experienced professionals are ..."
READ MOREAll memory care facilities in Simi Valley are licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. This agency enforces minimum standards for housing, security requirements, staffing and care planning through an initial licensing process, regular inspections and by investigating reports of substandard conditions or care.
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Dementia care facilities in Simi Valley charge monthly rates of $7,188.
In Simi Valley, memory care residents pay $7,188 per month on average for care, making this among the costlier places in the state and nation for residential dementia services. Local care costs are 10% higher than the California average and 28% higher than the national norm, and they exceed costs in nearby cities. For example, seniors in San Diego spend about $340 less per month on care, and in Santa Maria, rates are about $560 less. Similarly, care costs in Los Angeles are 9% below Simi Valley’s median, and seniors in Riverside pay 30% less for dementia care.
Simi Valley
$7,188
California
$6,563
United States
$5,625
Santa Maria
$6,625
Los Angeles
$6,563
Riverside
$5,000
San Diego
$6,844
In Simi Valley, memory care residents pay $7,188 for residential services. This is 36% less than the cost of nursing home care, which offers housing and around-the-clock medical support for those with extensive care needs. However, other local senior care options are typically more affordable, including home health care, which costs 16% less than memory care, and in-home care, which costs 19% less than residential dementia services. Similarly, memory care costs about 25% more than assisted living, which provides residential services for seniors who don’t have dementia.
Memory Care
$7,188
In-Home Care
$5,815
Home Health Care
$6,054
Assisted Living Facility
$5,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,254
Note: Data for Simi Valley was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Oxnard, was used instead.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Simi Valley and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Simi Valley, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Simi Valley-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Alz101
5
Review of Oakmont of Simi Valley
I visited Oakmont of Simi Valley on behalf of a family member to learn more about the memory care services it provides for Alzheimer’s residents. I met with the director of the facility and a...
Provider response
Hello, we really appreciate your positive review! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this feedback with us!
Memory Care
Bill
5
Review of Vista at Simi Valley
We visited Vista at Simi Valley. We looked at their memory care and it was very good. We were shown several possible rooms. All the staff members that I observed or met seemed to be happy in their...
Memory Care
Lisa
5
Review of Oakmont of Simi Valley
We toured Oakmont of Simi Valley. I really liked that a lot, but that one's just a lot more expensive. So the price kind of scared us away a little bit. The staff was fantastic. We didn't go in...
Provider response
Dear Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your tour at Oakmont of Simi Valley. We are so glad that you liked our community and had a great experience. We’d love another...