Ojai is a small mountain town in the highlands above Oxnard, CA. Seniors make up 31% of this town's 7,500 residents. The Ventura County Medical Center treats seniors from its main complex down the hill from Ojai with specialized senior medical and dementia services. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, nursing home care in Ojai costs an average of $11,254 a month in a semi-private room. This is $3,346 higher than the national rate, though it's just $1,460 more than the state average for California.
Nursing care homes provide 24-hour care and therapy for seniors with ongoing medical needs. Services include physical, occupational and speech therapy, disease monitoring and medication administration. Depending on a senior's care needs and budget, less intensive levels of senior care could be more appropriate, such as home care or assisted living.
This guide compares costs for various senior living options, as well as comparing nursing home care costs in Ojai with prices in nearby communities. Seniors can learn more about finding long-term care from the helpful resources listed in the table at the end.