Ventura is the principal city of Ventura County, where seniors account for nearly 17% of the population of over 839,000 people. This is consistent with state and national norms and supports access to age-friendly social and recreational options, community-based services and long-term care options. The city’s cost of living is consistent with the state average and health care expenses, such as hospitalizations and dental care, are comparatively affordable. There are several major medical facilities in or near the city, including Community Memorial Hospital, a community-based teaching hospital within the city proper, and St. John’s Regional Medical Center in nearby Oxnard.
Seniors in Ventura have access to several home care agencies. These agencies provide nonmedical services such as housekeeping, personal care and medication reminders for a monthly fee of $5,815. This differs from home health care, which provides skilled nursing services for a higher monthly rate.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Ventura– 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.