Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Ventura County, CA below include 188 Assisted Living facilities with 991 reviews. On average in Ventura County, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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1020 Bismark Way, Oxnard, CA 93033
4.8
(25 reviews)
"It was an agonizing decision to place my husband, George, into memory care, I had promised him I never would. When my health declined, it became clear that I wouldn't be able to keep that promise. After a state-wide search, I found Regency Palms and ..."
$3,495
CARING STARS WINNER
4900 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003
4.6
(32 reviews)
"My parents have already put a downpayment on Ventura Townehouse. It was a great experience in so many ways. The facility, the marketing director, the location, everything was great. The facility itself is pristine. They have apartments, but they also..."
$3,795
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24 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010
4.6
(27 reviews)
"My mother enjoyed the Assisted Living part of the facility. Wednesday happy with live music, meeting her friends for dinner every night, and the helpful, caring, and friendly staff. The staff knew it was time to make the change to Memory Care. We wer..."
$4,695
CARING STARS WINNER
6000 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
4.5
(32 reviews)
"Camarillo Senior Living was very clean and pleasant. The staff was very knowledgeable and accommodating. They have games, TVs, and get-togethers. They have a haircutting salon. The sizes of the rooms are about average. The community areas are really ..."
$3,695
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1132 Blue Oak Street, Camarillo, CA 93010
5.0
(10 reviews)
"My grandmother is residing in the Blue Oak community. It is a beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood. My grandmother is in a private room, and it is a good size for her. She doesn’t require much space anymore and due to her Dementia, so it is perfect..."
$6,300
5300 East Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93063
4.7
(15 reviews)
"Ivy Park at Simi Valley was very nice. It was excellent. It's very, very good. The staff was excellent. They called everybody by name. It looked good. It was very nice and very well-kept. It was very friendly. The size and the layouts of the rooms we..."
$4,195
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190 Tierra Rejada Road, Simi Valley, CA 93065
4.7
(11 reviews)
"Ivy Park at Wood Ranch was very clean. The employees were very friendly. Many of them have been there for a long time, so they're tenured. There were a lot of activities that were posted for the residents. They had exercises and scenic road trips whe..."
$3,295
3101 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361
4.4
(22 reviews)
"Amazing place to call home. They are not the shiny new penny…that doesn’t matter here…the home feeling is what makes this community special. The staff care about the residents and they seem to actually enjoy what they do. The staff tenure is truly re..."
$7,691.2
2177 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
4.3
(27 reviews)
"We have chosen Atria Grand Oaks because of its location. My father has already moved in. There haven't been any concerns. He is enjoying his time there. The staff members have been really helpful. He likes the food too. They have activities, but he h..."
$3,995
1236 Erringer Rd., Simi Valley, CA 93065
4.7
(9 reviews)
"We went to look at Vista at Simi Valley. They supply meals, snacks, and complete care. It's expensive but affordable. The rooms satisfied all the needs of the residents. They offer tours to various places quite often. They have a separate dining room..."
$3,885
111 North Wells Road, Ventura, CA 93004
4.7
(10 reviews)
"My mom has moved into The Palms at Bonaventure Assisted Living. They're very caring staff. They really encourage their residents to participate in different activities during the day. They're a little bit smaller than the community we came from. Ther..."
$3,885
CARING STARS WINNER
3680 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
4.5
(14 reviews)
"I toured Belmont Village Thousand Oaks. The staff was great. The facility was professionally run and I was impressed. The only thing I have to deal with is the high cost...."
$4,400
190 E Hillcrest drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
4.5
(13 reviews)
"Hillcrest Royale was excellent. It appeared to be very clean. The woman who gave the tour was one of the 3 managers there, and she was very friendly. They had staff that had worked there for a long time. All the residents seemed very pleasant. Their ..."
$4,000
3110 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Oakmont of Simi Valley seemed very nice. They had a neat little window box outside of every room in the memory care where family could put items that belonged to that person, like an award, pictures of grandchildren, or something they made. They also..."
$3,995
CARING STARS WINNER
5440 Ralston Street, Ventura, CA 93003
4.1
(37 reviews)
"I toured all the levels of care offered by The Lexington Assisted Living. I was introduced to several people along the way through the tour and I found them very personable and outgoing. The person giving the tour interacted with the residents by fir..."
$3,200
CARING STARS WINNER
405 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
4.0
(23 reviews)
"My mom seems happy at Atria Hillcrest. Overall, the staff has been good. They ran out of food when we had guests there and we had paid $15 per person, but they refunded the money when I talked to them. My mom does tai chi, plays cards and Bingo, and ..."
$3,995
901 Town Center Dr, Oxnard, CA 93036
4.5
(7 reviews)
"My Grandmothers final months were spent at Oakmont in the memory care unit. I can not speak highly enough of the staff that cared for her and others at that time. The care and compassion extended to my grandmother went beyond our expectations. The st..."
$4,495
1200 Cypress Point Lane, Ventura, CA 93003
4.6
(6 reviews)
"My mother is in Cypress Place. It's good, the owner is nice, and she met us at the door and showed us around the home. The home is very clean; it's a newer home, like they have taken care of it. Well, it looks good. We might consider it if our needs ..."
$4,535
3575 N. Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
4.2
(8 reviews)
"We toured The Reserve at Thousand Oaks. It was wonderful. All the rooms or suites or apartments, whatever you call them, were assisted living connected. They're very nice people. The residents were friendly. The staff was delightful and very friendly..."
$4,000
305 Davenport St, Camarillo, CA 93012
4.2
(5 reviews)
"I went to Oakmont of Camarillo. Everything was very, very nice. They take them on field trips, and it's like all three of them that I have seen are pretty much all the same. It's going to come down to money and it's going to come down to where my chi..."
$4,095
Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey discloses that in California, assisted living fees are approximately $700 more per month than the national average. In Ventura County, where assisted living fees are based on the costs in its local city of Oxnard, care costs are even higher. On average, Ventura County seniors pay $5,845 per month for assisted living, which is 17% higher than the state median of $5,000 and 36% higher than the national average of $4,300.
Assisted living fees in the Ventura County region surpass the state average by over $800 per month. Costs in Ventura County come in at approximately $5,845, making it one of the more expensive options for this type of care in California. Even so, the region is affordable compared to the San Francisco area, where assisted living facilities charge $6,100 per month for services, and Salinas, which is the most expensive option in the state at $7,100. Those seeking more economical options may consider Sacramento, where monthly fees are considerably lower at $5,395, or Fresno, where facilities charge approximately $4,750 per month. In the San Diego area, care costs are closer to the national median at $4,525. Assisted living fees are more affordable in the Riverside area at $3,900 per month, and in Merced, rates are the lowest in the state at $3,750.
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Salinas
$7,100
Riverside Area
$3,900
San Diego Area
$4,525
Fresno
$4,750
San Francisco Area
$6,100
Sacramento Area
$5,395
Merced
$3,750
California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, offers financial assistance to help impoverished seniors cover the cost of assisted living. Those who are eligible may be able to take part in the state’s Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura County Area Agency on Aging | (805) 477-7300 | The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging is granted federal funding to provide a broad range of free and low-cost services to area residents aged 60 and over. It operates as an Aging & Disability Resource Center and has agents who provide information and referrals for local agencies that serve seniors. Through its Benefit Enrollment Center, trained volunteers help seniors obtain benefits that may help them cover health care and assisted living expenses. The agency also administers the statewide Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, which provides older adults with information regarding Medicare benefits and options, prescription drug coverage, Medicaid and long-term care insurance. |
| Veterans Services | (805) 477-5155 | Ventura County’s Veterans Services Agency helps veterans, their spouses and their children or survivors access healthcare services and financial assistance through the Veterans Administration. The agency helps veterans file claims to the VA for service-related compensation, including pension benefits or disability compensation, which may help cover assisted living expenses. Its representatives can also help veterans determine their eligibility for VA healthcare, veterans’ home placement and the federal Aid and Attendance benefit. |
| Oxnard RSVP | (805) 385-8023 | Oxnard RSVP is part of the national RSVP network, which connects those aged 55 and over with opportunities to serve their community through volunteerism. This local chapter partners with 40 public and nonprofit organizations, letting seniors serve in the capacity that best suits their interests and abilities. Volunteer opportunities include providing friendly phone calls to housebound community members, sewing blankets and stuffed toys for local hospitals and tutoring and mentoring school-aged children. |
| Senior Programs | (805) 648-3035 | The City of Ventura, which is the seat of Ventura County, administers a range of programs for older adults. Through its Senior Nutrition Program, it operates a congregate dining site called the Westside Café, which is located at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center. The city also offers a variety of classes and recreational opportunities, including golf and an aquatics program. |
| Long Term Care Services of Ventura County, Inc. | (805) 656-1986 | Long Term Care Services of Ventura County is an independent nonprofit organization that advocates on behalf of seniors in the community. This agency provides preplacement counseling services to help seniors understand various levels of care and payment options for assisted living, including what services are paid for by Medi-Cal. Its long-term care ombudsman visits local assisted living facilities to ensure they adhere to state-mandated guidelines related to cleanliness, quality of care and staffing. The ombudsman also helps residents of long-term care facilities to resolve interpersonal problems and fields and investigates reports of resident abuse, neglect and exploitation. |
Ventura County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Daniel
5.0
Review of Atria Las Posas
Everything is wonderful. We are so happy with the care our mom has received here over the last few yeara. And, we want to give a special shout out for Rowena at the dining room/ kitchen. She is...
Provider response
Hi Daniel, Thanks for being a part of Atria Las Posas. We are delighted to hear how happy you are with mom's care. You are correct, our dining coordinator Rowena is spectacular and just celebrated...
Assisted Living
Sue Ann
5.0
Review of Oakview
My wife has received first class care in Oak View Skilled Nursing for more than the last 2-3 weeks. We are grateful for all that she has been given. THANK YOU!
Provider response
Thank you for the five-star review, Sue Ann. We're grateful for your kind words and so glad to hear that your wife has received such attentive care at OakView Health Center. We appreciate you...
Assisted Living
Ivonne
4.0
Review of Ivy Park at Simi Valley
I liked everything about Ivy Park at Simi Valley. It was almost like a tiny resort hotel experience, but the prices were exuberant and overpriced. The staff was excellent. Everybody greeted me and...
Provider response
Hi Ivonne, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Ivy Park at Simi Valley! We sincerely thank you for the positive review and hope to see you again soon!
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