The city of Camarillo, California, conveniently located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, offers a mix of rural and suburban living, along with a rich cultural history. Residents can explore this colorful past at the Pleasant Valley Historical Society Museum. Camarillo is known for its unique annual community events, including a Celtic fair, concerts in the park and the Camarillo Fiesta and Street Fair. Just nine miles from the Pacific Ocean, the community sees average temperatures in the low 70s and more than 300 sunny days each year, making it ideal for retirees looking for a comfortable year-round climate. To serve Camarillo’s more than 13,500 residents who are aged 65 years and older, the city council established the Camarillo Council on Aging (CCOA).
To help seniors discover the most senior-friendly locations around the country, Caring.com conducted a new study, “The Best and Worst Places for Senior Living.” The Caring Senior Living Report analyzes and ranks 300 cities and 50 states on the quality of senior living in that area. The cities were graded using 46 metrics across five categories: Health Care, Senior Living & Housing, Affordability, Quality of life, and Transportation.