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Assisted living costs vary across the state and country. In Simi Valley, the average monthly cost is $4,575, which is $575 higher than the national&nbsp;median but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">comparable to the state average</a> and the amount seniors pay in Los Angeles ($4,500). The rate in nearby Santa Maria is marginally higher ($4,825), while the price trends lower in Visalia ($3,675), Riverside ($3,500) and Bakersfield, where the average monthly cost is $3,150. Note: Data for senior care costs in Simi Valley wasn’t available, so data&nbsp;for nearby Oxnard was used instead.

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Prices for senior care in Simi Valley differ drastically depending on the level of care needed and where it’s provided. Adult day health services ($1,712) are at the low end of the price spectrum, but they only offer weekday care in a community-based center. Seniors who need 24-hour skilled nursing care and other specialized services pay the highest average rate of $8,213 per month. Homemaker ($5,030) and home health aide ($5,119) rates only reflect the direct hours of services provided. When weighing the cost of different senior care options, seniors should factor in the value of room and board included by residential care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living communities ($4,575). With in-home and community-based care services, seniors can expect to pay additional expenses, such as groceries, upkeep, property taxes and utilities.

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Simi Valley

Aid and Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance The Veterans Administration offers two benefit top-up programs that may help Simi Valley senior veterans and their surviving spouses who presently receive a regular VA pension and have increased care needs. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer">Aid and Attendance and Housebound</a>&nbsp;programs are available to those currently not receiving a VA disability pension who earn $22,577 or less per year. Applicants must also have been honorably discharged after a minimum of 90 days of active duty service, with at least one day during wartime. These two benefits can’t be received concurrently and applicants must meet the following program-specific criteria: To apply for the Housebound allowance, seniors must have a 100% VA disability rating and be generally confined to their home To&nbsp;qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits, applicants must have one of these conditions: 
<li>Disabling vision loss or severe concentric contraction of the visual field that doesn’t improve with correction</li>
<li>Chronic illness or disability that keeps them largely confined to bed</li>
<li>Physical or mental incapacity that necessitates nursing home admission</li>
<li>Inability to perform normal activities of daily living without caregiver assistance</li>
 To learn more about the A&amp;A and Housebound programs or obtain help applying, Simi Valley seniors can contact <a href="https://www.ventura.org/human-services-agency/veteran-services/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ventura.org/human-services-agency/veteran-services/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ventura County Veterans Services</a> at (805) 477-5155. California Optional State Supplementation Simi Valley seniors and blind or disabled adults who receive&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ssa.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Income</a>&nbsp;benefits may qualify for an additional monthly cash benefit through the&nbsp;California <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-11125.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-11125.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Optional State Supplementation</a>&nbsp;program.&nbsp; The amount enrollees receive is based on the federal benefit rate and subject to change each year as well as their income, marital status and living arrangements. Currently, the highest combined SSI and OSS benefit provided to single people residing in assisted living facilities is $1,194.37 per month, while couples may receive up to $2,388.74. To learn more about SSI and California OSS programs or apply, Simi Valley residents should contact the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/phone.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/phone.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Administration</a>&nbsp;at (800) 772-1213.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,575 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 389 Assisted Living Communities in Simi Valley and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Simi Valley, CA<ul><li>Assisted Living: $4,575</li><li>Nursing Home Care: $8,213</li><li>In-home Care: $5,030</li><li>Adult Day Health Services: $1,712</li></ul>

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Low-income Americans with limited resources who can’t afford health insurance may qualify for coverage through the jointly funded federal and state program known as <a href="https://www.medicaid.gov/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.medicaid.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medicaid</a>. The California Medicaid program is called&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Services/medi-cal/pages/whatismedi-cal.aspx" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Services/medi-cal/pages/whatismedi-cal.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medi-Cal</a>, and it serves the health care needs of one-fifth of the state population, including over <a href="http://files.kff.org/attachment/fact-sheet-medicaid-state-CA" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://files.kff.org/attachment/fact-sheet-medicaid-state-CA" rel="noopener noreferrer">1.5 million disabled and elderly residents</a>. Qualifying for Medi-Cal Long-Term Care Coverage Simi Valley residents must be U.S. citizens or legal immigrants to qualify for Medi-Cal coverage. Applicants also must be aged 65 or older or disabled or blind if younger and have no more than: <ul>
<li>$2,000 in countable assets and $1,242 of income per month as a single person</li>
<li>$3,000 in total countable assets and $1,682 in monthly income as a married couple if both need coverage</li>
</ul> Under Medi-Cal rules, all sources of income count against the monthly limit, but certain assets are excluded, such as a primary home, irrevocable burial trusts, personal effects, household goods and one vehicle. Exceptions to Medi-Cal Financial Limits Individuals who successfully apply for <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supplemental Security Income</a> benefits are immediately enrolled in Medi-Cal with full-scope coverage. Seniors assessed as needing nursing home care qualify at any income level if they meet the program’s eligibility requirements and asset limits. Seniors with incomes exceeding the Medi-Cal limits may qualify on a&nbsp;<a href="https://files.medi-cal.ca.gov/pubsdoco/publications/masters-mtp/part1/share_z01.doc" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://files.medi-cal.ca.gov/pubsdoco/publications/masters-mtp/part1/share_z01.doc" rel="noopener noreferrer">share of cost</a>&nbsp;basis. To meet the SOC requirements, Medi-Cal applicants must spend a predetermined amount of their income on allowable medical expenses. Once this figure has been reached, Medi-Cal coverage can begin. Simi Valley seniors can <a href="https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for Medi-Cal online</a>&nbsp;or call (805) 584-4842 for more information or assistance. California Assisted Living Waiver Medi-Cal-eligible Simi Valley residents who meet the requirements for nursing home admission may apply for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ltc/pages/assistedlivingwaiver.aspx" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ltc/pages/assistedlivingwaiver.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer">Assisted Living waiver</a>, which offers the alternative of receiving care services in a <a href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ltc/Documents/List-of-RCFE-facilities-5032019.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ltc/Documents/List-of-RCFE-facilities-5032019.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">state-licensed assisted living facility</a>. To be eligible for the&nbsp;ALW, applicants must meet the&nbsp;Medi-Cal enrollment criteria with zero share of cost. The program doesn’t pay facility room-and-board fees, but it&nbsp;does provide case management and various services, such as: <ul>
<li>Personal care</li>
<li>Medical equipment and supplies</li>
<li>Intermittent skilled nursing care</li>
<li>Nonmedical transportation</li>
<li>Medication management</li>
</ul> The waiver is only available in 15 California counties, and Ventura County doesn’t offer the program.&nbsp;Simi Valley seniors who prefer to live in a community setting can still apply if they’re willing to relocate to a nearby participating county, such as&nbsp;Kern,&nbsp;Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange or San Bernardino. Not all assisted living facilities accept the waiver, and the statewide enrollment number is capped, so seniors willing to relocate may have to wait to receive services based on availability.&nbsp; Interested Simi&nbsp;Valley residents&nbsp;can learn more about the ALW program and how to begin the application process by contacting a state-approved <a href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ltc/Documents/CareCoordinationAgencies2018.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ltc/Documents/CareCoordinationAgencies2018.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Care Coordination Agency</a>&nbsp;in the county of their choice.

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The&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ventura.org/vcaaa" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://www.ventura.org/vcaaa" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ventura&nbsp;County Area Agency on Aging</a>&nbsp;implements and oversees programs and services&nbsp;that promote&nbsp;a high quality of life and continued&nbsp;independence for&nbsp;seniors in&nbsp;Simi&nbsp;Valley and the surrounding communities. The agency’s Aging &amp; Disability Resource Center provides area seniors and their caregivers with personalized information and referrals to county, state and federal aging-related resources that match their needs. The&nbsp;AAA&nbsp;also offers benefit enrollment assistance, social services, care management, health insurance counseling, access to affordable shared housing, in-home support, long-term care advocacy,&nbsp;nutrition programs, legal assistance and transportation services.

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The&nbsp;Simi&nbsp;Valley Senior Center is a 22,000 square-foot social, learning and life-enrichment hub for city residents aged 50 plus. Seniors can benefit from delicious healthy daily lunches, opportunities to socialize over cards and games, lifelong learning classes, computer labs, arts and crafts programs and exercise classes for every fitness level. The center also hosts seminars on senior-centric topics, special social events, support groups, health clinics, common-interest clubs and fun group excursions.

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Staff at the Ventura County Veterans Services office help senior veterans access county, state and federal benefits. Assistance is available with filing claims or appeals for VA&nbsp;wartime service pensions and non-service related disability benefits.

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Reviews of Simi Valley Assisted Living Facilities

Vista at Simi Valley is a new 2020 build with bright welcoming colors, apartments in AL community have kitchenettes, ample bathrooms with built in retractable shower bench for safety/comfort for our residents. Beautiful outdoor space in our two patio for our seniors to enjoy. Our dinning room is stylish with tranquility/socializing at its best.

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Welcome to Ivy Park at Wood Ranch. Surrounded by natural beauty, and within minutes of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Ivy Park at Wood Ranch brings the perfect blend of beauty and convenience. Ivy Park offers fulfilling and flexible senior living with a range of services for every phase of retirement.

From activities and outdoor spaces meant to nourish body and soul, to comprehensive assisted living and memory care for those who need it, the Ivy Park team is here to help our residents live their best lives. We'd love for you to come and visit!

 To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/">California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search</a>

Ivy Park at Wood Ranch

The newly renovated Holiday Simi Hills is a pet-friendly, independent senior living community located in Simi Valley, California, just minutes from scenic Sage Ranch Park. Simi Hills features spacious senior apartments available in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Each unit includes modern amenities like a kitchenette, walk-in shower, basic cable TV and individual thermostat control. Select floor plans feature a patio or balcony, providing residents with their own private outdoor space. Garage parking is available.

Community grounds are well-maintained and feature walking paths, a garden and a patio area. Indoor common spaces are designed to foster engagement and include a fitness center, community fireplace and activity room. A well-stocked library is available for book clubs or solo readers, and residents enjoy the convenience of an on-site barber shop and beauty salon, along with a large screen TV lounge.

The community offers a wide range of all-inclusive services and amenities, such as housekeeping and light linen services, plus a calendar of social events. Three freshly prepared meals are served each day in the dining room, with a variety of menu options crafted by the culinary team. Scheduled transportation is available for appointments, outings and errands. Upon move-in, each resident receives a wearable Lively® Mobile Plus GPS device, which provides 24/7 emergency assistance inside and outside the community. Home care and home health services are available on-site from third-party providers at an additional cost. Simi Hills is less than a 15-minute drive from Tierra Rejada Golf Club and the Simi Valley Center Shopping Mall.

 To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/">California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search</a>

Holiday Simi Hills

Oakmont of Simi Valley is a lovely retirement community set on a lush campus with lovely views, industry-renowned dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. We are also close to shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment.

Youll feel right at home in our retirement community, where friends and neighbors enjoy our salon, private movie theater, resident gardens, and beautiful grounds.

If you ever require additional assistance, we have assisted living and memory care services on the same campus. Discover for yourself what makes this exceptional senior living community one where life keeps getting more joyful. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/">California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search</a>

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