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131 Assisted Living Communities in Ventura County, California

The average cost of assisted living in the county is $4,575 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 131 Assisted Living Communities in Ventura County and several in surrounding areas.

  • Assisted living: $4,575
  • Nursing home semiprivate room: $8,213
  • In-home care: $5,030
  • Adult day health services: $1,712

Assisted Living Facilities near Ventura County, California

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Ventura County

Linda

4

June 4, 2021

I visited this facility

I went to tour Atria Las Posas for my parents, but they were not informed that I was coming. I guess they had other facilities, so they thought that maybe there was an opening in one of the other ones, so they went ahead and gave me the tour. It was kind of a breeze because again they were not expecting me. It was a nice facility, and the people were as nice as can be. The place looked fine, and I would say they were a decent place. The location was nice. The rooms were more like bedrooms. It had a courtyard, a dining, and a big TV room.

Dana

5

February 4, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother-in-law is in OakView. It's a really great facility. The staff is really attentive. It's very lovely, very clean, warm, and homey. It's also conveniently located because we live really close by. We have been really happy with the staff and the things that they offer there. She is actually on hospice care, so she is not receiving any physical therapy. Communication is really good. They're really honest. There is regular communication and updates. Her room got a really nice big window with a view of the trees outside. It's a nice sized room. Instead of the fluorescent lighting in a hospital, her room has warm lighting, which we appreciate. There is a wardrobe with a TV and a place to sort her clothes. It feels like a well-appointed hotel room. It's nice.

reviewer11132019

5

November 15, 2019

I visited this facility

Pacifica Senior Living Oxnard has all the bells and whistles. It has a far more active group of individuals. It is really pretty. It is far more independent and you have to pay for extras. It's really good if you're in a position of picking and choosing what you need, so you can pay extra for more attention. You can pay extra for someone to hand you your medicine, you can pay extra for your meals to be brought to your room, and you can pay extra for someone to come and bring you to the dining room. It is also located right next to a huge gym. If you're really active, you can walk to that.

Theresa

5

July 16, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother moved in. We think it's the exact thing she needed, she's doing really well, and they take good care of her. She has a small room with a bathroom, but they also have shared rooms. They have exercises, they have a movie theater, they play games, and they have a bible study and church services on Sundays. They have a courtyard she can go into if she wants fresh air.

Reviewer#JE06092019

5

July 2, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Pacifica Senior Living Oxnard is pretty new and nice. They are very friendly and want to work with you as much as possible. The food is good. My mom is playing games and meeting people, so it's working out pretty good. She has a nice 1-bedroom, but the living room is a little small. She plays cards, bingo, dice games, and bunco. They have a theater. It also seemed more reasonable than most of the places we looked at.

Priscilla

4

June 15, 2019

I visited this facility

Pacifica Senior Living Oxnard had more of an ancestral neighborhood, although there were a lot of medical buildings and hospitals around. It's a very busy area. The rooms were very nice. It's just as nice as the other places, but the cost is much lower. There were activities going on in the memory care section, but not the activities that I was looking for. There's a well-known delicatessen right next door. The facilities were lovely and brand new. They haven't finished their patio area completely. It's in a business area, but the product they offer is amazing.

Debbie

5

February 25, 2019

I visited this facility

It was nice, clean, and pretty. They offered a lot of good things for the elderly people. The person who helped me there was very nice, knowledgeable, friendly, and made me feel very comfortable. The dining area looked very nice.

Jeff

5

January 13, 2019

I visited this facility

Pacifica Senior Living Oxnard was nice, but it wasn't as comfortable because you walk into the restaurant, and we like things hidden. It didn't look open and airy, and it was a little dark, and the place was small. It was really clean, and people were helpful and accommodating. They had movie nights, regular family eating areas, and bingo.

Jill

4

October 2, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My parents have moved in. The community is friendly. We like it. The interior is beautifully decorated, and they change it with the season. Most of the staff members are very friendly. However, the food is not that desirable. Sometimes when I visited and ate there, the people were sending their food back because it was either cold or they were not too happy with it. They have lots of different activities. They have bingo and movies every night. They have monthly celebrations and birthday celebrations.

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Assisted Living Costs in Ventura County

According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, assisted living costs in Ventura County are similar to the state average of $4,500 and higher than the national average of $4,000.

Ventura County assisted living prices are comparable to those in nearby cities, such as Los Angeles ($4,500), San Diego ($4,500) and Santa Maria ($4,825), while costs are significantly higher for assisted living further north in San Luis Obispo ($5,450), San Jose ($5,500) and San Francisco ($5,500). 

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Ventura County, so data for Oxnard, a city located in Ventura County, was used. 

Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart

Care Cost Comparison

As with all other areas, the price of nursing home care in Ventura County is significantly higher than all other senior care options. This is because nursing homes provide around-the-clock skilled nursing care and a high staff-to-senior ratio when compared to the level of staffing in an assisted living facility.  In-home care from a homemaker service or home health aide in Ventura County costs slightly more than assisted living, since the staff member must travel to the seniors’ home and services are provided on a one-to-one basis. It’s important to note that residential care services for seniors usually includes room and board, whereas in-home health does not.  Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

  • Assisted living: $4,575
  • Homemaker services: $5,030
  • Home health aide: $5,119
  • Adult day health: $1,712
  • Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $8,213

Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Ventura County

Medicaid in California

Nearly one in five California residents are covered under Medicaid, the national health insurance program that helps low-income, low-asset Americans access basic health care. Medicaid funding comes from the state and federal government and each state administers their own Medicaid program. 

The California Medicaid program is called Medi-Cal and it’s administered through the California Department of Health Care Services. Coverage includes benefits that are deemed to be medically necessary, including outpatient clinic services, emergency services and rehab services and devices. For seniors, Medi-Cal may also provide coverage for long-term services, such as placement in a skilled nursing facility, home and community based supports and assisted living. 

California residents who receive Social Security Income (SSI) payments automatically qualify for free Medi-Cal coverage, while adults aged 65 and older who meet strict income and asset limits may also be eligible for no-cost coverage under Medi-Cal. 

Seniors need to earn less than $1,242 a month for a single, and $1,682 per month for a couple to qualify for Medi-Cal coverage. They also need to own fewer than $2,000 in countable assets when applying as an individual, or $3,000 when applying with a spouse. 

Note: California Medi-Cal does not place an upper limit on the value of an applicant’s principal residence, which qualifies as an excluded asset. Medi-Cal enrollment is open year-round. 

For help enrolling in Medi-Cal, contact Ventura County Health and Human Services at (805) 654-5000.

At this time, Ventura County does not participate in the California Assisted Living Waiver program, however, that may change as the ALW is currently under review by the California Department of Health Care Services. 

The Multipurpose Senior Services Program

The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging does offer a Multipurpose Senior Services Program which provides Medi-Cal eligible seniors who have nursing home level care needs with care management and support services in an assisted living facility.

Through the MSSP, seniors are provided with a personalized care plan developed by a designated registered nurse or social worker in consultation with the senior and their family. Services may include: 

  • Medically-necessary equipment, such as wheelchairs, canes, raised toilet seats and bath chairs
  • A medic alert system, access ramps and heaters or fans
  • Homemaker services
  • Personal care to assist with activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing, and grooming
  • Transportation 
  • Adult day services
  • Assistance accessing community services


Note that the MSSP is currently capped at 160 client slots in Ventura County, and qualified applicants may be placed on a waiting list. The number of MSSP client slots is subject to change based on regular reviews by the Department of Health Care Services and the California Department of Aging. 

To learn more about the MSSP, contact the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Case Manager at (805) 477-7325 or (805) 477-7300. 

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Optional State Supplementation

California seniors who receive SSI payments and reside in an assisted living facility because of age-related deterioration may be eligible for state-funded SSI top up money through the Optional State Supplementation program

Under the OSS, the maximum combined total of federal and state funds available to seniors who are 65 or older in assisted living is $1,194.37 per month for an individual, and $2,388.74 for a couple. 

To learn more about the OSS program, contact the Ventura Social Security Administration Office in Oxnard at (800) 772-1213.

Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance

Aid and Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance are two VA pension top up programs available to veterans who are housebound, bedridden, have severe vision loss and/or require help every day to complete one or more activities of daily living. 

To qualify for the Aid and Attendance Benefits, applicants must meet at least one of the following conditions:

  • Require help from another person daily to bathe, dress, eat, manage a prosthetic device or perform any other task of daily living
  • Be largely bedridden
  • Live in a nursing home to receive care for a physical and/or mental disability
  • Have corrected vision in both eyes tested at 5/200 or worse, or suffer from concentric contraction of the visual field to 5 or fewer degrees


To qualify for the Housebound Allowance applicants must have a VA disability rating of 100 percent and be largely confined to their principal residence as a result. 

Applicants may not be receiving a VA disability pension, and approval can only be granted for either Aid and Attendance Benefits or the Housebound Allowance. Disability does not need to be service-related for these two programs. 

For more information about the VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound Allowance contact Ventura County Veteran Services at (805) 477-5155 or the Ventura Vet Center at (805) 585-1860. 

Senior Centers in Ventura County

Senior centers in Ventura County offer a wide range of free and low-cost activities, classes and events designed to promote physical wellness and socialization among older adults. 

Ventura Avenue Adult Center (VAAC)
550 North Ventura Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 648-3035

Wilson Senior Center
250 North C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
(850) 385-8028

Palm Vista Senior Center
801 South C Street, Oxnard, CA 93020
(805) 385-8163

Veteran Centers and Clinics

Veterans can get information about veterans benefits, including the Aid and Attendance and Housebound Allowance, by contacting either the County of Ventura Veteran Services or the Ventura Vet Center. Veterans can access VA health services at the VA Oxnard Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, which is part ot the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. 

County of Ventura Veteran Services
5740 Ralston Street, #304, Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 477-5155

Ventura Vet Center
790 East Santa Clara Street, Suite 100, Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 585-1860

VA Oxnard Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
1690 Universe Circle Drive, Oxnard, CA 93033-9164
(805) 204-9135

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