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Assisted living costs in El Rio average about $4,316 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 33 communities in El Rio. Our detailed directory has 588 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Last Updated: 1/16/25
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My mother has been at Ocean Breeze for close to two years and we are both very happy with our choice. First, we love Georgia who oversees all the homes. She takes such a heartfelt, real interest in all the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in beautiful Camarillo, CA, in Ventura County, Ocean Breeze Estates is the ideal southern California retirement community. Our 'Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly,' or RCFE's, are six-bed homes where seniors can engage in all the daily endeavors that they're used to, but they can...
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I am very pleased with the care that my husband is receiving in this home. I am happy with the schedule they have him on and the food is very good. I would recommend this place because they care about their...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Navita Residence Edgemont Drive is a residential care home located in the attractive Camarillo City, California, in Ventura County. We are geographically situated at the heart of the scenic city where you get to view the beautiful nature from the home. The community gives an atmosphere of bliss...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Mom's Place
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Mom’s Place offers residential living for seniors in need of assistance. Each of our lovely houses is located in a residential neighborhood of large estate single-family homes in Camarillo, California just 45 minutes north of Los Angeles. There are 6 residents living in each house, with 3...
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We chose Via Esmeralda LLC because my mom was here previously and they took excellent care of her. When my dad went in here, they assigned him and aid who stayed with him 24-7. The staff are all very caring...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
VIA ESMERALDA L.L.C. is a non-medical care facility licensed by the California State Department of Social Services which IS NOT ALLOWED TO PROVIDE 24-HOUR SKILLED NURSING CARE. It is designated to meet the primary needs of the growing population who are unable to function totally, independently,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in El Rio, CA

The average cost of senior living in El Rio is $4,316 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hasley Canyon, CA with an average of $4,159 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in El Rio, CA vs. nearby cities

El Rio, CA
$4,316/mo
$4,418/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in El Rio, CA vs. the state and national average

El Rio, CA
$4,316/mo
U.S. national average
$4,630/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in El Rio vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,316/mo
$5,886/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in El Rio, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,945/mo
Private
$6,400/mo
Studio
$5,430/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,157/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,402/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,995/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in El Rio over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in El Rio, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in El Rio.

What families are saying about assisted living in El Rio

Recent reviews for assisted living in El Rio

Wellness Care Senior Living at Ojai in Oak View, CA

5.0
My mom has been at Autumn Years for over a year now. They have been unfailingly warm and helpful, to us as well as to her. We took care of Mom for two years and understood that it wouldn't be an easy matter to work with her emotional swings, yet the staff at Autumn Years has been beyond ...
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Navita Residence Edgemont Drive in Camarillo, CA

5.0
My husband was terminally ill with a progressive neurological disease. He needed assistance from more than one caregiver 24 hours a day. Navita was the seventh residence he had been in in a four year period, due to the inadequacy of previous facilities. Finding Navita was a Godsend. From the ...
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Belmont Village Thousand Oaks

4.8
As far as we are concerned, it is the best facility in this area by far. My main reason for saying that is the staff. They truly love what they are doing, and treat the residents with dignity and kindness. The overall atmosphere is warm, upbeat, and welcoming.

El Rio review score based on 68 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 68 reviews of 31 El Rio assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The El Rio review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

El Rio review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
El Rio, CA31 facilities
8.1
Oxnard, CA32 facilities
8.0

Review subcategories for El Rio assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 68 reviews of 31 El Rio assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare El Rio resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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El Rio assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Rio assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Rio, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in El Rio assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in El Rio that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
61.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.4%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.4%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.6%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.1%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.9%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in El Rio assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of El Rio Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.2%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.6%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
38.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Rio assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of El Rio partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.8%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.7%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in El Rio assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of El Rio communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.7%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.8%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Rio assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in El Rio offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.5%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
29.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in El Rio

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in El Rio protect seniors.

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Sunrise of Westlake Village, The Artesian of Ojai and Palms at Bonaventure are the top-rated assisted living facilities near El Rio, California. See full list of communities.

There are 33 assisted living facilities near El Rio, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in El Rio, California is Sunrise of Westlake Village. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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