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Assisted living costs in Old Town average about $5,391 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 176 communities in Old Town. Our detailed directory has 1665 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Barbara, Ventura and Ojai.

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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The food is homemade by the owner and very healthful and good. The staff treat their ladies their own grandmothers and very loving and considerate. It is nice and clean and smells really good. It is a great...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Love Circle assisted living home care facility for the elderly is one of top rated and most advanced in Simi Valley, CA. The grounds are overseen by landscapers and contractors who have incredible references and histories in the area. The residentÆs care is overseen by a network of medical,...
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Cost of assisted living in Old Town, CA

The average cost of senior living in Old Town is $5,391 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carpinteria, CA with an average of $5,391 per month.

Assisted living costs in Old Town, CA, vs. state and national averages

Old Town, CA
$5,391/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Old Town, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,391/mo
$6,832/mo

Assisted living costs in Old Town, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,842/mo
Studio
$4,645/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,609/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,430/mo

Senior living costs in Old Town vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Old Town, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOld Town, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,391/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,832/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,140/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Old Town, CA:$5,391/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Old Town, CA:$6,832/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Old Town, CA:$4,140/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Old Town, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Old Town and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Old Town, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Old Town have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Old Town, CA$5,834/mo$5,305/mo+10.0%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Old Town, CA
2024 average cost:$5,834/mo
2023 average cost:$5,305/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Old Town, 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 Old Town.

What families are saying about assisted living in Old Town

Recent reviews for assisted living in Old Town

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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The Reserve at Thousand Oaks

3.9
Very impressed with the staff, med techs, caregivers, resident servers, front desk concerns. The food is a major concern ranging from tolerable to incredible.

Old Town review score based on 279 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 279 reviews of 151 Old Town assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Old Town 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

Old Town review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Old Town, CA151 facilities
8.4
Oxnard, CA0 facilities
8.6

Review subcategories for Old Town 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 279 reviews of 151 Old Town assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Old Town 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.
Old Town, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.6
Friendliness
3.8
3.6
Care services
3.4
3.3
Staff
3.7
3.5
Meals & dining
3.4
3.2
Activities
3.4
3.2
Value for cost*
3.5
3.3
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Old Town assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Town assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Town, 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 Old Town 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 Old Town that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Old Town, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.7%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
64.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.9%
57.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.9%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.8%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Old Town 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 Old Town Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Old Town, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.3%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.1%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Old Town 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 Old Town partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Old Town, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
41.8%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45%
37.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
18.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Town 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 Old Town communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Old Town, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.5%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
43.2%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Town 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 Old Town offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Old Town, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.1%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
31.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.1%
50.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.5%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.5%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.2%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.2%
38.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
31.1%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.8%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Old Town

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Old Town protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

America's Care Manor, Palms at Bonaventure and The Artesian of Ojai are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Old Town, California. See full list of communities.
There are 176 assisted living facilities near Old Town, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Old Town, California are Palms at Bonaventure and Atria Grand Oaks. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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