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Assisted living costs in Ventura County average about $4,271 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in Ventura County. Our detailed directory has 12 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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Photo of Palms at Bonaventure
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Can’t say enough about the Palms. The clean and beautiful living arrangements make for a warm and comfortable experience for both the residents and guests. But more importantly, what you will notice after...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
The Palms is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our elegant dining room serves three chef-prepared meals every day. Activities are an integral part of the lifestyle at The Palms and include arts, crafts, table games, fitness classes, and outings....
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Photo of Ventura Townehouse
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The community is unusual in that independent living is combined with assisted living. makes for a kind-hearted and helpful community where more able people reach out to those who need help.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our retirement community provides a private secure environment for seniors who are seeking a lifestyle free from encumbrance and household worries. From the moment you enter the Ventura TowneHouse, you'll appreciate our enlivening approach to retirement. The lively conversations in the lounge,...
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Photo of Cypress Place
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our senior living community in Ventura, California, ensures that life here is exciting, from well-designed apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining and enriching activity offerings. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, our friendly staff is here to provide you with...
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Photo of Ventura Villa Assisted Living
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8.0
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Ventura Villa didn't require supplying a bed or any furnishings. The staff also assisted with the move in process. Your company (A Place for Mom) was very important in helping me find this facility. Please...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Treacy VillaTreacy Villa is an assisted living community located in the serene city of Ventura, Ventura County, California. Our exquisite community is located right at the epicenter of the archeological findings dating back ten thousand years. The city of Ventura is an ideal place for family and...
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Photo of The Gables of Ojai
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My father has been at The Gables for over 3 years and has received outstanding care. I am so grateful for the quality of the caregivers and administration.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Over sixty years ago founders of AARP envisioned a gracious retirement community, prerequisites included: temperate climate, beautifully landscaped gardens, community rooms and amenities designed to serve the most discriminating seniors. Hence, their vision of what was to become The Gables was...
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Photo of Ventura Grand Chateau
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My husband was here for two months before his passing. The staff was competent and caring, taking time with whoever needed the time. The rooms were neat and clean. There was never the smell of urine or “old...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Mound Guest Home is a memory care center and assisted living community in Ventura, Ventura County, California. Located between Malibu and Santa Barbara, this stunning city can be found right on the blue Pacific Ocean. Go for a relaxing bike ride down the various biking paths, enjoy a day at the...
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We had a brief experience at Aegis of Ventura, but I had a very favorable impression. it was a nice facility, and the staff were very friendly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Aegis of Ventura features an elegant Spanish style architecture that is beautifully enhanced by luscious landscaping and courtyards. Inside, our compassionate staff treats you like a second family -- starting each day with a smile, a hug and engaging conversation. We offer exceptional Assisted...
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Photo of The Lexington Assisted Living
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The place is older but clean. The food is pretty darn good. There are always activities throughout the day as well as movies, ice cream socials and when it's warm, hot dogs and burgers in the courtyard. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Serving our senior community since 1991, our coastal ambiance with a central courtyard & 3 beautifully landscaped acres, year-round heated pool & Jacuzzi. 'Sweet Shop' snack room with snacks and beverages available all day, complete with jukebox that plays 45's. Large, sky-lit,...
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My 91 year old grandpa has been at the Manor for 3 months now, after breaking his hip and becoming bedbound. We toured several facilities and picked the Manor, and I am so thankful that this is where he...
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.
The Manor of Ojai Residential Care is located in the beautiful community of Ojai, CA. This area is known for the many different recreational activities that it has to offer. The northern part of Ojai, CA is home to the Los Padres National Forest. This area is also home to the Matilija Creek,...
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I find the staff to be friendly and courteous, and they have always answered my questions well. Nancy seems quite happy and contented there and continues to appear well. Only one negative, I have had...
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.
Ocean View Cottage is nestled in the Ventura foothills in a lovely home that commands a panoramic view of the ocean and mountains. Residents may read or chat in the spacious living room, play games or watch television in the sunroom or simply sit and take in the view from the shaded comfort of...
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Photo of Home Sweet Home Care
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.
Home Sweet Home Care provides full living care for the elderly 60 years and above with Dementia and Hospice waiver. We assist and care in bathing. Also 3 meals and snacks are provided with nutrition. We have daily activities which include daily walks with some field trips, games, bingo and...
Photo of The Varsity Manor
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.

Cost of assisted living in Ventura County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Ventura County is $4,271 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabeth Lake, CA with an average of $3,563 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ventura County, CA vs. nearby counties

Ventura County, CA
$4,271/mo
$5,205/mo

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

Ventura County, CA
$4,271/mo
U.S. national average
$4,623/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ventura County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,271/mo
$5,725/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ventura County, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$7,850/mo
Studio
$7,400/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,000/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,200/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Ventura County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ventura County, 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 Ventura County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ventura County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ventura County

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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Atria Grand Oaks in Thousand Oaks, CA

4.7
Atria Grand Oaks is a great place to retire my mom is happy and she will age in place. We love the staff and the other residents.

Ventura County review score based on 32 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 12 Ventura County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ventura County 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

Ventura County review score compared against nearby cities

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Ventura County, CA12 facilities
9.0
Santa Paula, CA21 facilities
8.7
Ojai, CA5 facilities

Review subcategories for Ventura County 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 32 reviews of 12 Ventura County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ventura County 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
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Ventura County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ventura County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ventura County, 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 Ventura County 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 Ventura County 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
75%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ventura County 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 Ventura County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ventura County, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
41.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ventura County 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 Ventura County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ventura County, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ventura County 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 Ventura County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ventura County 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 Ventura County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ventura County

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 Ventura County protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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Palms at Bonaventure, America's Care Manor and The Artesian of Ojai are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ventura County, California. See full list of communities.

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