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10 Best Independent Living Communities in San Buenaventura, CA

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The cost of independent living in San Buenaventura is about $4,610 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 175 options.

Read 3556 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Ventura, Camarillo and Thousand Oaks.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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I can't say enough wonderful things about the staff at Autumn Years. I have personally looked at several facilities and hands down Autumn Years is the best! The staff is so warm and caring. They treat their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Casablanca is a 24 hour residential community located in Ventura County. We are competitively priced. Our program is designed to meet the needs of individuals with memory loss or cognitive impairment. The atmosphere at Casablanca is secure, loving and stress free. Our staff is trained to meet the...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mira Vista of Camarillo, Ventura County ,CA is a one of a kind senior housing center that is located in a picturesque setting that is the perfect backdrop for any senior housing center. The weather is pleasant most of the year, the location is perfect, and there is plenty to do and see in and...
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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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I went into what they called their skilled nursing, I had physical therapy and then they said she was losing weight and they said I should go to the nursing area to talk to them about food options. We were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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My mom seems to like the food. I have sat and had meals with mom. The provide three meals per day. They do have activities, and she has attended Bingo once, out of the year that she has been there. I really...
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, The Samarkand’s scenic 16-acre campus offers views of both the beautiful blue Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement. Residential styles availableCottages, villas and...
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They are very good but they are more expensive. My parents chose it years ago. First they went to the independent living and then the assisted living and then my father went in to the skilled nursing. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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To: "Room for improvement" 1. Our residential unit has the microwave below the counter. I do not know that all units have this arrangement, but they are being upgraded and remodeled constantly. 2. ...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Horizons at Calabasas is located in sunny Calabasas, Los Angeles County, California. This is a stunning little hideaway community for senior residents offering a quiet environment away from city life in senior apartment living. Our apartments are situated in a peaceful little suburban...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
When you come home to Las Serenas Apartments, you'll be amazed at how wonderful, comfortable and convenient affordable living can be. Las Serenas is a friendly neighborhood community created exclusively for adults ages 62+ who desire a secure place to call home. Choose from one- and two-bedroom...

Cost of independent living in San Buenaventura, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Buenaventura is $4,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $4,416 per month.

Independent living costs in San Buenaventura, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Buenaventura, CA
$4,610/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in San Buenaventura, CA, vs. other senior living options

$7,568/mo
Independent Living
$4,610/mo

Independent living costs in San Buenaventura, CA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,726/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,326/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,908/mo

Senior living costs in San Buenaventura 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: San Buenaventura, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Buenaventura, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,610/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,299/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,568/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
San Buenaventura, CA:$4,610/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
San Buenaventura, CA:$6,299/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
San Buenaventura, CA:$7,568/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in San Buenaventura, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in San Buenaventura 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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Independent living cost trends in San Buenaventura, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in San Buenaventura 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
San Buenaventura, CA$4,045/mo$3,849/mo+5.1%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
San Buenaventura, CA
2024 average cost:$4,045/mo
2023 average cost:$3,849/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in San Buenaventura

Recent reviews for independent living in San Buenaventura

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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Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana

5.0
I have no complaints about the care my mother has been receiving at this community. The housekeeping does a great job at keeping her bedroom nicely maintained as well as the rest of the building. The staff have been very friendly and are always attentive to her needs. I overall have been very ...
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The Reserve at Thousand Oaks

4.8
I would recommend you come here to live. There are nice accommodations, and the entire community is very nice. There are three meals a day, activities, exercises, movies, housekeeping, and linen changing that is included in the monthly fee. They have a washer and dryer in my unit and a ...
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San Buenaventura independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Buenaventura independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of San Buenaventura partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Buenaventura, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.4%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
43.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in San Buenaventura independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of San Buenaventura communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Buenaventura, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
45.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Buenaventura independent 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 independent living communities in San Buenaventura offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49.1%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.7%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.7%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
37.7%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.6%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Palms at Bonaventure, The Orchard and Ventura Townehouse are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Buenaventura, California. See full list of communities.
There are 175 independent living facilities near San Buenaventura, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in San Buenaventura, California are Palms at Bonaventure, Holiday Simi Hills and Atria Grand Oaks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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