The Orchards

The Orchards

Overview of The Orchards

The Orchard is an upscale independent living community in Ventura, CA, that features newly renovated apartments for older adults. The community fosters a sense of belonging with its home-like environment. Housekeeping, personalized home health care, and restaurant-style dining are among the high-quality services offered, so residents can maintain their independence with ease. With its well thought out amenities, the community ensures residents can live their later years to the fullest.

Light exercises, therapy services, and recreational opportunities also provide residents with plenty of options to spend their days actively and happily. Private walking trails, a fitness center, and a reflection room can also be used for residents’ leisure and wellness. Cafes, dental clinics, and local amenities also surround the area, ensuring easy access to entertainment options and needs. This independent living community is a great choice for senior living in California, as it has a wide range of services and amenities that aim to help older adults live comfortably during their stay.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #507 / 638Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 507th out of 638 independent living communities we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
36 / 100

About this community

Additional Services

3 services
Housekeeping Services
Transportation Services
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Social And Recreational Activities

Dining & Nutrition

This facility provides Dining Services.

Room Accommodations

Housing OptionsSuite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type3-story

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Address 7.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ventura's city center to The Orchards's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Ventura County

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Type of Care IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Chapel Lane Senior Apartments
IL
Ventura
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 168
Rank #352 / 409
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 59
Rank #365 / 638
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Orchards
IL
Ventura-Yes
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 59
Rank #507 / 638
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Johnson Gardens Apartments
IL
Ventura-No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 59
Rank #499 / 638
-
Bella Vista at Promontory Point
IL
Ventura (Island View)-No
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 59
Rank #122 / 638
2 Bed / 3 Bed
Silvercrest Residences
IL
Ventura-No
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 59
Rank #373 / 638
Studio

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other CA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

The Orchards is located in Ventura, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Orchards

Is The Orchards in a walkable area?

The Orchards has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at The Orchards?

Yes, The Orchards allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of The Orchards?

Yes — there are 7 photos of The Orchards in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Orchards provide?

The Orchards offers Independent Living.

What is the address of The Orchards?

The Orchards is located at 10949 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93004.

What is the phone number of The Orchards?

(805) 288-3186 will put you in contact with the team at The Orchards.

Does The Orchards provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — The Orchards is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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