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Best Assisted Living in Ventura County, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 assisted living communities in Ventura County, CA using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 65/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Ventura County, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 41The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ventura County, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Aegis Living Ventura
AL
HC
MC
RC
Ventura
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #698 / 1657
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
Rank #1088 / 2092
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 81
Rank #998 / 1401
17
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #762 / 1397
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #895 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #987 / 1368
Telegraph Rd Ventura LLC; Aegis Senior CommunitiesStudio / 1 Bed
Mountain Vista of Ojai
AL
RC
Ojai
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 103
Rank #1228 / 1657
No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 57
Rank #510 / 2092
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 81
Rank #853 / 1401
5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #828 / 1164
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #313 / 1487
71.1%
Facility 71.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #819 / 1368
California Retirement Homes IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Elms Residential Home Care
AL
CH
Ventura
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 103
Rank #1123 / 1657
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 57
Rank #674 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
25
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1270 / 1397
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1096 / 1164
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 13
Rank #64 / 1487
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #228 / 1368
Fe Lilia HigginsStudio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms
Overview of Aegis Living Ventura

Aegis Living Ventura is an esteemed community set in the harmonious neighborhood of Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents here receive the highest quality of care and support from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. With cozy and specially designed accommodations in a vibrant and welcoming environment, residents keep peace of mind and make the most of their later years.

There’s no dull moment with a carefully curated calendar of enriching programs and exciting events that aim to keep residents active and socially engaged. Healthy meals are important for residents’ well-being, so delightful and nutritious meals are served to meet dietary needs and preferences. Incontinence care, medication management, physical therapy, and respite care are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community is ideal for those seeking a place to reside in their golden years surrounded by its beautifully designed amenities.

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Overview of Mountain Vista of Ojai

Mount Vista of Ojai is a compassionate assisted living community in Ojai, CA, that offers a variety of services, including memory care, for older adults. Promoting a home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Household services, meal preparation and scheduling, as well as fully furnished rooms, are available, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living. The community also strives to ease residents’ burdens with its dedicated team and friendly setting.

Recreational activities, little celebrations, and wellness programs are conducted, providing residents with more opportunities to interact with their surroundings. Here, meals are prepared according to residents’ dietary needs to maintain their health. Older adults’ needs and leisure are also easily accessible with plenty of local amenities nearby. With its high-quality services and extensive amenities, this trusted assisted living community makes a great choice for a comfortable retirement.

 

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Overview of Navita Residences Ventura

Navita Residences Ventura is a residential community located in the serene Tull Street, Ventura, CA, offering assisted living, rehabilitation, and nursing services. The community also strives to accommodate those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other non-ambulatory needs, ensuring they live comfortably despite their condition. A kind and highly skilled team helps residents with their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock to provide more time to do the things they love.

For residents to live actively and remain socially engaged, stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted for their leisure and wellness. Meal plans are carefully curated according to each resident to meet their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation to doctor’s appointments and collaboration with physicians are available to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community is great for those looking for additional care to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Overview of Home Sweet Home Care

Spend your golden years happily with Home Sweet Homecare, LLC, a distinct community that focuses on home care. Committed to improving older adults’ quality of life, the community provides a wide range of care options, including skilled nursing, personal care, dementia care, and respite care. Older adults keep peace of mind with a respectful and highly trained team attending to their needs whenever needed.

Older adults are accompanied by cheerful companions who are dedicated to preventing them from getting lonely. Therapy is also provided, including occupational, speech, and physical therapy to enhance older adults’ living experiences. The community is ideal for those seeking assistance to live comfortably in their later years while receiving top-tier care in the safety of their homes.

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Overview of Elms Residential Home Care

Enjoy the best of your golden years with Elms Residential Home Care, a trusted community in Ventura, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. With a compassionate and highly skilled team available 24/7, residents experience top-tier care and assistance tailored to their needs. The community promotes a trusting and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease in their later years.

Residents will not feel lonely with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs for their leisure and wellness. Healthy meals are important for residents’ well-being, so delightful and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs. The community is great for those who need assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its dedicated care.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Ventura County, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 5 assisted living facilities in Ventura County, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Ventura County, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Ventura County, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Ventura County, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.