Elms Residential Home Care
Assisted Living & Care Home · Ventura, CA

Elms Residential Home Care

Assisted Living & Care Home · Ventura, CA

Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1301 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1301st out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 9 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (320% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (333% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (625% above)
• Citations per year (320% above)
• Total visits (175% above)
• Complaint visits (138% above)
• Other visits (14% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (130% above)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (70% below)
Latest Inspection October 10, 2025

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4210 This facility has 320% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (42 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 320% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 133 This facility has 333% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 333% worse Rank #1096 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1096th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 294 This facility has 625% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (29 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 625% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 8.42 This facility has 320% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (8.4 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 320% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 13.3 This facility has 70% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 70% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 4416 This facility has 175% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (44 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 175% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 3113 This facility has 138% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (31 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 138% worse Rank #1270 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1270th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 87 This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 2310 This facility has 130% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 130% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on October 10, 2025 substantiated only one deficiency for incomplete resident records, with all other complaint allegations unsubstantiated.
  • The August 19, 2025 annual inspection found six deficiencies including non-functional fire sprinklers and call buttons posing immediate health and safety risks.
  • Multiple prior investigations from 2023 to 2024 substantiated medication management failures, unsanitary conditions, and inadequate emergency preparedness, showing recurring issues in resident care and facility maintenance.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Elms Residential Home Care is located in Ventura, 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 Elms Residential Home Care

Who is the owner of Elms Residential Home Care?

The legal owner and operator of Elms Residential Home Care is Higgins, Fe Lilia.

Is Elms Residential Home Care in a walkable area?

Elms Residential Home Care has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Elms Residential Home Care?

Elms Residential Home Care's occupancy is 93%.

Who is the administrator of Elms Residential Home Care?

Fe Lilia 98 Higgins is the administrator of Elms Residential Home Care.

How many beds does Elms Residential Home Care have?

Elms Residential Home Care has 54 beds.

Has Elms Residential Home Care had any recent citations?

Elms Residential Home Care has had 42 recently reported citations.

What is the address of Elms Residential Home Care?

Elms Residential Home Care is located at 67 E Barnett St, Ventura, CA 93001.

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