The Gables of Ojai
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Ojai, CA

The Gables of Ojai

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Ojai, CA

Overview of The Gables of Ojai

Accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, The Gables of Ojai is a family-owned 118-bed skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care community in Ojai, Ventura County, California. It’s operated by Gables of Ojai, LLC and Parsons Family Mgmt, LLC under administrator Deedee L Heninger. Operating since 2000, the community earned a Best of the Ojai Valley award.

CMS grades The Gables of Ojai 4 stars overall, with quality measures performing above California’s average. Nurse hours run 3h 48m per resident day, about 13 percent below California’s 4h 23m average, reflecting the staffing sub-rating. Occupancy sits at 93.1 percent, above the 84.7 percent state average, and no federal fines in the past three years. The RCFE inspection scorecard since 2021 shows citations running above the state average, with complaints aligned with California’s norm.

The community has a fitness center, pools, spa services, and gourmet dining using fresh local ingredients. The Respite Care – Short Term Stay program serves families who require short-term coverage, long-term assisted living, and memory care programs.

Situated in a family-owned, amenity-rich community in Ojai, the facility suits residents in Ventura County who need skilled nursing or assisted living. The community carries a mix of short-stay Medicare rehabilitation and longer-term private-pay placements.

Bed community size
118-bed community Rank #600 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 600th out of 1644 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
25 years in operation Rank #242 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 242nd out of 1497 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 90 / 100 Rank #171 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st out of 2087 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
56%
Rank #1245 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1245th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
66 / 118
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Awards

Best of the Ojai Valley

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceOctober 23, 2000
CountyVentura
License Number56580055

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Gables of Ojai is legally operated by Gables Of Ojai, LLC and Parsons Family Mgmt, LLC, and administered by Deedee L Heninger.

Owner NameGables Of Ojai, LLC;Parsons Family Mgmt, LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMatteo Digrigoli (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Pools
Spa Services
Beautiful Outdoor Spaces
Gourmet Dining
Fitness Classes
Educational Programs
Cultural Events
Specific ProgramsRespite Care - Short Term Stay
Touring HoursMonday - Friday: 9am - 5pm, Saturday: 10am - 4pm

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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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

8 points below the California average for nursing homes (81/100)

Rank #1022 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1022nd out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 73 out of 100. Letter grade C. 8 points below the California average for nursing homes (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 4 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (60% above)
• Total visits (50% above)
• Complaint visits (8% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total complaints (at CA avg)
• Complaints per year (at CA avg)
2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (79% below)
• Other visits (29% below)

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. 1610 This facility has 60% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (16 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 60% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.73.3 This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% 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. 2416 This facility has 50% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (24 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 50% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1413 This facility has 8% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (14 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 8% worse Rank #991 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 991st out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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. 57 This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better
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 nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 1414 This facility has total complaints in line with the California average (14 vs. CA avg 14).— At avg
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 2.82.8 This facility has complaints per year in line with the California average (2.8 vs. CA avg 2.8).— At avg

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Gables of Ojai

Who is the owner of The Gables of Ojai?

The Gables of Ojai is legally operated by Gables Of Ojai, LLC and Parsons Family Mgmt, LLC, and administered by Deedee L Heninger.

Is The Gables of Ojai in a walkable area?

The Gables of Ojai has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at The Gables of Ojai?

The Gables of Ojai's occupancy is 56%.

How long has The Gables of Ojai been in business?

The Gables of Ojai has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Gables of Ojai?

No, The Gables of Ojai has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of The Gables of Ojai?

Deedee L Heninger is the administrator of The Gables of Ojai.

How many beds does The Gables of Ojai have?

The Gables of Ojai has 118 beds.

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