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.
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About this community
Occupancy
The Gables of Ojai is legally operated by Gables Of Ojai, LLC and Parsons Family Mgmt, LLC, and administered by Deedee L Heninger.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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 Scorecard
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• 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 16 | 10 | This facility has 60% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (16 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 60% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.7 | 3.3 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 24 | 16 | This facility has 50% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (24 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 50% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 14 | 13 | 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. |
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Other visits
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Official inspections
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 14 | 14 | This facility has total complaints in line with the California average (14 vs. CA avg 14).— At avg |
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Complaints per year
| 2.8 | 2.8 | 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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