Located northwest of Los Angeles, Ventura sits along the Ventura River and offers coastal views and agricultural landscapes. In this region, seniors spend around $5,800 per month on assisted living in 2024, and they have 20 facilities to choose from within the city and the surrounding region. By comparison, California's median rate runs higher at $6,250.
Our directory provides a comprehensive look at assisted living facilities in the Ventura region and includes 102 reviews reviews. According to this feedback, seniors and families typically give local facilities a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
20 Results
4900 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003
4.6
(31 reviews)
"Ventura Townehouse is a really big place. They have little apartments for people who have animals. Since I was looking for independent living, I wouldn't mind having my own little apartment, but it's expensive. Nevertheless, they seemed to be very up..."
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111 North Wells Road, Ventura, CA 93004
4.7
(10 reviews)
"My mom has moved into The Palms at Bonaventure Assisted Living. They're very caring staff. They really encourage their residents to participate in different activities during the day. They're a little bit smaller than the community we came from. Ther..."
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5440 Ralston Street, Ventura, CA 93003
4.1
(36 reviews)
"I toured all the levels of care offered by The Lexington Assisted Living. I was introduced to several people along the way through the tour and I found them very personable and outgoing. The person giving the tour interacted with the residents by fir..."
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1200 Cypress Point Lane, Ventura, CA 93003
4.6
(6 reviews)
"My mother is in Cypress Place. It's good, the owner is nice, and she met us at the door and showed us around the home. The home is very clean; it's a newer home, like they have taken care of it. Well, it looks good. We might consider it if our needs ..."
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5603 Tull Street, Ventura, CA 93003
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Probably the best 6-bed facility in Ventura. Super clean and great care. My father was in the facility for 3 years. Love the staff!!..."
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3482 Loma Vista Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother has advanced Alzheimer’s Dementia and has been a resident at Treacy/Ventura Villa for over 6 years. I have transitioned my mother through several facilities in Ventura County as her condition advanced. When she reached the stage where she r..."
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7520 Van Buren St., Ventura, CA 93003
"Since 2008 and with beautiful Care Homes to choose from in Ventura, Thousand Oaks and Camarillo, we have been providing exceptional assisted..."
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4964 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003
4.3
(6 reviews)
"Aegis Living Ventura was a very nice facility. My mother-in-law was in assisted living. They brought in hospice towards the end and took very good care of her. The staff was fantastic. It's a very clean facility and very caring as far as what they do..."
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5430 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003
3.6
(3 reviews)
"Mound Guest Home is a small assisted living facility set in a converted Victorian Home. Being set in an old Victorian house gives this assited living facility a comforting home-like feeling. The staff is exceptionally friendly and they treat patients..."
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11357 Casa Street, Ventura, CA 93004
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is at Rowe Residence. It's beautiful and the people that run it are awesome. It's by far the best I've seen. It's homey, well equipped, and a very nice home. Someone came in and played music the other day. They have puzzles and books, and t..."
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191 Wayview Court, Ventura, CA 93003
5.0
(1 reviews)
"If you are looking for the perfect board and care for mom, you should consider The Cottage Inn. Nestled in the Ventura hillside neighborhood of Ondulando, the house and grounds are charming. (They even have a peacock topiary.) Mom‘s room has two door..."
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50 Banner Ave., Ventura, CA 93004
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE350 Arcade Dr, Ventura, CA 93003
"Finest Living at Arcade is located in Ventura, CA. Seniors can take advantage of living in a central location with good public transport lin..."
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67 E Barnett St, Ventura, CA 93001
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225 Crestwood Ave, Ventura, CA 93003
"Finest Living at Crestwood is located in Ventura, CA. Seniors can take advantage of being close to the Arroyo Verde Hiking Trains with Camin..."
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452 Heidelberg Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003
"Crestwood Villa is a small residential community known today as "Assisted Living". It is designed to provide the ideal solution for seniors ..."
READ MORE4370 Whittier Court, Ventura, CA 93003
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE1690 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001
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5464 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013
5.0
(4 reviews)
"We toured GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care. It was close to where my ex-wife lives right now. So it would be an easy place for her friends to visit her. It was big and very clean. The staff there was friendly. We didn't eat any of the food, but..."
READ MORE33325 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey finds that assisted living facilities in Ventura charge around $5,800 per month. This rate compares favorably to the California baseline rate of $6,250, marking it as a relatively budget-friendly place to obtain care. While Bakersfield seniors pay lower rates of about $4,595, local care costs track well below San Luis Obispo’s median of $9,410.
Ventura
$5,800
California
$6,250
The United States
$5,350
Santa Maria
$6,500
Bakersfield
$4,595
San Luis Obispo
$9,410
Los Angeles
$5,748
Low-income seniors in Ventura may qualify for financial aid to help pay for assisted living. There are two programs available that provide funding for eligible seniors, including Medi-Cal, which offers an Assisted Living Waiver program, and Supplemental Security Income – Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted living residences in Ventura charge around $5,800 monthly, making it the most affordable senior care solution in the city. Seniors who arrange in-home care pay about $1,060 more, and those who need skilled nursing pay higher rates of roughly $7,436 for home health care. Additionally, assisted living costs about half as much as nursing home care, which comes in at around $10,646.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,436
Assisted Living Facility
$5,800
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Note: Data for Ventura was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Oxnard, was used instead.
Ventura seniors can access a variety of resources to help them make the move to an assisted living community. There are local government agencies and nonprofit organizations that support older adults who live independently and those who are looking to transition to long-term care. Support includes access to benefits counseling, wellness programs, care provision and recreational or social activities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura County Area Agency on Aging | (805) 477-7300 | The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging provides support for seniors and their caregivers or loved ones. It runs a variety of services, including legal assistance, meals on wheels and adult day care. It also offers resources and runs support groups to help older adults access the resources they need. Many of the services run by the agency are provided free of charge for the benefit of county residents. |
| 211 Ventura County | (800) 339-9597 | 211 Ventura County is a helpline service that connects county residents with information and resources relating to health and human services in the area. It offers access to legal assistance, health care, transportation, crisis services and support specifically aimed at seniors. The helpline is free, available in multiple languages and open 24 hours a day. |
| Ventura County Veterans Services Office | (805) 477-5155 | The Ventura County Veterans Services Office helps veterans and their direct relatives access benefits, compensation payments and support from the VA. It helps eligible seniors complete claim forms or file appeals in cases where their benefits have been declined. It also assists with medical referrals, information, supportive services and mental health care. Services are provided free of charge for veterans, surviving spouses and their dependents. |
Ventura-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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