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Situated slightly more than an hour’s drive up the coast from Los Angeles, Ventura is a Central California coastal community that’s attractive to retirees for a variety of reasons. With summer highs of just over 80 degrees Fahrenheit and winter lows in the mid-40s, Ventura’s mild climate offers more sunny days and less annual rainfall than the national average. Because Ventura is surrounded by productive agricultural fields, residents can enjoy freshly picked produce all year round from local farmers’ markets. There’s a wide choice of golf courses in or near Ventura, and the city’s parks have something for all residents, including picnic areas, walking trails and dog parks.
Assisted living communities are designed to provide daily support and personal care for seniors. These facilities feature 24-hour caregiving staff, amenities and services such as housekeeping, daily meals and wellness programming to help seniors enjoy happy, healthy retirements. The average cost of assisted living in Ventura, CA, is $5,750 per month. These rates are higher than both the statewide and national averages.
Read on to learn more about assisted living in Ventura, including information about care costs, options for financial assistance and some of the local organizations and nonprofits that offer free programs and services for seniors.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in California. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Per Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Ventura pay an average of $5,750 per month for assisted living.
Assisted living in Ventura is quite expensive. Monthly rates are $500 higher than the statewide median and $1,250 more expensive than the national average.
While Ventura’s costs are high, seniors do have several more budget-friendly options in nearby cities. In Los Angeles and San Diego, rates are $500 and $275 less per month, respectively. Assisted living is very affordable in the Fresno area at about $3,900 and in Bakersfield at $3,750. Sacramento ($5,225) is also less expensive. However, the Ventura area does offer more affordable assisted living than San Jose, where facilities charge $6,000 on average. San Francisco, which sees some of the highest rates in California, is also about $570 more expensive per month than Ventura.
Note: Data for Ventura was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Oxnard, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in California.
| Contact | Description | |
| Ventura County Area Agency on Aging | (805) 477-7300 | Ventura County seniors aged 60 and over, their caregivers and family members can access information, assistance and referrals from Ventura County Area Agency on Aging. Their Information & assistance team helps locate services including case management, health insurance counseling, caregiver support and emergency assistance. |
| Ventura Parks and Recreation | (805) 658-4726 | The City of Ventura provides programs and activities for seniors through its Parks, Recreation & Community Partnerships Department. Activities for those aged 50 and over include tai chi, gentle yoga, Zumba and general fitness. The department also offers a safety program for mature drivers alongside private Grey Law consultations for those aged 60 and over. |
| Gold Coast Transit | (805) 487-4222 | Senior citizens aged 65 and over, military veterans and disabled persons benefit from reduced fares on Gold Coast Transit. Those over the age of 75 ride for free with proof of age. Seniors can also use Gold Coast’s ACCESS Paratransit program for free rides to Senior Nutrition locations. |
| Ventura County Veterans Services | (805) 477-5155 | Ventura County Veterans Services provides veterans of the U.S. armed forces with assistance filling out forms for service-based benefits, medical referrals and support services for their families. |
| Ventura Avenue Adult Center | (805) 648-3035 | The Ventura Avenue Adult Center is open Monday through Friday. The center provides nutritious hot meals and drop-in activities such as dancing, bridge and bingo as well as creative arts and mah-jongg. It also runs a home delivered meal program available to home-bound individuals aged 60 and over. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Ventura area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
