Senior living in Ventura, CA
29 licensed communities in Ventura, Ventura County with real, all-in monthly pricing. Compare honestly and book your own tours — Chapter never sells your information.
What senior living costs in Ventura
Real all-in monthly cost — base rent plus a typical care add-on — across 29 local communities.
10 homes in Ventura are licensed by the state to care for residents with dementia. A dementia license doesn't always mean a secured unit, so ask each home. See dementia-licensed homes →
At about $7,010/mo all-in, Ventura runs 10% above the California average of $6,401, and 23% above the national benchmark of about $5,700/mo (Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care).
All-in pricing is base rent plus a typical care add-on. Estimated figures are marked on each listing and refined as communities verify their rates on Chapter.
How Ventura compares to nearby cities
Average all-in monthly cost in other Ventura County cities, so you can weigh options a short drive away.
Communities in Ventura
Ranked by resident rating — never by who pays us.
Mariposa Valley, Inc.
Crestwood Villa Ii
Residence At Dean Llc, The
Rincon Assisted Living
Navita Residences Ashwood
Coastal Haven Senior Living
Cypress Place Assisted Living
Home Sweet Home Duvali
Home Sweet Home Newman
Ventura Grand Chateau
Ivory Lane Senior Living Llc
Encanto Living
Cottage Inn
Navita Residences Tull
Lexington Assisted Living
Veterans Home Of California-ventura
Home Sweet Home Van Buren
Ventura Villa Assisted Living
Bluebird Home
Palms At Bonaventure, The
Rowe Residence
Ventura Townehouse
Aegis Living Ventura
Prefer a smaller, home-like setting? 20 of Ventura's communities are board and care homes with six or fewer residents. See board and care homes in Ventura
All 29 licensed communities in Ventura, with monthly cost
- Aegis Living Ventura$7,450/mo est.
- Bluebird Home$7,200/mo est.
- Butterfly Inn, Llc, The$7,450/mo est.
- Coastal Haven Senior Living$6,700/mo est.
- Cottage Inn$6,950/mo est.
- Crestwood Villa Ii$6,500/mo est.
- Cypress Place Assisted Living$6,850/mo est.
- Encanto Living$6,950/mo est.
- Finest Living At Arcade$7,450/mo est.
- Finest Living At Crestwood$7,450/mo est.
- Firelight Care Home Inc$6,500/mo est.
- Home Sweet Home Duvali$6,850/mo est.
- Home Sweet Home Newman$6,850/mo est.
- Home Sweet Home Van Buren$7,100/mo est.
- Ivory Lane Senior Living Llc$6,950/mo est.
- Jewel Home Care$7,450/mo est.
- Lexington Assisted Living$7,100/mo est.
- Mariposa Valley, Inc.$6,500/mo est.
- Navita Residences Ashwood$6,600/mo est.
- Navita Residences Tull$6,950/mo est.
- Palms At Bonaventure, The$7,300/mo est.
- Residence At Dean Llc, The$6,500/mo est.
- Rincon Assisted Living$6,600/mo est.
- Rowe Residence$7,300/mo est.
- Varsity Manor, The$7,450/mo est.
- Ventura Grand Chateau$6,850/mo est.
- Ventura Townehouse$7,300/mo est.
- Ventura Villa Assisted Living$7,100/mo est.
- Veterans Home Of California-ventura$7,100/mo est.
How to pay for senior living in California
Most families combine private funds with one or more of these programs. Here's a plain-English rundown of what's available in California.
Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
California's Assisted Living Waiver lets Medi-Cal cover the care portion of assisted living — personal care and health services, not room and board — for people who would otherwise qualify for a nursing home. You generally must have full Medi-Cal with no share of cost, be 21 or older, need nursing-facility level of care, and live in one of the roughly 15 participating counties (which include Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Orange, and San Francisco). Slots are capped and there's usually a waitlist, so families apply early through a local Care Coordination Agency.
VA Aid & Attendance pension
Wartime veterans and their surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA's Aid & Attendance pension, which is added on top of the basic VA pension to help pay for care. For December 2025 through November 2026, the maximum is roughly $2,424 a month for a single veteran, $2,874 for a veteran with a spouse, and $1,558 for a surviving spouse. Eligibility depends on service history, income, and net worth.
Long-term care insurance
If your loved one holds a long-term care insurance policy, it often pays toward assisted living or memory care once they need help with two or more activities of daily living. Check the daily or monthly benefit amount, the elimination (waiting) period, and whether the policy requires a licensed community — nearly every community in our directory is state-licensed.
Medical expense tax deduction
When a resident is chronically ill — needing help with at least two activities of daily living, or requiring supervision due to cognitive decline — and care follows a documented plan of care, the IRS lets you deduct qualifying medical costs above 7.5% of adjusted gross income, if you itemize. Care services, medication management, and dementia care typically qualify; pure room and board usually doesn't. A tax professional can confirm what applies to your situation.
This is general information to help you plan — not financial, tax, or legal advice. Benefit amounts and eligibility rules change, so confirm details with the program or a qualified professional before making decisions.
Senior living in Ventura — FAQ
How much does senior living cost in Ventura?
Across 29 communities in Ventura, the average all-in cost is about $7,010 per month (median $6,950), generally ranging from $6,500 to $7,450. All-in means base rent plus a typical monthly care add-on. Assisted living and memory care usually cost more than independent living because of the added personal care.
How many homes in Ventura are licensed for dementia care?
10 homes in Ventura are licensed by California's Community Care Licensing Division to care for residents with dementia. A dementia license means the home meets the state's dementia-care rules; it doesn't always mean a secured (locked) memory care unit, so ask each home how it handles wandering and what training its staff have.
How can I pay for senior living in Ventura?
Most families combine private funds with programs like the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (which covers care costs — not room and board — in participating California counties), the VA's Aid & Attendance pension for wartime veterans and their spouses, long-term care insurance, and medical-expense tax deductions. See the "How to pay for senior living in California" section above for details on each.
What levels of senior care are available in Ventura?
Ventura has 29 licensed communities offering assisted living. Chapter shows every licensed community — not just the ones that pay to be featured.
Does Chapter charge families or sell my information in Ventura?
No. Chapter is always free for families, and we never sell or share your contact information. When you book a tour, your details go only to that one community — you'll never get calls from a dozen sales teams. That's the opposite of how referral sites in California typically work.
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