Best Assisted Living in Ventura, California
14 communities found
Ventura offers 14 assisted living communities, all residential in style, split among 5 small, 4 mid-sized, and 5 large settings. Across 9 rated communities drawing on 337 reviews, the average rating stands at 4.5. Common amenities include emergency call systems, medication management, and 24-hour staff, each found in 8 of the communities.
- 14communities
- 4.5average rating, 9 rated
- 337family reviews read
- 5small homes, 10 or fewer
The Palms at Bonaventure Assisted Living & Memory Care
Ventura, California
4.9(73)
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Ventura County Senior Care: Cottage Inn
Ventura, California
4.9(10)
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Coastal Haven Senior Living
Ventura, California
5(5)
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Cypress Place
Ventura, California
4.5(61)
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Lexington Assisted Living
Ventura, California
4.4(53)
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Ventura Townehouse
Ventura, California
4.3(83)
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Brady's Butterfly Inn
Ventura, California
5(1)
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Ventura Grand Chateau
Ventura, California
4.3(7)
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Blue Bird Care Home
Ventura, California
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Ventura Villa Assisted Living
Ventura, California
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Veterans Home Of California-Ventura
Ventura, California
4(4)
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Crestwood Villa II
Ventura, California
3(1)
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Best-rated assisted living in Ventura
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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The Palms at Bonaventure Assisted Living & Memory Care
4.9 (73 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 121 units
Families call The Palms at Bonaventure clean and welcoming, with attentive staff and strong activity programming for residents.
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Ventura County Senior Care: Cottage Inn
4.9 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living· 6 units
This small, home-like community is praised for attentive, communicative, compassionate caregivers, especially during residents' final stages of life.
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5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living· 6 units
This small, home-style residence offers deeply personal, hands-on care, with staff treating residents like family during hospice and dementia care.
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4.5 (61 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care· 89 units
Cypress Place is described as clean and welcoming, with friendly staff, good food, and easy move-in transitions for residents.
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4.4 (53 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 125 units
Lexington Assisted Living is called warm and welcoming, with recent leadership changes credited for improved care and communication.
- 6
4.3 (83 reviews)· Assisted Living· 566 units
Reviews are divided: some praise attentive staff and an activity-filled community, while others cite understaffing and unresponsive management.
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4.3 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living· 49 units
Families describe Ventura Grand Chateau as warm and closely-knit, with compassionate, responsive staff supporting hospice and memory care needs.
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4 (37 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care· 100 units
Aegis Living Ventura earns praise for attentive staff, restaurant-quality dining, an active social calendar, and well-maintained Spanish-style grounds.
What families say about assisted living in Ventura
Counted across the review summaries of 14 Ventura communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, noted in 71% of the 14 communities, along with a warm, home-like feel mentioned in 50%. Activities and social life and management each come up in 36% of communities, and food and dining in 29%. On the concern side, cost and billing issues appear in 71% of communities and communication with families in 57%, while staff attitude and staffing levels or turnover each surface in 7%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 71%
- Warm, home-like feel 50%
- Activities and social life 36%
- Management 36%
- Food and dining 29%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 71%
- Communication with families 57%
- Staff attitude 7%
- Staffing levels and turnover 7%
“I was there to visit a friend. Thrilled to see how well she's being taken care of, and how she is meeting and enjoying new people. Great place, clean and inviting. Thank you for taking such great care of my friend.”
“The Lexington is a wonderful community with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is kind, and there’s a real sense of care and comfort throughout the building. It’s clear they work hard to make it a great place for residents.”
“The staff and administration of Cottage Inn were fantastic! My mom spent her last days there and everyone was so considerate and attentive. I really appreciated the warmth and care they gave to my mom and the rest of the residents.”
Assisted Living in Ventura: the figures
- •Of the 14 with a known size, 5 have ten residents or fewer, 4 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (8), medication management (8), 24-hour staff (8), housekeeping (8), wheelchair accessible (8), social activities (7).
How families pay for assisted living in California
Most families in California cover assisted living, memory care and independent living with private funds, often drawing on savings, retirement income and, in many cases, the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent purchased a policy years earlier, can also help offset monthly fees, though coverage terms vary widely by policy and are worth reviewing closely before making a decision. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps pay for the cost of care, and it is worth checking eligibility early since the application process can take time.
The full picture for the state: Assisted Living in California.
Assisted Living near Ventura
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard5.3 mi | 14 | 4.4 / 5 | 5.3 mi |
| Camarillo10.4 mi | 18 | 4.3 / 5 | 10.4 mi |
| Ojai11.9 mi | 6 | 4.1 / 5 | 11.9 mi |
| Thousand Oaks20.3 mi | 53 | 4.8 / 5 | 20.3 mi |
| Westlake Village23.2 mi | 15 | 4.6 / 5 | 23.2 mi |
| Agoura Hills27.9 mi | 10 | 4.7 / 5 | 27.9 mi |
| Simi Valley28.2 mi | 54 | 4.7 / 5 | 28.2 mi |
| Santa Barbara30.5 mi | 21 | 4.6 / 5 | 30.5 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 14 communities listed in Ventura, 337 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Ventura ask about.
- Home Care in California: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in Ventura: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Ventura, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 14 assisted living communities in Ventura, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in Ventura are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Coastal Haven Senior Living (5★, 5 ratings), The Palms at Bonaventure Assisted Living & Memory Care (4.9★, 73 ratings), Ventura County Senior Care: Cottage Inn (4.9★, 10 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Ventura?
Beyond assisted living, Ventura has home health (8 communities), memory care (4 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (3 communities), independent living (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Ventura?
Families rate Ventura assisted living communities 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 337 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Ventura assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 14 Ventura communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 71%), warm, home-like feel (mentioned for 50%), activities and social life (mentioned for 36%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (71%), communication with families (57%), staff attitude (7%).
Are there small assisted living homes in Ventura?
Yes. Of the 14 Ventura communities with a known size, 5 have ten residents or fewer, 4 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.