AlmaVia of Camarillo

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AlmaVia of Camarillo

AlmaVia of Camarillo is an assisted living and memory care community in Camarillo, CA.

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2500 Ponderosa Drive North, Camarillo, CA 93010

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 53 reviews
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AlmaVia of Camarillo Costs & Pricing

AlmaVia of Camarillo offers a range of living options with monthly costs that reflect both its premium services and the local market. For a studio, residents can expect to pay $4,250, which is slightly above the Ventura County average of $4,021 and California's average of $4,145. The one-bedroom unit is priced at $5,495, significantly higher than both county and state averages of $4,513 and $4,340 respectively. Additionally, the semi-private option comes in at $5,500, outpacing Ventura County's average of $3,438 and California's $3,333. While AlmaVia may appear pricier on the surface, it provides exceptional amenities and care that many find worthwhile for their peace of mind and quality of life.

Floor plansAlmaVia of CamarilloVentura CountyCalifornia
Studio$4,250$4,021$4,145
1 Bedroom$5,495$4,513$4,340
Semi-Private$5,500$3,438$3,333

Overall Review of AlmaVia of Camarillo

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Memory care support stands out

Residents and families specifically describe strong support for dementia needs and memory care programming.

Several reviews focus on memory care, including a move for someone with a dementia degree and the stress of transition that the team helped manage. Families also describe staff using redirection and structured programs to support functioning, with one reviewer noting how staff helped when a loved one acted out. Residents or families mention memory care design details like a locked memory care dining setup, and others describe exercise, activities, and programming tailored to Alzheimer’s or similar cognitive needs. A few reviewers also point out limits around specific challenging behaviors, noting it’s not set up for violent tendencies.

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Dining is a frequent plus

Food quality and dining experience come up repeatedly in residents’ and families’ feedback.

A large share of reviewers talk about meals and dining, describing the food as excellent, very good, healthy, or better than they expected. Some mention the dining room experience and menus they viewed during visits, while others describe service during meals and lunchtime visits. A few reviews note diet-style options and how meals are structured for residents’ needs, including simpler choices. Overall, dining is one of the most consistent positive day-to-day themes in the comments.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are kept busy with a steady mix of activities and scheduled social time.

Reviews frequently mention activities as a reason their loved ones seemed engaged, including group activities, games, movie nights, and crafts. Several describe both planned daily programming and outings, with some specifically citing music, church-related activities, and educational or speaker events. Families also describe watching residents interact during daily activities, and others mention reading-friendly spaces like a library. One reviewer says a visit didn’t show activity at that moment, but signs of regular programming were still visible.

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Staff responsiveness drives comfort

Families repeatedly describe staff as welcoming, compassionate, and responsive to care needs.

Across the reviews, the staff is a clear centerpiece of the experience: people mention friendly greetings, staff who remember details, and an atmosphere where residents feel known. Multiple reviewers describe hands-on help with day-to-day needs, frequent check-ins, and staff being attentive during challenging moments. A number of comments also highlight staff coordination, including help coordinating care logistics and responsiveness when families had questions. Even when reviewers had reservations, many still described the team as kind, informative, and willing to accommodate requests.

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Pricing is a recurring concern

Higher pricing comes up often, even among reviewers who liked the community otherwise.

Cost is one of the most common caveats, with multiple reviewers calling the community expensive or pricier than alternatives. Some families still felt it was worth the money for what they expected to receive, while others decided not to move forward mainly because of price. The community’s pricing range sits above the county and state benchmarks in the areas shown for studio and semi-private options, which aligns with why affordability is mentioned directly in the feedback.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Outdoor space feels limited

Outdoor space quality and size are mentioned as a mixed point.

One reviewer found the outdoor area small and less pleasant than other places they compared it to, and they wished for more seating and walking space. Other visitors described courtyard access as a positive feature, noting a place to go out and enjoy outdoor time. Taken together, the comments suggest outdoor space can work for some residents, but it may not meet everyone’s expectations for larger outdoor areas.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Religious/meditation center Religious/meditation center
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Oxnard (11 miles away) Oxnard (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Camarillo, California, is a convenient and diverse area with a range of amenities nearby. There are several physicians and hospitals within close proximity, providing easy access to medical care. The neighborhood boasts several parks for outdoor recreation and relaxation, as well as a variety of dining options including fast food chains and sit-down restaurants. Pharmacies are also readily available for any medication needs. For those who enjoy coffee or tea, there are cafes in the area to socialize and unwind. Transportation options such as Amtrak and car rentals are accessible for travel convenience. Additionally, there is a theater for entertainment and a place of worship for spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this part of Camarillo offers a well-rounded community with essential services for seniors looking to settle in the area.

Physicians

  • Cristina N. Porch-curre, MD (0.1 miles)
  • Bma Camarillo Dialysis Center (0.2 miles)
  • Arnold Christopher Do (0.2 miles)
  • Ventura Orthopedics (0.3 miles)
  • Adcare Plus (0.3 miles)
  • My Hearing Centers (1.8 miles)
  • Paul Edward Morin (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • St John's Hospital Camarillo (0.2 miles)
  • St. John's Regional Medical Center (7.8 miles)
  • Koveos, Efthimios DDS (8.3 miles)
  • Los Robles Hospital Cancer Center (8.3 miles)
  • Simi Valley Hospital (8.6 miles)

Parks

  • Charter Oak Park (0.7 miles)
  • Bob Kildee Community Park (1.1 miles)
  • Arneill Ranch Park (1.4 miles)
  • Pleasant Valley Fields (2.1 miles)
  • Mel Vincent Park (3.4 miles)
  • Springville Park (3.9 miles)
  • Dos Vientos Community Park (5.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (1 miles)
  • Rolling Pin Donuts (1.2 miles)
  • The Habit Burger Grill (2.2 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.5 miles)
  • Institution Ale Company (2.6 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (3.1 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (3.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Forte Rx Compounding Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Neighborhood Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.3 miles)
  • Burt's Pharmacy and Compounding Lab (6.9 miles)

Cafes

  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (1.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (7.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak-Cml (2 miles)
  • Camarillo Airport (CMA) (4 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Camarillo Palace & Imax (3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (4.2 miles)

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