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The Lexington Assisted Living in Ventura, CA

The Lexington Assisted Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Ventura, CA.

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The Lexington Assisted Living in Ventura, CA

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5440 Ralston Street, Ventura, CA 93003

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4.2 from 126 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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The Lexington Assisted Living Costs & Pricing

The Lexington Assisted Living offers competitive pricing for its residents, particularly when compared to the average costs in Ventura County and across California. For a studio apartment, The Lexington stands out at $2,500 per month, significantly lower than both the county's average of $4,021 and the state average of $4,145. In terms of one-bedroom units, The Lexington maintains a reasonable rate of $4,000, which is less than both Ventura County's average of $4,513 and California's average of $4,340. However, semi-private accommodations at The Lexington are priced at $4,738 - a bit above Ventura County's average ($3,438) and California's overall figure ($3,333). Finally, for larger two-bedroom options, The Lexington charges $5,200 per month; this is slightly below Ventura County's rate of $5,606 but higher than the state-wide average of $5,270. Overall, The Lexington provides an attractive combination of affordability and quality care relative to its regional counterparts.

Floor plansThe Lexington Assisted LivingVentura CountyCalifornia
Studio$2,500$4,021$4,145
1 Bedroom$4,000$4,513$4,340
Semi-Private$4,738$3,438$3,333
2 Bedrooms$5,200$5,606$5,270

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Overall Review of The Lexington Assisted Living

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Medication and bathing problems

Some residents and families report serious lapses with medication and personal care.

A handful of recent reviews describe breakdowns that families say were not resolved quickly enough, including periods without medication and delayed bathing. Those same reviewers also describe concerning incident handling and communication issues when help was requested. Elsewhere, residents and families say they feel well cared for, so these complaints read as a serious but not universal problem.

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Restaurant-style dining experience

Dining is set up like restaurant service, and multiple reviews mention the meal experience.

Several reviews point to the dining setup and the quality of what’s served, including mention of a dining room and restaurant-style meals. One reviewer specifically describes frequent meal choices such as salads and alternatives like sandwiches, with staff bringing food to the room when needed. Other residents note that the food can vary day to day, but the community’s dining presentation comes up repeatedly as a practical part of daily life.

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Staff responsiveness and warmth

Many reviews emphasize consistently friendly, caring staff and supportive day-to-day help.

Across many reviews, families and residents describe staff members as welcoming, helpful, and attentive, with a strong sense of care in how they interact. Several say the team communicates well when questions come up and that residents feel safe as a result. A few reviews are less positive about management or staffing, which helps explain why experiences are not uniform, but the majority of comments lean strongly toward staff being a standout strength.

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Activities with entertainment options

Residents and families describe an active calendar with frequent programming.

Reviews repeatedly highlight that there is something happening, including group activities like bingo, movie nights, and scheduled events throughout the day. Several comments also connect activities to day-to-day engagement, describing residents staying busy and enjoying outings or community events. The community also offers a variety of activity types on the schedule, including fitness and arts-and-crafts style options.

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Pool, spa, and courtyard space

Outdoor and recreation amenities like a pool and spa are a recurring talking point.

Multiple reviews mention the swimming pool and spa as features that help the community feel more like a place to spend time, including references to a courtyard area. Some residents and families say the pool supports activities and daily comfort. At least one review raises a concern that the pool stayed closed for an extended period, so availability may vary by timing.

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Pricing concerns and added fees

Cost is a point of contention, with concerns about increases and fees.

A small group of reviews expresses frustration with the way pricing changes over time, including rate increases after move-in and insufficient advance notice. Other reviews raise concerns about high charges even when the stay was brief, including community fees. While many families describe the community as affordable or comparable in value, these cost-related comments are strong enough to stand out as the main drawback theme.

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Features

Housing

  • 125 resident community capacity 125 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

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • 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
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Golf Golf
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • 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
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Oxnard (4 miles away) Oxnard (4 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • 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
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • 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
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • 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
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Ventura, California offers a variety of amenities and services that may appeal to seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment. With several parks nearby, such as Marion Cannon Park and Thille Park, residents can easily enjoy outdoor activities and recreational pursuits. There are also multiple dining options in the vicinity, ranging from fast food chains like Jack In The Box to sit-down restaurants like Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill. Additionally, there are cafes like Starbucks and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf for socializing or relaxing with a cup of coffee. For medical needs, there are several physicians' offices, pharmacies, and hospitals in close proximity to provide easy access to healthcare services. Overall, this area offers a mix of leisure opportunities and essential amenities that could make it a desirable location for senior living.

Parks

  • Marion Cannon Park (0.2 miles)
  • Thille Park (0.5 miles)
  • Ventura Community Park (1.6 miles)
  • Rainbow Bridge Park (2.1 miles)
  • Arroyo Verde Park (2.3 miles)
  • East Park (2.9 miles)
  • Marina Park (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Presto Pasta (0.4 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (0.5 miles)
  • Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill (0.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.8 miles)
  • Poseidon Brewing Company (1.2 miles)
  • Madewest Brewi (1.2 miles)
  • Snapper Jack's Taco Shack (1.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (0.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Singing Sun (3.3 miles)
  • Cafe Nouveau (3.7 miles)
  • Frontside Cafe (4 miles)
  • Prospect Coffee Roasters (4.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Shapiro Laser Eye Center (0.4 miles)
  • Ashley Becker (0.4 miles)
  • Hazan-Seinberg Sabine (0.5 miles)
  • Fresenius Medical Care Ventura (1.1 miles)
  • Cardiac Direct (1.3 miles)
  • Primary Medical Group - Best Doctor in Ventura (1.4 miles)
  • Center for Family Health Ashwood Clinic (1.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Cabrillo Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • The Medicine Shoppe Ventura (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hospital Procedure Consultants (0.6 miles)
  • Ventura Convalescent Hospital (1.8 miles)
  • VCMC (2.3 miles)
  • Aids Testing & Services (2.4 miles)
  • Ventura County Medical Center/Ventura Hillmont Adult Services (2.4 miles)
  • CMH Same Day Surgery (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church Of The Foothills (1.9 miles)
  • Orchard Community Church (2 miles)
  • St Paul's Episcopal Church & Parish Day School (2.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Century Riverpark 16 and XD (2.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Oxnard Airport (OXR) (4.3 miles)

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