Newbury Park is a neighborhood in the northern region of Thousand Oaks, where older adults make up 19% of the population. The community is among the more affordable areas in the region and offers a safe, laidback environment close to some of the best shopping and dining in Conejo Valley. Crime is unusual, providing peace of mind for older adults who are active in the community, and sunny skies and very comfortable temperatures throughout the year offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy relaxing outdoors. While most errands in this neighborhood require a vehicle, the local public transportation system provides an affordable, easy-to-use alternative for those who don’t drive. Residents have access to a senior center with robust activities programming, congregate meals and a range of services, as well as a local library with regularly scheduled events, technology classes and print and digital materials.
Newbury Park is a relatively pricey option for assisted living, with monthly fees surpassing state and national medians at $5,845 per month.
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The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Newbury Park pay $5,845 per month for assisted living, making it among the most expensive cities in the region for care. California’s median assisted living rate is $5,000, and nationally, the monthly rate is even lower at $4,300. Seniors in Oregon pay approximately $4,659 per month for this type of care, and in Arizona, rates are lower than the national median at $3,900. Nevada seniors pay $3,595 per month, and those in Utah pay $3,400.
At $5,845 per month, Newbury Park is a relatively expensive option for assisted living services. Even so, monthly rates are affordable compared to averages in San Francisco and Salinas, where seniors pay $6,100 and $7,100, respectively. In Chico, care costs are consistent with the national median at $5,000, and in San Diego, residents pay $4,525 per month. Bakersfield is among the cheapest options in the state at $3,613.
Note: Data for Newbury Park was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Oxnard, was used instead.
California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, covers assisted living services for eligible seniors in Newbury Park through the Assisted Living Waiver. This Home and Community-Based Waiver pays for services, such as adult day health services, meals, transportation and personal care, provided in assisted living facilities. To qualify for this waiver, seniors must qualify for nursing home level care but prefer to live in an assisted living facility.
To learn more about the Assisted Living Waiver and other options for paying for assisted living in Newbury Park, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
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Council on Aging | [email protected] | The Thousand Oaks Council on Aging advocates on behalf of seniors in Newbury Park and the surrounding region. It conducts monthly public meetings that are live-streamed on the city’s YouTube channel. Seniors can speak during the public comments time to bring up issues that affect their safety and quality of life. |
Ventura County Veterans Services Office | (805) 477-5155 | The county’s Veterans Service Office helps veterans obtain access to medical services and financial assistance. Through the office, veterans can get help with filing claims for service-connected compensation, veterans’ and survivors’ pensions, memorial benefits and medical referrals and information. |
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging | (805) 477-7300 | The region’s Area Agency on Aging provides free health insurance options counseling through trained volunteers who answer questions on Medicare benefits and options, Medicaid and long-term care insurance, helping seniors identify options for paying for assisted living. The agency also administers a range of programs, such as medical transportation, congregate meals and information and referrals for community-based services. |
Senior Concerns | (805) 497-0189 | Senior Concerns is a local nonprofit organization that administers wellness and healthy aging programs and provides legal and financial services to older adults in the Newbury Park region. It also operates a thrift store where older adults can purchase affordable, gently used furnishings, dishes, clothing and accessories. |
LTC Ombudsman Services Ventura County, Inc. | (805) 656-1986 | The long-term care ombudsman advocates on behalf of those in assisted living to ensure a consistently high standard of care. The ombudsman helps seniors and families research local assisted living options, identify ways to pay for services and outline what Medi-Cal pays for. The ombudsman also helps address issues and concerns related to the quality of care and intake and discharge procedures. |
Goebel Adult Community Center | (805) 381-2744 | The local senior center hosts social and recreational programs for older adults in a 21,000-square-foot full-service facility. Members participate in activities, such as bridge, dominos, chess and horseshoes, as well as congregate meals, educational seminars and health-related support groups. The center also offers services, such as advocacy, legal assistance, health insurance options counseling, tax services and veterans’ services. |
Ventura County Legal Aid | (805) 652-7655 | Ventura County Legal Aid provides free legal services to older adults. Its legal professionals help resolve issues, such as Social Security overpayment, denied health insurance claims and problems in assisted living facilities. |
The Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program licenses assisted living facilities in California, including those in Newbury Park. This department requires facilities to adhere to regulations pertaining to staffing, care planning and intake and discharge procedures.
For more information on how local assisted living facilities are regulated, refer to our Assisted Living in California page.