Veterans Home of California - Ventura

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Highway 101. The United States Naval Base Ventura County is located close by.

Completed in December 2009, the beautiful Veterans Home of California-Ventura is a 60-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, also known as assisted living. The Veterans Home of California–Ventura is located near the gleaming California Pacific Ocean coastline, about an hour’s drive northwest of Los Angeles, 35 miles south of Santa Barbara and a few short minutes off U.S. Ventura is situated between the Ventura River and the Santa Clara River, with soil so fertile that citrus trees grow better in Ventura than anywhere else in the state. Completed in December 2009, the beautiful Veterans Home of California–Ventura is a 60-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), also known as assisted living. All healthcare needs, meals, transportation and activities are provided by the Veterans Home of California–Ventura, in partnership with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Ventura and nearby Oxnard, California offer many cultural and educational opportunities for Veterans Home residents and their families to enjoy, including the Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura Harbor Village, Oxnard Heritage Square, the nearby harbors areas of Ventura, Oxnard, Port Hueneme and the Channel Islands – as well as California’s historic Missions and Adobes, golf courses, museums, lovely parks and shopping centers. The veterans home provides California veterans with a living environment that protects their dignity and contributes to their feeling of self-reliance and self-worth. Veterans desiring to be considered for admission must be residents of California, age 55 or older (or younger if disabled), and have served honorably.

12/04/2025

Thanks for the shoutout, California Department of Veterans Affairs! Sixteen certainly feels sweet at the Veterans Home of California - Ventura.

12/02/2025

Fall 2025 is in full swing here at the Veterans Home of California - Ventura. Last month, our community came together to embrace our heroes and remind them how cherished they are. We celebrated the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday with a heartfelt event and received a visit from local students on Veterans Day. Additionally, the kind-hearted members of the Daughters of the American Revolution graced us with their presence, which made our residents feel truly appreciated. Thanksgiving was a wonderful celebration with plenty of great food and festivities, and we’re excited about what the rest of the holiday season will bring!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for all our veterans and their families. We wish you all a wonderful start to the holiday season!

10/16/2025

Our residents are enjoying the activities at our home this fall. Here are a few highlights from our recent Oktoberfest celebration. The decorations, live music, and joyful smiles still have us floating on cloud nine!

09/27/2025

Yesterday, the Veterans Home of California - Ventura enjoyed a fantastic performance by the Tapping Tootsies! This talented group of women dazzled us with their tap dancing while honoring our country and the heroes who protect it. Please join us in giving them a big thank you for their kindness and support. Our residents loved the show!

09/11/2025

Today we mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. On this Patriot Day, we pay tribute to the victims and honor the heroes.

Today is also the National Day of Service and Remembrance, one of the largest annual days of charitable service in the U.S.

08/08/2025

The Veterans Home of California - Ventura had a fantastic time visiting the Ventura County Fair yesterday!

We indulged in delicious food, participated in exciting activities, and enjoyed seeing several local Future Farmers of America chapters showcasing their impressive farm animals. One of the highlights of the day was the pig race. Our veterans love our community, and we are all so grateful to live in such a beautiful place as Ventura County, California!

07/30/2025

We are actively monitoring the Tsunami Warning issued for Hawaii and are aware that portions of Ventura County are currently under a Tsunami Watch.

Our Home is located several miles inland, and according to Tsunami.gov, it is not under any immediate threat at this time.

We are in close contact with official sources and will continue to monitor the situation closely. The safety of our residents is our top priority.

Please stay alert and follow trusted sources for the latest updates.

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July!

This week, the Veterans Home of California - Ventura celebrated our nation's birthday with a fun summer kickoff BBQ! Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal from Scooters BBQ & Catering while dancing to the fantastic music of The Surfer Joe Band. Our outdoor patio looked wonderful with all its festive decorations. A huge shoutout goes to our amazing activities staff for their hard work!

We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe holiday!

06/30/2025

The month of June has been a memorable one at the Veterans Home of California - Ventura. It’s with a heavy heart that we said goodbye to our friend, Shadowdancer. We’ll miss him, but we’ve been making the most of our time together, just like he would have wanted.

On June 12, we celebrated Women Veterans Day by giving out handmade cards to our amazing women veterans—a small but meaningful way to say thanks for their bravery and service.

We also had a fantastic visit with American Legion Post 741 in Camarillo. Their stories and laughter brought so much joy to everyone.

Last week, we turned our main dining hall into a fun casino night with blackjack, roulette, and great company. It was a wonderful time filled with laughter and good vibes.

We can’t thank all the veterans, volunteers, families, and staff enough for making these moments happen. Here’s to many more great memories in the month of July and an early Happy Birthday to the United States of America!

06/17/2025

Yesterday, the Veterans Home of California - Ventura gathered with heavy hearts to remember and celebrate the life of Mr. Ricardo Melendez, known to his community as Shadowdancer—a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, a beloved Chumash elder, and a ninth-generation Californian. As a descendant of thirteen generations of California Spanish and Mexican ancestry, he embodied the spirit of the Chumash, Tamien Ohlone, Yocut, and Salinan peoples with grace and strength.

As a medic on C-9 aeromedical evacuation flights, Shadowdancer's commitment to healing others continued long after his military service. At the Veterans Home, he generously offered his heart, time, and wisdom to uplift fellow residents through advocacy, volunteer work, and mentorship.

Shadowdancer's greatest joy was his family, especially his daughter, Cori (Jeremy), and his beloved grandson, Iverson. He shared a lifelong bond of friendship and love with LeAnn, the mother of his child and his dearest companion throughout the years.

He had a deep love for his siblings: Roy (Irma), Marta, Mariza (Kevin), and Marlena (Scott). He took great pride in the many cherished Tíos, Tías, primos, nieces, nephews, and their children who made up his extended family. To many, he was affectionately known as Tío Rick, a role he embraced with joy and devotion.

Family was everything to him, and his gentle presence, steady support, and boundless warmth will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Shadowdancer's courage, kindness, and cultural legacy will never be forgotten. His memory lives on in every life he touched.

Thank you, Shadowdancer, for your service, your spirit, and your love.

06/11/2025

Last week, the Veterans Home of California - Ventura enjoyed an unforgettable trip to Dodger Stadium to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers compete against the New York Mets!

The outing was filled with fun, including ballpark snacks, sunny skies, and thrilling plays on the field. The highlight of the day was a heartfelt shoutout on the Dodger's video board, honoring our veterans for their service to this country.

A big thank you to Los Angeles Dodgers for recognizing our heroes and helping to create lasting memories. Go Dodgers!

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10900 Telephone Road
Ventura, CA
93004

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+18056597500

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https://www.calvet.ca.gov/VetHomes/Pages/Ventura.aspx

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The Veterans Home of California–Ventura is located near the gleaming California Pacific Ocean coastline, about an hour’s drive northwest of Los Angeles, 35 miles south of Santa Barbara and a few short minutes off U.S. Highway 101. Ventura is situated between the Ventura River and the Santa Clara River, with soil so fertile that citrus trees grow better in Ventura than anywhere else in the state. The United States Naval Base Ventura County is located close by. All healthcare needs, meals, transportation and activities are provided by the Veterans Home of California–Ventura, in partnership with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The veterans home provides California veterans with a living environment that protects their dignity and contributes to their feeling of self-reliance and self-worth. Veterans desiring to be considered for admission must be residents of California, age 55 or older (or younger if disabled), and have served honorably.

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