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State licensed350 South Arcade Drive, Ventura, CA 93003
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Elms Residential Care
Ventura, CaliforniaState inspected Oct 10, 2025, 41 citations since 2021
About Elms Residential Care
Elms Residential Care brings together compassionate assisted living support with genuine community connection in Ventura, California. Our team understands that the right care means maintaining independence while having trusted help available when needed. We focus on person-centered support that lets residents enjoy their daily lives with confidence and dignity.
Community at a glance
Capacity
54 residents
State license
#561703573, Licensed
Location
Ventura, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
67 East Barnett, Ventura, California 93001
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Elms Residential Care. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Elms Residential Care on October 10, 2025.
Since October 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 29 complaint visits and 8 other visits.
Inspectors issued 13 Type A citations and 28 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 21 complaints, and found 17 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Oct 10, 2025
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
13
Type B citations
28
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 29 | 3 | 10 |
| Other visits | 8 | 10 | 18 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Aug 19, 2025, Aug 6, 2024, Aug 29, 2023, Aug 23, 2022.
Complaints
- October 10, 20252 allegations substantiated, 7 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- April 4, 20255 unsubstantiated
- July 30, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- July 30, 20244 allegations substantiated, 3 citations
- July 30, 20243 allegations substantiated, 3 unsubstantiated, 2 citations
- July 30, 20241 unsubstantiated
- July 1, 20244 unsubstantiated
- October 2, 20231 unsubstantiated
- September 13, 20231 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated
- September 13, 20231 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- July 20, 20233 unsubstantiated
- June 23, 20231 unsubstantiated
Showing the 12 most recent of 21.
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 561703573
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Closed, Change of Ownership
- Licensed capacity
- 54 residents
- Licensed since
- August 31, 1989
- Licensee
- Higgins, Fe Lilia
- Administrator
- Higgins, Fe Lilia 98
Location
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67 East BarnettVentura, CA 93001
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Elms Residential Care had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Elms Residential Care 13 Type A citations and 28 Type B citations since October 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Elms Residential Care last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on October 10, 2025. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Elms Residential Care?+
The state investigated 21 complaints since October 2021. Of the allegations, 17 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 36 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.