Camarillo, California
Via Esmeralda
Assisted Living · Residential Care · Memory Care
3521 East Elma Street, Camarillo, CA 93010
Via Esmeralda in Camarillo, CA is an intimate six-bed home offering assisted living, residential care, and memory care.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- May 2007
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Via Esmeralda has accumulated 6 Type A findings and 8 Type B findings over more than 19 years of operation, but none of the last three annual inspections turned up a Type A or Type B citation.
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- Track record — Across more than 19 years licensed, the community has drawn 6 Type A citations (the state's most severe class, tied to resident safety or care) and 8 Type B citations (administrative findings like paperwork or posting gaps).
- Recent 3 years — The last three inspection cycles (2024, 2025, and April 2026) produced zero Type A and zero Type B citations, marking a clear improvement over the earlier part of the licensed history.
- Complaints — There have been no complaint investigations on record and no substantiated, unsubstantiated, or unfounded allegations, so the citation history comes entirely from routine inspections rather than complaint-driven visits.
- Operating tenure — Nineteen-plus years of continuous licensure gives real weight to the recent clean stretch, since it reflects multiple full inspection cycles rather than a short honeymoon period.
- 1.Can you walk through what the Type A findings involved and when they occurred within the 19-year history?
- 2.What changes were made to bring the last three years of inspections to a clean result?
- 3.Are there any pending corrective action plans or follow-up items from earlier Type A or Type B citations?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #565801482
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 6
- Type B citations · administrative
- 8
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 5
Facility evaluation
Apr 9, 2026
Facility evaluation
Apr 21, 2025
Facility evaluation
May 29, 2024
Facility evaluation
Mar 8, 2023
Facility evaluation
May 21, 2022
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Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,500 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $4,500 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $5,600 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
7 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Activity room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Private bathroom
Outdoor Spaces
4 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
Dining Options
4 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 11 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Most families describe Via Esmeralda's small, family-run home as warm and personally attentive, though a few reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and the physical space.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe Esmeralda and her family caregivers as loving, attentive, and treating residents like part of their own family, including one-on-one aid coverage for higher-needs residents.
- Dining — Multiple families mention fresh, healthy meals including fruit smoothies and vegetables, though one review recalls the food being poor during a very brief stay.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The small, homelike setting with a pleasant backyard patio, festive decorations, and a low resident-to-caregiver ratio is frequently highlighted as comforting for families and residents.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Several reviewers describe the home as clean, pristine, and well-kept, though one tour noted the house felt dark and stuffy without air conditioning running.
- Communication — Families note that Esmeralda spends significant time explaining care needs during tours and helps with logistics like transferring prescriptions.
- Staff & care — One reviewer found staffing seemed short during a visit and questioned whether the home was truly equipped for hospice-level care despite claims otherwise.
- Atmosphere & grounds — A couple of reviews describe the house as dark or small, so families should tour in person to judge whether the space and lighting suit their loved one.
- Financial transparency — Reviews note incontinence supplies, medications, and supplements are billed separately from the base monthly rate, so families should clarify the full cost breakdown before move-in.
- Health & safety protocols — Given past mentions of caregivers and residents being unvaccinated during COVID and limited visitation policies, families should ask about current health and visitation protocols.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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