Victoria Care Center

Victoria Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 5445 Everglades Street in Ventura, California 93003. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Victoria Care Center has a total of 188 certified beds, placing it among the larger skilled nursing facilities in Ventura County. According to CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) data, Victoria Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component ratings: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 stars, and its staffing rating is also 4 out of 5 stars. The quality measure rating, which reflects clinical outcome data across multiple care indicators, is 5 out of 5 stars. These ratings are based on data collected and published by CMS through its Nursing Home Care Compare program and are updated periodically as new inspection and performance data become available. Victoria Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid, known as Medi-Cal in California, may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking placement are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (805) 642-1736 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and specific insurance acceptance policies. When compared against national benchmarks, Victoria Care Center's overall 5-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings across health inspections, staffing, and quality measures are each at or above the national average as well. The facility's 188 certified beds represent a larger-than-average capacity relative to many skilled nursing facilities across the country. As with all CMS-rated facilities, these figures reflect a snapshot of data at the time of the most recent CMS update and may not capture the most current operational conditions. Prospective residents and their representatives are advised to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile and, when possible, conduct an in-person visit to gather current information about care practices and facility conditions.