Oak Place Residential Care
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Oak Place Residential Care is a 36-bed augmented board and care community at 50 Oak Street in Camarillo, California, Ventura County.
The home is operated by Turning Point Foundation, a Ventura County-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that runs supportive housing and residential care programs across the county. Oak Place specializes in care for seniors living with severe mental illness who need help with daily activities but are not in acute crisis.
The CDSS license number is 565850108, issued June 23, 2021. Becky Spring serves as administrator, with the program's intake handled through Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH).
Facility Snapshot
| Detail | Value |
| Address | 50 Oak Street, Camarillo, CA 93010 |
| County | Ventura |
| Licensed Capacity | 36 residents |
| License Number | 565850108 (CDSS) |
| License Date | June 23, 2021 |
| Licensee | Turning Point Foundation |
| Administrator | Becky Spring |
| Facility Type | Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) – Augmented Board and Care |
| Specialization | Seniors with severe mental illness |
| Phone | (805) 586-4086 |
What Type of Facility Is Oak Place Residential Care?
Oak Place is an Augmented Board and Care home – a category of California RCFE that provides care above the standard board and care level for residents whose needs include both daily living support and specialized clinical supervision. The "augmented" designation reflects the higher level of care provided through a contract with Ventura County Behavioral Health.
The resident profile is specific. Oak Place serves seniors with severe mental illness who can live in the community with structured support but who would struggle in standard permanent supportive housing. Many residents are working toward release from conservatorships and increased independence. Turning Point Foundation reports a 92% retention rate at its residential facilities.
This is a different model from the typical RCFE that admits any senior meeting general criteria. Oak Place is targeted, structured, and tied to county behavioural health infrastructure.
How Does Admission Work?
VCBH Gatekeeping
Oak Place does not accept direct admissions from families. All placements are coordinated through Ventura County Behavioral Health. VCBH evaluates the prospective resident's clinical situation and refers them to Oak Place if the home is the right fit.
For families navigating this system, the practical implication is that the entry point is not the home itself but the resident's existing VCBH case manager or a referral through county mental health services. Families without an established VCBH connection typically work through their county case worker to begin the process.
When Oak Place Is Not the Right Fit
Not every senior with mental illness needs an augmented board and care. Some residents do better in standard RCFEs with general dementia or cognitive support. For families exploring options outside the VCBH-contracted system, placement consultants such as Assisted Living Solutions work with families across Ventura County and surrounding areas to compare licensed communities by clinical profile, level of care, and family budget. They can help identify whether Oak Place's specialized model fits, or whether a different category of residential care is more appropriate.
What Services Does Oak Place Provide?
The home covers the standard range of board and care services adapted for residents with mental illness. According to Turning Point Foundation:
Three meals a day, with menus adapted for resident dietary needs
Medication management and supervision
Laundry and housekeeping
24-hour staff supervision
In-house mobile wellness peer support groups
Care and supervision for VCBH clients living in the community
Coordination with VCBH case managers and treatment teams
Support for residents working toward release from conservatorships
The combination of standard residential care plus mental health-specific supervision is what defines the augmented board and care model. Staff are trained to recognize and respond to mental health concerns alongside the typical assisted living needs of older adults.
How Is On-Site Medical Care Arranged for Residents?
Oak Place's residents receive primary mental health treatment through Ventura County Behavioral Health, but they also need general medical care – primary care visits, chronic condition follow-ups, and coordination with non-psychiatric specialists.
Doctor2me physicians visit residents directly at the facility for routine checkups, chronic condition follow-ups, and urgent issues that do not warrant an ER trip. This is particularly useful for older adults with complex profiles where transportation to a clinic adds clinical risk and disruption to a stable routine. Families can pick a specific physician from the Doctor2me provider directory when continuity with a known doctor matters.
How Do Residents Get to Outside Appointments?
Some appointments still require travel – specialist consultations, dental care, ophthalmology, infusion therapy, hospital admissions and discharges. For seniors with mobility limitations, regular taxis and rideshare are not workable.
Non-emergency medical transportation services handle this category with wheelchair-accessible vehicles, trained drivers, and door-through-door service. MediZoom Transportation, a veteran-owned NEMT service serving all of Ventura County and surrounding areas, offers gurney, wheelchair, and ambulatory vehicles, with CPR and First Aid certified drivers, for medical appointments, dialysis, chemotherapy, physical therapy, and hospital transfers.
What Happens Near End of Life?
For residents whose conditions progress to terminal stages, hospice care can be delivered in-home at Oak Place rather than requiring transfer to an inpatient hospice facility. This matters for residents with severe mental illness, for whom transitions between facilities are particularly disruptive.
Westlake Village Hospice, Inc., a Medicare-certified hospice agency serving Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties, provides all four levels of Medicare-mandated hospice care: routine home visits, continuous home care during acute symptom crises, respite care, and general inpatient care for complex symptom management. Same-day admission is available, with 24/7 nursing support.
Where Is Oak Place Located?
Oak Street is in central Camarillo, a quiet residential neighborhood with retail, pharmacy, and grocery access within a short distance. Camarillo is in central Ventura County, with easy access via the 101 freeway.
Adventist Health Camarillo (formerly St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital) is roughly two miles away. Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center in Thousand Oaks is about 15 miles east. Ventura County Behavioral Health offices serve the area through multiple locations, including the Oxnard Wellness Center for peer support services and Oxnard Clubhouse for rehabilitation programs.
Turning Point Foundation operates two sister residential facilities in the county: Thompson Place at 1681 E Thompson Blvd. in Ventura (26 beds) and Rincon Assisted Living at 67 E Barnett Street in Ventura (54 beds). Both serve a similar clinical profile under the same VCBH contract structure.
The CDSS Community Care Licensing Division handles regional inspections of RCFEs through its Ventura Regional Office under Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
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Address: 50 Oak Street, Camarillo, CA 93010, Ventura County