Simi Valley Residential Care V
Simi Valley Residential Care V is a small, family-operated Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in Simi Valley, California. It is licensed by the California Department of Social Services to care for up to six residents and has been operating at the same address since 2000.
Main Information
Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License: #565800527 — California Department of Social Services
Status: Licensed
Capacity: 6 residents
Address: 1176 Bryson Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Ventura County)
Licensed since: March 2000
Operated by: Walter and Maria Mendez
About the Home
The facility is one of the smallest categories of licensed senior housing in California — a six-bed residential home rather than a large community. It is run by Walter and Maria Mendez, who have held the license for this location for more than two decades. A small, fixed number of residents is a defining feature of this type of home.
Care and Daily Life
As a licensed RCFE, the home provides non-medical residential care. In California, this level of care generally includes help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility, along with meals, medication management, and around-the-clock supervision by on-site staff. An RCFE is not a skilled nursing facility, so it does not provide 24-hour medical or nursing care; instead, residents who need medical services receive them through visiting providers.
Medical Support at Home
Rather than traveling out for routine care, residents can be seen where they live. Through the Doctor2me network, families can choose a physician who visits the home and provides care without a trip to the hospital. To support that model, the home works with local providers across Ventura County:
Pacific Crest Hospice — hospice and palliative care focused on comfort.
Gentry Imaging — portable X-ray and lab testing brought to the home.
XL Care Home Health Agency — nursing visits, wound care, and therapy for those recovering strength.
MedLife Medical Supply — hospital beds, walkers, oxygen, and other equipment.
Mobile Eyes Now — in-home eye exams and vision services.
Eternal Life Hospice — full hospice programs, family meetings, and end-of-life planning.
Together, these partners cover a range of needs — from diagnostics and home health to hospice — without moving a resident out for each service.
Safety and Oversight
As a licensed RCFE, the home is subject to California's residential care regulations, which cover areas such as staffing, fire safety, and accessibility. Licensing status and any inspection records are maintained by the California Department of Social Services and can be reviewed directly.
Moving In
Admission to a California RCFE begins with paperwork, including the LIC 602 physician's report. If those forms feel complicated, you can get help preparing the admission form.
Contact
Families can contact the facility directly to ask about availability, current services, and in-home medical coordination. If you are still comparing homes like this one for a loved one, you can choose a placement agency that can help you find and arrange the right home.
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