Simi Valley Residential Care V
1176 Bryson Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065, Ventura County
You could drive past 1176 Bryson Avenue and never realize what it is. Just another one-story house — beige walls, trimmed grass, a mailbox with the same wear as the others. But inside lives something quieter: six older adults who share space, meals, and small routines that give each day a rhythm.
The house has been here since 2000, run by Walter and Maria Mendez. Their license from the state allows care for six people, and that number hasn’t changed in twenty-five years. They say that’s what keeps it personal.
Main Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) |
| License | #565800527 — California Department of Social Services |
| Capacity | 6 residents |
| Founded | 2000 |
Inside the Home
No big hallways. No noise. A small kitchen that smells like toast in the morning, a dining table where people wait for coffee. One resident reads the paper out loud, another waters the front roses. The bedrooms are close to the common area, a few private, others shared.
There’s a narrow path to the garden — two chairs, a bit of shade, enough space for conversation. It’s simple, but for most here, that’s enough.
How Medical Help Works Here
If someone needs a doctor, they don’t leave the house. The doctor comes in — a familiar face by the same front door. Blood pressure, medications, a quiet talk. No waiting rooms, no transportation vans.
To keep that system working, the home relies on local partners across Ventura County:
Pacific Crest Hospice helps when pain control or palliative care is needed. Their nurses check on comfort, not just numbers.
Gentry Imaging brings portable X-ray and lab testing — they roll in the equipment, take readings, and leave behind calm.
XL Care Home Health Agency handles wound care, gentle therapy, and nursing visits for those regaining strength.
Medlife Medical Supply delivers hospital beds, walkers, and oxygen tanks, adjusting them to fit small spaces.
MobilEyesNow sends opticians — eye exams, frame fixes, lens replacements without a drive.
Westlake Village Hospice steps in for full hospice programs, family meetings, and end-of-life planning with empathy.
Together they cover nearly everything: from checkups to diagnostics, from hospice to therapy — all without moving a resident from their chair.
Meals and Moments
Food is cooked right there. No menu boards, no trays — just a stove and a person who knows everyone’s habits. Some prefer oatmeal, others soup. Salt is adjusted, portions small. Around noon, laughter often mixes with the sound of dishes.
After lunch: quiet time. Someone naps, someone folds laundry they insisted on doing. Later, TV hums low. Birthdays mean a small cake, a candle, and usually tears followed by laughter.
Safety and Presence
Staff stay in the house. Always. At night, lights glow softly in the hallway. There’s a call button beside each bed, but most times the staff hears movement before it’s pressed. Fire alarms, grab bars, and clear walkways show the house meets California’s RCFE safety codes, but the real safety comes from familiarity — same caregivers, same routines.
What Families Notice
Visitors say it feels like coming to someone’s home, not a care center. The staff rarely changes; faces stay the same. Conversations start where they left off last week. One daughter said, “It’s not fancy, but it’s steady — that’s all we wanted.”
Contact
Families can ask about in-room doctor visits or medical coordination available through Ventura County partners.
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