5440 Ralston St
Ventura, CA 93003
125 beds • Est. 2020 (5 years) • Get directions
55 state citations (30 serious, 25 minor) and 28 verified complaints since 2021 across 67 inspections. Substantiated findings include staff handling residents roughly during toileting and transfers in 2022, and 1 resident being left soiled for an extended period during that same period. A 2021 complaint was substantiated finding that residents had inconsistent access to internet and phone service due to equipment failures that took weeks to repair. A December 2024 complaint raised concerns about a resident with type 2 diabetes, a stage 2 pressure ulcer, and a recent fall; the facility had arranged weekly wound care visits from an outside home health agency and kept the resident's physician updated on the fall and any pain reported. Complaint investigations conducted in 2025 into allegations that staff failed to assist a resident with hygiene and kept a resident beyond appropriate care levels were both found unsubstantiated. Multiple additional complaints involving meal delivery, medication timing, and resident-to-resident altercations were investigated and also found unsubstantiated.
Lexington is a 125-bed assisted living community in Ventura, located along the Southern California coast. While the coastal Ventura County setting is appealing, the facility's safety record raises serious concerns that families need to investigate thoroughly before considering placement.
Coastal Ventura location
Ventura offers a mild coastal climate, proximity to beaches, and a walkable downtown — one of the more pleasant settings for assisted living in the region.
Large community scale
At 125 beds, Lexington has the capacity to offer diverse programming, social activities, and dedicated staffing across care needs.
Mid-range pricing
Rates are moderate for a coastal Ventura County community, offering better value than many beachside alternatives.
Alarming safety record
Lexington has a 0.4 FYI Safety Score, indicating a severe history of citations and substantiated complaints. Families should request complete inspection reports, visit unannounced, and speak with current residents' families before considering this community.
Large facility environment
At 125 beds, the community may feel more institutional than intimate. Families seeking a home-like atmosphere should consider smaller options in the area.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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5440 Ralston St, Ventura, CA 93003
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