Quick answers
- Is Appleton Homes licensed?
- Appleton Homes appears on the official licence list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential-Elderly”, licence number 567610022, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Appleton Homes have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 6. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Appleton Homes?
- 1149 Appleton Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93065, Ventura County, California.
- What is the phone number of Appleton Homes?
- (747) 237-0417, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Adventist Health Simi Valley, Simi Valley (about 2.4 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- A Bradley House II0.0 mi · Simi Valley, CA · capacity 6
- Above & Beyond Home Care0.0 mi · Simi Valley, CA · capacity 6
- Alta Vista Simi #2 LLC0.0 mi · Simi Valley, CA · capacity 6
- Alta Vista Simi LLC0.0 mi · Simi Valley, CA · capacity 6
- Angels II0.0 mi · Simi Valley, CA · capacity 6
- Autumn Manor LLC0.0 mi · Simi Valley, CA · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Adventist Health Simi Valley2.4 mi · Simi Valley, CA
- Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center7.4 mi · Thousand Oaks, CA
- UCLA West Valley Medical Center9.2 mi · West Hills, CA
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Residential-Elderly |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | APPLETON HOMES |
| Licence number | 567610022 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 6 |
| Address | 1149 Appleton Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93065 |
| County | Ventura |
| State | California |
| Phone | (747) 237‑0417 |
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of California — California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances