I toured Senior Star at Villa Ventura. Their prices were very reasonable. For less than what I would be paying for a studio at another facility, I could have afforded their a one-bedroom deluxe. It is a very nice unit with excellent closet space. It has very long storage, a coat closet in the living room, and a walk-in closet in the bedroom. The floor plans online show that it only has a kitchenette, but some of the units also have a stove, an oven, and a space for a microwave. I told them they should update their website because not all the units have that capability, but they have a number of them that either have a cooktop or a microwave. The living room and the bedroom were very nice sized. It's really good value for your money. However, it's a little bit far out, and I would be changing states, which would mean new driver's license and new license. It's quite far away from my current medical providers. I have a cardiologist and an internist that I really like and have been with for a long time, but having to change medical providers with all my health conditions wasn't my preference. So it has nothing to do with the unit, it was more the location. They provide two meals a day. They don't have a pool, but they will give you a membership to one close by, and they offer transportation if you want that. The laundry was not in the unit that I looked at, but it was nearby. They didn't have any garages or carports. It was all open parking, which is kind of an unfortunate thing. They have internet, they have weekly housekeeping and emergency pull cords, and their pet charge is a little bit less than other places. The woman who did the tour was completely engaging. She was very helpful and very friendly, while still being professional.

The tour of Senior Star at Villa Ventura was great. It was an older facility, but the staff was great. We looked at one room that had been remodeled. It was great. We also looked at another room that had not yet been remodeled, which I would rate lower than the remodeled one. The person who gave the tour was super. The staff spent a lot of time with us, walked us all around the facility, and showed us a lot of different room options. Our kids came, and they put up with our kids and entertained them. They were just great and super friendly. I saw their menu and the food, but we did not try it. We saw a list of their activities, but we didn't see an actual activity. Even though the building was older and not as well-kept, their staff was so exceptional. They realized that could use some updates, and they are working on them.

Overall, I wasn't as impressed with the rooms at Senior Star at Villa Ventura. The kitchen areas were very small. They got kitchenettes instead of full kitchens, but they were very accommodating. My mom would like a walk-in tub, and they said that they could certainly have that put in and that there would be no problem at all. So, I was really happy to know that. One thing I liked about them was their interaction with their residents and the activities that they have planned for them. They seemed very engaged. I think of all the places that I visited, I was very impressed at how active their residents were around the facility. Even the director sat down with me and asked, "What does your dad like to do? What does your mom like to do? Let's see if we can figure out something that they would like to do." My dad likes to go outside and dabble around the garden and they said they would figure out a way where they can make a committee or something where he can be part of the groundskeeping or something for the facility. They were really on spot about engaging their residents in a way that no other facility that I have visited did. I was just really impressed with that. The lady who toured me around was very nice, very knowledgeable, and very proud of her facility. You could tell that she was very happy with the place. She stopped along our tour several times and spoke with the residents. I also got to sit down with the residents and talked to them a little bit about the place and what they liked about it. That was nice and she showed me a variety of different rooms to choose from. It was just an older facility, but it's well-maintained and it's in a wonderful setting. It backs up against the park there which gives it a nice setting. I liked it.

Senior Star at Villa Ventura was very nice. The people that welcomed me were professional and patient. When I asked a lot of questions, they gave me so much information. Once you come in, they have signs that masks are required. I had a mask on, but they offered me a brand new one, which thought that was very good.

The reason why we originally chose Senior Star at Villa Ventura was because of the location; it was close to where my bother's house was. The other thing was that they were very good in calling us right away. When we were looking around before, we had trouble getting people to call us back. The people are so friendly and helpful there. It's a nice room that he has; he has a sliding glass door and a deck so he can get a lot of sunshine and fresh air coming in. They were just extremely helpful about him moving in to this place, what with not bringing furniture with him and setting him up for things. And when he needs something, they have somebody who would go out like twice a week to pick up things for people who need a few groceries or something. I haven't tried the food myself, but he seems pleased with it. Once in a while he doesn't like something, but in general, he's quite happy with it. He's very excited about all the different activities that they do.

Senior Star at Villa Ventura is very nice, but it's a little bit over my budget. The apartments are just so small, that's what I'm worried about, because I have a lot of stuff to get rid off. The staff is very nice, very friendly, and very good. You come in and there's a parking lot. Right now, you have to wait for somebody to let you in the door, which happens everywhere. The place looked very good and very clean.

At 89, Mom picked Villa Ventura's Independent Living from a "short list" of independent and continuing care communities. The room size, 1 BDR+, has a great view, is bright and cheery, and the closet space is fantastic, not only for clothes, but storage. (Her chest of drawers fits there, along with a myriad of items!) The benefit of weekly housekeeping, including changing bedding and washing linens & towels, is Terrific! And, having 2 GREAT, YUMMY meals in the monthly service - Fantastic! Staff is tops! There is longevity among the ranks of business manager, housekeeping, activities, dining hall, and front desk. This bodes well, and the camaraderie I feel among staff each time I visit is genuine. At first, mom did not need any help. But, she has been able to age in place given the added benefit of Interim Home Health, an independent service within the building. This, to me, is an overlooked benefit. You don't have to pay a fortune for extra help. You can pay a la carte, only for those helpful services needed. Mom's independence is extremely valuable to her. It also keeps her sharp. For her, this is much better than an all inclusive community. We feel mom is Safe and we know she is Happy living in "The Double V"!

Senior Star at Villa Ventura had a lot more activities and a room for exercise and rehab facility. They had a lot of sections. It was clean. I liked the dining room, and it looked like the people there knew each other. The staff was welcoming, immediately got information to me, and even went to my house.

We visited Senior Star at Villa. The staff member was very nice, very outgoing, and friendly. I liked them very much. The place was fine. It was very nice without the elegance. It didn't have extensive artwork on the wall or any other elegant features like that. They were very helpful, but there seemed to be some limitations in terms of the facilities. We had lunch there, and the food was fine.

Senior Star at Villa Ventura was beautiful. It was very clean and the accommodations were excellent. They have excellent and very knowledgeable staff. They have a variety of different activities going on, even on Sundays. They showed us a couple of their apartments and they were fantastic. The rooms were nice-sized, walker-accessible, and had very nice views.

Senior Star at Villa Ventura was very nice, and I met someone I know who lives there; we went to her room, and it was really nice. I talked to several people living there, and they love being there and all talk really highly of it. The apartments were bigger than in most places, and I like them better. They had a library, a big organized room, a lunch room, and a party room. They have church service, and they go to certain places twice a week and dinner theater once a month.

We visited Villa Ventura. The staff member who gave the tour was friendly and helpful and took me around the property. It was inviting and vibrant. The people were active and moving around.

I’ve visited Villa Ventura. The people who work there were all greeters. They came out to greet and welcome you, and those had just made you feel good. The staff was absolutely tremendous. They have a pool and a spa, and they played games too. The food was excellent.

The staff is amazing and everyone is friendly at Senior Star at Villa Ventura. My mother's apartment is always clean. She really likes it there, and she is able to keep her pet. The food is excellent. You have to sign in if you're going to visit someone and the outside doors are locked. I feel that she is very safe there.

Villa Ventura just seems like a good fit. It has nice people. The food is good, and it is clean. They have a lot of activities for those who can walk and get around. They also have bingo, and they have a pub where they have happy hours. They take trips to Red Bridge. The rooms seem nice. They provide two meals a day. They have housekeeping once a week. She changes the sheets and mops the floor. The only bad part so far has been the heat situation because they went from heat to air conditioning last April, and there have been days where it has been very cold and you cannot get heat.

My mother is now in Villa Ventura (Senior Star at Villa Ventura). When we walked in, we immediately felt comfortable. It is cozy. The staff introduced themselves to us. Everybody has been so friendly to my mother. We are 100% happy with her new home. Her room has neutral colors. It is in an adequate size for one person. The kitchen is all that she needs. It is small, but functional. The best part for us is that she has a deck overlooking the woodland, and it is large enough to have four chairs and a small table. It has a relaxing view at her window, and her bathroom is handicap accessible. It is not huge, but for one person, that's all she needs. She is able to participate in all of the activities. She is very private, but she is attending the Christmas activities. They have speakers come in, and she attends some of those. They have happy hours every other day, and she makes it to that every other day. We are just very thrilled with Villa Ventura. I cannot say enough about the staff. They are all wonderful, and they care about my mother as an individual. We are trying to refer people to Villa Ventura.

I like Senior Star. They were just very friendly. We just really liked it. They had all sorts of amenities. The girl who took us around was very friendly. This was our favorite place, but we can't afford it.

My mom is at Senior Star at Villa Ventura and it's a great facility. She has a small one bedroom with an outstanding view of the Courtyard. The staff were helpful and they respond in a timely fashion. It's a very secured community, considering it is independent living.

The good thing about Senior Star is the transportation and the medical staff. The staff has been very good to me. The food is OK. The rooms to me are small. They have 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, studio, and there's a size below the studio, but I don't know what to call it.

My mother lives at Villa Ventura. She fought senior living for many years, but continued to have falls at home and we needed a safer more secure environment for her. She has now made many friends at Villa and is happier then I've seen her in a long time, which I attribute to the other residents, a strong sense of community and a supportive and loving staff, who always greet her by name. Mom spends time in her apartment and on her deck in the spring and fall, and participates in the activites when she wants to, and there are many to choose from. They take her wherever she needs to go, at no additional charge. One thing I like about Villa is they don't "nickle and dime" you with a lot of additional, unexpected charges, so it is easy to create and work with a yearly budget. Villa is older, but they always have major improvements planned, such as recently replacing all the decks in the community and it is well maintained. The grounds are beautiful and it is close to health care and shopping. We are now breathing a sigh of relief as mom is healthy and happy. I would not hesitate to refer any of my friends and family members to Villa Ventura.

My Mom lives at Villa Ventura and she likes it there. She has made many new friends and she participates in the activities that are provided.There are activities daily to participate in. They have entertainment weekly and on special days they have family festivals. They will accomodate the residents by taking them on shopping trips and will also take then to the Dr. or therapy when they need it. The facility has been updated with new carpeting and other new features. The grounds are beautiful with flowers, trees and shrubs. Each room has a balcony that are being updated too! Mom doesn't have any trouble getting around with her cane. The residents do not have to use stairs so the people with walkers and canes and wheel chairs can get around with ease. There are also elevators for their use. The people that work in Villa Ventura are very kind and helpful! They want to please their residents and work hard to achieve that goal. I would recommend this retirement communityI Mom is happy at Villa Ventura!

Villa Ventura is easily the best thing that happened in the last few years of her life. She grew up in Kansas city and villa Ventura was filled with many people she had met throughout her 80 years. The staff there were very welcoming and by the end of her two years there knew us all by name. The facility itself is very nice and in a wonderful area. There are always lots of activities to do and the rooms themselves are very nice. It is always hard to recommend a place to friends who are dealing with finding help for relatives, it is not an easy process. The staff at villa Ventura made this very easy. The only downside for us was the distance from our house, it was quite a trip each visit. Even so we are very thankful for her time there and all of the assistance they provided us. We do not hesitate in recommending this facility to anyone.