There is a nursing home and 2 convalescent hospitals.
Ambulance service is provided by a private firm.
Thomas Aquinas College resides in Santa Paula. Ventura Community College, Moorpark Community College and Oxnard Community College are within easy access. Council members are elected to four-year terms. The Council elects one member to service as Mayor for a one-year term. Additional support is available from the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.