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Assisted living costs in Thousand Oaks average about $6,385 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 695 communities in Thousand Oaks. Our detailed directory has 7589 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Ventura, Calabasas and Westlake Village.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Kind Heart Home Care I is a compassionate residential care home for the elderly located in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. We are here to provide thoughtful care that you are looking for your loved one. All of our caregivers are well-trained, health screened, certified CPR and well verified references...
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I'd highly recommend that others explore The Terraces for their loved ones or themselves. It's warm, friendly and down to earth.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Terraces at Park Marino is located in the Eaton Canyon area of Pasadena, with a beautiful courtyard and magnificent views of the San Gabriel Mountains. The Terraces consists of 80 independent and assisted-living apartments featuring spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as...
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It a nice place and very quiet. It is a smaller community which provides more personal care. The staff are very friendly, nice and easy to get a long with. The food looks like it is decent enough for my...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Henrietta's Home by Specialized Community HealthcareFor nearly 35 years Specialized Community Healthcare has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body, and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and...
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They're not always good at returning my calls in a timely manner. Overall though, I like them a lot and they really seem to care about their clients.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Downey Retirement Center is located near shops, banks and restaurants. The Stonewood Mall is only blocks away. Hospital and Dr.'s medical buildings are within walking distance. Persons interested in learning more about Downey Retirement Center can call for a private, personal tour of our lovely...
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It's an older facility, could use some refresh/updates but we were happy with her care. I thought the gentleman who assisted us with getting her on Scan from Kaiser to save her money was a god send.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lakewood Gardens specializes in caring for individuals with Alzheimer's and other related Dementias by providing your loved one with a safe and cheerful environment designed to ensure their comfort. Tenderness and compassion along with specialized assistance and supervision are provided 24-hours...
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This facility is really nice. The location is perfect, close to Dr offices and shopping. Communication with the family is great. They always keep me informed and I am always notified of any changes. My loved...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome home to Arcadia Living!Arcadia Living is an intimate and caring community. Our mission is to serve our residents with compassion and respect, in an inviting and secure setting; to promote their independence; and to care for their physical and emotional well being. Our commitment extends...
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We are very happy with our choice of VDM for mom. The staff is very caring and always seems to be on top of things. Right now her care needs are on the low side but, if her needs increase, we are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Vista Del Mar is a warm and inviting retirement community with the best in assisted living in Long Beach. Our large corner campus affords us the luxury of providing many hotel-like amenities for our residents and their families. Our resident accommodations are the most spacious of any in the...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Regent Villa Retirement Home and the overall experience was good. I would recommend Regent Villa Retirement Home to others. However, The water heater and the air...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Regent Villa Retirement HomeRegent Villa Retirement Home in Long Beach, CA is a quiet, peaceful assisted living community. The community features balconies that allow you to enjoy the view of the surrounding greenery. The neighborhood itself offers plenty of fun and activities while still...
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This is a community for the care my mom received. We found the staff to be outstanding and caring. The community was clean and maintained. We would recommend this community for the care of a loved one.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Evergreen Cottage by Serenity Care Health In addition to 35 years of Medical experience and over 10 years of Assisted Living operations, Serenity Care Health provides a living experience like none other. With our compassionate and friendly staff, home-like living environment, and communal...
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The staff is friendly and helpful. They are good with [name removed]. [name removed] seems to in good spirits. The main rooms are clean and kept up. They follow through on the things I talk to them about but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Glen Park Healthy Living at Long Beach is a full service Assisted Living community located very close to the shops, restaurants, and excitement of downtown. We are also 4 blocks from the Beach. And with our social activities and community outreach programs, we love to take advantage of our...
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Family Choice 2 has been very very good. I think it's a really good match for my Mom there. She's adjusting good. It's a very good, clean place. She's safe there, she loves the food, and the people are all...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
QFC Loving Care Santana is located in Cerritos, California, and is considered a micro community due to its smaller size. Being smaller in nature allows for a more focused approach to treatment and care. QFC Loving Care offers a wide range of services to fit the needs of most senior citizens....
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During a difficult time for our family, meeting the Administrative staff, seeing the Caretakers and the house I KNEW God had answered my prayers. The Caretaker's honestly care for each person there. My Dad...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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The personal care is so much better and the communication with the caregivers and knowing what is going on so much better than the memory unit at Atria.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunshine Health Care, located in Thousand Oaks, California, less than one hundred miles from Los Angeles, is an assisted living facility. Only about twenty miles from Malibu and the Pacific Ocean, it's conveniently located right on Highway 101. Families can relax knowing their beloved senior,...
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We needed to move my 99 year old Aunt from Senior Living to a nursing home. This group living (6 residents) home is fabulous. Very clean, extremely well run, and welcoming. I only wish we would have found it...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Land of Peace 6 is located in West Hills, CA in Los Angeles County. This residential care home provides the support that you are needing in an affluent neighborhood in Los Angeles. The area of West Hills is surrounded by Chatsworth Reservoir, Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, Hidden Hills, and Bell...
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The only issue is that the caregivers don't speak enough English. Other than that the place is just great. Would definitely recommend. [name removed] is great.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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This years St Patricks day as all the other events the activities department put on for the residents is always filled with fun and laughter with good food for us for all to enjoy. [Names Removed] are the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Santa Anita Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Temple City, California. Beside the community, there lies Live Oak Park, which is situated just across the road. There are also several lakes and other public and recreation parks in the vicinity. The community lies in close...
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The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful, with everyone knowing my husband's name, food preferences, etc. my husband loves the food! The chef even comes around to the tables and makes sure everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Since 1978, we have offered a great alternative for seniors who may need additional assistance with their daily routines, medication management, bathing and dressing or personal hygiene, yet do not require the intensive services of a skilled nursing facility.  With the assistance of our...
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Overall it's good. I wish they had more activities, the staff is awesome, it's clean and the food is good. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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The girls were very sweet and caring. No smell in the place, we got my brother a room with a private bathroom which was enough space for him to learn to walk and do his bathroom things with less help. The...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunland Living is a residential micro-community for assisted living in Granada Hills, CA. This charming little community is just one mile away from Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, which has received glowing reviews from Medicare for their excellent medical service. Sunland Living provides...
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[name removed] the administrator has been wonderful to help me with my mom. Also [name removed] (the caregiver in charge is wonderful too).
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunshine Home Care II is located in beautiful Lomita, CA. We are well known for providing exceptional in-home care. Kaiser Foundation Hospital is located about one mile away and has oustanding staff in case you ever need further assistance. Our staff is very well trained and are able to come into...
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Esmeralda is great. All 5s! Esmeralda has been so helpful in getting my mother settled in. She even took care of having her prescriptions transferred to a local pharmacy. I love that she only has four...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
VIA ESMERALDA L.L.C. is a non-medical care facility licensed by the California State Department of Social Services which IS NOT ALLOWED TO PROVIDE 24-HOUR SKILLED NURSING CARE. It is designated to meet the primary needs of the growing population who are unable to function totally, independently,...
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The staff is very friendly. Food is fresh and good, the place is clean - the only thing I wish is for them to have some activities for the residents to keep them engaged.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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This board and care was very accommodating in admitting my husband. The move-in was easy. I was able to bring a couple of our own furniture. The caregivers are very nice and keep me informed on his condition
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Senior citizens who are looking for a top quality assisted living center will want to take a look at what Porter Ranch Garden has in store for them. This is a senior care center that truly appreciates the residents that live here. Eventually, some elderly people will natural lose some of their...
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This is a wonder place run by very thorough, helpful and kind people. They are patient, professional and on the ball. They don't call me everyday w/ issues unlike the Ivy Park. The house is very nice in a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Dear family member of a loved one in need: We, at Be Well Senior Living understand that it can be very challenging making the right decision regarding your selection of a suitable facility and transfer of your loved one. As the owner of Be Well Senior Living, I want to assure you that we only...
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Communication, dedicated long term staff that all seem very close and committed.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Thousand Oaks, CA

The average cost of senior living in Thousand Oaks is $6,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $5,391 per month.

Assisted living costs in Thousand Oaks, CA, vs. state and national averages

Thousand Oaks, CA
$6,385/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Thousand Oaks, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,385/mo
$6,793/mo

Assisted living costs in Thousand Oaks, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,896/mo
Studio
$4,718/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,431/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,035/mo

Senior living costs in Thousand Oaks vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Thousand Oaks, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThousand Oaks, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,385/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,793/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,729/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Thousand Oaks, CA:$6,385/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Thousand Oaks, CA:$6,793/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Thousand Oaks, CA:$4,729/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Thousand Oaks, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Thousand Oaks and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Thousand Oaks, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Thousand Oaks have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Thousand Oaks, CA$5,806/mo$5,385/mo+7.8%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Thousand Oaks, CA
2024 average cost:$5,806/mo
2023 average cost:$5,385/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Thousand Oaks, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Thousand Oaks

Recent reviews for assisted living in Thousand Oaks

Sweet Home Senior Living 2 in Van Nuys, CA

5.0
My Mom spent the last year of her life at Sweet Home. I am so thankful that this was her final home. They knew how to care for at every stage. It’s hard to lose a parent. Sweet Home took care of us. The food is home cooked to the preference of each person. There are group holiday meals. Every ...
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Wellness Care Senior Living at Ojai in Oak View, CA

5.0
My mom has been at Autumn Years for over a year now. They have been unfailingly warm and helpful, to us as well as to her. We took care of Mom for two years and understood that it wouldn't be an easy matter to work with her emotional swings, yet the staff at Autumn Years has been beyond ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Effective communication between families and staff. Several reviews mention the importance of clear and timely communication between community staff and families. At Vista at Simi Valley, the care coordinator is noted for being very willing to help with concerns and keeping families informed. At Atria Hillcrest, it's mentioned that response t ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents appreciate a variety of activities, both on and offsite. At Atria Hillcrest, the community offers a great memory care facility and a wide range of activities to keep residents engaged. At Sunrise Thousand Oaks, residents participate in the Circle of Friends program, which has helpe ...
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Quality of food and dining experiences. Food is a significant factor in overall resident satisfaction. At Vista at Simi Valley, the meals are decent but could use improvement. At The Legacy of Anderson, the meals are always delivered cold and not always enjoyed. At Oakmont of Agoura Hills, the food is noted for being good, espec ...
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Friendly and caring staff. The kindness and attentiveness of staff is a common theme in reviews. At Atria Hillcrest, the staff genuinely care about the residents and go above and beyond to ensure a high quality of life. At Ivy Park at Wood Ranch, the med techs are very sweet. At Sunrise Thousand Oaks, the staff dili ...
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Attractive and well-maintained living spaces. Residents appreciate clean, well-maintained living spaces. At Sunrise Thousand Oaks, the community is beautifully decorated and kept extremely clean. At Atria Hillcrest, the community is noted for its warm, inviting environment. At Atria Grand Oaks, the apartments are nice and well maintai ...
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Supportive environment for memory care residents. Memory care facilities and programs are crucial for some residents. At Atria Hillcrest, the memory care facility is great, and the community offers a wide range of activities specifically for memory care residents. At Oakmont of Agoura Hills, the staff goes above and beyond to make the move- ...
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Thousand Oaks review score based on 966 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 966 reviews of 695 Thousand Oaks assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thousand Oaks review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Thousand Oaks review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Thousand Oaks, CA695 facilities
8.8
Santa Maria, CA22 facilities
8.4
Los Angeles, CA613 facilities

Review subcategories for Thousand Oaks assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 966 reviews of 695 Thousand Oaks assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Thousand Oaks resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Thousand Oaks, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.6
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
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*Learn more about cost details

Thousand Oaks assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thousand Oaks assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thousand Oaks, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Thousand Oaks assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Thousand Oaks that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thousand Oaks, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thousand Oaks assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Thousand Oaks Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thousand Oaks, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thousand Oaks assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Thousand Oaks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thousand Oaks, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Thousand Oaks assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Thousand Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thousand Oaks, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thousand Oaks assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Thousand Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thousand Oaks, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.8%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
29.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
21%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Thousand Oaks

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Thousand Oaks protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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