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Gem Oaks

Small home·Licensed for 6·Thousand Oaks, California

Licensed since 2021Licence #565850203
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,650 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,650–$6,950
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitSeptember 12, 2025CDSS inspection record

Gem Oaks is a small care home in Thousand Oaks — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2021.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Gem Oaks

Is Gem Oaks licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Gem Oaks licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Gem Oaks been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Gem Oaks still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Gem Oaks cost?

$5,650 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,650–$6,950. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 17 other homes of a similar licensed size across Ventura County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $6,202 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 17 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Gem Oaks take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Gem Oaks, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Thousand Oaks Surgical Hosp., A Campus of Los Robles Hosp. & Medical Ctr. is 1.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Gem Oaks keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Gem Oaks license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GEM OAKS”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #565850203. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Gem Oaks, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is September 12, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved by the state
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDROOM #4 APPROVED FOR BEDRIDDEN. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FROM (3) TO (6).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,650a month to start

Likely $4,650–$6,950

From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,650a month

Likely $4,650–$7,100

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,650likely $4,650–$6,950

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,650–$7,100
$5,650
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,400–$10,150
$7,650
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes within 15 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

11 homes like this within 15 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,150–$6,500.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
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Where it is

  • 1060 Calle Las Trancas, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2021. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated September 12, 2025.

On file since
2021
State visits
5
Most recent visit
September 12, 2025

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2021.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20251102024110202311020221102021220

The last 36 months — 2 of 6 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document
Sep 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erica Mosley arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit and entered the facility at 9:55 a.m. Upon arrival, LPA Mosley was greeted by staff and Facility Designee Ernis Sabyrov who called the Administrator to inform them of the visit and the reason for the visit was explained. The Administrator / Licensee Representative, Elmira (Emma) Sabyrova arrived during the visit. Entrance interview. The LPA and Facility Designee Ernis Sabyrov toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. COMMON AREAS: This includes the living room, and dining room. At the time of the visit, furniture in the common areas was observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. At 10:10 a.m., hardwire combination of smoke / carbon monoxide detectors and fire doors were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was observed and fully charged on 07/14/2025. The emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted in every room. The emergency telephone numbers are posted in the common hallway. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The last emergency disaster drill took place on 07/11/2025 and are conducted quarterly. Activities were observed in the common areas. The fireplace in the living room was adequately screened. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. LPA observed surveillance cameras installed in the common areas of the facility. The Administrator presented the live monitoring screen to the LPA, confirming that all cameras were functioning properly and that none of them were equipped with audio capability. Report Continued on LIC 809-C PAGE 2... (PAGE 2) Report Continued from LIC 809-C... GARAGE: LPA observed the locked garage adjacent to the entrance. Garage contains a washer and dryer and locked cleaning supplies. LPA observed emergency food and water. LPA observed two (2) refrigerators that were checked for proper labels and expiration dates. BEDROOMS: There are seven (7) total bedrooms in the facility; Six (6) bedrooms are designated as private, single occupancy, resident rooms and one (1) staff room. The staff room is kept locked at all times and observed to be occupied by staff. Two (2) out of six (6) resident rooms have exits to the exterior. All passageways were observed to be clear of obstructions. All resident rooms were observed to be furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings, and sufficient lighting. RESTROOMS: There are four (4) total restrooms. One (1) is designated as a shared / common resident restroom, Two (2) are designated as private resident restrooms, One (1) is designated as guest / staff restroom. Resident restrooms were observed to be equipped with a slip resistant surface / mat. Grab bars were observed in the restrooms. The restrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels. The hot water temperature was measured in all resident restrooms and ranged between 105.6-116.1 degrees Fahrenheit, all within the required range. LPA observed storage space closets in hallway containing extra clean linens and towels for resident use. KITCHEN: The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area at 10:22 a.m. Knives and sharps were observed in a locked drawer. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of two (2) day perishable and seven (7) day non-perishable food. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates. The kitchen faucet was measured for hot water temperature, and it measured 118.6 degrees Fahrenheit at 10:25 a.m. Cleaning supplies and other chemicals are kept locked under the sink and inaccessible to residents in care. BACKYARD: The entire property is fenced. The backyard has a covered patio area with shade, patio furniture including a table and chairs for resident use. All passageways were observed to be clear. LPA observed two (2) self-latching gates. There were no bodies of water noted at the time of the visit. There are two (2) locked storage sheds in the back yard inaccessible to residents. Only 1 (one) pathway is used as an emergency exit which was free of obstructions at the time of the visit. Report Continued on LIC 809-C PAGE 3... (PAGE 3) Report Continued from LIC 809-C PAGE 2... RECORDS: Resident Records were reviewed beginning at 10:26 a.m. Six (6) Resident files were reviewed for, but not limited to, the following: signed admission agreements, current medical assessments with TB results, LIC627(c) Consent for Treatment form, Home health records, PRN authorization letters, and current needs and services plan. All records were in order. Personnel Records were reviewed beginning at 11:09 a.m. Five (5) Personnel files including the Administrator’s file were reviewed for, but not limited to: personnel records, health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. All records were in order. INFECTION CONTROL/ EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today’s visit the LPA reviewed the facility’s infection control practices and the facilities emergency disaster plan. Both documents were observed to be complete and updated annually as required. The facilities policies and procedures, as they pertain to infection control and emergency planning, are satisfactory. INTERVIEWS: Starting at 12:00 p.m. Three (3) staff and two (2) resident interviews were conducted. Staff interview revealed that staff are knowledgeable in Resident rights, different forms of abuse, and reporting procedures. Resident interview revealed that no concerns were noted or voiced at the time of the visit. MEDICATIONS: Medication review began at approximately 12:30 p.m. Medications are centrally stored and locked in two (2) cabinets above the desk in kitchen adjacent to the entrance. Medications for three (3) residents were reviewed. Medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. All medications including PRNs were labeled, stored, and locked inaccessible to residents in care. Medications reviewed were found to be self-administered as prescribed and documented on the centrally stored medication and destruction records. No errors observed during review. DOCUMENTS: Documents obtained during the visit include: LIC 500 facility roster and LIC 9020A Resident roster and copy of the Limited Liability insurance. During today's inspection, the facility is in compliance with Title 22 regulations. No citations issued. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report reviewed and provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 12, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Sep 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Dulek arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 11:27AM. The LPA was greeted by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Facilty Designee Ernis Sabyrov arrived shortly thereafter. Administrator Elmira (Emma) Sabyrova arrived at approximately 01:00PM. Beginning at 11:52AM, the LPA and Facility Designee toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed: Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged and purchased on 09/13/2023. Hardwired combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 02:30PM and were operational at the time of the visit. KITCHEN: Knives and sharps were observed in a locked drawer next to the stove. Kitchen appliances appeared to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food and a locked refrigerated medication box. COMMON AREAS: Living and dining room furniture were observed to be in good condition. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The garage is attached to the facility and is locked and inaccessible. Garage contains laundry facilities, extra food, cleaning supplies and emergency food and water. RESTROOMS: The resident restrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with soap and paper towels. The hot water temperature was measured in a sample of bathrooms and was within the required range. BEDROOMS: There are 6 (six) private resident bedrooms, which were furnished with appropriate linens and Report Continued on LIC 809-C Continued from LIC 809 required furniture. Adequate lighting in all bedrooms was observed. There is 1 (one) staff room which was locked. OUTDOOR SPACE: There are 3 sheds in backyard that are used for storage. All hazardous items were observed locked. The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for resident use. The LPA observed two side gates that are self-closing and latching. Passageways were observed clear of obstructions in case of an emergency. No bodies of water noted at the time of visit. RECORD REVIEW: Record review began at 12:20PM. Resident records were reviewed for, but not limited to care plans, medical records, admissions agreement, consent forms. 1 (one) resident (Resident #1 - R1) with a diagnosis of dementia had a medical assessment dated 04/17/2023 and a needs and service appraisal dated 04/21/2023. Personnel records were reviewed for, but not limited to health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. All staff files were in order. MEDICATIONS: Medications review began at 02:55PM; 2 (two) residents' medications were observed. Medications are centrally stored and locked in a mediation cabinet in the kitchen. Medications are documented on the centrally stored medications and destruction record. LPA observed that both residents had medications that had recent changes in orders. Based on the change in orders and days elapsed since the changes, both residents medication counts did not match the amount that should have been distributed. INFECTION CONTROL/EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today's visit, LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan and emergency disaster plan. Both documents were observed to be complete and updated annually as required. Emergency disaster drills are conducted quarterly, with the last documented drill on 05/22/2024. INTERVIEWS: During the visit, LPA interviewed 3 (three) staff and 1 (one) resident. No concerns noted. The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809-D.) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 10, 2024

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.

The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.

Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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