Thousand Oaks Home Care - 254 Sidlee

Thousand Oaks Home Care operates state-licensed residential care homes in a quiet, safe neighborhood in Thousand Oaks, offering an alternative to living at home for elderly residents. The homes are conveniently located near Los Robles Regional Medical Center for quick access to medical care, and close to shopping and restaurants. A family-owned company with over 30 years in business, it operates five homes in the area.

Residents live in private rooms that can be furnished and decorated to their liking, helping create a familiar, at-home feeling. The company emphasizes a high caregiver-to-resident ratio, with many caregivers having been with the organization for over 15 years. Before admission and throughout a resident's stay, staff meet individually with residents and families to develop a customized plan of care, and staff continuously monitor residents' health, communicating changes to family members, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

Meals are freshly prepared and served three times daily on a relaxed schedule, with healthy snacks between meals and accommodations for special diets and dietary restrictions. Medication management is handled centrally by caregiving staff according to physicians' orders. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy can be arranged as directed by a physician, though hospice care, home health services, medical supplies, and therapies are provided by licensed outside organizations.

Safety features include hallways with sturdy handrails, and bathrooms equipped with grab bars and non-slip surfaces in easy-access showers. Homes have central air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort. Outdoor spaces include large patios and landscaped yards with fruit-bearing trees and vegetable gardens for relaxation.

The community encourages visits from family and friends and, through community partnerships, offers programs such as music therapy and pet therapy, along with celebrations of seasons, holidays, and residents' birthdays.