GEM Oaks is an assisted living home in the Lynn Ranch Community of Thousand Oaks, California, set within a large 3,500 square foot single-family residence on a 0.33 acre property. The home offers an intimate, "high touch" residential setting rather than the scale of a large assisted living facility, with a beautiful landscaped backyard, a patio, and views of the Conejo Valley Hills.
The community's mission is to serve seniors in a way that preserves their dignity and promotes their independence while enhancing quality of life. Staff are described as well trained and committed to caring for residents as they would their own family members.
GEM Oaks maintains a resident-to-caregiver ratio better than 3:1, higher than what is typically found at larger assisted living facilities. The home is equipped to care for seniors across a range of needs, from ambulatory residents to those who are bedridden.
Monthly rates are inclusive of care, meaning there are no additional charges for medication assistance or help with bathing and dressing under standard care levels; higher levels of care may require an additional charge. Because of the home's smaller scale, residents avoid long walks to a dining room found in bigger facilities.
Housekeeping services are included, covering cleaned linens and clothes, bathrooms, bedrooms, and public areas. The community also offers activities designed to promote social interaction and cultivate leisure learning and education.