California Care RCFE Baxter

California Care RCFE Baxter

Overview of California Care Rcfe Baxter

California Care Rcfe Baxter provides assisted living in Thousand Oaks, CA, with help for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication management while residents live in a private room. The home has six beds. That small setting may suit someone who prefers close, familiar contact with staff and other residents, where people have more opportunity to get to know each other.

Residents can join music, fitness and art classes, as well as intergenerational programs, offering structured opportunities for learning, exercise and connection. A fireplace in a common area gives residents a shared place to spend time together. Smt Obtinalla Group operates the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 6

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
4 years
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
66.7% This home usually has availability

Based on 4 residents and 6 beds. Source: state licensing agency resident count

Lower than the California average: 74.8%

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 1, 2022
CountyVentura

Ownership & Operating Entity

California Care RCFE Baxter is legally operated by Smt Obtinalla Group Inc.

Additional Services

1 service
Nutritious Meal Preparation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fireplace
Activities
Music Classes
Fitness Classes
Art Classes
Intergenerational Programs

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (82% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (57% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility CA Average vs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2 11.0 This facility has 82% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 11).↓ 82% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 0 3.0 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 2 4.0 This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.3 0.7 This facility has 57% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 0.7).↓ 57% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility CA Average vs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 6 16.0 This facility has had 63% fewer total inspections than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 63% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 0 13.0 This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 2 7.0 This facility has had 71% fewer other visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 4 4.0 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

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Address 5.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Thousand Oaks's city center to California Care RCFE Baxter's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Thousand Oaks

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Atria Hillcrest
AL
IL
MC
Thousand Oaks (Greenwich Village)
207
Facility 207
CA AVG 93
Rank #125 / 1,517
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #444 / 1,408
36
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,197 / 1,459
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #798 / 1,505
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 12
Rank #23 / 1,473
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #888 / 1,357
A+ Wg Hillcrest Inn Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLC Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Hillcrest Royale
AL
HOS
RC
Thousand Oaks
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 93
Rank #335 / 1,517
No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #308 / 1,408
11
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #542 / 1,459
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,347 / 1,505
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 12
Rank #244 / 1,473
62.8%
Facility 62.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1,044 / 1,357
A+ The Retirement Home, Inc Studio / Suite
Sunrise of Westlake Village
AL
MC
Thousand Oaks
124
Facility 124
CA AVG 93
Rank #469 / 1,517
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #396 / 1,408
8
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #542 / 1,459
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #542 / 1,505
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 12
Rank #292 / 1,473
70.2%
Facility 70.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #824 / 1,357
A+ Szr Westlake Village And Sunrise Senior Living Mgt Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
California Care RCFE Baxter
AL
Thousand Oaks 6 No -6--4 66.7% - Smt Obtinalla Group Inc -
Norma J’s Home for the Elderly
AL
RESC
Thousand Oaks
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 93
Rank #1,048 / 1,517
No
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #926 / 1,408
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #420 / 1,459
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,505
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 12
Rank #410 / 1,473
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1 / 1,357
A+ Tiede Senior Care, Inc Private / Shared Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

California Care RCFE Baxter is located in Thousand Oaks, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about California Care RCFE Baxter

Who is the owner of California Care RCFE Baxter?

California Care RCFE Baxter is legally operated by Smt Obtinalla Group Inc.

What is the occupancy rate at California Care RCFE Baxter?

California Care RCFE Baxter's occupancy is 66.7%.

How long has California Care RCFE Baxter been in business?

California Care RCFE Baxter has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at California Care RCFE Baxter?

No, California Care RCFE Baxter has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does California Care RCFE Baxter have?

California Care RCFE Baxter has 6 beds.

Has California Care RCFE Baxter had any citations?

California Care RCFE Baxter has had 2 reported citations according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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