Overview of Gem Oaks

Experience a better quality of life with Gem Oaks, an esteemed community in Thousand Oaks, CA, offering assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ well-being, a compassionate and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. The community also ensures residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle, helping with housekeeping and other chores.

Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, exciting events and engaging programs are conducted so residents can remain active and socially connected. Residents also delight in delicious and healthy home-cooked meals served daily to meet their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, transportation services, and coordination with therapies are also provided for residents’ convenience and safety. With its spacious and specially designed amenities, residents thrive in their golden years.

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1321 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1321st out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
4 years in operation Rank #1108 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1108th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 19 / 100 Rank #1852 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1852nd out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #500 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 500th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
5 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceSeptember 23, 2021
CountyVentura

Ownership & Operating Entity

GEM Oaks is legally operated by Gem Oaks, LLC, and administered by Elmira Sabyrova.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactElmira Sabyrova (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #630 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 630th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per year (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (76% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
Latest Inspection September 12, 2025

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 510 This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% 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. 33 This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #753 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 753rd out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 24 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 year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 12 This facility has 50% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 50% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.83.3 This facility has 76% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 76% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 616 This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 63% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 27 This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • September 12, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with medication management, infection control, and emergency planning.
  • September 10, 2024 inspection cited two deficiencies for medication administration errors and missing annual medical assessment for a resident with dementia.
  • September 13, 2023 inspection found four deficiencies including expired food, unsecured medications, accessible cleaning supplies, and excessive hot water temperature posing immediate health risks.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Staff to Resident Ratio: 1 Staff : 3 Residents

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Thousand Oaks's city center to GEM Oaks's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about GEM Oaks

Is GEM Oaks in a walkable area?

GEM Oaks has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at GEM Oaks?

GEM Oaks's occupancy is 83%.

Are pets allowed at GEM Oaks?

No, GEM Oaks has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of GEM Oaks?

Elmira Sabyrova is the administrator of GEM Oaks.

How many beds does GEM Oaks have?

GEM Oaks has 6 beds.

Has GEM Oaks had any citations?

GEM Oaks has had 5 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Are there photos of GEM Oaks?

Yes — there are 13 photos of GEM Oaks in the photo gallery on this page.

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