Sage Mountain Senior Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Newbury Park, CA

Sage Mountain Senior Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Newbury Park, CA

Overview of Sage Mountain Senior Living

Sage Mountain, located in Thousand Oaks, CA, is a community offering a variety of care options where remarkable moments are created daily, fostering a familial atmosphere based on top-of-the-line assisted living and memory care services. The community celebrates the good times and offers support in challenging moments, aiming to positively impact its residents’ lives and uphold the values of family, compassion, and celebration. They seek to extend these qualities to teammates, residents, resident families, and the community.

Sage Mountain provides Assisted Living and Memory Care options, promoting independent living with a caring support system. Assisted living apartments are designed for various needs, offering social opportunities, comfort, and relief from home upkeep responsibilities, featuring amenities like in-apartment kitchenettes, walk-in showers, and 24-hour emergency alert systems. Memory Care at Sage Mountain focuses on individualized care for those with dementia, ensuring safety, dignity, and personalized support with spacious closets, walk-in showers, and 24-hour emergency alert systems. Sage Mountain is committed to creating personalized, enriching experiences for its residents of assisted living and memory care.

Bed community size
145-bed community Rank #388 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 388th out of 1657 homes in California. 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.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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
7 years in operation Rank #805 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 805th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 14 / 100 Rank #1913 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1913th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
70%
Rank #945 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 945th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
102 / 145
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceNovember 8, 2018
CountyVentura

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sage Mountain Senior Living is legally operated by Sage Mountain Sr. Housing Partners and Agemark Mgmt, and administered by Christian Castillo.

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactChristian X, Executive Director

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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.

22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1301 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1301st out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 points below 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 9 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (460% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (933% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (525% above)
• Citations per year (460% above)
• Total visits (431% above)
• Complaint visits (308% above)
• Other visits (286% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (220% above)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (79% below)
Latest Inspection February 5, 2026

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. 5610 This facility has 460% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (56 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 460% worse
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. 313 This facility has 933% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (31 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 933% worse Rank #1160 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1160th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. 254 This facility has 525% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 525% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 11.22 This facility has 460% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (11.2 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 460% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.73.3 This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% 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. 8516 This facility has 431% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (85 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 431% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 5313 This facility has 308% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (53 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 308% worse Rank #1360 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1360th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. 277 This facility has 286% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (27 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 286% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 3210 This facility has 220% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (32 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 220% worse

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

  • February 5, 2026 complaint investigation found no evidence that a caregiver hit a resident, with no health or safety concerns observed during the visit.
  • October 21, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated neglect causing a resident to choke to death and issued a $15,000 civil penalty for insufficient competent staffing.
  • December 18, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failure to notify authorized representatives of three falls for one resident, citing inadequate documentation and communication.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Type of Rooms Available

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Newbury Park's city center to Sage Mountain Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4 miles to nearest hospital (Los Robles Regional Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Thousand Oaks

The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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8
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A+Bmsh I Belmont To Gp LLC And Belmont Three LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Sage Mountain Senior Living
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Newbury Park
145
Facility 145
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14
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59
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CA AVG 81
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53
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31
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7
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CA AVG 74.8%
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A+Sage Mountain Sr. Housing Partners And Agemark MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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4
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3
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Facility 89
CA AVG 81
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5
4
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CA AVG 13
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2
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CA AVG 13
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A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Sage Mountain Senior Living is located in Newbury Park, 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 Sage Mountain Senior Living

Who is the owner of Sage Mountain Senior Living?

Sage Mountain Senior Living is legally operated by Sage Mountain Sr. Housing Partners and Agemark Mgmt, and administered by Christian Castillo.

Is Sage Mountain Senior Living in a walkable area?

Sage Mountain Senior Living has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Sage Mountain Senior Living?

Sage Mountain Senior Living's occupancy is 70%.

Who is the administrator of Sage Mountain Senior Living?

Christian Castillo is the administrator of Sage Mountain Senior Living.

How many beds does Sage Mountain Senior Living have?

Sage Mountain Senior Living has 145 beds.

Has Sage Mountain Senior Living had any recent citations?

Sage Mountain Senior Living has had 56 recently reported citations.

Are there photos of Sage Mountain Senior Living?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Sage Mountain Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

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