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Under California Title 22 of the Code of Regulations, RCFEs require a completed LIC 602 Physician’s Report on file before admission – particularly important for memory care communities, where the form helps establish the resident’s cognitive baseline and clinical needs. Doctor2me provides the in-home LIC 602 evaluation by a physician at the senior’s current address.
Sage Mountain Senior Living is a 145-bed assisted living and memory care community at 3499 Grande Vista Drive in the Newbury Park area of Thousand Oaks, California, Ventura County. The community is now managed by Agemark Senior Living, a family-owned senior living operator serving seniors since 1987. The CDSS license is 565802462, with ownership listed as Sage Mountain Sr. Housing Partners and Agemark Management.
The community is positioned in the stunning hills of Thousand Oaks, with spectacular sunset and sunrise views of the area’s rolling mountains and the Conejo Valley.
Community Snapshot
| Detail | Value |
| Address | 3499 Grande Vista Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 |
| Neighborhood | Newbury Park area of Thousand Oaks |
| County | Ventura |
| Licensed Capacity | 145 residents |
| License Number | 565802462 (CDSS) |
| Owner | Sage Mountain Sr. Housing Partners; Agemark Management |
| Manager | Agemark Senior Living |
| Facility Type | Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) |
| Care Types | Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Stay |
| Phone | 805.375.0695 |
| Website | sagemountainliving.com |
What Type of Facility Is Sage Mountain?
Sage Mountain is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) offering three levels of care under one roof. The community is positioned as resort-style, with extensive amenities and a robust life enrichment program that integrates wellness, dining, and engagement into daily living.
The three care levels are:
- Assisted Living – for residents who need a little help living life fully – social engagement, meals, housekeeping, and personal care assistance
- Memory Care – for residents living with dementia, focused on customized care that lets residents live safely and with dignity
- Respite Stay – short-term stays ranging from days to months for recovery, caregiver respite, or community trial
Who Operates Sage Mountain?
Sage Mountain is now managed by Agemark Senior Living, which has been treating people like family for over 35 years since 1987. Agemark is family-owned and operated, with communities across Maryland, Iowa, North Dakota, Nebraska, California, and Washington state.
Agemark has been named one of the Great Places to Work by FORTUNE Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute – six years running, based on anonymous employee surveys.
The Sage Mountain leadership team includes:
- Christian Castillo – Executive Director
- Eugenia Taylor – Health & Wellness Director
- Priscilla Purganan – Sales Director
- Shane Porsandeh – Life Enrichment Coordinator
- Lindani Zondi – Culinary Services Manager
- December Zavala – Office Manager
- Enrique Barrera – Maintenance Supervisor
What Are the Living Options?
Assisted Living Apartments
Sage Mountain offers two assisted living floor plans:
- Studio Apartment – 371-438 sq ft, 1 bath
- One-Bedroom Apartment – 517-725 sq ft, 1 bath
Each assisted living apartment includes:
- In-apartment kitchenette
- Spacious closets
- Individual temperature control
- 24-hour emergency alert system
- Walk-in showers
- Basic Cable-TV, Wi-Fi access, and maintenance services included
Memory Care Apartments
Memory care features private and companion suites, both ranging 290-438 sq ft with one bath. Memory care apartments include:
- 24-hour emergency alert system
- Spacious closets
- Individual temperature control
- Smoke and fire alarms
- Walk-in showers with built-in bench
- Basic Cable-TV, Wi-Fi access, and maintenance services included
Respite Stay
For short-term needs – recovery from a medical procedure, caregiver respite, or trying senior living before a permanent move – the community offers furnished respite rooms. Stays range from a few days to several months, with longer stays allowing residents to bring their own bedroom furniture.
What Services and Amenities Does the Community Offer?
The community amenities include:
- All-day restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals – dining room, bistro, outdoor seating, or private dining area options
- In-house theatre for movie nights and gatherings
- Resident fitness center with cardio equipment, free weights, and group exercise space including a yoga studio
- On-site salon offering cuts, styles, manicures, and more
- Beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces with shady seating, gardening areas, and walking paths
- Multi-purpose living areas, game rooms, and activity areas
- Pet-friendly accommodations
What Is the LifeCycles Wellness Program?
LifeCycles™ is Sage Mountain’s signature wellness program, designed around four dimensions of whole-person health:
- Physical – walking, prescriptive exercise, yoga, group classes, trips, and fresh air drives to manage stress and create a healthy outlook
- Intellectual – crafts, games, baking, educational classes, and trips to local events and attractions to stimulate the brain
- Social – celebrations, family events, entertainment, special-interest clubs, and visits with pets and children to keep residents connected
- Spiritual – traditional weekly worship services, meditation, aromatherapy, music, volunteer projects, and connecting with nature
How Is Personal Care and Health Oversight Arranged?
Sage Mountain provides structured clinical oversight for residents who require personal care:
- Director of Nursing ensures good health management and supervises the 24/7 on-site care team
- Regular health assessments to monitor changing needs
- Physician oversight and assistance with telemedicine appointments
- Medication management, bathing, dressing, and other personal care assistance
- Well-balanced menus and dining services to support nutritional health
Care packages are customized to each resident’s needs, with levels of care available across both assisted living and memory care.
How Is On-Site Medical Care Arranged for Residents?
While Sage Mountain provides clinical oversight through its Director of Nursing and on-site care team, Doctor2me physicians visit residents directly at the community for routine checkups, chronic condition follow-ups, and acute issues that don’t warrant an ER trip. Same-day and scheduled visits cover primary care work, alongside the LIC 602 evaluations admission requires.
For Sage Mountain residents whose families want continuity with a known physician, the Doctor2me network lets families select a specific doctor who can visit at the community.
What About Hospice Services for End-of-Life Care?
For Sage Mountain residents who reach a point where hospice support becomes appropriate, LIEM Hospice is a Burbank-based hospice in the Doctor2me network that serves the broader Los Angeles and Ventura County area – including Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park.
LIEM Hospice provides the full hospice spectrum at the resident’s bedside within the community: skilled nursing, physician oversight, home health aides, counseling, chaplaincy, and respite for family. The team also offers telehealth check-ins between visits, which can be useful for memory care residents whose hospice plan needs frequent caregiver coordination.
What About Medical Transportation for Off-Site Appointments?
Even with strong on-site clinical oversight, some appointments require off-site visits – specialist consultations, imaging beyond what’s available bedside, dialysis, or procedures. For Sage Mountain residents who can’t easily use family transportation, MediZoom Transportation is a Ventura County non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) provider in the Doctor2me network.
MediZoom serves the full Ventura County area, including Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park, with wheelchair-accessible vehicles and trained drivers. For residents using wheelchairs or who need help boarding and disembarking, this kind of NEMT bridges the gap between the community and the broader specialist network.
Where Is Sage Mountain Located?
Sage Mountain sits at 3499 Grande Vista Drive in the Newbury Park area of Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, just north of Highway 101. The location offers views of the surrounding rolling mountains and the Conejo Valley.
The community is part of the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce network and serves the broader Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, and Camarillo areas. The CDSS license is administered through the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division under Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
