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Choosing a small six-bed board-and-care home for a parent comes with a different rhythm of move-in logistics than a large 100-bed community. There’s no admissions office, no marketing team, no week-long onboarding – just a small house, a small staff, and a signed Physician’s Report that California still requires before move-in day. For Thousand Oaks families choosing Select Senior Living I, Doctor2me physicians can complete the Physician’s Report at the home, so the prospective resident doesn’t need an extra clinic trip during what is already a major transition.
Select Senior Living I is a six-bed assisted living and memory care home at 1363 Feather Avenue in Thousand Oaks, California. The home operates under CDSS license 565802430 and is part of a family-owned operation that runs four homes across Thousand Oaks. The small-home format means each resident gets significantly more direct staff attention than is possible in a larger community – with the trade-off being fewer amenities and a more intimate setting.
Community Snapshot
| Detail | Value |
| Address | 1363 Feather Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
| County | Ventura |
| Licensed Capacity | 6 residents |
| License Number | 565802430 (CDSS) |
| Facility Type | Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) / Board-and-Care Home |
| Care Types | Assisted Living, Memory Care, Dementia Support, Hospice (on-site) |
| Minimum Resident Age | 65 |
| Room Options | Private rooms, companion/shared rooms, studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom |
| Pets | Pet friendly |
| Multi-Location Operator | Select Senior Living (4 Thousand Oaks homes) |
| Phone | (805) 777-3855 |
| dhull@selecthomecare.com | |
| Website | selectseniorliving.company |
What Type of Community Is Select Senior Living I?
Select Senior Living I is a Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) facility licensed by the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division, operating in the board-and-care home format – a small residential model housing no more than six residents at a time. Under California Title 22, an RCFE provides housing, meals, and assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and personal care.
The home offers assisted living, memory care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s, and accepts residents at varying levels of mobility – from fully ambulatory to non-ambulatory and bedridden. Hospice care can be coordinated on-site for residents in advanced stages of terminal illness.
Why a Six-Bed Board-and-Care Home?
Six-bed homes occupy a specific niche in California senior care. Compared to large 80-200 bed assisted living communities, board-and-care homes offer:
- Higher staff-to-resident ratios – with only six residents, caregivers know each person individually and can respond quickly to changes
- Residential atmosphere – the home feels like a house, not an institution, with shared living rooms, family-style dining, and outdoor patios
- Lower stimulation environment – a meaningful benefit for residents with dementia or sensory sensitivities
- Greater flexibility in care plans – routines can be customized for each resident more easily than in larger communities
The trade-off is fewer amenities (no fitness center, swimming pool, or dedicated activities staff) and a more limited social environment. For seniors who prefer a quiet, home-like setting over a larger community with more programming, board-and-care can be the better fit.
Select Senior Living operates four homes across Thousand Oaks (Locations I through IV), which can be useful when one home is at capacity or when a specific residential setting is a better match for the prospective resident.
What Services and Daily Care Are Provided?
- 24-hour supervision by trained caregivers
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living – bathing, grooming, dressing, transfers, toileting, hygiene
- Medication management
- Three meals per day prepared on-site
- Housekeeping and personal laundry
- Mobility assistance for residents using walkers, canes, scooters, or wheelchairs
- Scheduled activities and exercise
- Socialization in shared living spaces with TV and comfortable seating
- Transportation coordination
Residents are welcomed regardless of religious background. The property features a charming brick walkway, palm trees, well-kept gardens, and a secure yard – with a shaded patio where residents can read or socialize in mild California weather.
What Healthcare Conditions Can the Home Support?
- Diabetes – oral medication, self-care, and insulin administration (a capability many RCFEs do not provide)
- Incontinence care – full incontinence support, not just self-management
- Non-ambulatory care – including bedridden residents
- Oxygen therapy
- Catheter and colostomy care
- Stroke recovery, heart disease, short-term memory loss
- Hospice care coordination on-site
- Hearing, sight, and speech impairment accommodations
This combination of accepted conditions – particularly the combination of insulin administration, non-ambulatory care, and incontinence care – makes Select Senior Living I a viable option for residents whose care needs exceed what some smaller homes can manage. Families should confirm specific care capabilities directly with the home for the prospective resident’s exact condition profile.
What About Memory Care and Dementia Support?
Staff in board-and-care homes typically work the same shifts week after week, which means residents with dementia see familiar faces and consistent routines – a stability that is harder to maintain in large communities with rotating staff.
How Is On-Site Medical Care Arranged?
Doctor2me physicians visit residents directly at the home for routine checkups, chronic condition management, medication reviews, and acute issues that don’t warrant emergency room care. For board-and-care residents – many of whom have mobility limitations or cognitive impairment that make clinic visits difficult – in-home physician visits eliminate the transportation barrier that often delays routine medical care.
Doctor2me also handles the Physician’s Report California requires before admission to an RCFE – simplifying the move-in process when the prospective resident is transitioning from a hospital, rehab facility, or longtime home.
What Hospice Options Are Available for Residents?
Select Senior Living I accepts hospice care on-site, meaning residents in advanced stages of terminal illness can remain in the home during end-of-life care rather than being moved to a hospital or hospice facility.
Westlake Village Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice agency just minutes from Thousand Oaks, serving Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties. The agency provides nursing services, home health aide support, counseling, medical social services, medical supply services, occupational therapy, physician services, physical therapy, short-term inpatient care, and speech pathology services. Hospice services can be delivered at Select Senior Living I so the resident can remain in the familiar small-home environment during this stage of care.
What About Bridge Loans and Real Estate Solutions?
For many families, the financial side of senior care transitions is as stressful as the care decision itself. A senior moving from their longtime home into assisted living often faces a timing gap: the home needs to be sold to fund the move, but the move has to happen before the sale closes – or vice versa.
Senior Home Transitional Services (SHTS) is a California-based provider of bridge loans for seniors and real estate solutions (CA DRE #01935760, NMLS #1065145). SHTS offers two core services: bridge loans that give families short-term liquidity to fund the move into assisted living before the home sale closes, and real estate solutions for selling the senior’s longtime home in a way that fits the move-in timeline. Families considering Select Senior Living I who are still navigating the financial side of the transition can contact SHTS directly to explore options.
Where Is Select Senior Living I Located?
Select Senior Living I is at 1363 Feather Avenue in Thousand Oaks, California – an affluent city in Ventura County known for its Spanish-themed architecture, abundant parks and open space, and proximity to the Conejo Valley wine region. The Feather Avenue address sits in a calm suburban neighborhood, surrounded by trees and well-kept gardens.
The Thousand Oaks location places residents within easy reach of Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center, Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital, The Oaks Mall, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, and the Civic Arts Plaza – a meaningful medical and cultural infrastructure for an area built on retirement-friendly amenities.
For tour scheduling, availability across the Select Senior Living homes, and assessments, families can contact Select Senior Living directly at (805) 777-3855 or by email at dhull@selecthomecare.com.
