Diamond Oak Guest Home

    8636 Diamond Oak Way, Elk Grove, CA 95624
    • Assisted Living

    Impressive, clean, friendly, comfortable community

    I toured this well-managed, organized community and was impressed - the staff were consistently friendly, caring and competent, the place felt clean, quiet and comfortable, and my room was pretty with a TV while the living room has a big screen. The backyard is pleasant, guest access was easy, and the attentive tour guide made the experience smooth; I left feeling very satisfied and would recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.00·(3)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Friendly staff
    • Caring staff
    • Competent staff
    • Attentive staff
    • Nice staff
    • Helpful tour guide
    • Organized tours
    • Well managed
    • Organized
    • Put together nicely
    • Clean facilities
    • Well-kept property
    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Pretty bedrooms
    • Television in bedrooms
    • Big-screen TV in living room
    • Quiet environment
    • Nice backyard
    • Guest access

    Cons

    • More expensive

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment in the reviews for Diamond Oak Senior Living is strongly positive, with repeated emphasis on the quality and demeanor of the staff, the condition and management of the property, and the comfortable, quiet environment. Staff are described using multiple complementary adjectives — friendly, caring, competent, attentive, and nice — indicating that both frontline caregivers and sales or administrative personnel (for example, tour guides) leave a favorable impression. Several reviews explicitly call out a helpful tour guide and organized tours, which suggests the initial admissions or outreach experience is professional and well handled.

    Care quality and staff interaction: The dominant theme across the reviews is confidence in the staff. Descriptors such as caring and competent point toward residents and families feeling that daily needs are met with professionalism and empathy. Attentive and friendly are used frequently enough to indicate consistent one-on-one interactions are perceived positively. Because the summaries highlight the tour experience as well (organized and helpful), first impressions appear to match ongoing perceptions of caregiving staff.

    Facilities and accommodations: Reviewers consistently note that the property is clean, well-kept, and put together nicely. Specific in-room and communal amenities are mentioned: bedrooms are described as pretty and comfortable, individual rooms include televisions, and there is a big-screen TV in the living room for communal viewing. The grounds include a pleasant backyard and the facility is characterized as quiet, which supports an overall tranquil living environment. Guest access is noted, which implies the facility is welcoming to visitors and likely has processes that accommodate family and friends coming to visit.

    Management, organization, and presentation: Multiple summaries use terms like well managed, organized, and put together nicely. That points to effective administrative and operational oversight — scheduling, cleanliness, tours, and likely logistical aspects of daily life are perceived as orderly. The organized tour and helpful tour guide reinforce that management invests in structured onboarding and marketing, which often correlates with consistent operations for residents.

    Value and cost considerations: The primary negative comment across the summaries is that Diamond Oak is "more expensive." This is the single consistent concern mentioned and suggests that while reviewers are satisfied with staff, facilities, and management, price is a barrier or at least a noteworthy trade-off. The reviews do not supply specific pricing, comparisons, or value-for-money details, so the concern is limited to cost level rather than complaints about billing, hidden fees, or poor value relative to service.

    Gaps and limitations in the reviews: The summaries provide little or no direct information about dining quality, medical or clinical care beyond general competence, specific programming and activities, transportation, or specialized services (memory care, skilled nursing, therapy). Because these areas are not mentioned, no positive or negative conclusions can be drawn from the available text. If those aspects are important to a decision, prospective residents or families should request targeted information and, if possible, trial meals or program schedules during a tour.

    Conclusion: In sum, Diamond Oak Senior Living appears to deliver a high level of service in terms of staff interaction, cleanliness, and property presentation, creating a comfortable and quiet environment with guest-friendly features and modern entertainment options. Management and tours are described as organized and professional. The main downside identified by reviewers is higher cost, so potential residents should weigh the facility’s strengths against budget considerations and seek more detail on dining, medical services, and activity programming if those are priorities.

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    Location

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    Diamond Oak Guest Home is located at 8636 Diamond Oak Way, Elk Grove, CA, 95624.

    About Diamond Oak Guest Home

    Diamond Oak Guest Home sits in a quiet part of Elk Grove, California, surrounded by parks and natural beauty, and offers a small, close-knit setting for up to six residents. The place has both private and semi-private rooms, many with spacious closets and accessible showers, and rooms are fully furnished and can include a television. The staff is used to helping folks who value their independence but could use a hand with daily needs like bathing, dressing, grooming, medication, getting to the bathroom, and helping with meals, and they're there both day and night, making sure everyone gets timely help with a caring attitude. Diamond Oak Guest Home is a licensed facility, offering assisted living along with options for memory care, such as help for those living with Alzheimer's, dementia, or Parkinson's, and they're ready to provide more involved care, including incontinence care, non-ambulatory support, and help with higher medical needs including insulin injections or two-person transfers if needed.

    Meals come homemade three times a day from a chef, and the kitchen team can prepare special dishes for folks with diabetes, high blood pressure, or other medical issues, plus snacks get passed out between meals, and if someone needs it, a pureed food menu can be arranged. The dining room encourages gathering, and there's a library and book nook for reading, big TV rooms for movies, and community areas inside and out, so people can relax or take in some sun. Residents can bring their pets, enjoy entertainment and music programs every day, and try activities like board games, creative crafts, or music and pet therapy. For physical wellness, there's an exercise section, scheduled fitness options, and a wellness program, and licensed therapists offer physical and occupational therapy on site.

    Family members can join support groups and visit easily since Diamond Oak Guest Home has parking and complimentary transportation, and the concierge can help arrange outings for errands, medical appointments, or religious services. The grounds stay safe and secure, the facility is kept up well, and a hair salon or hairdresser visits to provide salon services. Smart apartment layouts and regular evening events help folks feel comfortable, with entertainment, social activities, and quiet spots to suit different needs. The staff aims to keep everyone active, whether it's trying new activities, joining community events, enjoying movie nights, or relaxing outdoors.

    Diamond Oak Guest Home pays for all utilities, handles room cleaning, keeps shared and private spaces neat, and offers respite or short-term stays when needed. The community is pet-friendly, maintains caregivers who are awake both day and night for residents, and features both studio-style living and access to community transit options nearby. Diamond Oak Guest Home holds California License # 347003503, and stands out for offering a small community feel in Elk Grove with the practical support and amenities that help seniors keep a good quality of life as their needs change.

    People often ask...

    Diamond Oak Guest Home offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 8636 Diamond Oak Way, Elk Grove, CA 95624.

    No, Diamond Oak Guest Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number342701086
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeWOODS CARE HOME INC, THE
    EffectiveJuly 28th, 2022
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    Inspection Reports

    32

    Reports

    2

    Type A Citations

    8

    Type B Citations

    5

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    16 Apr 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during the visit.
    18 Sept 2025Complaint
    Investigated allegations that staff hit a resident with an object and restricted visitation. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.
    13 Jun 2025Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies and noted a safe, well-maintained environment with proper safety measures.
    27 Mar 2025Inspection
    Observed that two staff training records did not show the required 20 hours of annual training, including 8 hours on dementia care.
    • Type BHSC1569.625(b)(2)
    • Type B1569.626(a)
    • Type B1569.696(a)
    14 Nov 2024Complaint
    Investigated three allegations about dressing, attending appointments, and pickup; found no evidence to support them.
    02 Jul 2024Inspection
    Identified that the administrator's certificate had expired on 7/17/23 but renewal documents were submitted. Observed a 6-resident capacity with no hospice residents at the time, an emergency drill conducted on 4/20/24, and safety measures including locked medications, appropriate temperatures (68-85°F) and hot water (105-120°F).
    03 May 2024Complaint
    Investigated an overpayment of $916.73 to CEPS tied to a resident's funds. The refund had not been issued as required.
    • Type B87507(a)(8)(A)
    13 Feb 2024Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies cited and safety measures met required standards.
    12 Sept 2023Inspection
    Identified deficiencies related to safeguarding residents' cash and personal property, and ensuring a resident's health record was up to date.
    • Type B87217(b)
    • Type B87463(c)
    01 Sept 2023Inspection
    Identified a lack of a care plan for an indwelling catheter and missing incident reporting for a resident's ED visits during an unannounced visit.
    • Type A87612(a)(2)
    • Type B87211(a)(1)(D)
    21 Jul 2023Inspection
    Observed residents in common areas and in their rooms with staff attending to their needs. Noted safety measures, functioning detectors, locked medications, and adequate food and supplies.
    24 Mar 2023Inspection
    Observed clean, well-maintained surroundings, functioning safety systems, adequate food and linen supplies, and posted required notices; determined to be in substantial compliance.
    07 Feb 2023Inspection
    Observed a resident fall on 02/02/2023 and that a reappraisal for the resident had not been updated within five days after the incident.
    • Type B87463(a)
    07 Feb 2023Inspection
    Observed adequate lighting, a comfortable 71°F temperature, bathroom safety features, and sufficient food supplies; hot water in the shared bathroom measured 107°F. Detected no deficiencies.
    27 Jul 2022Inspection
    Observed compliance with safety and care requirements; no deficiencies were cited.
    27 Jul 2022Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies during a post-licensing visit.
    29 Jun 2022Inspection
    Observed a safety deficiency due to an unlocked staff bathroom with unsecured hygiene products accessible to residents.
    18 May 2022Inspection
    Investigated an incident where a resident became agitated, damaged his room, and made sexual advances toward other residents; hospital advised returning the resident to the hospital he had been discharged from.
    18 May 2022Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies during a health and safety check; food supplies were sufficient and day shift staffing was adequate.
    09 Mar 2022Inspection
    Confirmed the applicant/administrator completed COMP II, identity verified, and understanding of licensing regulations demonstrated.
    22 Feb 2022Inspection
    Observed that corrections requested after the previous visit were completed and the applicant passed the pre-licensing component.
    07 Jan 2022Inspection
    Identified that the applicant did not complete the pre-licensing requirements; multiple documents and facility repair items were requested, and a follow-up visit will be scheduled.
    07 Jan 2022Inspection
    Observed follow-up on pre-licensing status and transfer from 740 to 735; no deficiencies were cited.
    23 Dec 2021Inspection
    Completed COMP II interview to verify understanding of license type, admissions, staffing, and other requirements for a 6-capacity operation undergoing ownership and type change. Documentation and photo ID were reviewed.
    13 Dec 2021Inspection
    Concluded no deficiencies were found during a case management visit addressing change of ownership; fire inspection was completed as part of the process.
    13 Dec 2021Inspection
    Investigated a 11/23/21 incident during a family visitation in which a resident exhibited behaviors and fell; police were called to de-escalate. The administrator contacted the resident's primary care physician for assessment and treatment instructions, and documentation was sent timely to the regional office.
    09 Dec 2021Complaint
    Investigated allegations that a resident sustained pressure injuries and unexplained injuries, that prescription labels were altered, that daily blood pressure monitoring may have been missed, that transfers were not properly conducted, that meal supplement drinks were not ensured, and that rooms were not adequately cleaned. No citations were issued.
    06 Oct 2021Complaint
    Investigated two allegations: residents kept isolated in their rooms and staff not wearing masks; interviews and observations suggested neither allegation was supported.
    27 Sept 2021Inspection
    Identified an ownership change with close of escrow; the new owner leased the property back to the current licensee and submitted a license application, with administrator certification pending renewal. No deficiencies were observed.
    17 Aug 2021Inspection
    Identified that a resident left the home without staff knowledge and was located by police; the physician said the resident cannot leave unassisted, resulting in a deficiency for inadequate supervision.
    28 Jul 2021Inspection
    Observed hot water in the residents' shared bathroom measured at 124 and 120.2 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding safe limits. This created a health risk for residents.
    • Type A87303(e)(2)
    14 Jul 2021Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies. Noted entry screening, infection control measures, and safety features were in place.

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