Sunshine Health Place 2 sits in a quiet residential part of Thousand Oaks, inside a regular house that doesn't feel much like a big facility at all, and you'll find room for only about ten residents, so everybody gets more personal care every day, and folks get to know each other pretty well in that small setting, which is especially helpful for anyone needing memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia because they get individualized support, secure surroundings, and staff who pay close attention-sometimes even wearing or using those special bracelets with alarms to help keep people safe if they're prone to wandering. There's 24-hour awake staff on site, and caregivers help with everything from bathing and getting dressed to managing medicine, even checking blood sugar or giving insulin if it's needed, and they can help with incontinence or physical challenges, using lifts if needed and offering plenty of wheelchair-accessible features like the showers and doorways, really making it easier for folks who have trouble moving around.
Residents have choices for rooms, including private or 1-bedroom units, often furnished for some comfort and convenience, and the dining room brings everyone together not just for meals, which are planned and made onsite-and no one's left out if they've got dietary needs for diabetes or allergies, because the staff makes adjustments there too-but also for group activities, movie nights, or just plain old socializing, which is just as important for most older people as anything else, and you'll see communal rooms, a hall for gatherings, a nice garden, walking paths, a front patio, and a backyard where folks often spend time. There's help available for transportation if someone needs to get out or has appointments, and parking for visitors or those who still drive, and it all feels home-like rather than institutional.
For those looking for more than just care with day-to-day life, the staff organizes activities right at home and even trips outside, sometimes connecting with the local community for history lessons or shows or nature visits, which gives something to look forward to, and there's devotional services both onsite and off, recognizing some people want or need that spiritual support too. And for the trickier situations like behavioral issues, residents with elopement risk or those who act out can still find a safe spot here-staff use extra measures for safety and are trained to manage many kinds of behaviors.
Sunshine Health Place 2 has daily housekeeping, laundry, and beautician services, so there's no need to worry over chores or looking presentable, and when someone first moves in, there's a little help to get settled during the transition so it's not so overwhelming. Nurses or healthcare providers are coordinated with as needed, whether someone's recovering, needs therapy, or requires hospice or respite care for a while. The management checks and verifies reviews to ensure they're from real families, which keeps things somewhat transparent, and the staff stay focused on making sure families feel confident with their choices, even connecting them with advisors who know the ropes for free. The whole approach seems aimed at keeping things simple, personal, and as familiar-feeling as possible, and for families considering memory care or assisted living, this quiet suburban house on Norman Avenue has built a good reputation for being attentive and steady, carrying a strong 4.5-star rating from reviews.