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The Oasis in Lake Forest, CA

The Oasis is an assisted living community in Lake Forest, CA.

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24741 Penfield Street, Lake Forest, CA 92630

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4.5 from 61 reviews
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The Oasis Costs & Pricing

The Oasis offers a competitive pricing structure for its private rooms, set at $2,900 per month. This rate stands in stark contrast to the average costs found in Orange County, where private room rates reach approximately $4,104, and even more so compared to the broader California average of $3,939. The Oasis provides a more affordable option while maintaining quality care and comfortable living arrangements. This makes it an attractive choice for individuals seeking value without compromising on standards in a region known for its higher costs of living.

Floor plansThe OasisOrange CountyCalifornia
Private$2,900$4,104$3,939

Overall Review of The Oasis

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Staff feel warm and responsive

Residents consistently describe staff as friendly, caring, and quick to respond.

Many residents and family members say the staff is welcoming and treats people like individuals rather than numbers. Several reviews highlight day-to-day attentiveness, including responsiveness when questions come up or problems need fixing. A few reviews also mention staff support through major care changes, like moving into assisted living or skilled nursing. There is also at least one very negative review alleging neglect and denial of care during a family member’s final period.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe an active lifestyle with scheduled activities and outings.

Reviewers mention being able to stay as social or as private as they want while still having plenty to do. Multiple reviews call out community activities and exercise, plus opportunities to meet friends. Transportation and outings also come up, including bus and car rides to appointments and local destinations. One resident specifically mentions enjoying playing music with others and making new connections.

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Food gets frequent high marks

Meals are a standout, with residents and families praising the quality and variety.

Several reviews highlight the dining experience as a strong point, with comments about great food and meals that rate highly day to day. Families also mention enjoying the dining room and note that meals can be a reliable part of daily life. In rehabilitation and assisted living contexts, reviews describe meals as attractive and offering choices in advance. The community also lists dietary-focused dining for special needs, including diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions.

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Care support spans assisted living

Residents describe hands-on support through assisted living and higher-acuity transitions.

Reviews mention assisted living experiences alongside other levels of care when needs change, including memory care support after a dementia diagnosis and skilled nursing after a fall. One family describes a rehabilitation stay and a move within the community for the next step, with nursing continuing to support medications and coordination. Another review mentions that nursing and memory care are available on premises, while describing an activity program in parallel. Overall, families describe the staff as involved during transitions rather than leaving them to manage alone.

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Facility spaces feel clean

Residents mention clean, well-kept shared spaces and hallways.

A couple of reviews specifically comment on cleanliness, including a lobby that feels inviting and hallways that are tidy and decorated. Another review also points to a well-managed, clean environment when discussing care areas. These comments align with residents’ broader emphasis on comfort and day-to-day upkeep.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John Wayne Orange Co (11 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (11 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Village Hookah Lounge (0.6 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (0.6 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (0.7 miles)
  • Farmer Boys (0.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
  • Natraj Cuisine of India (0.8 miles)
  • 19 Restaurant And Lounge (1.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Saddleback Medical Group (0.8 miles)
  • South County Orthopedic Specialists (1.8 miles)
  • Mission Pain & Spine (3 miles)
  • Advanced Eye Medical Group (3.9 miles)
  • Leon Joseph Baginski (3.9 miles)
  • Community Orthopedic Medical Group (4 miles)
  • Mission Hospital Mission Viejo (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Kona Loa Coffe (1.1 miles)
  • The Alley (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Palm Terrace (1.2 miles)
  • South Coast Medical Center For New Medecine (2.9 miles)
  • Head & Neck Associates Of Oc (3.9 miles)
  • CHOC Children's at Mission Hospital (4 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (5.4 miles)

Parks

  • Sheep Hills Park (1.7 miles)
  • Cabot Park (3.5 miles)
  • Vintage Park (3.6 miles)
  • Laguna Niguel Regional Park (4.2 miles)
  • Giardino Altura (4.2 miles)
  • Baker Ranch Community Park (4.5 miles)
  • Lake Forest Sports Park (4.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Harvest Community Church of Irvine (2.7 miles)
  • Corpus Christi Catholic Church (3.7 miles)
  • Saddleback Church (4.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Aliso Viejo & IMAX (3 miles)
  • Regal Irvine Spectrum Screenx, 4Dx, Imax, RPX & Vip (3.8 miles)
  • Regal Foothill Towne Center (4.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak and Metrolink Irvine Station (3.7 miles)

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