The Oasis at El Corral

Rita

The Oasis at El Corral was an older motel converted into senior living. The rooms were all more or less a studio apartment and no one-bedrooms in them. I would say it would be for one person only. The girl over there was very, very nice and very accommodating. I would put my father-in-law in there, but for my husband and I, no, it would not be suitable. The staff was wonderful. For one person or for somebody who perhaps is a little more sedentary than we want to be, it might be just fine. Most of the people there had little dogs. So they were for one person, and it would have been okay. It was a little bit worn and tired, but the courtyard at the place was very beautiful. The ground's keeping was very nice. The rooms were adequate in size, but they just were just dreary. They didn't have a big dining room. The activity room was the same as the dining room. We didn't spend too much time there, but the girl was so nice. We went immediately to see the rooms. They had a tiny little mini kitchen, a very small bathroom, and the living quarters. The bed was in the same room as the living room. Everything was old and not bright or cheery. My kids said, 'You don't want to stay here, Mom. It's like an old motel,' and I felt the same way about it. For the facility, for what it is, I don't see how they could improve. It was almost like a Motel 6 in a square, the grounds were immaculate and beautiful, but there's not much they could do with the facility because it's an old motel, it's a reconverted type thing.

Craig

The Oasis at El Corral assisted living was very clean and kept up nicely. In talking with the manager, she was very attentive to anything that wasn't in working order. That's very good considering the price point that they asked for, to have somebody that gives exceptional care to the property and make sure that everything is in working order. It's a converted motel so you have to envision that the rooms are going to be small but for elderlies who need some care, it's just perfect. They're former motel rooms that are well-kept. There isn't much of a kitchen or dining facility, but they do have a common dining room.

Cathy

I love The Oasis at El Corral. I love their staff. My husband's uncle is not happy, but he has no choice since his dementia is that bad, so I just know that it's going to take a while for him to get accustomed to the new place. The staff members are awesome. They've been very helpful in talking to him and explaining to him his situation that he needs to be there. They've relieved a lot of my stress. My relative has his own room. The cafeteria where they eat is not that far from him. They have other activities that they're getting ready to start. The first couple of days we were there because he was new, they would come in and make sure that he knew that where the lunchroom was if he wanted to eat, and they check on him quite a bit. He's in the office quite a bit checking on things and they're very patient with him. He is in an area where he can walk around and do different things and it's all secure, and he can't get out. It is good and it is less expensive than other facilities.

Bill

The staff at Oasis at El Corral were nice, it was very clean, and the food was fine. However, it was not secure. The people could climb their chairs and climb over the wall and could come in and out of the building. You can't get in the place without buzzing in, but once you're inside, the doors were unlocked.

Beverly

The Oasis at El Corral is all right. The only problem with them is that my dad's dogs can get through the fence. He's concerned about that. I did like the fact that they have big showers and that someone is there to help him shower. They also have the open living room and my dad could have a television in his room if he wanted to. I also like their dining room.

Eunhye

Oasis is a converted hotel into living facilities and what appealed to me was it was just real and authentic as opposed to more of a "plastic or not" real. It’s very well put and landscaped nicely, but there’s an awful of opportunity to walk outside to get from one place to another. I am more inclined to Oasis because the monthly fee is a little bit closer to what my mom’s income is.