A Day in the Life at The Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care

by | Jan 1, 2026

The Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care is a warm, friendly independent living, assisted living, and memory care community located in Gilbert, Arizona. It’s a great place to make friends, age in place (never move again!) and truly enjoy your golden years. Read on to see what your average day would look like as a resident of The Oaks.

A beautiful, well-lit lobby at The Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care.

Lobby at The Oaks

Home Starts Here

Before you came to The Oaks, you were tired of all the work that came from trying to maintain your home and yard. Life was both exhausting and a little lonely, now that your children are grown. You were worried that senior living might be too expensive, but once you ran the numbers, it fit in your budget surprisingly well. After all, there are so many bills you don’t have anymore, like your mortgage, housekeeping, home repairs and maintenance, lawn care, utilities, groceries, eating out, and entertainment. Not having to keep track of all these many bills has made life easier and given you more time to focus on what matters.

A large window lets light into a bedroom at The Oaks.

A bedroom at The Oaks

Today, you wake up to sunlight streaming through the large windows in your beautiful and spacious apartment. With studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, you were able to choose the layout that worked best for you. And, it’s nice to know that while you’re independent right now, you will still be able to get all the care you need down the road, right here in this same apartment. You’ll never have to move again! It’s so nice to feel settled and safe, with all your friends and staff members that treat you like family. 

Breakfast with Chef David

Dining room featuring large windows and chandeliers.

The Oaks dining room

Now, it’s time for breakfast! Your full-size refrigerator and freezer hold snacks and treats, but you want to get down to the bright, sunny dining room to see what Chef David is cooking up today. After a delicious breakfast full of laughter with all your friends, you’ll head over to your daily stretch and fitness class at the in-house gym. 

 

Activities Galore!

A beautiful private movie theater with popcorn machine at The Oaks.

Movie theater at The Oaks

The rest of the day is yours to spend however you’d like to spend it. Forget chores and housework, cooking and cleaning. You can go to one of a dozen fun activities happening every day! The High Adventure Club takes outings seriously–that steamboat cruise was pretty incredible. There are plenty of local outings to places like shopping centers, restaurants, the casino, and the library. Today, you might take it a little slower and play card games with friends in the lobby. There’s always someone around who wants to chat and play a game (or three)! 

Lunch, Happy Hour, and Dinner

After lunch, you’ll hang out on the patio and enjoy the warm Arizona weather. It’s Tuesday, so there will be a fun Happy Hour with live entertainment this afternoon. You’re looking forward to dinner in the dining room–it’s burger night, which is always a hit. David is great at making familiar comfort food that gives you that warm, homey feeling. He even does monthly Food for Thought meetings where you can give feedback on what meals you enjoyed and what you’d like to try. You’re planning to ask him to get out the wood-fired pizza oven so you can make personal pizzas again!

 

The day comes to a close back in your comfy, open-plan apartment. The moment you walked into The Oaks, the staff and residents welcomed you like family. That’s a feeling you continue to feel every single day. You’ve had a great time with friends today, really able to relax and enjoy everything life has to offer you. 

A large green lawn outside The Oaks.

Lawn at The Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care

The Oaks: Here for Whatever You Need

At The Oaks, you really will be treated like family. Come visit, and you’ll get this friendly, neighborly, homey feeling that’s hard to put into words. Of course, days here are full of fun, friendship, and adventure. And really excellent food. But The Oaks is also equipped to handle almost anything you need. You can start out in fully independent living, but as your needs change over time, our staff members can provide extensive assistance with eating, getting in and out of bed, bathing and dressing, getting around, and anything else you might need help with. You won’t even have to move apartments, unless you need the higher security of Memory Care.

 

The Memory Care wing of The Oaks is separate to provide additional security and supervision to ensure your safety. But even there, you’ll have the same warm, homey atmosphere, spacious private apartments, great food, and all your best friends. You won’t have to give up hanging out with your favorite people every single day, even if your health and needs change. It’s hard to put a price on the peace of mind that gives, not only to you, but also your loved ones.  

 

Check out The Oaks for Yourself!

All of this sounds great, but the only way to know if The Oaks is right for you is to come see for yourself. Our Family Advisor is waiting to chat with you. We offer transparent line-item pricing and an extensive tour, so you’ll know exactly what you’re getting into and how much it will cost. The Oaks is one of the most popular senior living communities in the Valley of the Sun, so give us a call today, while we still have apartments available!