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Hillcreste at Thousand Oaks

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 141 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(141) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Hillcreste at Thousand Oaks
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Reviews
141

What Residents Say

Split between frustration and hope. Long-term residents report years of decline: pest control doesn't show, roaches persist despite complaints, the office moved and now nobody answers phones or emails. Work orders take weeks. Yet recent reviews praise new management, responsive maintenance staff (David and Mathew mentioned), and property events like movie nights. Whether this turnaround sticks remains unclear.

Recent shift: New property manager Kendra and maintenance staff (David and Mathew) have earned recent five-star praise for responsiveness and same-day repairs. Two most recent positive reviews (2 and 4 months ago) credit management improvements and resident events. However, long-term residents remain skeptical; the pattern reversal is too recent to confirm as sustained.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance staff (when engaged)
  • dog park amenity
  • property improvements under recent management
  • friendly individual staff members
Watch-outs
  • pest control failures and roach infestations
  • unresponsive office staff and poor communication
  • office closure and consolidation causing access issues
  • broken amenities (fitness equipment, gates)
  • mold and water damage not addressed
  • billing errors and double charges
  • delayed repairs and work orders
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Best for: Pet owners who prioritize dog park access and want individual maintenance staff attention.
Think twice if: Pest control is unreliable; avoid if unresponsive management and communication delays are dealbreakers. Office closure has made in-person contact difficult.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Dog park on-site
  • Wheelchair accessible entrances and parking
  • Resident Wi-Fi cafe with complimentary coffee

Before You Tour

  • Maintenance staff David and Mathew praised for same-day repairs and communication
  • Property manager Kendra noted for responsiveness under new management
  • Office consolidated from two buildings to one (adjacent property)
  • Pest control contractors spend only one minute per unit
  • Trash fee $25; package lockers not used by delivery services

Maintenance, Management & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park praised; welcome to pitbulls, but roach infestations and pest control failures damage the pet-friendly appeal.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.71 average across the 175 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 46% of the businesses in this directory.

Most Mentioned in Reviews

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How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 14
Review volume 93
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 41
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

How do I contact the office if I'm at the Hillcreste location?
The office moved to the adjacent Summit at Thousand Oaks property; you must visit in person or call, though reviewers report frequent missed calls and emails. Hours vary; verify before visiting.
Does the dog park work well for residents?
Yes, reviewers praise the dog park as a positive amenity. The complex welcomes all dog breeds including pitbulls.
How quickly do maintenance requests get completed?
Under new management (property manager Kendra), some reviewers report same-day repairs. Historically, work orders have taken weeks; current consistency is unclear.

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Last updated 2026-08-23