Belmont Village Encino

Belmont Village Encino was very nice and clean. The people were very nice, and the staff member who toured us was very friendly. We were going to go with them, but we decided to keep Mother at home.

I placed my father at Belmont Village Encino. It is a beautiful place with an excellent location and excellent people. We chose it because it was the closest facility to my home. I just like the atmosphere and the people. There's a guy named Jose there, and he's absolutely fantastic. My father has an apartment, and it is beautiful. Some of the elderly ladies complain that the food isn't perfect, but it isn't bad. They have so many activities, including live entertainment and games like bingo. Once a week, they have an event with an open bar. They serve wine and cheese, and there's entertainment with people who come in and sing old songs. It is so much fun!

My mother has moved into Belmont Village. It is assisted living with two levels of memory care. My mother is in the beginning level of memory care. The main thing about this facility is that it has a memory care for early-stage dementia and not for Alzheimer’s. None of the other ones has it. They only have Alzheimer’s memory care. It is a beautiful facility. Circle Of Friends is where they have the whole program for moderate dementia. The care is very personal. My mother has nurses and caregivers 24/7. Everyone has been helpful. My mother has a beautiful apartment and loves the food. The facility is so far, so good. I would recommend this place.

The rooms and the environment at Belmont Village of Encino were very nice. The dining area had very strict hours, which I did not like. The facility is located on a very busy street.

My mother was very impressed with Belmont Village Encino, but the prices were higher than we have been told. The atmosphere was very nice, and they had activities. She liked one of the rooms, but she found the studio quite small. I would recommend it for someone who can afford to pay for the more expensive rooms.

I am moving in to Belmont Village this month. It is the only place that has called me back. They are remarkable. I am ready to move in right now or tomorrow if I can. No one compares to this one. I am just too thrilled to find them. The people there are wonderful. They help me and they are just great. I am pleased with them. We went there for lunch twice. The first lunch was extremely impressive, and I am just amazed. They are very courteous. They call me back. They walk us through it and tell us what to do with it, and I called back several times to ask them what to bring. I say I will bring my computer, and they say "No. We got a computer room here". However, my problem is I have my computer and I do research for a group of international growers of plants. I am horticulturist and I need my books with me. If I am downstairs working on my computer and my books are upstairs, that's not going to help me. So, I cannot decide to bring my own computer with me or not and that's the only question I have to ask them. I have the menu here, and I am very impressed with the food. This is the second menu that I picked up and it is different from the first. I met the chef and he is a trained chef. I made sure that he wasn't just someone who sat there and cooked. The lady who is my helper there, she is just a living doll. I just appreciated whatever they did for me. I really do, and I let them know it too. They are very good. My first experience there I tell them I have no transportation, and she says "That's okay. I'll pick you up" and they came and picked me up. I think that is very gracious. They have entrees like pâté, fillet, grilled salmon, grilled fish of the day, glazed chicken, teriyaki, pasta of the day, and stuffed baked potato. I am allowed to bring my cat, which I am thrilled to death. She is my sweetheart, and she saves my life. When my husband died, that was the only thing I have to cling on to. They have so many activities, and I don't know how I am going to keep up with them. They have bridge, card games, and learning how to make glass hobbies, and they are constantly doing something. I am going to participate. I don't want to just sit there and have everyone do everything for me. I want to be a part of the group and I don't want to be outside of the group. However, I am picky about food. I am very allergic on certain things, and I have to tell them I cannot eat cheese in any manner, shape, or form. The food that they have on the menu seems very well planned, they have choices, and I don't have to have cheese. I have to be very careful with what I eat, and they seem to be conscious about that. Belmont is the only one that I feel comfortable in and welcome. It is clean. and nice, the food is lovely, and I really like the place.

Beware: My mother died here due to negligence in the Alzheimer's unit. During breakfast when all the caregivers should be watching residents, she was allowed to wander off without anyone stopping her. She fell on the other side of the facility. She then was transported to the hospital and died. When I visited, I often saw residents wandering without attention. There was not the support needed. If you care about your loved ones - especially those with dementia - DO NOT TAKE YOUR LOVED ONE THERE!!!

I live very close by Belmont Village and I visited the place. The rooms were very high end and very clean. It's a very nice facility and it's like a luxury hotel, but very expensive. The staff is very nice. They have everything in a facility you could ask for. If they can afford it, I would recommend Belmont to others.