Independent Living Communities in Valencia, CA

"I toured AvantGarde Senior Living. The people were very, very nice, but the place is old and needs some updating. It needs a lot of work, but it didn't smell bad. It's kind of rundown, but the people were happy. The dining room was very nice. They have this very thin carpet, it's kind of worn. The rooms need some updating. It needs an overhaul. The staff was amazing. They put up flyers about the activities and different things. When you go in there, they're very nice and very accommodating. They did show me a unit, but I couldn't see myself there only because it needed updating. I think they need to close it, revamp it, and then let people come back in. It's kind of pretty outside, but when you go inside, it's a little depressing. The dining room was decent. The parking lot was okay."

"I can’t express how wonderful the Atria in Tarzana has been for my parents and the peace of mind it brings our family. After exploring numerous retirement communities, we found Atria to be the perfect fit, surpassing all our expectations. The staff is incredibly caring and dedicated, the food is excellent, and the amenities and activities are outstanding. Plus, the location is ideal. My parents are truly in the best hands here—it's an exceptional place!"

"My mom moved into Woodland Hills. Everybody is just so sweet there. My mom is like a completely different person now. She's joining in activities. She's so happy. She has things to talk about and friends she's met. It's been wonderful. The staff members are super helpful, like when my mom goes downstairs and asks them for whatever, whether it's hot water for tea or if she wants more dessert, they give her extra stuff to take to her room. They're so sweet to her, and she really likes it. The facility is a bit older, but still very pretty and very clean. They do a lot of fun things. They have a full-time car service that can take you anywhere from Monday through Friday. They have field trips where they go out to Malibu for lunch, which is an additional cost, but that's OK. They have a movie night every night, exercise classes, arts and crafts, and trivia. It's just really fun for my mom."

"Clarendon Senior living is a top-notch facility. We originally had mom in their new Lake Balboa facility, because that is where mom lived. I asked Justin, one of the owners, that if a vacancy opened in one of their Woodland Hills locations to let me know. Three months later, a spot opened up and we made the change. What a blessing, no more wasting hours on the 101 just to see Mom. And the care she gets is amazing. Thanks, guys!"

"The Piedmont is a reasonably sized community of about 190 apartments and there are about 250 to 280 people. It's a mixed group with diverse demographics here, which is nice. The people are friendly. We mostly get along pretty well together. They have lots of activities for seniors to do. A few I get engaged with and a few that I don't, but they have a fair amount of activity going on. It's a pretty reasonably happy place. The staff is pretty darn good. The manager and the assistant in the office are friendly and easy to talk to and get along with. They have a maintenance staff and cleaning staff that do a pretty decent job. They have an art class, physical fitness training twice a week, and several yoga classes. They have people coming in to present programs such as programs on diabetes or mental health care and stuff like that, or safety in the older age like trips, slips, and falls. They also have groups come in to do small concerts from time to time. We have one scheduled at the end of this month. We had one last month. The last month was a high school group, and they did a wonderful job. This month, there's going to be a guy coming in with a guitar and he's a professional guitarist. We have members here who put on their own little groups. They have card games, bingo, Mahjong, and Scrabble games going on. They're looking into possibly doing some other educational-type activities. So, there is a fairly diverse amount of things that go on. Participation rates are a little smaller than I had hoped, but there's a decent amount of people who participate in them. The facilities are a little more than 20 years old and they have some signs of wear, but every time a resident leaves, they paint the empty apartment and get it ready for the next resident. They come in and they change all the carpets in here. They make it nice for somebody moving in. I love my apartment. It's great. I go to some of the meetings and classes and stuff that they have and I participate in the exercise almost daily, and the art class for two hours once every two weeks. Sometimes I wish that was a little bit more frequently, but then again, I've got other activities that I do. I'm quite happy to be here and the more I find out about some of the others that I have on my list, this one seems to be creeping up. It's a good value for the money."

"My dad has been a resident of Simi Hills for almost two years. The office staff are all so welcoming, kind, and always helpful. There are so many nice residents and he’s made many friends. I should also mention that the rest of the staff, including the dining room/kitchen staff, housekeepers, and maintenance couldn’t be nicer. The grounds and views are beautiful. There’s a great path for walking which my dad loves and the courtyard is a great place to relax and enjoy some time outside. The recent remodel turned out beautiful and provided a nice updated look. His apartment is the perfect size. He has a nice living area with a small kitchenette and a separate bedroom with a bathroom. My dad really enjoys socializing with friends in the dining room for the three meals they provide daily. There’s plenty of activities and entertainment available. My dad and I both highly recommend Simi Hills!"

"I went to look at Laurel Heights. The facility was really nice. The people were nice. The amenities were excellent. The restaurants looked nice."

"My friend has moved into Ivy Park at Burbank. It was a great experience from the beginning. The parking was easy and accessible to the main lobby. When we got to the main lobby, a welcome sign welcomed us for the tour. We had a wonderful tour. It was very informative about just the general property. The property itself was clean and bright. What impressed me was that they were all well-groomed and pleasant, and they weren't pandering. You knew they were health care professionals that cared and tried to take an interest in the person. That's what meant a lot to me. So I was very impressed with that. The place itself was beautiful. The model we saw that became my friend's studio apartment was beautiful, too. The place was newly renovated. They have new appliances and new cabinets. Just cheerful and wonderful. I can't say enough about Ivy Park. I think their services are fine. My friend just came out of the hospital, but I know that she is getting all the services there at Ivy Park. She's getting her medications managed, she's getting great meals, and today, physical therapy was coming up. We met the activities director, and there are activities, but my friend is not able to participate at this time. But I know the activities are great."

"I toured Oakmont of Agoura Hills Independent Living. There were already residents there. The layout was very convenient. They had a lot of facilities there. I shared a luncheon with one of the ladies there, and it was a very pleasant place. They have game rooms, and they have activities of all kinds. It is just a very comfortable and very nice place to retire at some point in time. They have cards, they have other types of games, and they have services that would take you for doctors' appointments and things like that. The staff member who accommodated me was a very pleasant lady, and she did a super good job. She was not pushy because she understood that I was not ready to actually make a move. She was a very pleasant lady who did a fantastic job of showing me around the different areas and things of that nature. The place was very pleasant. They had all the needs that a stationary person would want to have enjoyment, pleasure, and particularly meeting other people."

"We toured Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living. They have an activity calendar with things scheduled all day long. They get the residents to the activities. The day I toured, they had bingo, an art project, and a singing session. They had musicians come in with cellos that played the concerts for them, so I'm very impressed. They have some facility pets there that they bring around for the residents. I brought my three teenage children with me and we've been there for five hours, and my kids loved it. Linda was so accommodating, and with different personal issues going on with each family and their needs, she was able to exhaust how they could help with all of that, and I was impressed. We didn't eat there but while we were there, Linda had snacks brought in for my kids. The other thing that is special about this place is, that other places have locked-up hours that you can't go visit. At Sparr Heights, you can visit 24 hours a day. If I wanted to check in at 3 a.m. I could and I'm allowed to spend the night if I want. I'm just amazed. It's such an open-door policy. They're like completely transparent on everything there. I have been to facilities that look more high-class than this one. This facility, it's like you don't walk into it thinking it's a five-star hotel, it's a bit more homey."

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"We have chosen Atria Grand Oaks because of its location. My father has already moved in. There haven't been any concerns. He is enjoying his time there. The staff members have been really helpful. He likes the food too. They have activities, but he hasn't really joined in on them yet. They do games. They have like a gym, and they have movie nights. They have all different options for them. We haven't had any concerns whatsoever so far. It's super clean. I always seem them cleaning. They're always making sure that it's clean and well-kept. Assisted living is expensive, but his needs are being met, and it's a good facility. It's also local to where my family lives, and it's across the street from the shopping center."

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"My mom seems happy at Atria Hillcrest. Overall, the staff has been good. They ran out of food when we had guests there and we had paid $15 per person, but they refunded the money when I talked to them. My mom does tai chi, plays cards and Bingo, and takes Spanish classes."