I'm grateful I chose Belmont Village Encino - kind, attentive staff and strong leadership from Executive Director Ralph Balbin made the move smooth. The community feels like a luxury hotel: spotless lobby and memory-care, a bright dining room with delicious, well-served meals, large outdoor patio, salon and steady outings; nurses and caregivers (Ellen, Ana, Miguel, Jose and many others) are warm, responsive and proactive. My mom is engaged, smiling and well cared for - we feel safe, listened to, and very pleased with her life here.
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Jul 2026
Pricing
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Accept incoming residents on hospice
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Hospice waiver
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Physical therapy
Respite program
Healthcare staffing
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Air-conditioning
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Internet
Kitchenettes
Private bathrooms
Spa
Telephone
Wifi
Memory care community services
Dementia waiver
Mild cognitive impairment
Specialized memory care programming
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Located close to restaurants
Located close to shopping centers
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Common areas
Beauty salon
Computer center
Dining room
Family private dining rooms
Fitness room
Gaming room
Garden
On-site market
Outdoor patio
Outdoor space
Pet friendly
Religious/meditation center
Small library
Wellness center
Community services
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
4.13·(99)
Overall rating
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Care
4.1
Staff
4.1
Meals
4.3
Amenities
3.9
Value
2.1
Pros
Clean, well-maintained interior and exterior
Restaurant-style dining with varied menus
Engaging activity schedule and frequent outings
Strong memory-care programming (Circle of Friends)
Responsive nursing and medication communication
Long-tenured, familiar caregiving staff
Accessible and engaged management and executive leadership
Hotel-like, upscale campus and common areas
Transportation services and scheduled pickups
Pet-friendly environment
On-site rehabilitation and therapy services
Multiple activity rooms and dedicated social spaces
Personalized attention from dining and Pals staff
Proactive family communication and care planning
Clean and well-appointed memory-care unit
Cons
Inconsistent staffing levels and caregiver availability
Delays in clinical documentation and administrative paperwork
Gaps in medication-management processes
Laundry and personal-item tracking deficiencies
Maintenance response delays and equipment downtime
High pricing and demonstrated billing/payment coordination issues
Variable caregiver training and professional conduct
Limited outdoor walking/garden spaces
Small apartment footprints in some unit types
Operational limitations for residents needing one-to-one, high-dependency care
Transportation and scheduling coordination problems
Large, busy campus environment that can be overstimulating
Summary of reviews
Belmont Village Encino presents as an upscale, hotel-like senior living community with many strengths reiterated across reviews. The facility is frequently described as clean and well maintained, with bright, well-appointed common areas and an attractive dining room. Dining is a consistent positive: restaurant-style service, varied menus, customizable options, and attentive dining staff are commonly praised, although occasional notes cite temperature or presentation inconsistencies. Activities programming is robust — daily listings, frequent live entertainment, outings, and a structured memory-care curriculum (Circle of Friends) are highlighted as meaningful contributors to resident engagement and cognitive stimulation.
Staffing and clinical care receive mixed but detailed commentary. Many families praised long-tenured caregivers, responsive nursing staff, and accessible leadership, noting proactive communication and individualized attention. At the same time, reviews point to operational weaknesses: inconsistent staffing levels, occasional delays in responding to care requests, and examples of delayed clinical documentation. A subset of reviews described serious concerns about clinical oversight and medication handling; these are significant and merit follow-up by prospective families and regulators as appropriate. More generally, reviewers describe variability in caregiver training and conduct, suggesting uneven performance across shifts or teams.
Operational and logistical themes recur. Transportation and scheduling services exist and are used by residents, but coordination problems and pickup timing issues were mentioned. Housekeeping and maintenance are generally commended for keeping common areas tidy; however, there are accounts of maintenance being stretched (for example, broken equipment and slower repairs) and of laundry or personal items being misplaced when labeling processes are not followed. Billing, pricing, and value-for-cost are a consistent consideration: Belmont Village Encino is positioned at a higher price point, and several families noted billing or refund delays and a need for price transparency.
Suitability considerations are important when evaluating this community. The property tends to fit residents seeking an active, social, and upscale assisted-living environment with strong programming for early-stage memory impairment. Families seeking extensive one-to-one hands-on care, bedbound services, or a quieter, small-campus setting may find operational limits here. Outdoor walking and garden areas are limited relative to the building’s otherwise large campus, and some apartment types (studios/kitchenette units) are described as compact.
In summary, prospective residents and families can expect a well-run, amenity-rich community with strong dining and activity offerings and engaged leadership. At the same time, they should evaluate clinical safeguards (medication processes, shift staffing levels, and documentation practices), clarify laundry and personal-item protocols, and review pricing and billing procedures during a tour. For families of residents with high-dependency care needs or those who require guaranteed one-to-one support, further discussion with clinical leadership about capabilities and staffing models is recommended.
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Location
Belmont Village Senior Living Encino is located at 15451 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403.
About Belmont Village Senior Living Encino
Belmont Village Senior Living Encino sits in a tree-lined neighborhood between Encino and Sherman Oaks in the San Fernando Valley and serves up to 150 residents with a range of support, since people can choose independent living, assisted living, or memory care, plus short-term or respite stays are available too, and they've got options for couples to stay together even if their care needs are different. Residents get chef-prepared meals-there's a restaurant-style dining room and a bistro for lighter fare-and you'll find vegetarian choices too, along with a full-service salon and barber for both men and women if someone wants their hair done right on site. Housekeeping is part of the service, and with complimentary daily transportation, visits to appointments, local attractions, or off-site devotional services aren't a worry.
Both men and women live in the building, but certain areas or programs might have gender-based rules, so that's something the staff will explain as needed. There's plenty of spaces where people can socialize or relax, like indoor and outdoor common areas and a fitness center with on-site therapy services for physical, speech, or occupational needs. Residents can have pets and there's parking for those with cars, but no smoking inside anywhere including private or public spaces. Staff include nurses on-site 24/7, a doctor on call, a dentist, a podiatrist, and therapists, and they work from detailed life plans tailored to each resident's needs. Medication help, diabetes support, and even hospice services come as part of the range of options, and aging in place is part of the philosophy, making it possible for people to stay in the same community as their needs change.
Memory care services include a separate Memory Care Neighborhood and the Circle of Friends program, which stands out for folks with Mild Cognitive Impairment since it's built on research and involves daily activities, exercise, and social engagement, with a secure environment to cut down confusion or wandering. The calendar's always full, with staff planning social, physical, and educational events to keep everyone as involved as they want to be, and the staff prides themselves on being warm and attentive, so the atmosphere's known for being friendly and helpful. Every apartment's accessible and most showers allow wheelchair access, so folks with mobility needs get around easier, and there's plenty of space for gatherings, whether it's a family visit, an enrichment class, or time with a pet. Belmont Village Senior Living builds, owns, and runs its own properties, and the leadership aims to blend hospitality and care, drawing on input from academic partners like UCLA, UC San Diego, and the University of Houston, so the health and dining programs come with some extra thought behind them and the community stays up to date with good practices. The state of California licenses Belmont Village Senior Living Encino as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, License #197608466.
Belmont Village Senior Living (Est. 1997, Houston, TX) operates 34+ luxury communities nationwide offering assisted living, memory care, and independent living. Founded by Patricia Will, the company emphasizes quality over quantity with 24/7 licensed nursing, evidence-based programs through academic partnerships with USC/UCLA.
People often ask...
Belmont Village Senior Living Encino offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,995 per month.
Belmont Village Senior Living Encino offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 37 photos of Belmont Village Senior Living Encino on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 15451 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403.
No, Belmont Village Senior Living Encino does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.
Investigated an elopement and found inadequate care and supervision, creating an immediate safety risk.
Type ACCR 87464(f)(1)Basic services; care and supervision
28 May 2026Inspection
28 May 2026Inspection
Identified an allegation that a staff member solicited a resident to leave, transported them to the staff member's home, and sexually assaulted them; interviews and records showed reporting delays and questions about the resident's condition.
Type A87411(a)
28 May 2026Inspection
28 May 2026Inspection
Observed no health or safety hazards and compliance with applicable Title 22 regulations. Fire safety equipment serviced and emergency drills conducted; infection control and emergency disaster plans reviewed annually.
28 Jan 2026Inspection
28 Jan 2026Inspection
Identified a self-reported alleged staff-on-resident sexual assault. The investigation was referred for further inquiry, and no immediate concerns were observed during a plant tour.
14 Jan 2026Complaint
14 Jan 2026Complaint
Investigated allegation that staff did not ensure a resident's hygiene needs were met. Found infection control practices followed and hygiene maintained, with the C. Diff case possibly linked to recent antibiotic use rather than hygiene lapses.
22 Dec 2025Complaint
22 Dec 2025Complaint
Investigated the alleged fall and concluded there was insufficient evidence to prove staff negligence.
20 Nov 2025Complaint
20 Nov 2025Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff neglect caused an unstageable pressure injury and that staff refused to accept the resident back from hospital; found insufficient evidence to prove either claim.
30 Jun 2025Complaint
30 Jun 2025Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff pushed a resident, violated the resident's personal rights, threatened a resident, and that water temperature was not within the required range. Found no evidence to prove the allegations.
11 Jun 2025Inspection
11 Jun 2025Inspection
Found hot water temperatures outside the required range and two sinks clogged in resident restrooms; identified deficiencies related to maintenance and safety.
Type ACCR87303(e)(2)
Type BCCR87303(a)
25 Feb 2025Inspection
25 Feb 2025Inspection
Investigated an allegation of a billing overcharge for a resident after move-out and found an error led to a $1,436.57 overcharge, with $377.42 owed for the day of 12/31/2022.
Type B87468.2(a)
25 Feb 2025Complaint
25 Feb 2025Complaint
Identified unlawful eviction and financial abuse of a resident. Found insufficient evidence to prove either.
23 Jul 2024Complaint
23 Jul 2024Complaint
Investigated the allegation that unqualified staff administered medications to residents. Found that five of seven residents received injections or blood sugar testing from staff not deemed appropriately skilled.
Type A87629(a)(b)(1)
29 Jun 2024Inspection
29 Jun 2024Inspection
Observed staff conducted file reviews and medication checks; no errors identified.
11 Jul 2023Inspection
11 Jul 2023Inspection
Found that records, medications, and infection control measures were in order, and no deficiencies were cited.
27 Jun 2023Inspection
27 Jun 2023Inspection
Investigated an incident where an intruder gained entry through the front doors and accessed the fourth floor via the elevator; additional interviews and record review occurred, and further investigation was needed.
27 Jun 2023Inspection
27 Jun 2023Inspection
Observed a four-story care campus with multiple living areas and outdoor spaces; reviewed kitchen operations and safety features, with plans for a follow-up visit to complete the annual review.
27 Sept 2022Complaint
27 Sept 2022Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging concerns about staffing, grooming, medical care, respect, activities, handling, and medical services. Interviews and records indicated responses aligned with adequate care across areas.
13 Jul 2022Inspection
13 Jul 2022Inspection
Observed infection-control measures in place, with masks, signs, and hand sanitizer, and no health and safety hazards noted.
12 May 2022Inspection
12 May 2022Inspection
Investigated an allegation that a staff member struck a resident's hand and rubbed the resident's face, causing discomfort; interviews were conducted and no health and safety concerns were found at this time.
12 May 2022Inspection
12 May 2022Inspection
Observed infection control measures and safety practices in place; no deficiencies were cited.
22 Mar 2022Complaint
22 Mar 2022Complaint
Investigated the allegation that memory care residents were video-recorded without their consent. Found that consent was provided by legally authorized representatives and there was insufficient evidence to support the claim.
13 Dec 2021Inspection
13 Dec 2021Inspection
Investigated an incident alleging a staff member attempted to rape a homeless woman outside the premises. Investigators reviewed surveillance footage, police records, and interviewed residents and staff.
12 Oct 2021Inspection
12 Oct 2021Inspection
Investigated a staff member's alleged incident outside working hours; reviewed records, interviewed the administrator, and referred the case for further investigation; no immediate health and safety concerns were observed.
22 Jun 2021Complaint
22 Jun 2021Complaint
Investigated a resident's allegation of rape/assault and a threat from an administrator; interviews with residents, staff, and the administrator found insufficient evidence to support the threat claim, and a prior related complaint was found unfounded.
22 Jun 2021Complaint
22 Jun 2021Complaint
Investigated privacy and abuse allegations; both were unsubstantiated.
15 Jun 2021Complaint
15 Jun 2021Complaint
Investigated a complaint that residents were neglected, not helped with daily needs, not given enough food, and kept in an unclean setting. Observations showed staff provided assistance, meals were served, and areas were maintained.
15 Jun 2021Inspection
15 Jun 2021Inspection
Investigated a fatal stabbing between staff; the suspect is in custody with murder charges, and investigators found no evidence that staff or administration were involved or could have prevented the incident.
15 Jun 2021Inspection
15 Jun 2021Inspection
Observed infection control practices were adequate and no deficiencies were cited.
05 Oct 2020Inspection
05 Oct 2020Inspection
Found that a case management visit occurred virtually due to COVID-19 after a reported incident on 9/25/20 involving a staff member's death. Found a tour of the dining area and kitchen; observed commonplace hazards expected in a commercial kitchen, the kitchen was kept inaccessible, no hazards to residents' health and safety were observed, and pertinent documents were submitted.
29 Sept 2020Complaint
29 Sept 2020Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff negligence caused a Stage 3 pressure injury and found insufficient evidence to support this claim. Investigated the allegation that reporting requirements were not followed and found insufficient evidence to support this claim.
11 Mar 2020Inspection
11 Mar 2020Inspection
Confirmed a violation resulting in injury to a resident, civil penalty assessed.
05 Feb 2020Inspection
05 Feb 2020Inspection
Identified a medication error that occurred involving a resident, resulting in a citation and civil penalty being assessed.
24 Jan 2020Complaint
24 Jan 2020Complaint
Investigated allegations of sexual abuse were found to be false and unfounded.
17 Dec 2019Inspection
17 Dec 2019Inspection
Investigated an incident where a resident was found on the floor complaining of pain, confirmed a spinal fracture after being assessed and taken to the emergency room. Reviewed staff and resident documents, observed no immediate health and safety concerns, and deemed further investigation necessary.
14 Nov 2019Inspection
14 Nov 2019Inspection
Investigated an allegation from a resident who claimed to have been raped by other residents; further investigation needed as no immediate health and safety concerns were observed.
24 Oct 2019Inspection
24 Oct 2019Inspection
Investigated fall incidents and found deficiencies, resulting in a civil penalty.
Type A87466
Type B87307(a)(2)
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