Belmont Village Senior Living Encino
Belmont Village Senior Living Encino is a well-regarded assisted living community in Sherman Oaks, CA, that offers personal care, memory care, and respite care. Promoting a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind. High-quality services, including chef-prepared dining, scheduled transportation, and housekeeping services, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Alongside round-the-clock care, personalized care plans tailored to residents’ needs and habits are also provided for their welfare.
Social events, fitness programs, and a variety of enrichment activities help improve residents’ memory and stay active. A learning center, a bistro, and pet-friendly spaces are among the many amenities available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Situated along a major highway, with restaurants, shops, and public transportation in the area, the community ensures convenient access to necessities and leisure. This assisted living community has exceptional standards of care, making it a good option for senior living in California.
- Tucked away in the lively Sherman Oaks neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley, this location is inhabited by around 72,000 residents and recognized for its picturesque streets and proximity to Ventura Boulevard’s 17-mile stretch of trendy shops and dining, including The Sherman (0.5 miles away).
- Within 5 miles, retirees can access the mini-golf and batting cages in Sherman Oaks Castle Park (1.2 miles), relaxing walking paths in Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park (2.8 miles), and the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area (4.5 miles) for maintaining an active lifestyle.
- Originally developed in 1927 by Gen. Moses Sherman, Sherman Oaks developed into a thriving suburban community from ranch lands. With a median age of 39.6 and an average income of $70,769, it gives retirees a balanced mix of suburban tranquility and urban convenience while staying close to excellent healthcare facilities and cultural amenities.
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Occupancy
Belmont Village Senior Living Encino is legally operated by Belmont Village Encino Tenant and Belmont Three LLC, and administered by Lance Shenk.
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Total citations (67% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (95% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 4 | 12 | This facility has 67% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 67% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #724 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 724th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.2 | 4 | This facility has 95% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 95% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 26 | 16 | This facility has had 63% more total inspections than the California average (26 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 63% more |
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Complaint visits
| 12 | 13 | This facility has had 8% fewer complaint visits than the California average (12 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 8% fewer Rank #919 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 919th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Other visits
| 9 | 7 | This facility has had 29% more other visits than the California average (9 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 29% more |
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Official inspections
| 5 | 4 | This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more |
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Complaint investigations
| 11 | 10 | This facility has had 10% more complaint investigations than the California average (11 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 10% more |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Housekeeping Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Belmont Village Senior Living Encino Home Overview

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1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sherman Oaks's city center to Belmont Village Senior Living Encino's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.78 miles to nearest hospital (Valley Presbyterian Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| The Watermark at Napa Valley | AL IL MC | Napa | 240
Facility
240
CA AVG
103
Rank
#99 / 1,645 | No |
51
Facility
51
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,323 / 2,057 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#156 / 1,507 |
77.5%
Facility
77.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#729 / 1,452 | A+ | 4055 Solano Ave Opco LLC And Atsc II LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
103
Rank
#179 / 1,645 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
58
Rank
#383 / 2,057 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#33 / 1,507 |
72.6%
Facility
72.6%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#868 / 1,452 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Encino | AL MC | Sherman Oaks | 150
Facility
150
CA AVG
103
Rank
#341 / 1,645 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
CA AVG
58
Rank
#319 / 2,057 | 26 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#919 / 1,387 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1,433 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#344 / 1,507 |
72.7%
Facility
72.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#864 / 1,452 | A+ | Belmont Village Encino Tenant And Belmont Three LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| La Vida Del Mar | AL IL MC | Solana Beach (Eden Gardens) | 130
Facility
130
CA AVG
103
Rank
#484 / 1,645 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,011 / 2,057 | 13 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#43 / 1,507 |
91.5%
Facility
91.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#308 / 1,452 | A+ | La Vida Del Mar Associates And Srg Servco Management | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunny Rose Glen | AL MC | Menifee (Sun City) | 116
Facility
116
CA AVG
103
Rank
#606 / 1,645 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,048 / 2,057 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#540 / 1,507 |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#758 / 1,452 | A+ | Menifee Assisted Living LLC Dba Sunny Rose Sr. Lvng | Semi-Private Rooms |
Frequently Asked Questions about Belmont Village Senior Living Encino
Who is the owner of Belmont Village Senior Living Encino?
Belmont Village Senior Living Encino is legally operated by Belmont Village Encino Tenant and Belmont Three LLC, and administered by Lance Shenk.
Is Belmont Village Senior Living Encino in a walkable area?
Belmont Village Senior Living Encino has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at Belmont Village Senior Living Encino?
Belmont Village Senior Living Encino's occupancy is 73%.
How long has Belmont Village Senior Living Encino been in business?
Belmont Village Senior Living Encino has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Belmont Village Senior Living Encino?
Yes, Belmont Village Senior Living Encino allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Belmont Village Senior Living Encino?
Lance Shenk is the administrator of Belmont Village Senior Living Encino.
How many beds does Belmont Village Senior Living Encino have?
Belmont Village Senior Living Encino has 150 beds.
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