Best Assisted Living in Westlake Village, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 assisted living communities in Westlake Village, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Ridge at Westlake Village
AL
IL
MC
Westlake Village
162No-1251 61.7% Shp Vi Holden Westlake LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. Group LLC-
The Ridge
AL
MC
Westlake Village
-Yes
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #725 / 1,409
-----Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Westlake Village. See how we rank facilities

Overview of The Ridge at Westlake Village

The Ridge at Westlake Village offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Westlake Village, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who wants to remain in the same community. The community has 162 beds and offers respite care for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments, private rooms, and semi private rooms. A studio or private room suits one resident, while a two bedroom apartment or shared room can suit people who want a companion or are moving together. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.

Restaurant style dining includes chef prepared meals, all day dining, seasonal menus, and a private dining room for family events, giving residents flexible meal times and a space for shared occasions. A full service salon and barbershop supports on site grooming, and the wellness and fitness center provides a place for exercise. The movie theater, live music, art workshops, outings, and EverYou memory care engagement program offer structured activities.

The community is operated by Shp Vi Holden Westlake LLC and Oakmont Mgmt. Group, and Ivy Living is the owner.

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The Ridge

31200 Via Colinas Suite 203, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Overview of The Ridge

The Ridge provides assisted living and memory care in Westlake Village, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having both options can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A two bedroom layout may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet along. With a Walk Score of 58, some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Westlake Village at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 58/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Westlake Village, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 162The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Westlake Village, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Westlake Village, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 assisted living facilities in Westlake Village, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Westlake Village, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Westlake Village, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Westlake Village, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.