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Brookdale Northridge

Brookdale Northridge is an assisted living and memory care community in Northridge, CA.

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17650 Devonshire St, Northridge, CA 91325

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4.3 from 32 reviews
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Overall Review of Brookdale Northridge

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness vary

Some residents report delays or breakdowns when care is urgently needed.

A few reviewers describe serious issues with getting help quickly, including long waits after using the call button and not being checked while they are concerned about urgent symptoms. Others also raise concerns about follow-through, including disorganization around temporary medications and lagging maintenance items. Residents who were impressed tend to describe staff as attentive and caring, but these negative reports show that experiences are not uniformly the same.

common 20 reviews mention this

Warm, caring staff is common

Many residents and families describe staff as warm, caring, and easy to work with.

Across many reviews, families say nurses, aides, and caregivers feel empathetic and supportive, and that residents feel welcome and included. Several reviewers also mention smooth coordination during transitions, with staff helping answer questions and keep families informed. A number of reviews specifically thank nursing and caregiving teams for making difficult recoveries feel more manageable.

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Rehabilitation and skilled nursing help

Residents frequently praise rehab and nursing teams during recovery.

Multiple reviewers, especially those describing skilled nursing or post-surgery stays, say the rehabilitation team is excellent and staff members are efficient, caring, and professional. Several people mention physical and occupational therapy in terms of progress and a speedy recovery experience. At least one family contrasts this with care elsewhere and says the skilled nursing care and physical therapy were a major reason they chose to stay.

common 6 reviews mention this

Dining quality gets mixed mentions

Dining receives both praise for quality and concerns about value.

Some residents and families describe the food as superb, tasty, or with lots of options, and a few specifically praise improvements in dining room service over time. Another reviewer says food is okay, suggesting it does not land as strongly for everyone. Separate feedback also calls the community expensive, which can influence how people perceive dining value.

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Activities and community life

Residents and families value on-site activity and social programming.

Several reviews describe constant activity and socialization, with residents staying engaged through scheduled programs and community-sponsored events. Memory care reviews also highlight caregivers keeping residents busy with events like concerts and lectures, along with opportunities for visits to take part in. Religious and devotional activities are also part of the community’s offerings, and that shows up in how some residents and families talk about the experience.

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Diabetes support is part of care

Diabetes management is specifically mentioned in care experiences.

At least one reviewer says their loved one’s diabetes was being managed during a skilled nursing stay, and that they felt comfortable throughout their time there. Another reviewer’s comments also connect meals and dietary needs to the care plan. The community also offers diabetes-related dietary support and meal preparation as part of care services.

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Features

Housing

  • 135 resident community capacity 135 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (10 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (10 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (23 miles away) Los Angeles International (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Northridge, California offers a variety of convenient amenities for seniors looking to relocate to the area. There are several pharmacies nearby, including CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid, and Walgreens, making it easy to access necessary medications and healthcare supplies. In terms of dining options, there are popular chains such as In-N-Out Burger and McDonald's, as well as more upscale choices like Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill and Yard House. Additionally, there are cafes like Starbucks and Porto's Bakery & Cafe for those who enjoy a relaxing beverage or pastry. For medical needs, there are hospitals such as Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and Olive View Ucla Medical Center within a reasonable distance. The neighborhood also boasts parks like O'Melveny Park and Lake Balboa Park for outdoor recreation opportunities. Overall, this area provides convenient access to essential services and a variety of recreational options for seniors looking to live in Northridge.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Del Taco (0.6 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.1 miles)
  • Sugar Suite (2.3 miles)
  • Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill (2.4 miles)
  • Yard House (2.4 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Winnetka Bowl (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital (2.2 miles)
  • Veterans Administration (2.3 miles)
  • Tebi, Sina Dr - Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Diabetes Education (3.7 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Emergency (5.7 miles)
  • Olive View Ucla Medical Center (6.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Porter Ranch 9 (3.3 miles)
  • Regal Sherman Oaks Galleria (7.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Immanuel Bible Church (3.3 miles)

Parks

  • O'Melveny Park (3.5 miles)
  • Holleigh Bernson Memorial Park (3.8 miles)
  • Lake Balboa Park (5 miles)
  • Parthenia Park (5 miles)
  • Encino Bike Path (5.2 miles)
  • Chatsworth Park North (5.3 miles)
  • Playground (7 miles)

Transportation

  • Van Nuys FlyAway Bus Terminal to LAX (3.9 miles)
  • Van Nuys Airport (VNY) (4.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Mid-Valley Comprehensive Health Center (5.3 miles)
  • Southern California Orthopedic Institute (5.4 miles)
  • UCLA Health Woodland Hills (6.9 miles)
  • Evan Bachner Evan J Bachner MD (7.3 miles)
  • Center For Orthopaedic Specialists (7.3 miles)
  • Providence Medical Institute West Hills OB-GYN (7.4 miles)
  • Liberty Pacific Advanced Imaging | West Hills (7.4 miles)

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