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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 565850150
Report Date: 02/11/2026
Date Signed: 02/11/2026 01:06:10 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/11/2026 01:06 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
WOODLAND HILLS N.ASC, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
FACILITY NAME:VARENITA OF WESTLAKEFACILITY NUMBER:
565850150
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HOWELL,ZACHARYFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:95 DUSENBERG DRIVETELEPHONE:
(805) 413-3300
CITY:WESTLAKESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91362
CAPACITY: 115CENSUS: 74DATE:
02/11/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:15 AM
MET WITH:Christina HickmanTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Angela Barutyan and Kelly Dulek arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct Case Management - Other visit at 10:15AM. Upon arrival, LPAs met with staff and Memory Care Coordinator Christina Hickman. Entrance interview conducted.

During today's visit, LPAs conducted a brief physical plant tour between 10:33AM-12:05PM, conducted interviews with three (3) staff, two (2) residents, and one (1) visitor between 10:23AM-12PM, and reviewed and obtained copies of pertinent documents.

On 01/30/2026, the Woodland Hills North Regional Office (WHN RO) received a self-reported notice from Sunrise Senior Living informing that the facility, Varenita of Westlake Village, is filing for Chapter 11 restructuring process on 01/28/2026. The notice states “the building owner...has initiated a voluntary Chapter 11 restructuring process...operations to continue uninterrupted.” The resident notification letter was also attached and states, "the owner of our building...has decided to reorganize their debt by entering into a Chapter 11 restructuring process...this building ownership decision will not affect daily life...”

During today’s visit, LPAs observed a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food, staffing, operational amenities, activities, and functional utilities. LPAs interviewed staff, residents, and a visitor who confirmed that they had received notice of the Chapter 11 restructuring by email. Persons interviewed stated that there have been no shortages. LPAs reviewed records and observed proof of emails/letters sent to staff and resident families on 01/30/2026. LPAs also reviewed the staff roster and observed adequate coverage. Staff and residents interviewed stated that there have been no staffing issues.

The facility notified the Department, residents/responsible parties, and staff in a timely manner and no significant changes in facility operation due to financial hardship were observed. No concerns noted.

Exit interview conducted and report issued.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Kristin Heffernan
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Angela Barutyan
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/11/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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