CALIFORNIA SENIOR OF SHERMAN OAKS

What a pleasant relief!!! After a truly disappointing and stressful experience at a “fancy” senior living community that took advantage of my mom and her health needs—starting us at one price and doubling it within a year—we finally found Be Well Board and Care in Sherman Oaks, and I cannot express enough what a blessing it’s been. Unlike the other place, Be Well is a beautiful, exceptionally clean home with the most outstanding caregivers I’ve ever met. My mom has her own private room and bathroom, and the neighborhood is absolutely charming. From day one, Russ and Alina have been truly caring and made the transition as smooth as possible for both my mom and my brothers and me. At the “fancy” place, we dreaded every phone call because it was always another problem, another issue, another source of stress. At Be Well, it’s the opposite—they call to share how well she’s doing, not to create anxiety. I no longer live in constant worry. In the beginning, the transition was a little challenging—mom was confused and needed time to adjust. But caregiver Lisa, along with the rest of the team, showed such incredible patience and compassion, making the move peaceful for her. Now my mom absolutely loves it there, especially Lisa. Our entire family’s quality of life has improved since placing our mom at Be Well. I finally feel like she is safe, happy, and truly cared for. I only wish we had found them sooner.

My mom had a stroke in 2021. My step dad and I took care of her until 2024 when her mobility became so compromised we just couldn't do it anymore. I wanted to find a place that was not an institutional warehouse of the elderly and thankfully found it at Be Well Senior Living on Varna Ave. They take wonderful care of her and we see her everyday as we try to keep her integrated in our family. She has a private room with a view of trees, roses and gardenias. Also, they cater to her special diet (no gluten or diary due to seizures) so I don't have to worry (this is a nightmare in other facilities). There are always at least 2 caregivers, sometimes 3 who are wonderful - patient and kind when my mom can be a handful at times. There is a maximum of 5 other residents so she can be social if she is so inclined. Russ & Elina are wonderful to work with! Through the entire process of finding my mom a suitable place, they were understanding, patient and answered all of my questions. They keep us informed of any changes or issues that arise and are fantastic resources for my mom. For example, my mom needed a haircut and they recommended Stacey Harris. She then became my mom's massage therapist and friend. Sometimes, my mom plays bingo with Elina's son, who is such a charming young man. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing to find care for a loved one, Be Well Senior Living is the best you will find!

Moving my mother out of a corporate memory care facility to Be Well Senior Living has been a wonderful and life changing experience. It’s like visiting her in a beautiful, real home, with extremely attentive and kind caregivers who know my mother’s every need, and strive to meet them with patience and dignity. It’s been such a peaceful environment for my mother, with a lovely outdoor area for her to enjoy whenever she chooses. Her nutrition needs are well met and she’s happily fed all day, but has managed to maintain a more healthy weight and lifestyle than in a more institutional setting, with personalized shopping and menus available to her at all times. Alina and Russ have been available and responsive to any and all concerns, and I feel my mother is well cared for and looked after at all times. I highly recommend Be Well Senior Living.

My mother recently passed away. She was 104 years old. For the past several years, she resided in a residential board-and-care facility owned and operated by Be Well Senior Living. As my mother advanced in her years, she became wheelchair-bound, requiring constant care and attention. The crew at this facility provided the most amazing care. Several staff were always on duty, during both waking hours and at night. They treated residents like their own. They truly cared. They were constantly attentive, and kept up with my mother’s medical care and prescriptions. They pre-arranged periodic onsite medical care for the residents. They cooked, cleaned and provided a spotless facility. They cooked wonderful fresh meals daily. Never did I feel that my mother was being ignored. There was constant verbal interaction between staff and residents. They took care of the residents’ personal care needs around the clock. They sat with, and assisted, the residents during meals to ensure that they were properly fed. They spoke with each and all the residents. They treated the residents as if they were their own parents. I believe that this facility was largely responsible for prolonging my mother’s life. I cannot recommend it enough. I cannot imagine better care and treatment for the elderly. I feel blessed to have been able to have my mother spend her last years with Be Well Senior Living." Finally, I am grateful to Be Well’s principals - Ruslan Melnikov and Elina Root - who were always available and always engaged.

My mother has been here two and a half years. This home is better than most. The owners are conscientious and committed to the well-being of all its residents. The caregiver staff are dedicated, experienced and compassionate. They are flexible and adjust to each of the residents changing needs. The home is always clean and the meals are nutritious. I highly recommend this home for your loved one.