Sherman Oaks, California
Be Well Senior Living Ii
Assisted Living · Residential Care · Memory Care
5104 Varna Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Be Well Senior Living II is a six-bed residential care community in Sherman Oaks offering assisted living and memory care services.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- March 2013
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Be Well Senior Living II has one Type A finding across more than 13 years of operation, with none in the past three years of inspections.
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- Track record — Over more than 13 years of licensure, this small six-bed home has accumulated one Type A citation, the state's most severe class covering resident safety or care, along with three Type B administrative citations for lower-level paperwork or procedural issues.
- Recent 3 years — The four most recent inspections, spanning 2022 through early 2026, show no Type A or Type B citations at all, indicating the earlier findings were not part of an ongoing pattern.
- Operating tenure — More than 13 years of continuous licensure gives this record solid depth, and the absence of complaint investigations over that entire period is a further sign of stability.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #197608382
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 3
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 6
Facility evaluation
Mar 20, 2026
Facility evaluation
Feb 26, 2025
Facility evaluation
Feb 21, 2025
Facility evaluation
Mar 6, 2024
Facility evaluation
Feb 8, 2023
1–5 of 6 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$8,150 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $8,150 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $10,860 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
5 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Activity room
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
4 features
- Kosher meals available
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 14 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families overwhelmingly praise this small board-and-care home for attentive, medically-savvy staff and a genuine family atmosphere, though a few note limited activities and inconsistent responsiveness.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe owners and staff as attentive, medically knowledgeable, and deeply committed, closely monitoring health needs like weight, hydration, and medication.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The home is consistently described as bright, spacious, and homey with high ceilings, a pleasant common area, and a nice garden or patio.
- Daily life & dignity — Families feel residents are treated with warmth and respect, often forming close, family-like bonds with caregivers who preserve their dignity even as care needs increase.
- Value & pricing — At least one reviewer found the pricing fair and a strong value compared to other communities they considered.
- Activities — Several families highlight engaging group activities such as music programs, therapy dog visits, bingo, and mental stimulation classes.
- Activities — A few reviewers noted activities can be limited, especially for residents with dementia or those who are reluctant to participate.
- Communication — One review mentioned owners were caring but not always responsive to concerns like gate access or staffing ratios, worth asking about directly.
- Dining — One visitor was surprised by a casual pizza dinner and questioned whether meals consistently meet nutritional needs, so it's worth reviewing sample menus.
- Staff & care — One reviewer mentioned a night staff member's limited English, so families may want to ask about overnight staffing and communication practices.
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