Fairwinds - West Hills

8138 Woodlake Avenue, West Hills, CA 91304

Assisted LivingIndependent Living

Accepting Residents

About Fairwinds - West Hills

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Fairwinds - West Hills in West Hills, California offers assisted living and independent living for a larger...

License #

197603296

Status

Licensed

Licensed Capacity

130 beds

Licensed Since

Jun 2001

AI Summary

Fairwinds - West Hills has operated for over 25 years with zero Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, affecting resident safety or care) and just one Type B administrative citation on record.

Track record — Across more than 25 years of licensed operation, the community has accumulated no Type A citations and only a single Type B administrative finding, indicating a consistently clean compliance history rather than a recent turnaround.
Operating tenure — With over 25 years under the same license, this is a long, well-established operating history, which adds confidence to the pattern seen in the record.
Complaints — Complaint investigations (9 over the license period, 8 in just the past three years) considerably outnumber routine inspections (3 total), meaning most of what the state has looked at was prompted by a specific complaint rather than a scheduled inspection; only one of the 16 allegations investigated was substantiated, a roughly 6% rate.
Severity — The single Type B citation is administrative in nature (such as paperwork, posting, or minor procedural gaps) rather than a safety or care concern, and it falls within the recent three-year window along with the one substantiated allegation.

Inspections

Total inspections3

Most recentJul 2025

Type A citations (most severe class)0

Type B citations (administrative)1

Complaints

Investigations completed9

Allegations substantiated1

Type A citations (most severe class)0

Type B citations (administrative)1

Date	Type	Report
Sep 29, 2025	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Jul 21, 2025	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Jul 21, 2025	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Sep 14, 2024	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Aug 14, 2024	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Jun 12, 2024	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Jun 7, 2024	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Feb 7, 2024	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Dec 18, 2023	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Dec 7, 2023	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Nov 9, 2022	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Nov 1, 2022	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Jun 15, 2022	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Jun 2, 2022	Facility Evaluation	PDF

View full record on CDSS website

Pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Studios$5,025/mo

1-Bedroom$5,940/mo

2-Bedroom$6,880/mo

Activities & Events

Reviews

Online Reputation

4.5Average Rating

Averaged from 55 reviews published on other websites

Fairwinds - West Hills is widely praised for warm, attentive staff and a beautiful, homey setting, though families should confirm pricing details and on-site emergency mobility equipment.

What reviewers praise

Staff & care — Reviewers consistently describe staff as kind, attentive, patient, and going above and beyond over many years of care.
Atmosphere & grounds — Families repeatedly describe the property as beautiful, clean, spacious, and more like a luxury hotel than a typical care facility.
Dining — The food is frequently called great or appealing across multiple reviews spanning many years.
Activities — Many reviewers highlight a strong and varied activities program, though one review noted activities were temporarily limited during renovations.
Communication — Families mention responsive managers and staff who patiently help residents adjust and stay in touch even after a resident leaves.

Worth asking about

Value & pricing — Several reviewers describe Fairwinds as expensive, with one prospective resident deciding it wasn't practical for their budget, so families should clarify current pricing and what drives cost increases.
Staff & care — One recent review raised a serious concern about the absence of on-site wheelchairs or basic mobility equipment for emergencies, which is worth directly asking about.
Daily life & dignity — A couple of reviews note the community may suit more active seniors better, so families should ask how staff support residents who need more physical assistance getting around.

The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.

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Care Services

Medication management

Bathing & dressing assistance

24-hour supervision

Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance

Mobility assistance

Non-ambulatory care

Wheelchair accessible

Diabetes / insulin management

Incontinence care

Hospice agency partnership

Respite / Short-term care

Dementia care

Cognitive learning center

What This Community Offers

Furnished units

Emergency call system

Pet Friendly

Private bathroom

Cable TV

Kitchenette

Air conditioning

Wi-Fi / Internet

Fitness center / Gym

Spa services

Game room / Billiards

Movie theater / Media room

Activity room

Art studio / Craft room

Library / Reading room

Housekeeping Included

Laundry service / Dry cleaning

Fireplace / Common fireplace

Beauty salon / Barber

Piano / Music room

Café / Bistro

Walking paths

Garden / Courtyard

Outdoor common space

BBQ / Grill area

Patio seating areas

Raised garden beds

Professional chef

Restaurant-style dining

Vegetarian/Vegan Options

Private Dining Room

International cuisine

Room service

Kosher meals available

All-day / Flexible meal times

Accommodates special diets

Scheduled transportation

Personal Vehicle Parking

Family support services

Guest meals available

Move-in coordination

Concierge services

Grocery shopping & errands

Meet the Team

Languages Spoken

EnglishRussianSpanishAmerican Sign Language (ASL)

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About Fairwinds - West Hills

State Licensing & Compliance

Pricing

Activities & Events

Reviews

Online Reputation

Care Services

Daily Care Services

Specialized Care

What This Community Offers

Amenities

Outdoor Spaces

Dining Options

Transportation

Family & Visitors

Community Services

Meet the Team

Languages Spoken

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