The Village at NorthRidge

I am moving from Jacksonville, Florida to The Village at Northridge in on month. I love the apartment so much that I paid for two months in order to keep the apartment before I arrive. My daughter carefully checked out 5 independent living facilities, and fell in love with The Village at Northridge and particularly this apartment. I am eager to make the transition from my home in Jacksonville to this lovely facility.. I was impressed by everything I saw including the meal I enjoyed there. I believe that the many programs it offers, the ambience, and everything about it will provide a lovely living environment for me during the twilight years of my life. Rabbi Robert Goodman

We had visited many other retirement homes, The Village at Northridge was by far the most professional and accommodating. My handicapped Mother was at another facility, and needed to move as they didn’t offer enough support, even though they claimed to have assisted-living. Our first contact was the Director of Sales, Maridy, she made it possible to visit on same day we called. She was not only accessible, but,she also takes great pride in her community, both the residents and the people who work there. It was reflected in her enthusiasm and her attention to our needs. Next we met with the Director of Assisted Living, Mary Rose, to do Mom’s evaluation. Again, we were impressed by her professionalism, patience and her compassion. After that meeting, Tom Rekowski, the Executive Director, joined us to go over the paperwork. Wow! At the other facility, there was zero interaction with the head of management. Tom was also very attentive and informative. Mom was able to get a beautiful apartment with a balcony. She was thrilled to get fresh air. She is also very happy with the food and the activities. Lastly, I have to give a big shoutout to their Sales Coordinator, Lexie, went above and beyond to help. From the moment we signed the contract, she was on top of everything we needed. From facilitating a handyman to do some work before Mom moved in, to being present during Mom’s move-in, which was her day off. She was always available through text and always with a quick reply. Overall, we feel so blessed to have found The Village at Northridge, they are definitely a five star community.

I visited The Village ay NorthRidge in April 2019. This four-story building is for the elderly people starting at the age of 55. It has a history of 10 years. There are 275 (one or two bedrooms) rooms from which 84 rooms are designed for assisting living. The monthly rental fee includes: the room cleaning once a week, including bed(s); two meals a day (most tenants choose breakfast and dinner); water & power; a heated swim pool and spa access; Gym access; and cable TV., including daily activities. Pay $13.95 per person for lunch - see the lunch menu. I enjoyed a tasting soup and tender fish as well as a good taste coffee. Dinner starts at 5 p.m., including a complimentary cocktail per person. The rental is based on month by month. A two-month notification is required for ending the rental agreement. There are 102 full-time staff working in the facility that is the largest senior living facility in California.

I cannot tell you how happy we are with the Village at Northridge. I went on two tours with the fabulous Erica Rivera who gave us so much time and attention. Erica had me at hello. This woman is incredible. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly, not to mention she has amazing communication skills and answers calls and texts immediately. I went to many Senior Living communities to find a place for a family member and after going to five communities we decided on the Village at Northridge. This place is perfect. It is large and spacious with beautiful amenities. They also have the "Largest" apartments. My family member found the most beautiful apartment with a gorgeous view of the courtyard and pool. Erica worked closely with us to make sure this incredible apartment was ours. I am so happy to have found a clean, modern, and happy place for my family member to live out their final years. I cannot recommend this Senior Community enough. Erica thank you again for all of your help. We look forward to getting to know the other wonderful staff members at the Village at Northridge very soon. PART 2 I am back with a second review. My family member moved into the Village at Northridge a week ago and is having the best time. The staff are very warm and welcoming. He is enjoying the beautiful dining room and delicious food and fun activities, not to mention the ability to watch the opera and listen to live music multiple times per week. This second part of my review is to acknowledge Lexie Gonzalez who assisted my family member with moving in and has been there every step of the way this past week to get him settled in. Lexie is so kind and patient. She is beyond helpful and very quick to answer questions, respond to requests etc. Lexie greeted my family member on move in day and left a number of wonderful surprises. I won't ruin the surprises in case a person reading this becomes a resident. We are so grateful to Lexie for making this transition so easy. She is an asset to the Village of Northridge. We love her!! Lastly, I have to tell you that each time I walk into this community my heart smiles. It really is a lovely, happy place and the residents are fabulous as well.

I had a lovely time with Erica Rivera. She showed much interest in me and my current life and future plans and is very warm and fun to talk with. She showed me several apartments and gave me all the details and answered all my question. I thought there was to be a concert but instead there was a Happy Hour so we had snacks. Then, because we were done touring rather early, we had an early dinner. In all, it was a delightful visit.

The staff at the Village are simply amazing. They go above and beyond to care for their residents. An example of their care occurred tonight. My mom's TV was not working and usually she sits out in the living room watching TV until 11:30pm. So my habit is to call her at night after dinner. I called 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm with no answer. I came over and rang the door bell over and over. I called again. Finally, I had to get the receptionist to leave her post to come open the door. She literally ran for us. It turns out my mom was in bed watching TV and there is no phone in the back. She could not hear any of the calls or door bell rings. At least she was safe. Thank you for going above and beyond for us. Your staff is amazing.

My beloved aunt lived here following a significant stroke. The care and support she received as she moved in to the village was extraordinary. She had a new lease on life with wonderful caregivers, new friends and fun and meaningful activities. She improved in both physical and psychological ways I wasn’t sure were possible! When she eventually passed, the community there surrounded me with love and support like family. I will always be grateful for this place and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for assisted living.