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Before admission to an RCFE in California, the LIC 602 Physician’s Report required by Title 22 documents the resident’s current medical status, mobility, medications, and care needs — and must be signed by a physician. For seniors transitioning into assisted living from their longtime home or after a hospital stay, getting to a clinic for that exam can be impractical. Doctor2me physicians complete the LIC 602 at the senior’s current location, so move-in planning isn’t delayed by the logistics of a pre-admission clinic visit.
The Ridge at Westlake Village is a 126-apartment luxury senior living community at 31200 Cedar Valley Drive in Westlake Village, California, operated by Ivy Living and managed by Oakmont Management Group. The community offers independent living, assisted living, and dedicated memory care residences, and opened to residents in winter 2024 — a new addition to the Conejo Valley senior living landscape, located in the City of Westlake Village’s North Business Park Specific Plan area.
Community Snapshot
| Detail | Value |
| Address | 31200 Cedar Valley Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91362 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Apartment Homes | 126 (studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom) |
| Care Levels | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care |
| Memory Care Neighborhood | Evergreen (with EverYou program) |
| Opening | Winter 2024 |
| Operator | Ivy Living |
| Management Company | Oakmont Management Group (Irvine, CA) |
| Facility Type | Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) |
| Phone | (805) 572-7705 |
| ridge@ivyliving.com | |
| Website | ivyliving.com/theridge |
What Type of Community Is The Ridge at Westlake Village?
The Ridge at Westlake Village is a 126-apartment luxury senior living community offering three levels of senior living under one roof:
- Independent Living — for seniors who don’t need daily care assistance but want the lifestyle benefits of a senior community
- Assisted Living — for residents who need help with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, medication management) while maintaining independence
- Memory Care — dedicated Evergreen memory care neighborhood for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of cognitive decline
The community offers premier studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartment homes for independent and assisted living, plus dedicated memory care residences. As an RCFE under California Title 22, the community provides housing, meals, assistance with activities of daily living, and 24-hour care staff supervision — but does not provide skilled nursing services.
The project was approved through a multi-year planning process by the City of Westlake Village under the Cedar Valley Senior Residential Care Overlay project. The community was initially proposed as Holden Westlake Village Senior Living Community before being rebranded as The Ridge at Westlake Village under Ivy Living’s operating partnership.
Who Operates The Ridge?
The Ridge is an Ivy Living community, managed by Oakmont Management Group — a senior living operator based in Irvine, California. Oakmont manages communities under both the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brands, serving more than 8,000 seniors across communities in California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
The Ivy Living approach is centered on providing unrivaled quality, comfort, and care with five-star services and amenities, with personalized care that encourages independence and fosters meaningful connections. The operating values emphasized in Ivy Living’s hiring and operations are Authenticity, Teamwork, Compassion, Commitment, and Resilience.
The community has earned strong early reviews — A Place for Mom scores The Ridge at Westlake Village 8.8 out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years with an overall experience average of 4.6 out of 5.
What Amenities Does The Ridge Offer?
The Ridge’s community amenities include:
- Rooftop bar and lounge — a signature feature distinguishing the property from typical senior living communities
- Outdoor courtyard with a tranquil water feature
- Landscaped walking paths
- Views of the surrounding mountains
- Wellness and fitness center
- Movie theater
- Technology center — supporting digital connectivity and resident engagement
- Indoor-outdoor spaces designed to accommodate a variety of activities
- Chauffeur service — transportation provided for residents
- Nurse-managed personal care services
The apartment homes themselves are described as offering a welcoming and safe environment with a multitude of options for leading a healthy and active lifestyle, with floor plans designed to be welcoming and accessible for seniors.
What Dining and Activities Are Available?
The Ridge emphasizes gourmet culinary offerings as part of the luxury senior living experience. The community offers nutritious and delicious meals, personalized care, and a full social calendar with something for everyone. Private dining options are available for family gatherings and celebrations.
The Ridge’s activity philosophy is built around the belief that every day should bring joyful moments and meaningful interactions — meaning the daily activity calendar is positioned as core to senior wellness rather than an optional add-on.
What Memory Care Services Are Provided?
The Ridge’s memory care neighborhood is called Evergreen — a compassionate and calming environment designed for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of cognitive decline. The neighborhood operates on the principle stated by The Ridge: “Who you are on the inside never changes” — focusing care on preserving individual identity and dignity through the progression of cognitive change.
Evergreen residents participate in the proprietary EverYou program — designed to stimulate, guide, and engage residents through a purposeful and fulfilling day. The memory care approach is person-centered, with a team dedicated specifically to memory care residents — from nurses to care providers to activity coordinators. The neighborhood features state-of-the-art entertainment technology supporting activities that enhance brain function and memory recall.
The dedicated staffing model means memory care residents have consistent caregivers familiar with their individual preferences, triggers, and routines — particularly important for residents who depend on familiar faces and predictable patterns of daily life.
How Is On-Site Medical Care Arranged?
As a California RCFE, The Ridge does not provide on-site physician care — residents retain their own physicians and receive medical care through external providers. For families just moving a senior into the community, the transition often raises practical questions about how routine medical care will work in the new setting.
Doctor2me physicians visit residents directly at the community for routine checkups, chronic condition management (hypertension, diabetes, COPD, heart disease), medication reviews, and acute issues that don’t warrant emergency room care. For residents who recently moved in, having a physician come to the community keeps medical visits in the new familiar environment rather than requiring transportation to outside clinics during an already-disruptive period.
Doctor2me also handles the LIC 602 evaluations California requires before admission to an RCFE, which can simplify the move-in process when the prospective resident is transitioning from a hospital, rehab facility, or longtime home where transportation to an outside clinic isn’t easy.
What About Mobile X-Ray and Diagnostic Imaging?
Seniors with mobility limitations, post-surgical recovery, or chronic conditions often require X-rays, EKGs, or other diagnostic imaging — and standard imaging requires transportation to a clinic or hospital. For residents at The Ridge, mobile diagnostic services bring imaging directly to the community, avoiding the disruption of off-site transport.
Gentry Imaging is a mobile diagnostic imaging provider in the Doctor2me network. The agency provides on-site X-ray and EKG services across Los Angeles County, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and parts of Ventura County — including the Westlake Village area. For Ridge residents who need imaging studies ordered by their primary care physician, mobile imaging eliminates the round-trip clinic visit and keeps the resident comfortable in the community environment.
What About Medical Transportation for Off-Site Appointments?
For specialist appointments, hospital follow-ups, or procedures that can’t be done on-site, residents need reliable medical transportation. The Ridge provides chauffeur service for residents, but families managing complex medical care often need wheelchair-accessible or gurney transport that goes beyond standard chauffeur services.
MediZoom Transportation is a veteran-owned non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) provider in the Doctor2me network. The company offers door-through-door rides for gurney, wheelchair, and ambulatory clients throughout Ventura County, with surrounding-county trips also available — covering the Westlake Village area through service that extends from Thousand Oaks into adjacent communities.
MediZoom was founded by a husband-and-wife team with military medical backgrounds, combining EMT-level safety standards with the responsiveness of a small, family-run business. The company specializes in three transport modes:
- Gurney transport — for clients who must travel lying down
- Wheelchair transport — for clients who use a wheelchair or need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle
- Ambulatory transport — for clients who can walk to and from the vehicle but need assistance along the way
Drivers are CPR, First Aid, and AED-certified, and the recommended advance booking notice is 24 hours. MediZoom can be reached at 844-952-3371.
What About Fall Prevention and Home Safety Modifications?
For families weighing whether to move a parent into The Ridge versus modifying the parent’s existing home for safer aging in place, professional home safety assessment makes the decision data-driven rather than emotional. Some seniors clearly need the structured environment and 24-hour staffing of assisted living; others would do well at home with the right modifications — grab bars, stairlift, accessible bathroom, fall-detection systems.
Call Before You Fall is a fall-prevention and home accessibility modification specialist in the Doctor2me network, serving the Greater Los Angeles area from offices in Agoura Hills and Tarzana — both directly adjacent to Westlake Village. The company holds California General Contractor licenses in Class B (General Building Contractor) and C11 (Elevator Installation), meaning they can perform both standard home renovation work and specialized accessibility equipment installation legally and to code.
For families deciding between The Ridge and aging in place, a Call Before You Fall assessment provides an objective baseline of what home modifications would cost and whether they would adequately address the senior’s needs. For families who do move a parent to The Ridge but maintain the original home, fall-prevention modifications can also prepare the home for future use — visits by family members, possible return to independent living, or sale-readiness.
Where Is The Ridge Located?
The Ridge at Westlake Village is at 31200 Cedar Valley Drive – in the City of Westlake Village’s North Business Park Specific Plan area, at the corner of Cedar Valley Drive and Via Rocas, directly adjacent to the Interstate 101 Ventura Freeway. The 1.3-acre property is in central Westlake Village, across from the Four Seasons Hotel and the corporate headquarters of Dole Food Company.
The City of Westlake Village is an affluent community in Los Angeles County, incorporated on December 11, 1981, with a 2020 population of 8,029. The City sits in the region known as the Conejo Valley, on the western edge of Los Angeles County bordering Ventura County. The broader Westlake Village master-planned community originally straddled both counties — but California state law prevents a city from existing in two separate counties, so when WLV incorporated in 1981, only the LA County portion became the City of Westlake Village. The Ventura County portion was annexed into Thousand Oaks. The address 31200 Cedar Valley Drive is within the incorporated City of Westlake Village in Los Angeles County.
For tour scheduling, availability, and pricing information, families can contact The Ridge directly at (805) 572-7705 or email ridge@ivyliving.com.
