This article provides general information for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Under California Title 22 of the Code of Regulations, RCFEs require a completed LIC 602 Physician’s Report on file before admission. For larger boutique communities that house both assisted living and memory care residents, the form helps determine the appropriate care level. Doctor2me provides the at-home physician visit and LIC 602 paperwork at the senior’s current address.
Varenita of Westlake is an assisted living and memory care community at 95 Duesenberg Drive in Westlake Village, California, Ventura County. The community describes itself as a “boutique-style community in prestigious Westlake Village” providing “personalized, innovative assisted living and memory care.”
The community is part of the Sunrise Senior Living portfolio, operating under Sunrise’s Monogram sub-brand. It was developed by Griffin Living in partnership with the City of Thousand Oaks, the Thousand Oaks Council of Aging, and the local Westlake Hills homeowners’ association. The CDSS license number is RCFE #565850150.
Community Snapshot
| Detail | Value |
| Address | 95 Duesenberg Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91362 |
| County | Ventura |
| License Number | RCFE #565850150 |
| Network | Sunrise Senior Living |
| Sunrise Sub-Brand | Monogram |
| Developer | Griffin Living |
| Facility Type | Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) |
| Care Types | Assisted Living, Memory Care |
| Operator | Sunrise Senior Living Management, LLC |
| Phone (Pricing/Availability) | 805-367-5229 |
| Phone (Residents/Family) | 805-413-3300 |
| On-Site Clinical Staff | Licensed nurses and caregivers, 24/7 |
| On-Site Therapy | Physical, occupational, and speech therapy |
| Pet Policy | Pet-friendly |
| Status | Active |
What Type of Facility Is Varenita of Westlake?
Varenita of Westlake offers two categories of care. According to the community’s published care page, residents have access to:
- Personalized Assisted Living – for seniors who value their independence but need support with daily activities
- Compassionate Memory Care – for residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia
The community uses the term “boutique-style” to describe its scale and approach.
What Are the Care Services?
Personalized Assisted Living
According to Varenita’s care page, the assisted living program includes support with daily activities like “dressing, bathing, grooming, and medication management” with care plans tailored to each resident’s individual needs.
Key clinical features of the assisted living program:
- Licensed nurses and caregivers available 24/7
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy services – residents do not have to leave the community for these therapies
- Comprehensive care plans tailored to each resident’s unique needs and preferences
Compassionate Memory Care
According to Varenita’s care page, the memory care program serves residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia through a “whole-person approach to care.”
Key features of the memory care program:
- A comfortable and secure neighborhood
- On-site, licensed nurse alongside dedicated caregivers
- Small-group programs designed to help residents build meaningful relationships and stay socially engaged
- Expert care and enriching activities provided by the dedicated team
- Personalized attention from caregivers
According to Varenita’s published amenities materials, the memory care neighborhood includes:
- Private studio apartments with over 400 square feet
- Spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers
- Flex space for a table and chairs or a small couch
- Signature Programs that tap into an individual’s past and preserve memories
What Sets the Community Apart?
According to Varenita’s published amenities materials, several features distinguish the community:
Anytime Dining
Unlike many assisted living communities with scheduled meal times, Varenita offers Anytime Dining between 7am and 7pm. Multiple dining venues operate throughout the day:
- The Mulholland Canyon Bistro for morning coffee
- The North Ranch Dining Room for meals with friends
- The Landing Bar for wine and appetizers in the evening
Chefs partner with local farms for fresh ingredients.
Technology
The community uses several technology-based features for safety and care:
- 24-hour visitor and vendor tracking
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Caremerge for family and community engagement
- Daily wellness checks
- Emergency response system in each apartment
- Community-wide WiFi and charging ports throughout the facility
- Basic cable television included with monthly fees
Biophilic Design
According to Varenita’s published design materials, all Varenita communities are built with biophilic design to emphasize connections between residents and nature.
Westlake Hills Setting
Developer Griffin Living describes the property as featuring “sweeping courtyards, meticulous landscaping, wide setbacks, and modern design themes.” The community is in the Westlake Hills neighborhood, a partnership the company built with the local homeowners’ association.
What Services and Amenities Are Included?
According to Varenita’s published amenities materials, monthly fees include:
- Maintenance and repairs
- Electric, water and sewer
- Heating and air conditioning
- Trash removal
- WiFi and cable
- Weekly housekeeping services
- Laundry of clothing and personal linens
The community is pet-friendly and offers a range of apartment floor plans, from studios to spacious two-bedroom apartments. Scheduled transportation services are available for residents who want to visit nearby destinations like The Promenade at Westlake Village.
How Is On-Site Medical Care Arranged for Residents?
Varenita has licensed nurses on-site 24/7 and provides on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy, removing the need for residents to leave the community for those services. For additional physician care that complements Varenita’s clinical team, Doctor2me physicians visit residents directly at the community for routine checkups, chronic condition follow-ups, and urgent issues that don’t warrant an ER trip.
Same-day or scheduled visits cover primary care work, alongside the LIC 602 evaluations admission requires. Families can choose a specific physician from the Doctor2me physician network when continuity with a known doctor matters.
How Are Outside Appointments Handled?
Some appointments require travel outside the community for specialist consultations, imaging studies, hospital admissions, or dental care. For wheelchair-bound or non-ambulatory residents, regular taxis and rideshare are not always practical or safe.
MediZoom Transportation, a veteran-owned non-emergency medical transportation service serving Ventura County and surrounding areas, handles this category with gurney, wheelchair, and ambulatory vehicles, door-through-door service, and CPR/First Aid certified drivers. Westlake Village is in Ventura County and within MediZoom’s stated service area.
What Happens When Care Needs Progress to End-of-Life?
For residents whose condition progresses to terminal stages, hospice care can be coordinated at the community in-place – the resident remains in their familiar apartment while a hospice team handles end-of-life support.
LIEM Hospice, based in Burbank, California, is one hospice agency listed in the Doctor2me network.
What About Fall Safety at the Family Home?
For families with a parent at Varenita while a spouse remains at home, fall prevention in the family home often becomes more important as the at-home spouse loses their daily care partner.
Call Before You Fall is a family-run California-licensed General Contractor (Class B and C11) based in Agoura Hills with a Tarzana office, specializing in mobility safety installations. The company’s published services include stairlifts, ramps, grab bars, ceiling lifts, patient lift systems, and automatic door openers. Assessments are coordinated with doctors, therapists, and discharge planners.
Where Is Varenita of Westlake Located?
The community is at 95 Duesenberg Drive in Westlake Village, in the Westlake Hills neighborhood. According to Family Assets’ published location data, the closest hospitals are Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center – East Campus (1.4 miles away) and Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital (2.1 miles away), with 26 hospitals within 25 miles.
The CDSS license is administered through the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division under Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
