Belmont Village

Actually I would rate as 3.5 stars at this point. My husband is doing well here at this community. There are a few things they need to improve on. It is a nice looking community. They keep the community neat and clean. The staff is great, but some of the caregivers leave a little to be desired. They don’t pay attention to certain things and some don’t seem to have much common sense. There are great activities offered. He loves the food, which is a big plus. I'm comfortable with the care, and I would recommend this community.

Our experience with Belmont Village was somewhat mixed. We placed two loved ones here, and while it worked fine for one of them, the other required a higher level of care than they were able to provide. I think they could have been more thorough in the care evaluation, so we could have avoided having to move her in and then back out again. However, they are doing a good job with the loved one who stayed, and I think it is a nice place for someone who matches their level of care.

This place did not feel right to us. It was very expensive and too big with 200 residents in Assisted Living. Most of all, we didn't like the feeling that we were in a hotel. I will not be taking my parents there for a visit.

All around level of care is better than "very low." It is satisfactory (3) I expected it to be excellent (4.5-5) based on advisors recommendation. Meds are filled properly. No issue there. I do think nurses and care givers need to be better managed. Also think not enough nurses to handle needs of all patients on a timely basis.

We toured this community when we were looking into senior living options. Belmont Village was a nice looking place, but it was just too big, it's a huge apartment building that takes up a city block.That's just too many people for us.

Nice but no gardens to walk in. Lots of convalescence and not enough care takers for the need.

It just hasn't been quite what we expected. The morning routine seems to be extremely rushed, which does not set well with my mom. It has not been a smooth transition. It has only been a month, so we are optimistic that things will get better. The place is very nice and clean, and the staff is friendly, however they need better orientation and care services. Any time I have voiced any concern though they have shown a willingness to listen and help out where they can.

They are okay. I think for most people they are fine. We are having a difficult time getting adjusted. It's clean and the staff is friendly. But the communication among the staff, and with the family is not that good. We don't hear about a lot of things, or we hear about them really late. I think my loved one's condition has declined since coming here. When we first came and toured they seemed to be much more organized, now it seems like no one has any answers. If we ask a question they take forever to get back to us, and they have to check with this person or that person. I am just not very impressed.

Nice looking facility but very pricey. Residents appeared to be bored and non-engaging.

The location, of course, is perfect. The building is impressive, and the staff are friendly but I had the distinct impression of them all trying much too hard to impress. We were invited to have lunch with the residents before we had 'the tour'. The food was exceptionally tasty. After lunch we were shown the residents common areas, theater and library. I then expressed interest in seeing the apartments, and strangely enough, this appeared to be a problem. We were told that a) there really was nothing available now, but if we wished to, we could be wait-listed b) the only accommodation that was available to see, was the very smallest of all the floor plans. Naturally we wanted to see it, and were taken upstairs in the elevator. I was shocked. You enter through a room that has linoleum on the one side of the floor, and a cheap and unattractive wall cabinet, and a sink and a stove and a fridge, the kind of look one would find in a low-income apartment building. (the assisted living apartments apparently have the same unit without a stove.The rest of the floor is carpeted in cheap, commercial grade carpeting. The living area is small. The bedroom is tiny, and is appointed with a tiny bare bones looking wooden closet. The bathroom is tiny and unattractive too. We were told the price was $9,100.00 per month. G-d alone knows what this cubby hole would cost with assisted living inclusive, or what the larger one bedroom apartments cost. We were told that the soonest an apartment would be available anyway, was about three months, although the larger units may free up sooner...?? I'm not sure why so little attention is given to the living arrangements, but I would have expected something a little classier with that price tag. On the way out we looked at the outdoor area next to a very old and poorly maintained swimming pool. Very uninviting.

So far things have gone fairly well at Belmont Village. It's a nice looking place, and the staff have been friendly. One area I'd like to see them improve would be the activities and interaction the residents have with the staff. My loved one has been having trouble getting involved.

Assisted Living start at $5,075 for a studio and include personal care. starting price a studio in memory care is $6,225. Brand new.

Did not like walking into dinning area not good lay out

Nice property, close to TMC but not the best fit for my Mom ambience wise.

The caregivers are good. The activities are okay for the age group. The food is not good. For example, for lunch today, we had pizza and it was greasy all over. The soup is salty. With this age group there are probably a lot of people who have to watch what they eat. They don’t have a dietician.

Amenities exceed Mom's needs at this time. Facility is also WAY over the budget.

Has a swimmingpool. But looks like an hotel so not very homy. Large 2 bedrooms and good interaction with UCLA for lecture speakers. Cost of 2 bedroom with independent living is $7275 + minimal care costs if needed.

I visited after a doctors appointment so I was not prepared and still recovering from surgery. Have a nurses station where you can go and have ur blood pressure taken and small things like that. Offer computer classes. Witnessed a seminar on sleep.

has memory care and assisted living. both dad and Martha can live here if want. From Janet - I really like the information on this one's website - worth checking out.

Review of BelMont Cardiff as a family member of a Long term resident in the Neighborhood. Multiple turnover in staff, and frequently shorthanded. The staff who are there frequently look over worked. The activities person is very good, but often the only care person available for the group. Get everything in writing, and I mean everything, signed and agreed to, and expect them to live up to every word. They charge you extra for every little thing. They can be very uppity, and the compassion and quality you pay for is absolutely going down !! The food is good, but it has also changed. The Menu has changed, plus it seems like the cook has also changed, because the food is not as consistently good, and upscale as it was in the past.