5457 Woodman Ave
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
6 beds • Est. 2019 (6 years) • Get directions
VIP Senior Living recorded 26 state citations (14 serious, 12 minor) and 3 verified complaints across 12 inspections since 2021. The 3 substantiated complaints cover a 2020 care failure in which a resident broke their arm in a fall while mopping the floor and subsequently developed a pressure injury requiring home health services after hospitalization; a 2022 COVID-19 protocol violation in which multiple staff members were observed repeatedly wearing masks improperly and failing to screen visitors for symptoms; and a 2024 finding that staff failed to provide a resident's authorized representative with required documents including the admissions agreement and resident file. Annual inspections have also documented recurring physical plant issues: live cockroaches were found in a kitchen cabinet during the 2023 inspection, and the most recent visit in September 2025 found an unsecured hammer and butcher knife in an unlocked lower kitchen drawer along with an insufficient supply of non-perishable food on hand. Both issues were corrected during that visit.
VIP Senior Living LLC holds a 6-bed residential care license in Sherman Oaks but shares its web presence with The Village at Sherman Oaks, a large, well-established Senior Resource Group community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The Village at Sherman Oaks features extensive amenities including a pool, greenhouse, water aerobics, and CARF accreditation — a rigorous quality endorsement that few senior living communities pursue.
The location in Sherman Oaks provides convenient access to the San Fernando Valley's dining, shopping, and healthcare.
CARF accredited — a meaningful quality endorsement
CARF accreditation is an independent, rigorous evaluation that covers care quality, staff qualifications, and resident outcomes. Most senior living communities don't pursue it because of how demanding the standards are. This is a real differentiator.
Pool, greenhouse, and lifestyle-focused programming
Water aerobics, swimming, college lectures, painting classes, writing workshops, knitting groups, and entertainment events. Residents describe an active, engaging lifestyle — not a passive, quiet existence.
Part of Senior Resource Group's multi-state network
Operated by Senior Resource Group, which runs communities across California, Arizona, Florida, Texas, and other states. This provides corporate resources, standardized quality benchmarks, and operational stability.
Below-average safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 3.8 out of 10 (Poor), based on state inspection data. This reflects a higher-than-typical number of citations and substantiated complaints. Ask management directly about their inspection history and corrective actions.
Only 6 years of licensed operation
Licensed since 2019 under this specific license number, the operation is relatively young. Ask about staff turnover, occupancy trends, and how the community has evolved since opening.
Part of a large corporate chain
Senior Resource Group operates dozens of communities nationwide. The upside is resources and standards; the downside is potentially less of the personal, owner-operated feel some families prefer. Assess whether the local staff feel empowered or constrained by corporate processes.
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5457 Woodman Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
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