The Variel of Woodland Hills
The Variel of Woodland Hills is a licensed senior living community in the Warner Center district of Woodland Hills, California. It is a newer, purpose-built community that brings independent living, assisted living, and memory care together in one contemporary building, so residents can shift between levels of support without leaving a place that has become home. This overview looks in detail at how the community is run, the care it offers, its dining and amenities, apartment options, technology, recognition, and its location.
Main Information
Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care
License #: 195850240 (licensed capacity 436)
Status: Licensed
Address: 6233 Variel Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (Los Angeles County)
Licensed since: July 1, 2022
Operated by: Momentum Senior Living (licensee SBLP Warner Center Opco, LLC); developed by Harbert South Bay Partners
Website: thevariel.com
A New Community Built From the Ground Up in Warner Center
The Variel welcomed its first residents in 2022 and was conceived as a next-generation community rather than a remodel of an older building. It is managed by Momentum Senior Living, an Orange County company that guides senior living communities across the country and particularly in Southern California, and it was developed by Harbert South Bay Partners, a firm with a long track record of senior housing. The design leans toward a boutique-hotel aesthetic, described by the community as approachable West Coast luxury, with a grand two-story lobby, shared gathering spaces, and clean contemporary interiors.
One practical detail that sets The Variel apart is its rental model. Rather than a large buy-in, residents live on a rental basis, which the community frames as a simpler, more flexible approach for today's older adults. The building is also pet-friendly, with a fenced dog run and a dog wash on site.
Three Ways to Live Under One Roof
The Variel offers three levels of living in a single community, which can make transitions gentler because a resident may be able to change the level of support while keeping familiar staff and surroundings. Its person-centered care is organized under a program the community calls MOSAIC.
Independent Living
Independent living is aimed at active older adults who want a low-maintenance lifestyle with services close at hand. Residences range from one-bedroom apartments to penthouses and come with full kitchens, including quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Utilities such as electricity, water, gas, and trash are included, along with weekly housekeeping and linen service, scheduled local transportation, and a flexible dining program.
Assisted Living
Assisted living supports residents who are largely independent but need help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management, with personalized care plans and 24-hour staffing. The community also offers Promenade Home Assist, an as-needed support service. Every assisted living residence includes a smart-design kitchenette, and each home has an emergency pull-cord in the bath plus a personal security response pendant.
Memory Care
Memory care serves residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in a dedicated, secured neighborhood. The Variel intentionally placed memory care on the top floor of the building to capture the most daylight, which can help support residents' day-night rhythms, while secure elevators control floor access for residents who may wander. A distinctive feature is the Mezzanine level, an in-between option for people in the early to mid stages of memory loss that is designed so a couple can stay together in the same apartment when one spouse has early signs of dementia. Long-term memory care residences include a shared country kitchen for group and family meals and an activities and craft room.
Where Residents Eat
Dining at The Variel is spread across several venues rather than a single cafeteria. Warner's is the community's upscale restaurant, with an open exhibition kitchen and a changing menu built around fresh local ingredients. Savanna is the dining room for assisted living and Mezzanine residents, serving three made-to-order meals a day. The 101 Bistro Cafe offers casual meals with bright cafe or patio seating, and The Tavern is a contemporary bar for cocktails and socializing. A private dining room is available for entertaining family and friends with chef-created meals, and an executive chef oversees the program.
Amenities Under One Roof
The amenity list is unusually broad for a single community. The Zenergy Fitness Center pairs a wellness gym and yoga studio with a juice bar, and it is also where residents can receive one-on-one physical therapy. There is an indoor pool and spa with a sunning deck and aquatic exercise classes, a movie theater with plush seating and private screenings, and a salon and spa offering hair services, manicures, pedicures, and massage.
Beyond those, residents have access to The 1502 golf simulator room, a creative arts studio, a library and media lounge, and billiards. Outdoor spaces include the Catalina Courtyard, a landscaped courtyard with water features, barbecue grills, and fire pits, and a rooftop Sky Lounge with a gas fire feature and panoramic views of the West San Fernando Valley. Community WiFi runs throughout, and secure indoor garage parking is available.
Apartments and Floor Plans
Assisted living floor plans are named and range in size: the Aliso studio at about 477 square feet and the Crystal studio at about 495 square feet, the Piedra one-bedroom at about 618 square feet, and two-bedroom layouts including the Monarch at about 898 square feet, the Emerald at about 946 square feet, and the San Onofre at about 985 square feet. Memory care residences are studios that combine a bedroom and living area with a full bath, ranging from roughly 348 to 465 square feet across plans such as Riviera, Victoria, Trestles, Mariposa, and Balboa. An interactive community map on the website lets families explore layouts, though it does not reflect real-time availability.
Technology and Safety Behind the Scenes
The Variel leans on technology to support safety and daily life. Through a resident technology suite the community calls Maneuver, powered by K4Connect, residents can use a mobile app to view menus, sign up for activities, and make service requests, control smart-home features like lighting and temperature, and use voice assistance. For fall management, the community uses AUGi by Inspiren, an augmented-reality system that provides real-time alerts and virtual checks. For families facing a move, a Moving Made Easy partnership provides a personal relocation manager to help with downsizing and selling a home.
Recognition and a Focus on Wellness
Variel's wellness focus has drawn outside recognition. In the 2022 Senior Housing News Architecture and Design Awards, the community earned third-place honors in the Wellness: Health and Fitness category, with the submission highlighting its Zenergy wellness center. The Zenergy program itself is framed broadly, weaving together fitness, nutrition, on-site physical therapy, spa and salon services, lifelong learning, and social activities, with trainers certified in senior wellness.
The Neighborhood
The community sits in Warner Center, one of the more active and walkable corners of Woodland Hills. Within about a mile are Westfield Topanga and The Village for shopping, the Warner Tennis Center, neighborhood grocery stores, and Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center, a practical detail for families weighing how close a hospital would be. Nearby green space includes Warner Center Park and other Valley parks. For relatives who visit often, the central, amenity-rich setting is part of the appeal.
Getting Medical Care and Planning a Visit
Older adults in a community like this often do best when routine medical visits come to them. Families who prefer that can choose a doctor who visits residents where they live, which reduces the stress of transportation for someone who is frail or living with memory loss. To learn about tours, availability, or the community's short online care-needs assessment, families can reach the community through the official Variel website. If you are still weighing whether independent living, assisted living, or memory care fits, a placement service that helps families compare senior housing can walk you through the options at no cost.
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