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Facility Evaluation Report

Ridge at Westlake Village, the, Westlake Village01/21/2026Licence 195850578

Capacity162
Census91
Date signed01/21/2026 04:09:43 PM
Name of licensing program analystEmily Peraldi
Name of licensing program managerKristin Heffernan
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Emily Peraldi conducted an unannounced case management - Deficiencies visit at 1:30 p.m. Upon arrival, LPA met with staff and Executive Director (ED) Brian Larios. Entrance interview conducted.

During today’s visit, starting at 2:08 p.m., the LPA along with the ED conducted a physical plant tour. The LPA also requested copies of pertinent documents during the time of the visit.

During the physical plant tour, the LPA inspected the garage/ basement areas. The LPA observed several portable dehumidifiers and two (2) large negative air machines throughout the basement elevator lobby and theater area. The ED explained that during the heavy rain in December 2025, the garage/ basement area leaked. The ED explained that due to the leaks, certain parts of the garage/ basement areas are inaccessible to residents such as the theater. For the time being, the residents are watching movies on the second floor. The ED explained that they are working with the restoration company, Servpro to address moisture migration and drying of the area. The ED explained that the construction team of the building conducted a visit yesterday, January 20th to address and locate the leak. The LPA observed the main elevator which does not have current access to the fourth floor. The ED explained that the fourth-floor elevator doors are inflated due to the heat, however the fourth floor can still be accessible through the stairs. The ED stated that the elevator doors are estimated to be fixed by the beginning of February, as they are waiting for parts.

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