Chatsworth Commons Senior Living, also called Brookdale Chatsworth, sits in Chatsworth, CA, and folks say it has a friendly, close-knit community where people get to know each other and spend time together, whether they're sharing stories, going to outings, or joining in on a digital bowling game, and the staff, who're around at all times, help everyone with daily needs, making life run smoothly and addressing questions as they come up. Residents choose from comfortable studio or private suites, all with lots of sunlight, storage, and private baths, and they're welcome to bring their own things to make their rooms feel like home, plus there are shared room options. People like the clean and well-kept environment here, and the community tries to offer a wide mix of activities like painting and movie nights, art and floral classes, B-Fit exercise sessions, group outings, and even tournaments for things like Wii bowling, so quieter folks have spaces like the library or lounge, while others join the many group events. Folks with pets can bring them, so long as the pet fits the policy, and there's plenty of space with outdoor patios, walking paths, courtyards, and even a water feature where residents sit and relax, while inside there are common areas for games, movies, or reading, plus a beauty salon and computer access with Wi-Fi.
People who want support have choices in care, because Chatsworth Commons gives independent living for healthy, active retirees who want less fuss and more social time, then assisted living for those who could use daily help like bathing or getting dressed but who don't need full-time nursing, and also memory care for people living with dementia or Alzheimer's, which means safer spaces, special support, and staff trained for those needs. There's also skilled care on site for those needing more medical help, plus short-term recovery stays after illness or hospital visits, and options for hospice or respite care. Wellness staff and dining staff do what they're supposed to do-helping with appointments, activities, medicine reminders, and daily meals in a restaurant-style setting, and kitchen improvements have been noticed since Chef Beni came aboard.
Transportation is available for doctor's visits, errands, outings, or just getting picked up by family, and some of this is free, some at a cost, but there's always someone to help organize rides, and resident parking is available for those who drive. For spiritual life, the facility holds devotional services on site and off, and there are scheduled educational, social, and entertainment programs every week, so most people can find something they're interested in, and folks who like hobbies can sign up for art or exercise classes. Safety is a focus with emergency alert systems in every unit and staff ready night and day if something comes up. People who value independence while having the chance to seek help when needed usually find this place straightforward and easygoing, where there's a balance of privacy, support, and companionship, and where pets are welcome as part of the household. People often say that Chatsworth Commons is run by people who care about residents and want each person to have a comfortable, safe, and engaging home in their later years.
About Brookdale
We are all aging; some of us never stop living. So when the time comes to determine how you or your loved one will spend their later years in life, you'll have questions… Will I be heard? Will I be forgotten? How can I stay active? Will I be able to still grow as a person? Will my children still look up to me? Or down at me? How can I just be her daughter again? How can I continue to contribute to something meaningful? What do I do now? What do we do next? What do I do…to keep on living my life? Brookdale's senior living solutions will help answer those questions for those who may be in need of an assisted living facility or some other level of senior living care.
That's why the people of Brookdale offer new answers to the age-old question of aging. Framing everything we do inside your vision for all the places you'd still like your life to go. As an individual. A couple. A family. Being a trusted partner in bringing all those places you seek in life- to life. By listening to your needs. Understanding the life you want for yourself or your loved one. Then customizing a solution that puts life, close within reach.
At Brookdale, you can expect us to be a trusted partner by listening and understanding your needs, discussing potential solutions and options, mutually determining the right thing to do and working with you to take action together. Then we customize a solution that puts the life you want within reach. It is our job to provide solutions for the unmet needs of those who seek senior living solutions. We do this with over 675+ retirement communities with the ability to serve approximately 60,000 residents in 41 states (as of August 30, 2021), and with a wide range of innovative programs and services. Brookdale associates' passion, courage and true sense of partnership make Brookdale what it is. More than a company, it is a calling.
People often ask...
Brookdale Chatsworth offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,200 per month.
Brookdale Chatsworth offers assisted living and board and care.
There are 30 photos of Brookdale Chatsworth on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 20801 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA, 91311.
Yes, Brookdale Chatsworth offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
70
Inspections
13
Type A Citations
19
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
03 Apr 2025
03 Apr 2025
Found that about twenty non-ambulatory residents on the second floor were largely relocated downstairs after eviction letters issued on 03/11/24, with eight still to move by 04/11/25. Found no deficiencies noted and an exit interview was conducted.
§ 9058
12 Mar 2025
12 Mar 2025
Found that a resident was sexually abused by another resident; the February 2024 incident went unaddressed promptly, the assaulted resident was not told who the perpetrator was, and was asked not to discuss the incident. Imposed a $500 immediate civil penalty.
§ 87468.1(a)
§ 87405(d)
05 Mar 2025
05 Mar 2025
Identified about 20 non-ambulatory residents on the second floor and operating outside the occupancy certificate at the site. Planned relocation of all second-floor non-ambulatory residents by the end of March 2025; no deficiency was issued.
04 Feb 2025
04 Feb 2025
Found no deficiencies. Observed adequate food supplies, locked medications and sharps, clean and well‑furnished living spaces, functioning safety alarms and detectors, and complete resident and staff records.
23 Jan 2025
23 Jan 2025
Found 27 non-ambulatory residents on the second floor, down from 37 previously, with an architect hired to develop plans and Fire Inspector involvement. No deficiencies were noted, and an exit interview was conducted.
17 Dec 2024
17 Dec 2024
Identified health and safety concerns due to non-ambulatory residents on the second floor and confirmed occupancy documentation indicated none on that level, while noting a hallway chair blocking clearance, unlocked chemicals in storage, and a roof-access door lacking an alarm. No deficiencies were issued.
03 Dec 2024
03 Dec 2024
Identified safety, sanitation, and record-keeping deficiencies, including a bed blocking a hallway, six loose pills, dirty bathrooms, hot water temperatures outside safe range, peeling paint and loose door hardware, leaks and damaged doors, unsafe storage of paints, a missing oxygen sign, wrinkled rugs, and incomplete resident and staff files.
§ 87412(a)
§ 87303(e)(2)
§ 87309(a)
§ 87465(h)(5)
§ 87608(a)(3)
§ 87608(a)(5)
§ 87303(a)
§ 87303(a)(1)
§ 87506(b)(15)
§ 87618(b)(3)
§ 87307(d)(6)
§ 87202(a)
§ 1569.618(c)(4)
§ 87303(f)(1)
§ 87468.2(a)(1)
26 Nov 2024
26 Nov 2024
Identified an unannounced annual visit during which staff reported 128 residents, four caregivers, and two MedTechs. Observed four locked medication carts, fire extinguishers last serviced 03/27/2024, smoke detectors last tested 08/24/2024, a strong urine odor in one room, dirty carpets in several rooms, and rooms with audio/video surveillance where the audio was turned off.
22 Nov 2024
22 Nov 2024
Identified eighteen non-ambulatory residents on the second floor, with one more on Unit 404 receiving hospice care, and noted one resident died on October 28, 2024. Three of the eighteen planned to move by December 15, 2024; checks for non-ambulatory residents occurred every 2–4 hours but a log was not kept; six evacuation chairs were in the stairwell; fire and evacuation drills were conducted with records from June to October 2024; no deficiencies found.
22 Nov 2024
22 Nov 2024
Identified an allegation that a resident’s room was very hot because the AC/heater unit was not working around the time of a fall. Found that an initial work order was submitted before the incident and a follow-up order was placed after staff observed the heat issue.
22 Nov 2024
22 Nov 2024
Investigated two allegations: staff not responding to residents’ pendant calls and not maintaining residents’ hygiene. Found pendant calls were not consistently addressed within the expected 10-15 minutes, with several instances where staff did not reset calls promptly, and identified that a resident did not receive a timely shower after returning from hospitalization because of refusal and lack of earlier scheduling.
23 Oct 2024
23 Oct 2024
Identified a medical incident on 09/10/24 with a 911 call, but no incident documentation submitted to CCLD within seven days or to the RO; administrator acknowledged the omission; all staff are mandated reporters.
§ 87211(a)(1)
23 Oct 2024
23 Oct 2024
Identified that a resident’s distress call around 2:30–3:00am went unanswered for about 15 minutes, with staff following protocol to call 911 and notify the administrator. Found that the claim of a resident being covered in ants and denied baths was not supported by interviews and records; likewise, concerns about activities and safeguarding belongings were not supported, with belongings inventoried when a resident relocated and most residents preferring individual activities.
§ 87469(c)(1)
10 Oct 2024
10 Oct 2024
Identified a clerical error dating back twenty years that allowed second-floor non-ambulatory clearance. Found no bedridden residents on the second floor and no deficiencies were noted.
17 Apr 2024
17 Apr 2024
Investigated allegations that staff did not respond to residents’ pendant calls and that residents’ hygiene was not maintained; found pendant calls went unanswered for 17 minutes and a bathroom call was not reset for about 20 minutes, and a resident did not receive a scheduled shower on 04/15/24 because a shower chair was not provided until mid-April (delivered 04/15/24, installed 04/16/24).
17 Apr 2024
17 Apr 2024
Confirmed staff did not respond promptly to resident's call button but found that the allegation of staff neglecting resident's hygiene was substantiated.
§ 87303(a)(2)
§ 87464(d)
13 Mar 2024
13 Mar 2024
Identified the allegation of unsafe living conditions, noting dirty carpeting in rooms 155 and 161, two loose window screens with broken locks in room 159, and a cracked hallway window opposite room 154.
13 Mar 2024
13 Mar 2024
Observed deficiencies included dirty carpet, loose window screens, broken window locks, and a cracked window.
29 Feb 2024
29 Feb 2024
Found five residents in care, including two on hospice, with a fire clearance for six residents. Observed adequate supplies, locked medications and knives, a serviced fire extinguisher, functioning alarms and detectors, clean bedrooms and bathrooms with safety features, secured laundry/garage, and storage sheds used for extra storage; resident and staff files and medications reviewed, interviews conducted, and no citations issued with an exit interview completed.
29 Feb 2024
29 Feb 2024
Confirmed that the facility met all licensing requirements during the visit, including proper infection control, medication storage, and resident care.
23 Feb 2024
23 Feb 2024
Determined that the allegation that staff did not respond promptly to a resident's call button was unsubstantiated; responses were reported within 5–10 minutes, and one fall occurred when the resident forgot to press the pendant due to a medical condition.
Determined that the allegation of improper toileting assistance was unsubstantiated; residents reported receiving help when requested and staff providing immediate assistance.
23 Feb 2024
23 Feb 2024
Confirmed responding to call buttons in a timely manner and assisting with toileting needs were not concerns at the facility.
07 Feb 2024
07 Feb 2024
Found compliance with Title 22 regulations. Noted secure medication storage, locked kitchen knives, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, appropriate hot water temperatures, clean common areas, fenced grounds, and approved fire clearance and hospice waiver; garage storage was locked and inaccessible.
07 Feb 2024
07 Feb 2024
Inspection confirmed compliance with regulations and found the facility in good condition with necessary amenities for residents.
18 Jan 2024
18 Jan 2024
Found hot water was temporarily unavailable for four days due to a plumbing issue, with residents notified and offered shower alternatives, and hot water restored after repairs.
18 Jan 2024
18 Jan 2024
Confirmed that hot water was temporarily unavailable at the facility, but staff provided alternative arrangements for residents during the repair process.
10 Oct 2023
10 Oct 2023
Found that a staff member took a resident's prescribed pain medications from the resident's room on 05/17/23; the staff member was terminated and a police report was filed. Found that all staff completed in-service training on theft prevention and elder abuse, and that all resident medications are kept locked; no deficiency cited.
10 Oct 2023
10 Oct 2023
Confirmed theft of patient medication by staff member on specific date. No deficiencies found during inspection.
24 May 2023
24 May 2023
Found that a staff member admitted taking a resident's narcotics without permission on 05/17/23, leading to suspension and a police report. Noted two May incidents where residents lent money to the staff member; these were treated as civil matters, staff training was current, and no deficiencies were reported.
24 May 2023
24 May 2023
Confirmed theft of narcotic medication by staff member. Unreported incidents of residents loaning money to same staff member. Staff training up to date.
14 May 2023
14 May 2023
Investigated the allegation that one staff member told another to poison a coworker; interviews with five staff and four residents revealed no evidence of such instruction and no mistreatment or inappropriate talk toward residents.
14 May 2023
14 May 2023
Investigated the allegation that one staff member instructed another to poison a third staff member, and found no evidence to support the claim. Interviews with staff and residents revealed no incidents of inappropriate behavior or mistreatment.
07 Dec 2022
07 Dec 2022
Found that staff performed finger-prick glucose testing on residents and that some staff administered insulin, with four of five med-techs performing glucose checks and two staff reporting they administered insulin to residents.
07 Dec 2022
07 Dec 2022
Found pull cords tested in several rooms were functional and staff responded within five to ten minutes. Residents use signal pendants and prefer calling the front desk, with staff coordinating responses via walkie-talkies; no deficiencies found.
07 Dec 2022
07 Dec 2022
Staff responded promptly to pull cord requests during the inspection, with residents stating a preference for using signal pendant necklaces or calling the front desk for assistance. No deficiencies were found during the visit.
§ 87464(d)
§ 87303(a)(2)
29 Nov 2022
29 Nov 2022
Found no deficiencies cited; infection control measures, safety equipment, food storage, and overall cleanliness were in good order.
29 Nov 2022
29 Nov 2022
Confirmed no deficiencies during annual inspection of the facility, including cleanliness, safety measures, and resident care.
21 Oct 2022
21 Oct 2022
Investigated an incident on 4/1/21 where a pipe burst flooded the kitchen, disrupting food service, and the administrator did not notify resident families or licensing authorities. Found the kitchen was temporarily unusable and alternate food service, including catering, was arranged so residents could receive meals.
21 Oct 2022
21 Oct 2022
Investigated allegations of a kitchen flooding incident affecting food service and found lack of notification to families confirmed. Determined that alternate food arrangements with a catering company ensured residents received appropriate meals while the kitchen was closed, disproving the claim of inadequate meal provision.
§ 87303(a)
01 Jul 2022
01 Jul 2022
Investigated allegations that a resident was charged for medication management after medical clearance, and that refunds for those charges were not issued; evidence showed the resident’s account was credited.
Investigated delays in providing the resident’s records to the representative, and concerns about timely emergency call responses and attendance at a medical conference, with records indicating delays and that attendance occurred by telephone with hearing issues.
01 Jul 2022
01 Jul 2022
Confirmed overcharging for unnecessary medication services and delayed provision of resident records, while addressing emergency call response delays and participation in medical conferences. Investigated claims of refunds for overcharges and proper medication dispensing but found insufficient evidence.
§ 87628(a)
25 Jun 2022
25 Jun 2022
Found that a resident was transferred to a skilled nursing facility on 11/13/20 after being informed of a positive COVID-19 result and for isolation and medical care. Found that the SNF received the resident’s medical history and needs, and that staff called ahead to discuss availability and share information before transfer.
25 Jun 2022
25 Jun 2022
Investigated allegations of improper resident transfer during a COVID-19 incident; found no sufficient evidence to support claims of transfer without consent or inadequate communication of medical history.
§ 87211(a)(2)
24 Jun 2022
24 Jun 2022
Investigated the allegation that R1's blood was drawn without permission; interviews and records found the allegation unsubstantiated, and R1 said they had no issues with their care.
24 Jun 2022
24 Jun 2022
Found that the allegation that a resident was mentally abused by staff was unsubstantiated after interviews and review of records. Exit interview conducted.
24 Jun 2022
24 Jun 2022
Investigated allegation of mental abuse toward a resident by staff; determined unsubstantiated based on interviews and file review.
12 May 2022
12 May 2022
Identified insufficient evidence to confirm that the resident sustained multiple pressure injuries while in care; records showed only a blister and a stage 2 wound that healed. Identified no corroboration of multiple falls; physician’s reports, plans, assessments, and staff interviews indicated no history of repeated falls.
12 May 2022
12 May 2022
Reviewed allegations of pressure injuries and multiple falls of a resident at the facility; found insufficient evidence to support the claims.
28 Apr 2022
28 Apr 2022
Identified the allegation that no administrator or designated staff were available to assist on arrival, resulting in a 30- to 45-minute wait, and noted a failure to provide qualified substitute coverage as required by state regulations.
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28 Apr 2022
28 Apr 2022
Confirmed lack of immediate assistance to address a complaint during inspection.
18 Jan 2022
18 Jan 2022
Confirmed that the administrator participated in COMP II by telephone on January 18, 2022, and understood key regulatory areas for licensing, including operation, admissions, staffing and training, health conditions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness. Exit interview conducted; a document was emailed for signature and a signed copy was to be returned.
18 Jan 2022
18 Jan 2022
Confirmed Administrator/Licensee's understanding of regulations during a routine inspection.
04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021
Investigated the allegation that medication was not administered as prescribed. Found that the resident self-administers medications per their plan, but the delivery was not logged, the resident was not notified, and the medication was handed to a staff member and stored in a locked room with no logs documenting the delivery.
04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021
Confirmed staff lost track of resident's medication and failed to document its delivery, leading to a substantiated allegation.
20 Oct 2021
20 Oct 2021
Found no deficiencies after an unannounced annual visit. Noted proper infection control signage, temperature checks for visitors, ample PPE for more than 30 days, sufficient food stock, locked storage for sharps and medications, clean food prep and common areas, hardwired smoke detectors and serviced extinguishers, a comfortable 75-degree environment, safe hot water around 118.5–118.7°F, and a well-maintained outdoor area.
20 Oct 2021
20 Oct 2021
Found that two residents reported being overcharged for services not rendered, with one charged for a smoking fee that was later credited. Staff indicated the resident received additional services (medication administration, dressing, grooming, and toileting), and updated medical notes show the resident needed help with self-care and medication management, with records indicating those services were provided; the overcharging allegation was not confirmed by the available information.
20 Oct 2021
20 Oct 2021
Investigated a complaint regarding residents being overcharged for services not rendered and found it unsubstantiated based on interviews and document reviews.
§ 87507(f)
§ 87506(c)(1)
13 Jul 2021
13 Jul 2021
Determined that the allegation that readmission of a resident from a skilled nursing facility was refused was not supported. The resident was readmitted after hospice services were arranged.
13 Jul 2021
13 Jul 2021
Investigated the allegation of refusal to accept a resident back after discharge from a skilled nursing facility; found no evidence supporting the claim, as the resident was re-admitted once hospice services were arranged.
25 Jun 2021
25 Jun 2021
Found that residents' calls were not answered promptly after a staff member left on break, and that the director admitted the incident occurred.
§ 87468.1(a)(9)
25 Jun 2021
25 Jun 2021
Confirmed that resident needs were not met in a timely manner. A new call response method is being implemented as a result.
16 Dec 2020
16 Dec 2020
Found no evidence of smoking in residents' rooms; smoking was limited to a designated area, so the allegation of smoking in rooms remained unsubstantiated.
16 Dec 2020
16 Dec 2020
Investigated the allegation of residents smoking in rooms; determined residents complied with designated smoking areas, and no evidence of indoor smoking was found.
04 Feb 2020
04 Feb 2020
Confirmed smoking inside the facility, posing a fire hazard and health risk to residents, was substantiated during the visit. Residents expressed ongoing concerns.
31 Jan 2020
31 Jan 2020
Confirmed allegations of new policies not agreed upon by residents, overcharging for medication management, and medication not being allowed to be self-administered.
23 Jan 2020
23 Jan 2020
Identified deficiencies in the care of a resident with a Major Neurocognitive disorder and failure to report the death of a resident to the appropriate authorities.
15 Jan 2020
15 Jan 2020
Investigated the allegation that resident pull cords were malfunctioning; found the pull cords to be functioning properly based on tests and resident interviews, thus deeming the allegation unsubstantiated.
14 Jan 2020
14 Jan 2020
Determined there was no issue with residents receiving timely assistance during the early morning shift; allegation of insufficient staffing was unsubstantiated.
21 Nov 2019
21 Nov 2019
Reviewed resident and staff records, noting compliance with some regulations but identifying deficiencies in required training for medication administration and dementia care.
§ 87465(a)(5)
16 Oct 2019
16 Oct 2019
Identified deficiencies in medication management, including missing and excess pills, improper documentation and failure to check blood pressure prior to administering medication. Other areas of the facility were found to be clean, well-maintained and in good repair.
