West Valley Towers sits at 14650 Sherman Way in Van Nuys, California, and the building holds 97 apartments, mostly roomy one-bedroom units at about 544 square feet each, made for seniors over 62 or those with certain mobility or sensory needs, and the place follows Section 8 (202) rules which means rent's usually around 30% of monthly income and the community's smoke-free, so no smoking inside or outside the apartments at all, and they've got some units built especially for people who have trouble with mobility, hearing, or vision and you can get on a waiting list if that's what you need. The place has two elevators in the center of the building, which make getting between floors a whole lot easier, and they've got indoor, individual mailboxes plus a trash chute system on each floor so residents don't have to take out the garbage all the way downstairs. Each apartment's got its own full kitchen, individually controlled heat, cable hookup, window coverings, and bathroom safety features, and you'll find smoke detectors, fire alarms, and an emergency call system for peace of mind.
You'll find free parking in two lots, one in front with spots reserved for the residents and another in the back for overflow, so there's enough room for those with cars, plus a secure entry system at the door so folks only come and go as they should, and they give out keys for the apartment, mailbox, and entryways that have an automatic opener. They've got on-site laundry rooms with coin machines, and the management staff, the maintenance staff, and the service coordinator all work at the property, so there's always someone nearby for questions or repairs. The Social Service Coordinator helps seniors connect to services, and West Valley Towers takes part in RHF's Project H.A.N.D.S. program, so residents can join in knitting and sewing projects if they want.
There are plenty of shared spaces and things to do, like the library, a puzzle and crafts room, and a multi-purpose area with a baby grand piano, and there's a kitchen in the community room so residents can cook or share meals during events. The patio's landscaped, and there's a fireplace and barbecue area outside for gathering, plus benches and places to sit and relax. In the building's common areas you'll get free Wi-Fi, and there are public computers available in the library for anyone who doesn't have their own. The community room and lobby were made with accessibility in mind, and there's a banquet hall for bigger events. People who live here can take part in planned activities like bingo, cards, crafts, seasonal gardening, board games, and potluck meals, and the puzzle and craft room stays open daily. Residents can own pets, as long as they're small dogs or cats under 25 pounds, and a pet deposit's required.
The West Valley Towers are age-restricted for older adults, with focus on independent living, accessibility, and safety, and the apartment designs fit active seniors who want comfort but also need features that make daily life a little easier, and most things in the units work for people with a range of needs, including bathroom safety and emergency call systems. The building sits close to public transit, so getting around Van Nuys or heading out for errands isn't difficult, and if someone wants to make changes or needs extra help, they can ask for reasonable accommodations or modifications, so folks usually feel pretty settled in. There's a waiting list right now and applications go through the community system.
