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A Top Question in Senior Living: When to Move Into Assisted Living

older person holding a younger person's hand for assisted living January 18, 2022

Every older adult’s situation is unique, which is one reason that deciding when is the best time to move into a retirement community can be so challenging. Moving into a community that offers multiple levels of care often makes the decision easier. Seniors who are ready to leave behind the [...]

Why CA is a Top Retirement Destination in the U.S.

woman selling fruits and vegetables in CA December 14, 2021

Finding Your (Recreational) Bliss Through Inspired Senior Living [...]

Ready to Get Out and Go This Fall? Senior Living at The Variel Would Put You in the Midst of It All!

senior couple walking in the park November 19, 2021

A major advantage of the Southern California lifestyle is the option to venture outside nearly any day of the year and be comfortable. This time of year is ideal for wandering through the local farmers market, exploring a new hiking trail or indulging in a wine tasting … while on [...]

Here in California, fires are a given. Are you prepared?

fire burning at Angeles national Forest November 2, 2021

In 2020, wildfires destroyed 4.2 million acres in California. As of mid-October this year, 2.5 million acres had burned. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CAL FIRE, “wildfires aren’t a question of if, but only a question of when.” Where [...]

The Variel VIP Program: A Personal Testimonial

Barry and Sande Weiss are happy residents at The Variel October 22, 2021

Hear from two of our VIP Program members on why they decided The Variel was the right place for them. My wife Sande and I are 83 and 85, respectively. We have lived in a large home in Encino for 48 years and raised our children here. We have entertained our families and friends here and have had [...]

Introducing Our Executive Director, Keith Payne

The Variel Executive Director Keith Payne August 27, 2021

Keith’s addition to The Variel team as executive director brings us another step closer to our anticipated opening in spring 2022. We feel fortunate to welcome Keith to The Variel as our Executive Director. He brings with him more than 30 years of experience in California senior living. That [...]