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The Verandah Retirement Community

5851 Gray Market Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605

9.2
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29 reviews
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4 star
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1212 reviews
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5.0
Verandah is top choice
I would tell them my Mother is taken very good care of and the staff is phenomenal. I would highly recommend The Verandah to any one that has an elderly loved one that needs that extra bit of assistance in their golden years.I picked Verandah after visiting several facilities and much pra

About the facility
The Verandah Retirement Community

Located in the stunning Graywood neighborhood, The Verandah boasts a sleek, modern design with classic detail and plenty of windows. Whether residents are seeking an active community or around-the-clock care, The Verandah has it all. The welcoming community offers options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care near Lake Charles’ shops, restaurants, hospitals, and more.

Nearby, residents can enjoy the vivacious amenities of Lake Charles. Residents can enjoy waterfront activities at one of the area’s many lakes, or visit the area’s country clubs to hit the putting greens, play tennis, or dine. They can even visit Prien Lake Park to stroll scenic trails, have a picnic, or enjoy movies on warm summer evenings. And, if residents are looking for entertainment within the comfort of the community, they have endless amenities and activities available to them. Come experience a fun and engaging retirement, today!

The Verandah Retirement Community Details

At The Verandah, everything revolves around the residents. And, when they say everything, they mean everything. From 24/7 dining to concierge services that help residents find whatever they need, residents can enjoy freedom and flexibility to the max. The community even offers door-to-door transportation to help residents get groceries, go to appointments, attend events,...

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Senior living options offered

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Independent Living

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Pet friendly

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for The Verandah Retirement Community

9.2Review score29 reviews
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4 star
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3 star
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A Place for Mom has scored The Verandah Retirement Community with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Verandah Retirement Community has 29 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.6
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Care Services
4.6
Staff
4.8
Meals & Dining
4.4
Activities
4.6
Value for Cost
4.6
A Place for Mom has scored The Verandah Retirement Community with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Verandah Retirement Community has 29 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
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Judy - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 13, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Verandah is top choice
I would tell them my Mother is taken very good care of and the staff is phenomenal. I would highly recommend The Verandah to any one that has an elderly loved one that needs that extra bit of assistance in their golden years.I picked Verandah after visiting several facilities and much prayer . The facility was so clean, nice big rooms, so many amenities and activities and price was the last deciding factor. It was actually less than some of the places I would never settle my mom in.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
May 17, 2023
3.0
Verified Review
Our tour at The Verandah
We toured The Verandah Retirement Community when searching for Assisted living for our loved one. This facility was good. The tour was helpful. Based off of our tour, I would say this facility is probably better for Assisted Living than for Memory Care.
Martha - Resident/client
Independent Living
April 28, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
High recommendations for Independent Living! But take your loved one somewhere else for Memory Care!
[name removed], who cleaned my room is excellent! Problems with really slow service. They were working on it. The food was generally very good. I did find that (from the top, behind the scenes) there seemed to be most interest in money making... the bottom dollar. That was fairly evident. I enjoyed The Verandah Independent Living. We had a traumatic experience 3 days after moving in, which placed my husband in memory care (see previous comments). Memory Care was terribly disappointing! I would have liked to stay in Independent Living, but that was not possible.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Corey - Family/friend
Memory Care
April 10, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Top notch professional care and a great place to call home
Communication has been lacking, but it's directly related to staffing in my experience. Everything else is very professional and they have been extremely accommodating. My loved one is somewhat headstrong and they are great at caring for her. Most importantly, she's very happy living here and her health has vastly improved. I've had an ongoing issue with billing that has yet to be resolved, which is disappointing. Also, they've had a hard time filling positions for some staff, but I'm not too concerned about this point because that's everywhere.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 17, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
a great community experience!
So many activities for residents. Also, a nice pool and workout gym for residents. Barber and beauty shop.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 18, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
I would recommend it!
When it comes to the care services that they provide, they have been doing a great job.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
August 19, 2020
4.0
A Nice Place
The Verandah at Graywood Lake is a nice place. My mom seems to be happy. The room sizes are good. The food is good. They have limited outdoor space for the residents. Overall it has been a positive experience.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
April 25, 2019
4.0
Very nice facility.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
May 15, 2017
4.0
Super facility, a bit far out from town, both good and bad. Offered great amenities and activities. Worried me that it is supposed to be an "age in place" facility but it was brought up that she could/would be moved to a nursing home at some time. Maybe that was just if the money ran out for Private Care.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
April 10, 2017
4.0
Verified Review
Consider changing dining options
The staff was friendly during our tour of The Verandah. I didn't like that they do not offer families the option to purchase meals and eat with their loved one's. They didn't even let us in the dining room.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 20, 2017
4.5
Verified Review
Dad Likes The Amenities Here
My dad is fine on the retirement side of the community. He has tried some activities and has made some friends. He likes the meals they make. It is is flavorful not spicy and properly cooked, he is able to chew his food with no issues. They have a barber shop in the community and he has got his hair cut once and liked the way it looked. This was a nicer, cleaner place and he liked the apartment with the pool, spa, and extra amenities.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
Mary - Resident/client
Memory Care
January 3, 2017
4.0
Verified Review
The Verandah - Lake Charles, LA
Fills my every need. I really enjoy living here.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Walter - Resident/client
Memory Care
January 3, 2017
4.0
Verified Review
The Verandah - Lake Charles, LA
Great place for this time of my life, great staff, good food, great fellow residents!
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Karen Miller - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 3, 2017
3.0
Verified Review
The Verandah - Lake Charles, LA
I actually promote the Carriage house to others. However, I do have concerns that there is no manager on duty at night or weekend. Our concierge is exceptional, but when she is not here there is no one to attend to visitors, answer the phone, help residents, etc. I'm glad to see that an assistant manager has been hired. We needed that extra staff member.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
Anonymous - Resident/client
Memory Care
January 3, 2017
4.0
Verified Review
The Verandah - Lake Charles, LA
I have found my apartment to be very comfortable, with the housekeeper doing a superior job. The CNA's are friendly and helpful. The activities that are planned for the residents are varied and interesting. The dining room is always clean and inviting, however the service is often poor. The CNA's apparently are not trained in fine dining service and/or often understaffed. The food is adequate.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Wendy Burleigh Lewis - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 3, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
The Verandah - Lake Charles, LA
The facility is awesome! My father has been there over 2 years and have been more than pleased.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Memory Care
January 3, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
Very Happy! Lived at The Verandah for over 2 years!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 20, 2016
5.0
Verified Review
Care for family
This is very nice community for my brother. He is happy with the care from the staff who are very caring. They offer him activities that he is enjoying. The community is very clean and maintained. He is pleased with the meals that are offered. I recommend the care and the value to other families seeking good care and value.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Charlotte Cookingham - Family/friend
Memory Care
November 21, 2016
5.0
Working with APFM
I thoroughly enjoyed working with my advisor, [Removed] [Removed]. She is very knowledgeable about the topic of senior living and other avenues associated with it. I appreciate being able to speak with her about my questions/concerns and pleased with advice given.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Becky Franks - Toured community
Memory Care
November 20, 2016
5.0
Verified Review
Beautiful facility! I really enjoyed the tour & it give me a better understanding of its service! Thank you to Verandah for the kindness & patience during our tour!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
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Amenities
at The Verandah Retirement Community

Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Special Dining Programs
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Anytime Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided

Room Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Bath Tubs
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Full kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Ground Floor Units

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center

Recreational areas

  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Jacuzzi
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room

Services

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • French
  • English

Activities

  • Wii Bowling
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Holiday Parties
  • Art Classes
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Karaoke
  • Trivia Games
  • Birthday Parties
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Gardening Club
  • Activities On-site
  • Community Service Programs
  • Wine Tasting
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Live Well Programs
  • Happy Hour
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Activities Off-site
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Dances
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Water Aerobics

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