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Bay Lake Community

4225 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
9.8
Review Score
70 reviews

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Margaret N - Loved one of resident/client
5.0
Wonderful Experience

We moved my father to Bay Lake a few weeks ago from a different assisted living facility. It has made the world of a difference in him. He has expressed nothing but good thoughts about his move. He was very withdrawn and depressed before moving to Bay Lake. He has started to enjoy life more and it has improved his health. He is participating in his physical and occupational therapy with much more interest now and that has improved his mobility. [name removed] made moving to Bay Lake seamless. Any issues we encountered she solved. [name removed], the Director of Nursing, has been extremely helpful. Everything about our move has been positive! Dad has also loved all his meals!!... Read more

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About the facility Bay Lake Community

Bay Lake Community, located in Virginia Beach, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiritas - Memory Care. You'll have peace of mind knowing we are a Retirement Unlimited, Inc community, family-owned and operated in Virginia with a proud 35+ year tradition of providing exceptional care for senior adults.

Learn more about the Best of Senior Living awards and this year’s winners. See all 2023 award winners.

Senior Living Options Offered

Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care
Memory Care
Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living
Independent Living
Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bay Lake Community is a community within Retirement Unlimited, Inc. properties. See all Retirement Unlimited, Inc. communities.

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Amenities at Bay Lake Community

Health Care Services

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

Meals & Dining

Gluten-free
Kosher
Low / No Sodium
No Sugar

Room Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Kitchenette
Ground Floor Units
Handicap Accessible
Air Conditioned

Facility Amenities

Dining

Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Resident Parking Available
Transportation at Cost

Pets

Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Barber Shop
Beauty Salon

Recreational areas

Arts and Crafts Center
Fitness Center
Movie or Theater Room
Piano or Organ

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Memory care

Secured Community
Designed Specifically to Accommodate Memory Loss
Enclosed Courtyard
Outdoor Walking Paths

Languages spoken

English

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Other Religious Services

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9.8
Review Score
70 reviews

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A Place for Mom has scored Bay Lake Community with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bay Lake Community has 70 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.

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Cleanliness

4.8

Friendliness

4.8

Meals & Dining

4.8

Care Services

4.8

Activities

4.8

Staff

4.9

Value for Cost

4.7

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5.0
Mo H - Toured community
Memory Care
August 29, 2023
Beautiful community

Very helpful staff! Super sweet! The community has very well maintained grounds. The rooms are beautiful and so are the living spaces. I would highly recommend this wonderful community to anyone who is looking for a home for a loved one.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Margaret N - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
August 24, 2023
Wonderful Experience

We moved my father to Bay Lake a few weeks ago from a different assisted living facility. It has made the world of a difference in him. He has expressed nothing but good thoughts about his move. He was very withdrawn and depressed before moving to Bay Lake. He has started to enjoy life more and it has improved his health. He is participating in his physical and occupational therapy with much more interest now and that has improved his mobility. [name removed] made moving to Bay Lake seamless. Any issues we encountered she solved. [name removed], the Director of Nursing, has been extremely helpful. Everything about our move has been positive! Dad has also loved all his meals!!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Mary - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
June 28, 2023
Feels like home

I moved my parents in on quite short-notice while on a visit home when I realized they were not coping on their own anymore. Their needs were immediately taken into consideration and they were made to feel very welcome and cared-for. Even as dad´s health declined, he was well cared for and all efforts were made to keep him active and comfortable. The staff also looked out for mom to ensure she was participating in activities and were instrumental in helping her begin to get along without him. All staff is incredibly helpful and caring and the environment is very much like a home since a small and intimate community.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
David C - Toured community
Assisted Living
June 26, 2023
Open House

I visited Bay Lake for an open house last week and was thoroughly impressed with the renovations but most of all the warm and inviting atmosphere. The residents appear delighted with the new decor but more importantly the the overall service provided by the staff at the community. Look forward to working with this energetic and service minded team at Bay Lake!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Shayne S - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
June 15, 2023
A Great Place for Dad

I moved my dad down to Virginia Beach from Northern Virginia mainly because of Bay Lake. [name removed], [name removed]and the rest of the front office staff immediately made me feel like my dad was a priority and that his needs were of the utmost importance to them. From the tour to the move in date everything was simple, easy, friendly, welcoming, and enjoyable. My dad loves living at Bay Lake and I love the support the staff and nurses provide. I can’t recommend this place enough!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Debbi W - Toured community
Assisted Living
May 25, 2023
Bay Lake

Beautiful facility! Bay Lake is so homey and the staff there is amazing. They truly make you feel comfortable and well taken care of! I would highly recommend this community to anyone who is looking.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Joe Wool - Toured community
Assisted Living
May 21, 2023
Bay Lake Retirement

Bay Lake is a beautiful community located on shore drive. It's almost a shore drive staple. Locals know it as it has been there for years. The staff are dedicated and the community truly feels like a home. I would highly recommend Bay Lake to anyone who is looking For a community for their family member/loved one.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Alice S - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
May 18, 2023
Toured

Took a tour and really liked the facilities and the staff. All the staff members were friendly and polite. I really liked the smaller facility because I feel the residents get better care and attention. Needless to say my father is now a resident.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Tayler I - Toured community
Assisted Living
April 21, 2023
Bay Lake

A beautiful community. It’s the perfect place for a “home away from home”. The staff is truly so wonderful and it’s been a pleasure to be in the facility. It’s nestled on the shore drive community on the perfect piece of land. Highly recommend.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Mary Broome - Toured community
Independent Living
January 26, 2023
Tour Review

[name removed] was so engaging, informative, and delightful.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Brad T - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
December 27, 2022
An Excellent Place for Mom/Dad

Bay Lake Community is top notch in senior living. Their programs go above and beyond to keep residents engaged and socialized. The care team shows compassion and does a wonderful job to make sure each and every resident is safe, healthy, and cared for. The community itself is gorgeous and is always clean inside! Definitely the place for your loved one.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Lisa Rowlands - Toured community
Assisted Living
November 10, 2022
Exceptional facility

After touring this exceptional facility, I was impressed with the attention and care exhibited by the staff which I encountered. The facility itself is clean, bright and well taken care of. While I did not enjoy the dining facilities, I’m sure that it is equally high quality.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

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Care Services

5

Activities

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Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


1.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
November 8, 2022
Verified Review
Community Tour

Our tour at Bay Lake was horrific - it was a big disappointment. I made an appointment with them and showed up, but they had no idea I was coming. They found a makeshift person to give the tour and rushed me through in under 30 min. On the tour, I encountered their med cart in the hallway, unlocked. Anyone could have reached in and taken pills. The dining menu was basically cheeseburgers. To show me a room, they found a gentleman who lived there and gave him no choice but to let me come in while he was there. He was visibly very uncomfortable. Had that been my loved one put in that situation, I would have been very upset. In terms of dollar to dollar, they were the highest price for the lowest value of the places that I toured.


2.0
Kate R - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
September 29, 2022
Looks good however understaffed

The place looks good. However cleanliness is just ok. 20% of the staff cares. The others are just getting a pay check. The management is not good. Does not respond to emails. There is rarely upper management on site over the weekends. They let one of the most caring people that I have ever met go. She begged for support but never received any. She loved the residents and that’s what is missing there. It’s so sad. They lost there management for memory care and have not replaced her. I just pray for the best every day. I could go on and on.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Staff

3

Value for Cost

1


5.0
Holly C - Toured community
Memory Care
September 26, 2022
Friendly Feels

I highly encourage you to visit Bay Lake if you are searching for a community for yourself or your loved one. The residents make you feel welcomed from the moment you walk through the front doors. Everyone here is so friendly form the residents to the staff to the family members! If you plan your visit around lunch or dinner, they will invite you to eat with their residents and try anything off the menu - I visited last Friday and it was hard to choose just one meal out of all the offerings!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
john t - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
September 19, 2022
love it here

the kindest people , they made my father feel right at home . The food is amazing and care is even better .

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Micah H - Industry reviewer
Independent Living
July 12, 2022
Welcoming Experience

The Community is such a bright and welcoming atmosphere from the residents to the team. They are all smiling and so engaging! The staircase in the lobby just adds such character to the Community!!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Martin Erickson - Industry reviewer
Independent Living
June 30, 2022
Attended event

First impression-home and not some facility. The lobby is well decorated and just feels like a place to be. The rooms at Bay Lake are top notch. All staff are caring and very attentive to the needs of residents. They provide fun and engaging activities like bingo, visiting car shows and paint and sips. In addition to the wonderful activities, they have a whole room for study at RUI University that allows residents to continue their life long passion for learning. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are always well prepared and delicious. They also take pets and have a program called Leash on Life where residents can be assisted with the daily tasks of owning a pet. Located on Shore drive in Virginia Beach families have a plethora of attractions and places to visit while visiting a loved one. You can smell the Chesapeake Bay in the air from the open air terraces. Overall this place is 2nd to none from the rooms to the amenities it sets the standard for what all seniors earn and deserve.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Martin Erickson - Industry reviewer
Assisted Living
June 30, 2022
Toured Facility

The rooms at Bay Lake are top notch. Housekeeping works tirelessly to maintain a clean and home like aesthetic which residents earned and deserved. All staff are caring and very attentive to the needs of residents. They provide fun and engaging activities like bingo, visiting car shows and paint and sips. In addition to the wonderful activities, they have a whole room for study at RUI University that allows residents to continue their life long passion for learning. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are always well prepared and delicious. They also take pets and have a program called Leash on Life where residents can be assisted with the daily tasks of owning a pet. Located on Shore drive in Virginia Beach families have a plethora of attractions and places to visit while visiting a loved one. You can smell the Chesapeake Bay in the air from the open air terraces. Overall this place is 2nd to none from the rooms to the amenities it sets the standard for what all seniors earn and deserve.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Dona S
Assisted Living
May 25, 2022
Absolutely the best!

Bay Lake is a beautiful and clean facility with professional staff. The food is amazing. The staff treat residents like family and ensures that residents are safe at all times. I enjoyed the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the community. I would definitely choose Bay Lake for a family member.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


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