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4225 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

9.8
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I Recommend
I had a great experience visiting a friend at Bay Lake. The staff were friendly and helpful. My friend seems to be very happy here and his quality of life has improved since moving in. I would recommend checking it out. This is a nice place.

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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.

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Pet friendly

Yes

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Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Care types offered

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Amenities
at Bay Lake Community

Healthcare Services

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

Meals & Dining

  • Pureed Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • International Cuisine
  • Professional Chef
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • No Sugar
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • Guest Meals
  • Kosher
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Room Amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

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

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Barber Shop
  • Central Fireplace
  • Beauty Salon

Recreational areas

  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Fitness Center

Services

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

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Other Religious Services
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Art Classes
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Bridge Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Current Events Club
  • Activities On-site
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Dances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Cooking Club
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Happy Hour
  • Book Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Activities Off-site
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Trivia Games
  • Walking Club
  • Community Service Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Classes
  • Wii Bowling
  • Tai Chi
  • Bible Study Group
  • Men's Club
  • Wine Tasting
  • BBQs or Picnics

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for Bay Lake Community

9.8Review score81 reviews
9.8
Review score
81 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
11%
3 star
1%
2 star
1%
1 star
1%
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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 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bay Lake Community has 81 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.8 out of 5.
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4.8
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.8
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.9
Activities
4.8
Value for Cost
4.8
A Place for Mom has scored Bay Lake Community with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bay Lake Community has 81 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.8 out of 5.
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Steven C - Toured community
Assisted Living
March 21, 2024
5.0
Nice Event
I attended Bay Lake's Open House last week and I was very impressed. The community was clean and the staff were very professional. You did not feel like you were in a retirement home, it was more like a 5 star hotel! I will be back in the future.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Howard K - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 29, 2024
5.0
I Recommend
I had a great experience visiting a friend at Bay Lake. The staff were friendly and helpful. My friend seems to be very happy here and his quality of life has improved since moving in. I would recommend checking it out. This is a nice place.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Heather M - Toured community
Assisted Living
February 7, 2024
5.0
Great food!
We toured this community and was offered to stay for lunch. It was delicious and the staff were very friendly! It is clean and very bright. It feels welcoming and homey. I would recommend taking a tour here!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Stan M
Assisted Living
January 24, 2024
5.0
A Nice Place!
This is beautifully kept community. I have known many friends over the years who have lived here and were very satisfied. It seems a lot of the staff members stay, which is always a plus. Bay Lake will be at the top of my list when I am ready for a retirement home.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Value for Cost
5
Anamelia H - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 15, 2024
5.0
A nice place!
This is a very nice senior living. Everyone was friendly from the second you walked in the door. The food was delicious and my friend has only great things to say since she has moved here. Great job Bay Lake! I will be back.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
June R - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 11, 2024
5.0
Recommend
This is a very lovely community. I have a dear friend who lives here that I visit often and everyone is always very welcoming and friendly. The meals are delicious and they have lots of activities for the residents. This is a great place!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Kathy A - Toured community
Memory Care
December 28, 2023
5.0
Beautiful and Friendly Staff!
This community was impressive and superior to other communities I have toured in the area. Everyone was very nice and helpful with all of my questions. The building is well maintained and clean. I highly recommend Bay Lake!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Value for Cost
5
Anna H
Assisted Living
December 27, 2023
5.0
Amazing
Beautiful community with wonderful people. Everyone is super friendly and caring . Residents are well taken care of. Everyone engages in activities and the food is great such a nice entrance. Everyone always smiling
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Shannon McGahan - Industry reviewer
Assisted Living
December 20, 2023
5.0
Great Community
Bay Lake is a wonderful community. It is clean and you can see the residents truly enjoy living here. They offer lots of opportunities for family members to join in on classes, meals, and events. I would recommend Bay Lake to anyone looking for a retirement community for themselves or a loved one.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Ben G - Toured community
Independent Living
December 12, 2023
5.0
Everyone is Friendly!
I recently came by to look for a family member. Everyone said hello to me and they even offered me to stay for lunch. I have been looking for a little while now and this is the first time I felt treated right. This community is beautiful and this is where I can see my family member at when it is time.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
sarah l - Industry reviewer
Independent Living
September 14, 2023
5.0
amazing experience !
such an amazing community, and the sweetest staff ! everything is always so well put together and kept clean , you always feel so welcomed and loved when you are there ! Would 100% recommend to friends and family !
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Mo H - Toured community
Memory Care
August 29, 2023
5.0
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
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Margaret N - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 24, 2023
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!!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Mary - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 28, 2023
5.0
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
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
David C - Toured community
Assisted Living
June 26, 2023
5.0
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
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Shayne S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 15, 2023
5.0
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
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Debbi W - Toured community
Assisted Living
May 25, 2023
5.0
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
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Joe Wool - Toured community
Assisted Living
May 21, 2023
5.0
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
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Alice S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 18, 2023
5.0
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
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Tayler I - Toured community
Assisted Living
April 21, 2023
5.0
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
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
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