North Lake Care Center

    750 Bayberry Dr, Lake Park, FL, 33403
    4.7 · 55 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Good rehab but staffing issues

    I'm grateful for the exceptional therapy crew, nurses and caregivers-Christelle, Allen and Stacy stood out, rehab progress was real, meals and dietary accommodations were good, and the facility was very clean and attentive to residents' needs. However, chronic staffing shortages, high turnover (Russel and others), some rude/bullying CNAs, language barriers and a corporate/profit-driven attitude (new administrator, fax used instead of a phone line) made getting solutions difficult-I filed reports and ultimately left. I'd use their rehab services again, but I can't fully recommend this as a long-term nursing home without reservations.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.67 · 55 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.2
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      4.7

    Pros

    • Attentive nursing staff
    • Caring and dedicated caregivers and CNAs
    • Effective rehab and therapy progress
    • Supportive of families and good family communication
    • Helps with appointments and care coordination
    • Dietary accommodations and great, plentiful meals
    • Social and mental support for residents
    • Very clean and well-kept facility
    • Personal, empathetic touch from many staff members
    • Named staff praised (Christelle, Allen, Stacy, therapy crew)
    • Positive comparisons to other local facilities
    • Good place for short-term rehab

    Cons

    • Reports of neglect
    • High staff turnover and staffing shortages
    • Key staff departures (e.g., Russel, Steven L.)
    • Inability to obtain satisfactory solutions to problems
    • Perception of corporate ownership/profit motive
    • Aging facility infrastructure
    • Instances of bullying by CNAs and rude staff behavior
    • Language barriers and reported racial discrimination
    • Uneven staff performance — only a few consistently good staff
    • Administrative/contact issues (e.g., fax listed instead of phone line)
    • Some reviewers recommend avoiding nursing homes

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but strongly polarized: several reviewers describe outstanding, empathetic, and attentive care — especially from specific nurses, CNAs, and the therapy team — while other reviews raise serious concerns about neglect, staffing instability, and problematic staff behavior. The most consistent positives are the quality of hands-on care provided by many staff members, successful rehab outcomes, good meals and dietary accommodations, and a clean, well-kept environment despite an older physical plant. Multiple reviewers singled out individual employees (Christelle, Allen, Stacy and the therapy crew) for praise and described staff as supportive of families and helpful with appointments and coordination of care.

    Care quality and frontline staff: Many reviews emphasize compassionate, personal care and successful rehabilitation. Residents and families reported that nursing staff and therapists helped with recovery progress and provided mental and social support. The personal touch from certain employees and the therapy team's effectiveness were recurring strengths. However, these positive reports coexist with serious negative accounts: some reviewers reported neglect, bullying by CNAs, rude behavior, language barriers, and instances of racial discrimination. Several reviewers observed that only a subset of staff were consistently good, implying uneven quality of care depending on which staff are on duty.

    Staffing, turnover, and management: A major theme is concern about staffing stability. Multiple comments mention staffing shortages, high turnover, and departures of named staff (Russel and Steven L.), which reviewers link to both gaps in care and diminished accountability. There is also dissatisfaction with management and corporate oversight — reviewers referenced a profit motive and noted administrative problems such as a fax number being given instead of a phone line. Some reviewers said they could not obtain satisfactory resolutions to problems raised, which amplifies concern about leadership responsiveness and quality control.

    Facilities and amenities: Reviewers consistently describe the facility as very clean and well-kept but aging. Food receives positive remarks — described as good and plentiful with the ability to accommodate dietary needs. The environment supports rehab and short-term stays for recovery, with several noting they would use the facility again for rehab. Social and mental support services were mentioned positively, indicating activities or engagement beyond basic nursing care, though details on programming were limited in the summaries provided.

    Patterns and trade-offs: The reviews paint a facility with meaningful strengths at the bedside level but with systemic weaknesses that can undermine that care. When well-staffed with committed caregivers and therapists, the center provides excellent, empathetic care and strong rehab outcomes. When staffing is thin or when particular problematic employees are involved, families experience neglect, poor communication, or discriminatory behavior. Administrative and corporate issues — turnover in leadership, difficulty getting resolutions, and perceived prioritization of profit — are frequent concerns that may contribute to the uneven resident experience.

    Bottom line: If you prioritize individualized, hands-on rehab and can confirm current staffing stability and leadership responsiveness, reviewers report strong, compassionate care and good outcomes. However, prospective residents and families should probe current staffing levels, turnover rates, complaint-resolution processes, and whether management has addressed past incidents of neglect, bullying, and discrimination. Asking for recent staffing schedules, turnover statistics, and speaking with multiple families or current residents may help determine whether the facility’s cited strengths are consistent and reliable at the time of placement.

    Location

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    About North Lake Care Center

    North Lake Care Center sits at 750 Bayberry Drive in Lake Park, Florida, and offers skilled nursing care for people who need round-the-clock help, especially those who are very frail or need a lot of nursing support, and the place also handles short-term rehabilitation for folks recovering between hospital and home. The staff stay on duty 24 hours a day and help with things like wound care, sub-acute medical care, memory care, and palliative care, aiming to pay close attention to each person's needs, and they focus on giving respect, dignity, and personal attention to every resident. The rooms and shared spaces, which were recently renovated for better safety and comfort, feel modern and secure, and there are outdoor landscaped areas where residents can spend time if they like. The facility uses a team of healthcare professionals, and they work hard to provide personalized care plans, help with meals, and offer daily activities to keep people engaged without making the place feel overwhelming. Family members can expect staff to support them too, especially during tough transitions, and the center tries to make life easier and a bit more pleasant even when health needs are complex. North Lake Care Center covers a wide range of care, from ongoing nursing and rehabilitation to engaging activities, so residents can feel safe and cared for in a community setting.

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