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There are 9 photos of Lakepark Family Care Home on Mirador.

What is Lakepark Family Care Home's address?

The full address for this community is 1505 Lake Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27612.

Does this community offer respite care?

Yes, Lakepark Family Care Home offers respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

Lakepark Family Care Home

Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize high-quality, individualized caregiving delivered in a small, home-like setting. Care is described as patient, compassionate, and attentive; staff are praised for getting to know residents personally and for collaborating with families on care plans. Multiple comments highlight that the staff make residents feel as if they are treated like family, and reviewers report peace of mind as a direct result of the caregiving and communication they receive.

Care quality and staffing emerge as the most consistent strengths. Caregivers are characterized as dedicated, capable, experienced, and professional. Families note timely and clear communication from management or staff, which contributes to trust and confidence. The small size of the facility is repeatedly framed as an advantage: it allows for more personalized attention, a calm and quiet atmosphere, frequent family visits, and a seamless transition from the resident's prior living situation into the home.

Facilities and environment receive frequent praise. The home is described as immaculately clean, well-decorated, and cozy, with a welcoming atmosphere. Specific sensory details mentioned by reviewers include lavender aromatherapy and ambient music in common areas, which reviewers link to a soothing, comfortable environment. Safety is emphasized multiple times—reviewers feel the home prioritizes resident safety while still maintaining a warm, family-like setting.

Dining and daily life are highlighted positively. Reviewers report home-cooked meals served daily and tailored to residents' preferences, which supports the home-like experience. In addition to dining, the residence offers engagement through music and activities; reviewers mention that residents are involved and that communal spaces are inviting. These aspects contribute to an overall impression of thoughtful, person-centered daily programming rather than a clinical, institutional routine.

Family involvement and transitions are another clear theme. Several reviewers note that staff collaborate with families on care planning and that transitions from home to the facility were seamless. While pre-COVID visitation was open and unrestricted according to reviews, current (post-COVID) visiting arrangements have changed: visits are now socially distant (porch visits) or conducted via FaceTime. Reviewers frame this as a limitation relative to pre-pandemic openness, though it appears accepted and managed by staff.

In summary, the reviews portray Lakepark Family Care Home as a small, carefully run facility that offers individualized, compassionate care in a safe and well-maintained environment. Strengths include devoted and experienced staff, personalized meals and activities, strong family collaboration, and attention to atmosphere and cleanliness. The primary drawback noted in the summaries is the reduced in-person visitation options due to COVID-related restrictions (porch visits and virtual visits), which contrasts with the previously more open visiting policy. Otherwise, reviewers consistently recommend the facility and report high levels of satisfaction and trust in the care provided.

Lakepark Family Care Home sits in a quiet suburban patch at 1505 Lakepark Dr, Raleigh, surrounded by tall trees and flowers that bring a peaceful feeling to the place, and the long driveway sets the one-story ranch house back from the road so it feels private, while the shaded backyard and patio give residents a calm spot outdoors to enjoy fresh air whenever they'd like. The home takes up to five residents, so care feels very personal and everyone gets plenty of attention from the caregivers who are always present, with a helpful three-to-one ratio that lets folks count on support whenever needed, especially with daily grooming, bathing, medication reminders, or incontinence help if that's required. Bedrooms are big and bright, with windows looking out on the neighborhood greenery, and each is tidy, private, and safe so everyone can feel at ease whether relaxing or napping.

Meals here get cooked right in the home kitchen, served three times a day and matched to what each resident likes, or needs if there's a diet request-plus, snacks show up every day, and there's always time for tea. Residents don't need to worry about chores because staff takes care of all housekeeping, laundry, and even manicures or pedicures every two weeks, along with daily hygiene routines. The home is safe and clean, with certified caregivers who are patient and calm, especially if a resident is dealing with Alzheimer's or another type of memory issue, and every staff member's had a background and drug check.

Lakepark Family Care Home offers assisted living, memory care, and even dementia care. Folks living here have 24/7 access to care, whether for health, medicine, or just a helping hand, and house-call doctors can drop by if someone needs medical help. There are programs every day-from music to games, arts, gardening, and gentle fitness-with activities adjusted for each person's abilities and interests, and everyone eats together in the communal dining room, kind of like a big family. There's a TV in the common area, Wi-Fi for staying in touch, and a garden outside as well. No pets live in the house, and the staff speaks English. If someone needs a short stay, respite services are available, and entry requires a fee, as set out by the home.

The peaceful surroundings, small group setting, and attentive care create a gentle routine where seniors can find both privacy and community, feeling cared for in a place that tries to feel like home. Residents have support for memory loss, daily care, and can remain as active as they wish, with backgrounds checked for every member of the staff, and personalized activities or meals adjusted for allergies or diabetes if needed. With clean rooms, fresh meals, daily activities, and a calm pace, Lakepark Family Care Home works to serve seniors who want a quieter, neighborly spot to call home during their later years.

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