Seven Lakes Assisted Living & Memory Care

    292 MacDougall Dr, West End, NC 27376
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Compassionate staff, clean, safe environment

    I entrusted my loved one to this small, clean facility and have been very pleased: long-tenured, compassionate staff (special thanks to Amanda B.) provide family-like, attentive care, clear communication, medication assistance, and strong COVID safety following NC guidelines. The welcoming team, nice courtyard and activities give me real peace of mind - I highly recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    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

    Reviews

    4.07·(15)

    Overall rating

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

      4.5
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      2.3
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Compassionate, knowledgeable caregiving staff
    • Clear and consistent family communication
    • High-quality clinical care and medication assistance
    • Family-like staff–resident relationships
    • Long-tenured staff and proactive management
    • Engaging activities and exercise options
    • Well-maintained outdoor spaces (courtyard, patio, picnic area)
    • Welcoming admissions and tour experience
    • Positive family recommendations and peace of mind
    • Secure infection-control practices during pandemics

    Cons

    • Inconsistent interior cleanliness and sanitation
    • Aging, outdated interior décor and furnishings
    • Small or poorly laid-out resident rooms and bathrooms
    • Variable communal-area presentation and dining-room upkeep
    • Inconsistent responsiveness to family phone inquiries
    • Occasional capacity-management issues causing perceived crowding
    • Management communication style and visitor interactions

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers consistently highlight the facility's strengths in hands-on care: staff are frequently described as compassionate, knowledgeable about individual residents, and capable of providing medication assistance and attentive clinical support. Many families expressed confidence that residents are well cared for and said staff treated residents in a family-like manner. Long-tenured employees and proactive management were also cited as contributors to continuity of care and overall resident safety, including adherence to pandemic-related guidance.

    Care and staffing are the facility's most frequently praised elements. Several accounts emphasize clear, consistent communication with families and staff members who make an effort to meet residents' needs, which gives families peace of mind. At the same time, there are comments indicating variability in responsiveness; some family members experienced delays or difficulty reaching staff by phone, and a few described moments when they were concerned about the level of attention a particular resident received.

    Activities and dining present a mixed picture. The facility offers a range of engagement options — puzzles, games, indoor exercise equipment, walkable spaces and outdoor amenities such as a courtyard, patio and picnic area — that residents and families find valuable. However, communal areas including the dining room received inconsistent feedback: some found these areas attractive and usable, while others described uneven maintenance and presentation that can affect the dining experience.

    Facility condition is another clear pattern. The exterior and entrance are often described positively, but interior spaces were characterized by several reviewers as dated, dark, and in need of a refresh. Specific operational concerns include cleanliness in interior corners and baseboards, outdated furnishings, and bathrooms or rooms that some visitors found small or not comfortably laid out. These are facility-level maintenance and aesthetic issues that affect impressions of the living environment.

    Management impressions are similarly mixed. Many reviewers praised long-tenured leadership and proactive staff, yet a subset of visitors and family members raised concerns about the tone and communication style of leadership or front-desk interactions. Combined with inconsistent phone responsiveness and occasional perceptions of crowding, these issues point to operational areas where clearer protocols or facility updates could improve family experience.

    Overall, Seven Lakes Assisted Living & Memory Care appears to offer strong, personalized caregiving and meaningful activities with outdoor amenities that families appreciate. Prospective residents and families should weigh the facility's caregiving strengths against concerns about interior upkeep, cleanliness consistency, room layout, and responsiveness to family communications. An in-person visit focused on current room condition, cleaning schedules, staffing levels, dining presentation, and the admissions/management interaction will help determine whether the facility's operational characteristics meet a particular resident's needs.

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    Location

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    Seven Lakes Assisted Living & Memory Care is located at 292 MacDougall Dr, West End, NC, 27376.

    About Seven Lakes Assisted Living & Memory Care

    Seven Lakes Assisted Living & Memory Care is committed to helping seniors live their very best lives by offering an environment that combines all the comforts of home with attentive health and personal care. Residents at Seven Lakes find a safe, warm, and engaging atmosphere, created by a dedicated staff focused on each individual’s well-being. Whether someone requires assistance with just a few tasks of daily living or needs comprehensive support through the Memory Care Program, the caring team at Seven Lakes is ready to provide the right level of care tailored to each resident. The overarching mission at Seven Lakes is to support every resident in living life to the fullest, ensuring daily experiences are enriching and meaningful.

    An emphasis on holistic well-being is central to daily living at Seven Lakes. The community recognizes that a well-balanced diet has a profound impact on the physical and overall health of seniors, so nutrition and dietary needs are thoughtfully considered. Residents are supported in maintaining healthy lifestyles, with a focus on the vital role that proper nutrition plays in their wellness journey. The atmosphere is designed to feel like home, encouraging residents not only to feel comfortable and safe, but also empowered to thrive.

    Seven Lakes also values approaches that promote independence and support a fulfilling quality of life. Physical therapy and rehabilitation are among the resources available to help residents enhance their independence and manage chronic pain through non-pharmacological means. This holistic approach underlines the commitment to not just physical, but also emotional and mental health, fostering a sense of empowerment among seniors. The activity-rich environment and individualized support means that each person has the opportunity to engage in a way that best suits their needs and preferences.

    The community also focuses on making holidays and everyday life special for residents, offering thoughtfully curated ideas for celebrations and gifts that are practical and meaningful for those living in assisted living. The goal is always to enrich the lives of every resident at Seven Lakes, making each day an opportunity for comfort, growth, and enjoyment, all within a supportive community that understands and honors their unique needs.

    About ALG Senior

    Seven Lakes Assisted Living & Memory Care is managed by ALG Senior.

    ALG Senior, originally founded as Affinity Living Group in 1996 by Charles Trefzger, stands as one of the most significant senior living providers in the United States. Headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, the company has grown from its humble beginnings to become the tenth largest provider of assisted living nationwide, the seventh largest provider of Alzheimer's and memory care services, and the largest senior housing operator in the southeastern United States. The company operates approximately 58-66 communities throughout the southeastern United States, with a primary geographic concentration in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama.

    People often ask...

    Seven Lakes Assisted Living & Memory Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,260 per month.

    Seven Lakes Assisted Living & Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care.

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    The full address for this community is 292 MacDougall Dr, West End, NC 27376.

    No, Seven Lakes Assisted Living & Memory Care does not offer 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.

    Safety & Compliance

    In North Carolina, the Division of Health Service Regulation licenses adult care and assisted living facilities, posting annual, complaint, and follow-up inspection results.

    License number920529
    Facility typeAdult Care Home
    Capacity60 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    13

    Reports

    4

    Type A Citations

    5

    Type B Citations

    5

    Complaints

    12

    Years

    02 Oct 2025Follow-Up
    Investigated complaints found deficiencies in SCU chair cleanliness, residents' rights and dignity during COVID-19 isolation, and several medication administration errors.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306 (a)(3)Housekeeping And Furnishings
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0909Resident Rights
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004 (a)Medication Administration
    02 Oct 2025Follow-Up
    During a follow-up and complaint investigation, significant concerns were found about residents' rights and the cleanliness/condition of furnishings in common areas.
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0909Resident Rights
    30 Oct 2024Follow-Up
    Identified noncompliance with fire safety standards due to hold-open devices on cross-corridor doors re-engaging after silencing the alarm.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0301Physical Plant Requirements
    31 Jul 2024Follow-Up
    Found deficiencies in medication management. The findings included missing state-approved training for several medication aides, unclear or non-clarified orders, and errors during medication administration.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0403(a)Qualifications Of Medication Staff
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1002(a)Medication Orders
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    31 Jul 2024Follow-Up
    Found deficiencies in medication administration training documentation and records, including missing state-approved training certificates and lack of proof that staff completed required training.
    • Medication administration training completion
    • Training verification
    • Medication administration/insulin procedure
    17 May 2024Follow-Up
    The investigation found multiple safety and staffing deficiencies, including gaps in fall prevention, supervision, and documentation, with several entries describing resident safety concerns and inadequate monitoring during the period reviewed.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F.0311(a)Other Requirements
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F.0403(b)Qualifications Of Medication Staff
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F.0404(e)(2)(A-E) Personal Care And Other StaffingPersonal Care And Other Staffing
    17 May 2024Follow-Up
    Investigations found multiple safety and care deficiencies, including unsafe SCU windows, inadequate supervision, and medication and nutrition management problems that affected resident safety.
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0311(a)Other Requirements
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0403(b)Qualifications Of Medication Staff
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0604 (e)(2)(A-E)Personal Care And Other Staffing
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care and Supervision
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0903(c)Licensed Health Professional Support
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(d)(4)Nutrition and Food Service
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904 (e)(4)Therapeutic Diets in Adult Care Homes
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    22 Jun 2022Inspection
    Found noncompliance in nutrition and meal service: modified diet menus were not readily available for kitchen staff and a resident was served a pureed meal not aligned with diet orders.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(c)(2)Nutrition and Food Service
    07 Nov 2018Construction
    Found ongoing safety, sanitation, and maintenance issues. The findings included outdated fire safety reports, bathrooms used for storage, an unlocked medication room, damaged furnishings, and missing quarterly fire drills.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0302Current sanitation and fire safety reports
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0305Bathrooms not to be utilized for storage
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0305Storage rooms and closets; locked areas for hazardous substances
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and furnishings in good repair
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306Furnishings and hazards removed or controlled
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0309Plan for evacuation; fire drill rehearsals
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Building equipment maintained safe, operating
    07 Nov 2018Construction
    Identified several deficiencies in the physical environment and safety practices, including bathrooms used for storage, rust and damage in multiple rooms, and incomplete fire safety activities.
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0305PHYSICAL PLANT
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0305PHYSICAL PLANT
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0305PHYSICAL PLANT
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0305PHYSICAL PLANT
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0305PHYSICAL PLANT
    02 Feb 2017Construction
    Identified deficiencies in floor finishes and water-damaged ceilings, and unsafe emergency lighting.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    02 Feb 2017Construction
    Found ceilings damaged from water intrusion and failure to maintain ceiling construction and finishes, including areas outside the AL Dining Hall and Staff Lounge. Also found issues with emergency lighting and an exterior light needing maintenance.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311PHYSICAL PLANT - Other Requirements
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311BUILDING EQUIPMENT MAINTAINED SAFE, OPERATING
    31 Dec 2014Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in timely physician referrals and wound care that contributed to health decline and a worsening decubitus ulcer. Also found violations related to residents' rights and overall health care standards.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
    • G.S. 131D-21(2) Declaration of Residents' RightsDeclaration of Residents' Rights

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