Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

    15 W Willow St, Smethport, PA 16749
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Warm respectful staff, quick therapy

    I toured this community and appreciated the great location and warm, family-like staff who treated us with trust and respect. They arranged therapy quickly, accepted our needs, and the helpful caregivers made my relative feel at home (plus small perks like free treats). I would recommend this place.

    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

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.38·(13)

    Overall rating

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

      3.3
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      3.4
    • Amenities

      3.4
    • Value

      3.4

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive CNA and caregiving staff
    • Staff who go above and beyond for residents
    • Therapy referral and acceptance services
    • High family trust in direct resident care
    • Warm, home-like atmosphere
    • Helpful and friendly caretakers
    • Family-like personal care
    • Convenient location
    • Complimentary resident treats
    • Perception of excellent clinical services

    Cons

    • Weak leadership and managerial communication
    • Inconsistent personal-care scheduling (infrequent bathing)
    • Inaccurate or unclear information from administration
    • Supervisory conduct and tone
    • Limited resident amenity options

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression in the reviews is mixed but centers on a clear distinction between direct-care staff and facility leadership. Direct-care employees — particularly CNAs and caretakers — are described as compassionate, friendly, and willing to go beyond routine duties. Several reviewers expressed high trust in hands-on clinical care and noted positive experiences with therapy referrals and admissions. The environment is often characterized as warm and home-like, with small amenities such as complimentary treats contributing to resident comfort.

    Care quality at the bedside appears to be a relative strength: caregivers are frequently credited with attentive, family-like interactions and responsiveness. Therapy and rehabilitation services are noted as accessible, with referrals accepted and families reporting confidence in those clinical services. However, operational practices affecting daily personal care present a contrasting pattern. Some reviewers called attention to infrequent or inconsistent bathing availability (examples included a schedule as infrequent as one shower per week), indicating a need to review personal-care scheduling and staffing allocation to ensure consistent hygiene routines.

    Management and administrative communication are recurring areas of concern. Reviewers described instances of inaccurate or unclear information from the administration and expressed dissatisfaction with the tone and approach of supervisory staff, including the Director of Nursing. These issues have eroded some families’ confidence and prompted calls for leadership change. The pattern suggests gaps in managerial communication, consistency of messaging, and supervisory conduct that may affect family relations and perceptions of oversight.

    Facility features and activities are a mixed picture. The location and core services were viewed positively, and some small resident amenities (e.g., complimentary treats) were appreciated. At the same time, reviewers noted limitations in recreational and entertainment options (for example, a lack of cable television) that could reduce resident engagement. In sum, prospective residents and families can reasonably expect strong direct-care relationships and competent therapy services, but they should evaluate administrative responsiveness and personal-care scheduling during their tour and when asking questions about leadership, bathing routines, and available amenities.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

    Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is located at 15 W Willow St, Smethport, PA, 16749.

    About Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

    Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center sits by Hamlin Lake, where big windows and patios let everyone enjoy views of the water and the fresh air, and the grounds have pretty gardens for residents who like to relax or spend time outside with friends. The facility offers a mix of care types for older adults, including assisted living, personal care, and specialized dementia care, along with short-term and long-term stays, so someone can stay for a while or just a short time after a hospital visit. There's a strong focus on helping each person become as independent as possible, with staff ready to help with daily activities when needed, or to guide someone through therapy and recovery, and they use Accelerated Care Plus Therapies-which is their own branded therapy approach-for physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The Lakeview team understands every senior has different needs, so they tailor support for each resident and keep a strong commitment to helping folks return home-currently more than 62% go home after their stay, and nearly 10% actually move on to living more independently, which is pretty rare for a place like this. Nursing care is available on-site for people who need closer medical attention, and there are pharmacy services, respite care if a family's caregiver needs a break, and hospice care for serious illness. There are also amenities around the building designed for comfort and safety, all with the goal of keeping everyone both comfortable and as independent as possible. The community has a calm, friendly feel-everyone's encouraged to join in social activities or just enjoy a quiet afternoon overlooking the lake, and the staff from Bonamour Health Group work with care and respect for every individual.

    People often ask...

    Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center offers assisted living and skilled nursing.

    There are 3 photos of Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 15 W Willow St, Smethport, PA 16749.

    No, Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 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 Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services licenses personal care homes and assisted living residences and publishes its licensing inspection summaries.

    License number457410
    Facility typeFull
    License classLicensed
    Capacity28 residents
    LicenseeSMETHPORT PA OPCO LLC
    Care servedPersonal Care Homes
    EffectiveApril 6th, 2026
    ExpiresApril 6th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    5

    Reports

    36

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    07 Oct 2025Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies in training, safety practices, medication labeling, oxygen storage, and exit access.
    • 2600Training Topics
    • 2600Training Records
    • 2600Resident Personal Equipment
    • 2600Unobstructed Egress
    • 2600Safety Inspection/Fire Drill
    • 2600Prescription Medication Labels
    • 2600Medication Storage/Administration Procedures
    23 Oct 2024Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in hot water safety, medication labeling, and medication documentation with follow-up actions planned.
    • 2600.Hot Water Temperature
    • 2600.Resident's Meds Labeled
    • 2600.Implement Storage Procedures
    • 2600.Follow Prescriber's Orders
    28 Feb 2024Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. No regulatory citations identified.
    20 Sept 2023Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies in staff training, recordkeeping, sanitation, food storage, medication records, and preadmission screening.
    • 2600.65e12 Hours Annual Training
    • 2600.65fTraining Topics
    • 2600.65gAnnual Training Content
    • 2600.65iTraining Record
    • 2600.85aSanitary Conditions
    • 2600.103gStoring Food
    • 2600.187aMedication Record
    • 2600.224aPreadmission Screen Form
    16 Mar 2023Inspection
    Identified multiple health and safety deficiencies across carbon monoxide safety, sanitation, ventilation, fire safety, food storage, and emergency egress.
    • 2600.18Carbon Monoxide Alarm – operability/placement
    • 2600.18CO2 monitor failure
    • 2600.85aSanitary Conditions
    • 2600.85dTrash Receptacles
    • 2600.86bBathroom Ventilation
    • 2600.89bHot Water Temperature
    • 2600.103gStoring Food
    • 2600.103iOutdated or Spoiled Food
    • 2600.105gLint Removal and Duct Cleaning
    • 2600.121aUnobstructed Egress
    • 2600.132aMonthly Fire Drill
    • 2600.132bFire Safety Inspection
    • 2600.132cFire Drill Records
    • 2600.132dEvacuation
    • 2600.132fAlternate Exit Routes
    • 2600.132gFire Drill Timing
    • 2600.144c1Smoking Area Guidelines

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