Lakeside Senior Living

    2125 Hilliard Rd, Richmond, VA 23228
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Excellent care compassionate staff recommended

    I'm very pleased with my experience - the staff are professional, compassionate, and attentive; nursing and therapy were excellent, the facility felt clean and home-like, dining and activities were good, and leadership made the transition smooth; I'd highly recommend.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.49·(154)

    Overall rating

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

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      2.7
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
    • Dedicated certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
    • Strong physical and occupational therapy program
    • Effective social-work and care-coordination support
    • Engaging activities program (music, crafts, bingo)
    • Specialized wound-care expertise (Center for Excellence)
    • Supportive dietary and kitchen team
    • Daily housekeeping and generally clean common areas
    • Individualized dining assistance and feeding support
    • Warm, family-like atmosphere and spiritual support options
    • Successful short-term rehab and functional gains
    • Streamlined admissions experience in many cases

    Cons

    • Chronic staffing shortages and high turnover
    • Heavy reliance on agency/temporary staff
    • Inconsistent nurse responsiveness and delayed call-button response
    • Gaps in family communication and clinical updates
    • Inconsistent medication administration and pharmacy supply issues
    • Variable cleanliness and sanitation practices across units
    • Irregular bathing and personal-care scheduling
    • Inconsistent meal quality and limited dietary accommodation
    • Variable staff professionalism and communication tone
    • Facility maintenance and aging-infrastructure issues
    • Insufficient after-hours clinical coverage
    • Gaps in discharge planning and notification processes

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers describe a facility with clear clinical and operational strengths alongside recurring operational weaknesses. The strongest and most consistent positives relate to hands-on clinical care: many families praised compassionate, attentive nurses and dedicated CNAs, and the rehabilitation program (PT/OT) receives frequent commendation for enabling functional gains. The facility is also noted for effective social-work support, individualized dining assistance, an engaging activities program (music, singing, crafts, bingo), and a recognized wound-care program that has formal commendation. Several reviews likewise highlight responsive dietary and housekeeping teams and a generally warm, family-like atmosphere that includes spiritual support for some residents.

    At the same time, a pattern of staffing and operational challenges appears across comments. Chronic staffing shortages, frequent turnover, and substantial reliance on agency or temporary staff were cited as contributors to inconsistent clinical coverage. Those operational gaps are reflected in delayed responses to call buttons, inconsistent medication administration or supply availability, and reports of inadequate after-hours clinical presence. Reviewers also described uneven communication with families — particularly around clinical changes, discharge notices, or end-of-life events — which has heightened family distress in some cases.

    Dining and daily-care processes show mixed performance. While some families praised the kitchen and observed weight gain or good meal service, others described inconsistent meal quality, temperature issues, limited menu variety, and limited adherence to dietary instructions. Personal-care delivery also varied: several accounts referenced irregular bathing schedules, shortages of linens or towels at times, and variability in grooming and hygiene assistance. Cleanliness assessments are mixed as well; many reviewers noted well-maintained common areas and attentive housekeeping, but others raised sanitation and odor concerns in particular units and cited the need for deeper cleaning or improved pest-control measures in isolated instances.

    Facility condition and management practices were described as uneven. Positive comments cite attractive, renovated spaces and proactive unit leadership in some areas, while negative remarks highlight aging infrastructure, maintenance issues (leaks, carpet wear), and inconsistent front-desk or after-hours staffing. Staff conduct and tone were variable: numerous families commended specific staff members and managers for compassionate, problem-solving behavior, but other accounts described unprofessional interactions and unsatisfactory responsiveness from administration. A small number of serious clinical and communication concerns were mentioned, including adverse outcomes and family complaints about end-of-life communication; these items contributed to distrust for some families and suggest the need for strengthened incident-response protocols.

    Overall pattern: prospective families can expect strong rehabilitative care, capable nursing and supportive therapy/social-work resources in many cases, and active engagement programming. However, the facility appears to struggle with consistent staffing, after-hours coverage, family communication, and unit-to-unit consistency in cleanliness and meal delivery. Those operational weaknesses are the principal areas for improvement to bring the entire community to the level cited in its strongest reviews.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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

    Location

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    Lakeside Senior Living is located at 2125 Hilliard Rd, Richmond, VA, 23228.

    About Lakeside Senior Living

    Lakeside Senior Living sits in Virginia and provides skilled nursing and assisted living services with a focus on person-centered care, and the community has around seventy residents spread across a cozy, home-like setting with only fifty-two apartments, so it feels more like a small neighborhood than a big facility, which many folks seem to appreciate, and while there isn't much flashy information out there about it, what stands out is they have a full-time registered dietitian on campus who makes sure every meal is nutritious and appealing, plus they have a fine dining approach so meals aren't just healthy but enjoyable, with menus that change and suit a range of needs. You'll notice the care team includes a medical director, nurse practitioners, and skilled nurses available twenty-four hours a day, so people needing more medical support like restorative nursing care, wound care, orthopedic rehab, tracheostomy support, oncology, bariatric, pulmonary, post-surgical care, or hospice services can get what's needed without leaving the building, and they also provide memory care and assisted living for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, plus therapies like physical, occupational, and speech help. Each resident gets their own private apartment, and there are different room options-The Azalea, The Gardenia, The Peony, and The Clover-each with private bathrooms that have sit-down showers, kitchens with refrigerators and sinks, raised commodes, grab bars, emergency call buttons in both the living area and bathroom, smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, and heating and air units you can control yourself, all designed to help people feel safe and comfortable. The community offers lots of activities, wellness programs, social time, and even multi-generational events where the public is welcome, plus off-site trips to places offering cultural, culinary, or scenic experiences, and you'll find extras like a library, a beauty and barber shop, a rehab gym, a patio garden, and an outdoor recreation area. Folks here get transportation for medical appointments with a staff if needed, pastoral support for those who want it, and weekly housekeeping that covers laundry, window cleaning, and lawn care, which means you won't need to worry much about chores. Care levels depend on what the community nurse finds in your assessment, and they'll adjust help with medication, showers every other week, dressing, grooming, reminders, and anything else as needed to help people stay independent as long as possible. The staff has a "People First" philosophy and work to provide friendly, helpful support, and they really get to know each resident, their sense of humor, likes, and needs, which seems to create a warm, familiar feeling throughout the place. The atmosphere feels safe and nurturing, with a focus on helping each person stay engaged and comfortable, whether someone needs long-term care, short-term rehab, or ongoing memory support, and this all makes Lakeside Senior Living a place where people can expect straightforward care and a community setting, with services adjusted to fit each resident's lifestyle and needs without a lot of fuss.

    People often ask...

    Lakeside Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 27 photos of Lakeside Senior Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2125 Hilliard Rd, Richmond, VA 23228.

    No, Lakeside Senior Living 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 Virginia, the Department of Social Services licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its routine and complaint inspections.

    License number49207
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    License class2yr
    Capacity70 residents
    Care servedAssisted Living
    ExpiresJuly 31st, 2027
    Special certificationAssisted Living
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    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    10

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    27 Jul 2023Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in emergency supplies, building maintenance, and resident agreements after a licensee change.
    • 22VAC40-73-(9)-980-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(8)-870-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(2)-40-D-2
    12 May 2023Inspection
    Identified three violations for using an outdated operating name, missing documented fire drills, and incomplete allergy reaction documentation in a resident examination.
    • 22VAC40-80-(G3)-120-A-1
    • 22VAC40-73-(9)-970-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-320-A
    12 May 2023Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies in care planning, safety of hazardous materials, and discharge documentation, including failure to determine meal options for residents with psychiatric conditions, unsecured cleaning chemicals, and missing discharge notification dates.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-580-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(8)-860-I
    • 22VAC40-73-(8)-860-J
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-430-H-1
    27 Jan 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. No violations cited.

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