Lakeside Senior Living

    2125 Hilliard Rd, Richmond, VA, 23228
    4.8 · 17 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Compassionate staff and beautiful facility

    I placed my mother, Edith Clayton, here and I'm thrilled - the caring, compassionate staff (Alexis especially) are attentive, patient, and consistently go above and beyond. The beautifully renovated, clean, peaceful building, chef-prepared meals, and focus on comfort and quality of life gave me immediate peace of mind; Edith is settling in, making friends, and so well cared for. They exceeded my expectations - highly recommend, 10/10.

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    Amenities

    4.82 · 17 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.9
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.8

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Staff go above and beyond
    • Named staff: Alexis is helpful and knowledgeable
    • Patient-centered, dedicated care
    • Clean and peaceful facility
    • Beautifully maintained/gorgeous building
    • Renovated, spacious rooms
    • Focus on resident comfort and quality of life
    • Chef’s choice meals / impressive dining
    • Smiling, friendly and accommodating staff
    • Residents settle in and make friends
    • Provides peace of mind and exceeds expectations
    • Well managed with excellent care
    • Highly recommended by reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: Reviews of Lakeside Senior Living are uniformly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize compassion, attentiveness, and dedication from staff, and many explicitly say they would highly recommend the community. There are consistent mentions of being impressed and grateful, indicating that the community meets or exceeds the expectations of residents and family members.

    Care quality and staff: The dominant theme across reviews is the quality of care delivered by the staff. Reviewers use words such as compassionate, attentive, kind, and dedicated, and they frequently note that staff are patient-centered and willing to go above and beyond. A few reviews call out individual staff members by name (for example, Alexis is described as helpful, knowledgeable, and patient), which reinforces the perception of personalized, attentive service. Multiple comments describe staff as smiling, accommodating, and making residents feel welcome — and one specific resident (Edith Clayton) is mentioned as settling in nicely and making friends, which suggests strong support during transitions.

    Facilities and environment: Physical aspects of the community are also repeatedly praised. Reviewers describe the facility as clean, peaceful, beautifully maintained, and gorgeous. Comments note renovated, spacious rooms and an overall focus on comfort and quality of life. The repeated emphasis on aesthetic upkeep and cleanliness suggests a well-cared-for property with attention to residents' living environments.

    Dining and daily life: Dining receives positive attention, with at least one reviewer specifically mentioning the chef’s choice of meals and expressing being impressed by the food. While the phrase set is limited, the praise for dining combined with comments about overall resident comfort suggests meals are a contributing factor to satisfaction.

    Management and operations: Several reviews explicitly or implicitly compliment the management and operational aspects of the community by referencing that the place is "well managed," that care is "excellent," and that families have "peace of mind." Phrases like "exceeded expectations," "good hands," and "wonderful place" point to effective oversight and reliable delivery of services.

    Notable patterns and gaps: The reviews are overwhelmingly positive and contain few, if any, negative remarks. That said, the summaries provided focus primarily on staff demeanor, facility appearance, and general satisfaction; they do not provide granular detail on some operational areas a prospective family might want to evaluate. For example, there is little to no mention of clinical staffing levels, responsiveness during medical events, frequency and variety of activities or therapies, medication management, pricing or contract terms, transportation services, or waitlist/availability. These are not criticisms — rather they are areas not covered in the available summaries and worth asking about during a tour or intake conversation.

    Conclusion and recommendation: Based on the consistent themes in these reviews, Lakeside Senior Living appears to excel in resident-focused care delivered by a warm, dedicated staff in a well-maintained, attractive facility with strong dining experiences. Reviewers report high satisfaction, peace of mind, and positive transitions for residents. Prospective residents and families should be encouraged by the uniformly positive feedback but should still request specific information about clinical care details, activity programming, costs, and emergency procedures during a visit to ensure the community meets all practical needs in addition to the very favorable cultural and environmental qualities reflected in these reviews.

    Location

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    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.

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