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4225 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

9.7
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86 reviews
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Bay Lake is truly the best in Virginia Beach. Staff are responsive and caring. It is a smaller community, which is very beneficial because it provides a more family-like environment and feel. We are pleased here!

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Bay Lake Community

Bay Lake Community, located in Virginia Beach, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiritas - Memory Care. You'll have peace of mind knowing we are a Retirement Unlimited, Inc community, family-owned and operated in Virginia with a proud 35+ year tradition of providing exceptional care for senior adults.

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Senior living options offered

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Independent Living

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Bay Lake Community

4225 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

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Active promotion

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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Bathing/dressing

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No

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No

Mobility monitoring or transfers

No

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Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Amenities
at Bay Lake Community

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Pureed Meals
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Vegetarian
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Meals Provided
  • Kosher
  • Professional Chef
  • International Cuisine
  • No Sugar
  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium

Room Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Barber Shop
  • Central Fireplace
  • TV Lounge
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Outside Patio
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Library

Recreational areas

  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Fitness Center
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room

Services

  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Live Musical Performances
  • Book Club
  • Activities Off-site
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Community Service Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Wine Tasting
  • Bible Study Group
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Cooking Classes
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Dances
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Men's Club
  • Bridge Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Tai Chi
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Trivia Games
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Club
  • Walking Club
  • Wii Bowling
  • Current Events Club
  • Happy Hour
  • Art Classes
  • Birthday Parties
  • Other Religious Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Resident Band or Musicians

Reviews

for Bay Lake Community

9.7Review score86 reviews
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3 star
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A Place for Mom has scored Bay Lake Community with 9.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bay Lake Community has 86 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.8 out of 5.
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4.8
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Care Services
4.8
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4.9
Meals & Dining
4.9
Activities
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Value for Cost
4.8
A Place for Mom has scored Bay Lake Community with 9.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bay Lake Community has 86 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.8 out of 5.
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BRITNEY E - Toured community
Assisted Living
June 14, 2024
5.0
I love Bay Lake
Bay lake is a beautiful, well-kept community. Everyone is so nice there. I came in for a tour for my grandmother and was greeted by everyone we saw. [name removed] the marketing director was very helpful, and informative. [name removed] the Executive Director is very kind. I enjoyed my time while touring. Bay Lake is the way to go!!!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Kris C - Toured community
Assisted Living
May 14, 2024
5.0
Very Impressed
I came in for a tour after looking at multiple other communities for my mother, and I was very impressed. Not only was it a well kept community, but everyone I encountered was very friendly. The apartments are updated and neat. They seem to have a good team to manage the day to day operations. My mother is not ready yet, but once she is, this will be our first choice.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Joy S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 2, 2024
3.0
Lack of cooperation and contact from Administrators
I have been trying to get a refund from Bay Lake since mid 2023. My neighbor passed in 12/22. No one seems to want to return calls or emails about the situation. Sent his estate one refund with no invoice stating what was included in the refund, and it was not enough. Seems odd they won't return my calls.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Kendall S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 10, 2024
5.0
Lovely
Bay Lake is truly the best in Virginia Beach. Staff are responsive and caring. It is a smaller community, which is very beneficial because it provides a more family-like environment and feel. We are pleased here!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Rachael R - Toured community
Assisted Living
March 28, 2024
5.0
Amazing
This community is a great place to live, the food is fantastic in the amenities are great. The amenities are there our house keepers on staff as well for seven-‘s nursing staff. I cannot recommend this place more.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Steven C - Toured community
Assisted Living
March 21, 2024
5.0
Nice Event
I attended Bay Lake's Open House last week and I was very impressed. The community was clean and the staff were very professional. You did not feel like you were in a retirement home, it was more like a 5 star hotel! I will be back in the future.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Howard K - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 29, 2024
5.0
I Recommend
I had a great experience visiting a friend at Bay Lake. The staff were friendly and helpful. My friend seems to be very happy here and his quality of life has improved since moving in. I would recommend checking it out. This is a nice place.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Heather M - Toured community
Assisted Living
February 7, 2024
5.0
Great food!
We toured this community and was offered to stay for lunch. It was delicious and the staff were very friendly! It is clean and very bright. It feels welcoming and homey. I would recommend taking a tour here!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Stan M
Assisted Living
January 24, 2024
5.0
A Nice Place!
This is beautifully kept community. I have known many friends over the years who have lived here and were very satisfied. It seems a lot of the staff members stay, which is always a plus. Bay Lake will be at the top of my list when I am ready for a retirement home.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Value for Cost
5
Anamelia H - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 15, 2024
5.0
A nice place!
This is a very nice senior living. Everyone was friendly from the second you walked in the door. The food was delicious and my friend has only great things to say since she has moved here. Great job Bay Lake! I will be back.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
June R - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 11, 2024
5.0
Recommend
This is a very lovely community. I have a dear friend who lives here that I visit often and everyone is always very welcoming and friendly. The meals are delicious and they have lots of activities for the residents. This is a great place!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Kathy A - Toured community
Memory Care
December 28, 2023
5.0
Beautiful and Friendly Staff!
This community was impressive and superior to other communities I have toured in the area. Everyone was very nice and helpful with all of my questions. The building is well maintained and clean. I highly recommend Bay Lake!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Value for Cost
5
Anna H
Assisted Living
December 27, 2023
5.0
Amazing
Beautiful community with wonderful people. Everyone is super friendly and caring . Residents are well taken care of. Everyone engages in activities and the food is great such a nice entrance. Everyone always smiling
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Shannon McGahan - Industry reviewer
Assisted Living
December 20, 2023
5.0
Great Community
Bay Lake is a wonderful community. It is clean and you can see the residents truly enjoy living here. They offer lots of opportunities for family members to join in on classes, meals, and events. I would recommend Bay Lake to anyone looking for a retirement community for themselves or a loved one.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Ben G - Toured community
Independent Living
December 12, 2023
5.0
Everyone is Friendly!
I recently came by to look for a family member. Everyone said hello to me and they even offered me to stay for lunch. I have been looking for a little while now and this is the first time I felt treated right. This community is beautiful and this is where I can see my family member at when it is time.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
sarah l - Industry reviewer
Independent Living
September 14, 2023
5.0
amazing experience !
such an amazing community, and the sweetest staff ! everything is always so well put together and kept clean , you always feel so welcomed and loved when you are there ! Would 100% recommend to friends and family !
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Mo H - Toured community
Memory Care
August 29, 2023
5.0
Beautiful community
Very helpful staff! Super sweet! The community has very well maintained grounds. The rooms are beautiful and so are the living spaces. I would highly recommend this wonderful community to anyone who is looking for a home for a loved one.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Margaret N - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 24, 2023
5.0
Wonderful Experience
We moved my father to Bay Lake a few weeks ago from a different assisted living facility. It has made the world of a difference in him. He has expressed nothing but good thoughts about his move. He was very withdrawn and depressed before moving to Bay Lake. He has started to enjoy life more and it has improved his health. He is participating in his physical and occupational therapy with much more interest now and that has improved his mobility. [name removed] made moving to Bay Lake seamless. Any issues we encountered she solved. [name removed], the Director of Nursing, has been extremely helpful. Everything about our move has been positive! Dad has also loved all his meals!!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Mary - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 28, 2023
5.0
Feels like home
I moved my parents in on quite short-notice while on a visit home when I realized they were not coping on their own anymore. Their needs were immediately taken into consideration and they were made to feel very welcome and cared-for. Even as dad´s health declined, he was well cared for and all efforts were made to keep him active and comfortable. The staff also looked out for mom to ensure she was participating in activities and were instrumental in helping her begin to get along without him. All staff is incredibly helpful and caring and the environment is very much like a home since a small and intimate community.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
David C - Toured community
Assisted Living
June 26, 2023
5.0
Open House
I visited Bay Lake for an open house last week and was thoroughly impressed with the renovations but most of all the warm and inviting atmosphere. The residents appear delighted with the new decor but more importantly the the overall service provided by the staff at the community. Look forward to working with this energetic and service minded team at Bay Lake!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
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  • Confirm the availability of required services: Before you commit, make sure that the community offers all the services your senior needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

  • Know the Virginia regulations for Assisted Living: Each state has its own laws and inspections processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the community(ies) you’re considering. Learn more about Virginia regulations for Assisted Living.

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Bay Lake Community offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.

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