
Lake House
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
Reviews of Lake House
Assisted Living Reviews for Lake House
November 13, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
September 11, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
June 21, 2021
I visited this facility
March 18, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
October 01, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
December 11, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
January 31, 2019
I visited this facility
July 17, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
May 31, 2017
I visited this facility
September 10, 2016
I visited this facility
Memory Care Reviews for Lake House
November 19, 2021
I visited this facility
Questions about Lake House
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
On a yearly basis, they receive 4-8 hours of training on dementia and Alzheimer's.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Lake House. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Residents average age is in their 80's. Mostly female but we have a good population of males also. Family owned and operated community. Licensed for 75 residents, 8 of which are located in a separate 8 bed memory care home. Our residents love that we offer live music and entertainment 5 days per week in addition to bingo, arts and crafts, exercise, brain teasers, self-care, religious services and happy hour.
What programs or activities does Lake House offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Nail care, live music and entertainment, exercise, bingo, arts and crafts, brain teasers, current events, happy hour, jewelry vendors, country store, book mobile, puzzles, board games, card games, religious services.
What places are near Lake House or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
highland recreational complex, Walmart, 7-11, largo community center. highland park. highland baseball field.
What transportation services does Lake House offer to assisted living residents?
Assistance with transportation arrangements. Currently, we offer transportation to Walmart and out to lunch bunch. Spring 2020, we will offer transportation to medical appts several days per week.
What makes the chef or dining program at Lake House exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Menu offers multiple options at every meal ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) including desserts and alternatives. We also offer specialty diet preference meal plans. Meal trays to rooms available. Assigned seating.
What safety features or security measures does Lake House offer to assisted living residents?
semi-secured entrance and exit in way of keypad to go in or outside of the facility. The memory care is fully secured.
How does Lake House keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Our staff and management team are exceptional communicators with family members, residents, medical staff and third party vendors on a daily basis.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Lake House during daytime and nighttime hours?
We have 4 caregivers from 7am-3pm not including the med tech, housekeepers, kitchen staff, activity personnel and management. We have 4 direct care staff members from 3-11 and two caregivers from 11pm-7am.
If Lake House accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We do accept dogs and cats under 35 lbs up to two animals. only space for animals is outside by our pond pavilion.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Monthly, we have home health companies and their team discuss various topics with our staff such as transferring and gait stability, proper hygiene care, safety measures to prevent falls, etc. Our staff also receive yearly training on topics such as HIV/AIDS, DNR, Infection Control, PPE, resident behaviors, elopement, fire drills, personal care, etc.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
One direct care staff member per 8 residents. They rotate every 8-hour shift.
What safety features or security measures does Lake House provide to protect residents who wander?
Lake House has a separate 8 bed community which is fully secured for those who have history or propensities to wander. The main facility has semi- secured entrance and exit doors.
What programs or activities does Lake House offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Live music and entertainment 7 days per week. A dedicated activity assistant daily to provide one on one programming including exercise, walks, cognitive and sequence activities.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our management team which includes LPN's and RN. In addition we have physicians who visit weekly as well as home health companies who are skilled to asssess health, behavior and cognitive funstioning of our residents. Assessed on a monthly basis or as needed.
What techniques does Lake House use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
1 care staff member to 8 residents provides the availability to offer one-on-one time and dedication to those residents who need additional assistance with prompting, cueing, and physical assistance with eating,
How does Lake House keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Our staff members and management team are exceptional when it comes to communicating residents conditions and change in conditions to family members and other related parties such as medical staff.
Describe the neighborhood around Lake House. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
The 8 bed memory home sits on a residential property next to the main assisted living facility. it is within walking distance from highland park, community center, baseball field and recreational complex.
Costs for Lake House
Services and Amenities of Lake House
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Assisted Living Starting At: $2450/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $2650/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
General
- Resident Capacity: 75
- Minimum Age: 18
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Licenses
- State Licenses: AL-1287
About Lake House
House Assisted Living Facility in Largo, FL is a family-owned and operated assisted living facility whose residents are loved and cared for like family. Lake House is situated in a neighborhood community in Largo, Florida. On a small lake that is bordered by single-family homes and numerous parks, Lake House provides a homelike environment with the same neighborhood feeling that many of our residents have experienced for most of their lives.
We Provide the Best Service With a Loving Touch
We encourage independence, yet provide assistance that is needed within a loving atmosphere that is similar to a bed and breakfast. Our mission is to make sure that residents receive the quality care, homelike atmosphere, and a fulfilling lifestyle that they deserve, and all for an affordable cost. Lake House offers diverse suite options so that potential residents have options, to both meet their needs and meet their financial abilities.
Our community is dedicated to encouraging independence, all while providing the assistance that is needed, within a loving atmosphere of a bed-and-breakfast style setting. Our mission is to ensure each resident receives the quality care and fulfilling lifestyle that they so deserve at an affordable cost.
At Lake House, we create a personalized plan-of-care that reflects each resident's specific service needs to provide the best support and experience possible every day. Our dedicated team provides each of our resident’s daily meals and snacks, housekeeping, laundry, medication management, recreational activities and a variety of additional amenities and services - all with a loving touch.
What Makes Us Special
Our state of the art call system located in the entire Lake House Facility, provides security and protection for our residents and rapid responsiveness from our staff in emergency situations. Lake House is a family owned and operated assisted living facility.
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