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Assisted living costs in Lakeside average about $5,236 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 64 communities in Lakeside. Our detailed directory has 1432 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Traway Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I found [name removed], the director, and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, kind, and professional. It did not take long for me to realize that my cousin was in a facility that offered kind, attentive,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Lakeside, VA

The average cost of senior living in Lakeside is $5,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,681 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lakeside, VA, vs. nearby cities

Lakeside, VA
$5,236/mo
$5,049/mo
$5,157/mo

Assisted living costs in Lakeside, VA, vs. state and national averages

Lakeside, VA
$5,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Lakeside, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,236/mo
$5,456/mo

Assisted living costs in Lakeside, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,908/mo
Private
$5,000/mo
Studio
$5,963/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,416/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,472/mo

Senior living costs in Lakeside vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lakeside, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLakeside, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,236/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,456/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,260/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Lakeside, VA:$5,236/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Lakeside, VA:$5,456/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Lakeside, VA:$4,260/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lakeside, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lakeside and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Lakeside, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lakeside have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lakeside, VA$5,279/mo$5,047/mo+4.6%
Virginia$5,742/mo$5,247/mo+9.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Lakeside, VA
2024 average cost:$5,279/mo
2023 average cost:$5,047/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,742/mo
2023 average cost:$5,247/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lakeside, VA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Lakeside.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lakeside

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lakeside

Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

5.0
I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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The Barclay at Midlothian in North Chesterfield, VA

4.6
My only complain is they need to answer emails from family members faster. But overall the facility is really fantastic. And my mom is happy there.

Chestnut Grove in Richmond, VA

4.2
My mom's been there since July so it's been a short period but no complaints whatsoever. It's very clean, they're very friendly, occasionally there may be one person but that's just a personality thing. Overall, everyone's very friendly, when you come into the facility they greet you and they're ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Engaging and thoughtfully planned activities. Residents at various communities, such as The Westmont at Short Pump Community, The Barrington at Hioaks, and The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care, find joy in the wide range of activities and events offered. Programs cater to diverse interests and encourage so ...
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Friendly and compassionate staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at their communities, like Heritage Green Hanover, Blue Ridge Senior Living of Richmond, and Bellgrade Estates Senior Living. Families and residents express appreciation for the long-term relationships they've built with d ...
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Access to convenient amenities and proximity to local attractions. Communities, such as Bellgrade Estates Senior Living and Heritage Green Hanover, offer easy access to local conveniences and attractions, making life more comfortable and enjoyable for residents. Proximity to grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants is a major selling point for many famil ...
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High staff-to-resident ratio. Several reviews mention the importance of having a sufficient number of staff members to care for the residents. This is highlighted in the experiences at Sunrise at Bon Air and The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care, where staff availability and responsiveness are ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of food offered at various communities stands out as a significant factor contributing to overall satisfaction. Residents at Sunrise of Richmond, The Westmont at Short Pump Community, and Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe appreciate the accommodating nature of staf ...
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A warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the importance of a positive and welcoming atmosphere in a senior living community. This is evident in the experiences at The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Westmont at Short Pump Community, and Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe, where ...
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Lakeside review score based on 231 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 231 reviews of 54 Lakeside assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lakeside review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Lakeside review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Lakeside, VA54 facilities
8.3
Richmond, VA64 facilities
7.8
Innsbrook, VA45 facilities

Review subcategories for Lakeside assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 231 reviews of 54 Lakeside assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lakeside resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Lakeside, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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Lakeside assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakeside assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakeside, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Lakeside assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Lakeside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lakeside, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lakeside assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Lakeside Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lakeside, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lakeside assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lakeside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakeside, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
48.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakeside assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lakeside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakeside, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
37%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakeside assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Lakeside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakeside, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
35.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lakeside

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lakeside protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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