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690 Mason Headley Rd, Lexington, KY 40504
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5.0
Happy with our decision to come here
The staff here from new management through house keepers and maintenance are all very friendly and here to help in any way. There was a tentative plan to begin charging for meals. It received such back lash that the plan was thrown out. Life has settled into a nice routine for us. Our apartment is very nice.
About the facility The Lafayette
The Lafayette is an attractive luxury senior living community in Lexington, Kentucky. Known for its horse farms and race tracks, Lexington is rich with American history and has a quaint downtown with lovely shops. The Lafayette enjoys close proximity to medical centers, dining, shopping, and attractions, including the University of Kentucky Art Museum.
With five stories, the home features apartments that foster independent living while still enabling residents to receive the support they need. The Lafayette offers several options of one- or two-bedroom pet-friendly apartments, each with private baths, walk-in showers, fully equipped kitchens, and some with private balconies. The community’s professional and compassionate care staff are available to offer individualized support in the privacy of residents’ apartments. Residents can receive support with activities of daily living, medication management, and a range of other ancillary services.
The community offers worry-free retirement living, with 24-hour on-site security, meals prepared daily by the home’s executive chef, daily housekeeping, personal laundry and linen services, and complimentary transportation for community outings. Residents can receive daily wellness checks, be pampered in the full-service salon, and participate in weekly non-denominational church services. The home features cozy fireside lounges, activity centers, an art studio, private and main dining rooms,...
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Amenities at The Lafayette
Healthcare Services
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
Meals & Dining
- Anytime Dining
- Room Service
- Guest Meals
- Vegetarian
- Meals Provided
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Gluten-free
- Professional Chef
- Vegan
Room Amenities
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
- Ground Floor Units
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Full kitchen
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Air Conditioned
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Bath Tubs
- Kitchenette
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Bar or Pub
Transportation & parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Covered Parking
- Resident Parking Available
- Uncovered Parking
Pets
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Dogs Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Cats Allowed
Common areas
- TV Lounge
- Indoor Common Areas
- Computer or Media Center
- Meeting Room
- Central Fireplace
- Library
- Private Bath
- Beauty Salon
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Outside Patio
Recreational areas
- Raised Garden Beds
- Movie or Theater Room
- Fitness Center
- Piano or Organ
- Arts and Crafts Center
Services
- Beautician
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
Languages spoken
- English
Activities
- Gardening Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Stretching Classes
- Bible Study Group
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Happy Hour
- Activities On-site
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Cooking Classes
- Wine Tasting
- Choir / Singing Club
- Pet-focused Programs
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- BBQs or Picnics
- Birthday Parties
- Art Classes
- Holiday Parties
- Catholic Services
- Day Trips and Outings
- Activities Off-site
- Protestant Services
- Trivia Games
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Men's Club
- Live Musical Performances
- Karaoke
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A Place for Mom has scored The Lafayette with 8.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Lafayette has 17 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.0
Cleanliness
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.0
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4.2
Meals & Dining
3.3
Activities
3.9
Value for Cost
3.8
A Place for Mom has scored The Lafayette with 8.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Lafayette has 17 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
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1-17 of 17 reviews
Larry M - Resident/client
Independent Living
January 27, 2025
Happy with our decision to come here
The staff here from new management through house keepers and maintenance are all very friendly and here to help in any way. There was a tentative plan to begin charging for meals. It received such back lash that the plan was thrown out. Life has settled into a nice routine for us. Our apartment is very nice.
Anne Edmonson Brancato - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 19, 2025
They let my Mom develop cellulitis in both legs, leading to near amputation.
Last May, they let Ma stay in compression stockings for 3 months straight! Never assisted her with taking them off. She needs assisted living but they are greedy & want her money. Always fruit flies in her mo apt & they do nothing about it. She misses Dr. appts & shopping all the time due to van driver shortage. She can't take care of herself & her apt got broken into Thursday night, [date removed], while sleeping. Owner never investigated nor got back to me. This is frightening to say the least.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 19, 2024
Not Pleased
The staff, transportation, activities, facilities and rooms are all above average. The dinning room and meals however have been mediocre at best and usually well below acceptable. They do have a new chef on board now that has improved meal and food quality considerably.
The biggest complaint however is that even though I have a signed contract explicitly stating that 3 meals per day are included in the rent payment they now state they will make the dinning room open to the public along with a liquor license and start charging for all meals separately from the rent charged. Without meals included the price for rent will be absolutely laughable if it didn't want to make you cry for the residents that cannot afford this! A complete game changer!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 21, 2024
Review for The Lafayette
The Lafayette is an awesome place for independent living. Friendly staff, beautiful facilities, good food and happy hour
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 25, 2024
Mom is happy, says, " This is Home."
The staff are so friendly and ready to help when they can.
The size of the apartment has been a game changer from the previous place. Living space 14'6"x 17'7" bedroom 15' x 11'10". My mother says this is home. The crown molding and bay window make it feel so much like her home. Mom can do her own laundry in the laundry room. The library has been another plus, as mom loves to read. The park area around the community offer nice walks when weather permits. The covered porch is also a nice place to relax.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
August 12, 2024
Terrific community
I would give them all a 5 except for food. My folks are having the meals delivered and sometimes quantity is small. Food quality has greatly improved--but still likely a 4. Residents are active, friendly, a few have pets & it is a good community. New manager has spruced the place up, is very personable and caring.
Response from The Lafayette
August 23, 2024
Hello, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
August 7, 2024
Review for The Lafayette
Would recommend, I think my parents really enjoy living there. The staff has been really friendly and helpful.
Response from The Lafayette
August 23, 2024
Hello, thank you; we appreciate your feedback. Thanks again for the recommendation, and have an amazing day!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 16, 2024
Friendly staff
What our family likes the most about The Lafayette community is how close it is to our family. The only problem is the low staffing but we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Response from The Lafayette
June 12, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Lafayette. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 12, 2024
Definitely recommended
My mom seems very happy there. She says the staff is friendly and the facility is clean. The food is very good, although the meals have been a little smaller portions recently. Overall, she is really enjoying living there.
Response from The Lafayette
July 3, 2024
Thank you; we appreciate your feedback!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 23, 2024
Not recommended
In general, the staff has been pleasant and helpful. The departments my loved one has had an issue with are maintenance, food service and general management. The food is "absolutely abysmal" and nearly inedible. The waitstaff is short staffed, not knowledgeable, not helpful and rarely available. The food is not good quality, not well prepared, literally inedible at times (ie: meat too tough), and they run out of a lot of menu items. The silverware and dishes aren't clean. The Lafayette certainly knows how to sell itself and gives an excellent first impression. No red flags were raised. We understood there would be an adjustment period and not everything would be perfect. However, once my loved one moved in, it all went downhill. The move in process itself was easy though. We would not recommend this place at all and are actively looking for another facility. One positive note, the transportation department is amazing, helpful, on top of things, and very pleasant.
Response from The Lafayette
March 19, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We would like the opportunity to address your concerns. Please reach out to us directly at (859) 278-9080 when you have a chance. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 20, 2023
The Lafayette is a disappointment
The Lafayette used to have a good reputation, but it is under new ownership. The staff is generally nice and the housekeeping is good. The general manager is ineffective and concerns go unaddressed. Communication with family is nonexistent. The move in process was upsetting. The A/C unit was being replaced and they had move in date 5 weeks ahead. We opened the apartment to let the movers in and were met with a ladder and construction debris. The kitchen sink did not drain. No one from management greeted us or gave us any information on mealtimes, laundry, facilities, etc. We found out there was a notebook 2 weeks later and then received it after 3rd request. Dining service is terrible! They are always short staffed in the dining room and the meals are a hit or miss. They frequently run out of the posted meal of the day or the order is wrong. Two hours to be seated and get food at dinner and order mix ups are frequent. I did send an email to corporate about a month ago, but I have not received a reply. We cannot recommend The Lafayette and will be moving out as soon as we find a better facility.
Response from The Lafayette
October 25, 2023
We appreciate you bringing this experience to our attention. If you are willing, please contact us at (859) 278-9080 so we can work towards a resolution. We look forward to hearing from you.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
August 25, 2023
Recommended
I truly love my apartment and it feels like home to me at The Lafayette. I really don't have a lot to compare it with, but when I was younger I visited several people living in different facilities and I was not impressed with them. So, this is totally a different experience. I'm very pleased with my choice and the staff could not be any nicer. Also, the car service is another plus! I would recommend this facility to family and friends.
Response from The Lafayette
September 8, 2023
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! If you'd be willing to provide more feedback, please reach out to us at (864) 565-7000 so we can assist you further.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 8, 2022
Friendly Staff and Residents
We really like the social aspect of the Lafayette is good for my family member. The dining room is bad for his weight, diabetes and blood pressure.
Francis - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 13, 2022
The Lafayette It Feels Like Home
My loved one loves it here and they couldn't be happier. The staff are very friendly! There are three meals a day served to the residents and there are choices to choose from.
Some of the activities available include: happy hour, bingo, field trips, exercise groups, and more for the residents to participate in.
The apartment has a full kitchen it it. The laundry facilities are on each floor and it is communal. The community offers laundering the linens once a week to the residents.
Cristi - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 6, 2022
our families experience has been very beneficial
We really like the accessibility and availability for our loved one to use their car transportation system - she is able to go to different appointments and even to church services. That for us was a big big benefit. We do think they do a good job with the activities and based on our experience so far we would recommend The Lafayette community to other families.
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
August 19, 2022
Toured
Tour was quite exceptional.
Robin - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 28, 2022
very pleased with The Lafayette
The meals and dining service sometimes can be a hit or a miss, but they do have different activities going on which our loved one has taken advantage of a few. The value for the money is good and we would recommend them to others based on the experience we have had so far. However they could make an improvement with the security of their apartments. Our loved one has had some serious trouble with the lock and handle on the apartment door. They are just not up to modern standards.
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