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Lakeview Terrace in Altoona, FL

Lakeview Terrace is an assisted living community in Altoona, FL.

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Lakeview Terrace in Altoona, FL

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  • Interior

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  • Outdoors

    Group of people participating in a water aerobics class in an outdoor swimming pool.
  • Decor

    A cozy living and dining area featuring elegant furniture and tasteful decor.
  • Building

    A small building with a covered entrance and driveway, set against a clear sky.
  • Architecture

    A suburban residential house with a driveway and well-maintained landscaping.
  • Trees

    Entrance sign for Lakeside Terrace with palm trees and greenery.
  • Landscaping

    A healthcare center with a covered entrance and landscaped surroundings.
  • Outdoor

    A person standing outside the Living Well Fitness & Aquatic Center holding walking poles.
  • Outdoor Seating

    A serene lakeside view from a deck with outdoor seating and an umbrella.
  • Nature

    Welcome to Lakeview Terrace, a Central Florida active retirement community by the lake.
  • Aerial View

    Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with houses surrounding a lake.
  • Swimming Pool

    An elderly couple enjoying time together in a swimming pool, smiling happily.
  • Fitness

    A group of women participating in a yoga class with chairs in a sunlit room.
  • Lake

    An elderly couple sitting on a bench overlooking a serene lake.

331 Raintree Dr, Altoona, FL 32702

To contact a resident: (352) 669-2133

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 109 reviews
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4 stars
12
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Lakeview Terrace

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Care spans multiple levels

Care is described as covering independent living through nursing and memory care when needed.

Residents and families describe a continuum of care, including moving from independent living into assisted and eventually nursing or a medical wing. One resident specifically notes on-site medical and meal services, alongside assisted living support that maintains privacy and independence. A different review raises a serious concern about insufficient memory care capacity compared with the community’s growth, so potential capacity limits are worth asking about directly.

common 9 reviews mention this

Dining gets mixed to strong reviews

Dining is a frequent topic, with both praise for taste and complaints about service or temperature.

Several residents and visitors say the meals were really good, the food in the dining area was excellent, or cafeteria dining was tasty and inexpensive. At the same time, one review says the dining area’s wait staff and food menu need improvement and that food is often luke warm. Overall, dining comes through as an important day-to-day factor that varies by experience.

  • A cozy living and dining area featuring elegant furniture and tasteful decor.
common 10 reviews mention this

Friendly staff and responsive support

Residents describe staff who are friendly, caring, and willing to help.

Across reviews, families and residents emphasize kindness and helpfulness, including staff who feel like family and staff who go out of their way to keep an eye on a loved one. Reviews also describe professional care in skilled nursing and compassionate interactions with residents over time. There is also one contrasting review that says staff were not friendly or attentive, suggesting experiences may differ.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities support an active routine

Residents describe having lots of activities to choose from.

Reviews commonly mention an active lifestyle, including card games, golf, exercise, entertainment, and religious or devotional events. Several residents also point to opportunities to stay engaged without constantly planning around offsite options. One tour review highlights a range of engagement activities that keep residents active, reinforcing that there is structure to the daily routine.

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Clean, well-kept community feel

Residents frequently describe the property as clean and well maintained.

Many reviewers use strong cleanliness language, calling the community immaculate, extremely clean, and well taken care of. Others describe well-kept grounds and facilities, including ongoing cleaning throughout the campus. A separate tour comment notes the new facilities and older areas being well kept, aligning with the overall maintenance-focused feedback.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

High buy-in is a recurring concern

Pricing is a drawback for some families, especially around the upfront buy-in.

One review says the community is very expensive to buy into, and another mentions a heavy buy-in upfront as a major put-off. A third family notes they weighed location, services, and price while considering the community, indicating cost is part of the decision-making process rather than being a non-issue.

common 4 reviews mention this

Rural location with nearby stops

Reviews describe a rural setting with access to everyday nearby destinations.

Some residents and visitors mention liking the location, including being convenient to nearby areas and appreciating the rural feel. For day-to-day errands and services, nearby options in the surrounding area include a pharmacy, an optical/hearing center, and a local restaurant, along with parks for time outside.

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Features

Housing

  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Detached homes Detached homes
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool

Transportation

  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Religious services Religious services

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Umatilla Drug Store (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.5 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (6.6 miles)
  • Lake Pharmacy (7.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (9.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (9.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (10 miles)

Physicians

  • Umatilla Optical & Hearing Aid Center (2.3 miles)
  • Umatilla Family Practice (3.4 miles)
  • Urology Associates of Lake County (7.6 miles)
  • St Francis Primary Care Clinic (7.6 miles)
  • Hester Family Care & Bariatric Center (7.6 miles)
  • John W. Cooke (7.7 miles)
  • Lifestream Behavioral Center (8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Church of Umatilla (2.4 miles)
  • Sandy Acres Baptist Church (5.3 miles)
  • Victory Church (5.5 miles)
  • First Church Kidz (8.1 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (9.8 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (11.5 miles)
  • First Baptist Church of Mount Dora (11.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Shang Hai Restaurant (2.4 miles)
  • Fish & Chix (2.8 miles)
  • Mason Jar (5.3 miles)
  • Palermo Pizza And Ital (6.9 miles)
  • Crazy Gator (7.8 miles)
  • Harper's Draught House (8 miles)
  • Jeffrey Paul's Chophouse (9.3 miles)

Parks

  • Trout Lake Nature (6.7 miles)
  • Eustis Lake Walk (7.7 miles)
  • Donnelly Park (11.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (9.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Epic Theatres (10.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Florida Hospital Waterman (10.4 miles)
  • AdventHealth Waterman (10.5 miles)
  • Lrmc Riverside Urgent Care Center (12.4 miles)

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