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Lakeview Terrace Retirement Community in Altoona, FL

Lakeview Terrace Retirement Community is a senior community in Altoona, FL.

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Lakeview Terrace Retirement Community in Altoona, FL

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  • Interior

    A cozy living and dining space featuring comfortable seating, a television, and decorative artwork on the walls.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom featuring a wooden bed with decorative pillows, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through sliding doors.

  • Building

    A modern multi-story residential building with balconies set against a partly cloudy sky.

  • Architecture

    A residential home with a paved driveway and well-maintained landscape.

  • Landscaping

    Entrance sign for Lakeside Terrace with palm trees and greenery.

  • Entrance

    Entrance gate with a guardhouse in a residential area.

  • Bathroom

    A modern bathroom featuring a granite countertop, double sinks, and a walk-in shower with decorative elements.

331 Raintree Drive, Altoona, FL 32702

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

4.6 from 107 reviews
5 stars
87
4 stars
11
3 stars
3
2 stars
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1 stars
3

Overall Review of Lakeview Terrace Retirement Community

common 13 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness and responsiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as friendly and helpful.

A lot of reviews focus on staff friendliness, including comments that residents are treated like family and that staff go out of their way to help. Some reviews specifically call out professional, long-term, or devoted staff. There is also a contrasting dining-related complaint that says wait staff were not friendly or attentive and that food was often served luke warm.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities and social life

Residents mention having plenty to do day to day.

Reviews describe a full schedule and a social environment, including organized community activities and opportunities like golf and group events. Several residents or visitors point to entertainment and exercise as part of daily life. A few comments also frame the community as a good fit for retirement because there is a lot going on.

common 9 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept grounds

Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness and attractive campus grounds.

Several reviews use strong, direct language about the community being clean and well kept. Others mention beautiful grounds and views, including features like a walking path around a lake. Even reviews that raise concerns still describe the overall campus and accommodations as appealing.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Dining gets mixed feedback

Dining quality is a frequent point of both praise and complaint.

Some reviews praise the food directly, including comments about pizza and an overall “excellent†dining experience. Others are less positive, saying wait staff and the dining experience need improvement and that food is often served luke warm. There are also mentions of residents not needing to cook because meals are provided in a dining hall or cafeteria setting.

  • A cozy living and dining space featuring comfortable seating, a television, and decorative artwork on the walls.
caveat 6 reviews mention this

Care support, including memory care

Reviews describe on-site medical support, but memory care availability is a concern.

Some reviews describe hands-on care needs being supported on campus, including medical and meal services for assisted living and rehabilitation. At the same time, one detailed review says the community does not have enough memory care and assisted living quarters to match what is being built, leading to long struggles to get a loved one placed. Other reviews reference health care facilities and staying connected to care needs over time.

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Features

Housing

  • 335 resident community capacity 335 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Altoona, Florida, offers a variety of convenient amenities for seniors in need of pharmacy services, medical care, places of worship, dining options, recreational activities, and entertainment. With multiple pharmacies and physicians within close proximity, residents have easy access to healthcare resources. The area is also home to diverse religious institutions for spiritual fulfillment and community engagement. Nearby restaurants provide a range of dining choices, while parks offer opportunities for outdoor relaxation and exercise. Additionally, coffee shops and theaters are available for social outings. For medical emergencies or routine care, hospitals and urgent care centers are located within a short drive from Altoona. Overall, Altoona provides a well-rounded environment that caters to the needs and interests of seniors considering senior living in the area.

Pharmacies

  • Umatilla Drug Store (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.5 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (6.6 miles)
  • Lake Pharmacy (7.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (9.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (9.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (9.9 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 (7.6 miles)
  • Lifestream Behavioral Center (7.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Church of Umatilla (2.3 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 (11.4 miles)
  • First Baptist Church of Mount Dora (11.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Shang Hai Restaurant (2.4 miles)
  • Fish & Chix (2.8 miles)
  • Mason Jar (5.2 miles)
  • Palermo Pizza And Ital (6.8 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 (11.4 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 (10.4 miles)
  • Lrmc Riverside Urgent Care Center (12.4 miles)

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