Lakes in Columbus, GA

Lakes is an assisted living community in Columbus, GA.

Information last verified:

4343 Warm Springs Road # 516, Columbus, GA 31909

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

4.3 from 111 reviews
5 stars
82
4 stars
12
3 stars
3
2 stars
0
1 stars
14

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Overall Review of Lakes

common 36 reviews mention this

Staff feels responsive and helpful

Residents consistently describe staff who respond quickly and handle concerns.

Across many reviews, residents highlight a friendly, professional office team and a maintenance group that takes care of requests in a timely way. Several residents mention smooth move-in help and that questions or issues are addressed without long delays. Even when residents describe frustrations, they often frame the problem around communication or follow-through, which reinforces how much responsiveness matters to reviewers.

common 18 reviews mention this

Well-kept, quiet community feel

Multiple reviews describe the property as clean, well-kept, and quiet.

Many residents praise the appearance of the community and say it stays clean and maintained, including references to landscaping and overall upkeep. Several also describe the setting as quiet, with the property feeling like a settled community rather than a temporary stop. A smaller number of negative reviews push in the opposite direction, citing issues like outdated condition, problems with cleanliness, or pests.

common 11 reviews mention this

Amenities and outdoor spaces stand out

Reviews point to amenities that are kept up and easy to use.

Residents frequently mention on-site amenities and call out that they are well kept, including references to the pool area and common spaces. Others mention enjoying outdoor features such as garden or lake views, and they describe the property as having enough to do for everyday life. This lines up with the community amenities list that includes outdoor space, a garden, and in-home basics like Wi‑Fi and furnished apartments.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Management and maintenance concerns recur

Some residents report serious frustrations with management follow-through and unit upkeep.

A recurring set of complaints describe difficulties with communication, billing or move-out practices, and unresolved maintenance problems. Multiple negative reviews cite physical issues that took too long to address, including damage that was not communicated clearly and repairs that remained incomplete. Others mention cleanliness problems and pests, framing them as signs that the property has declined. Taken with the positive reviews, the overall feedback suggests a wide experience gap depending on the situation and how quickly problems are resolved.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby dining and parks are close

The location places common errands and local dining within a short drive.

Reviewers reference being near popular parts of Columbus, and the area around the community includes multiple dining and park options. For everyday plans, there are nearby restaurants and parks within a few miles, plus medical and pharmacy options listed close by. That can make it easier to handle routines without relying on long trips.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 3 resident community capacity 3 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Columbus Metropolitan (1 miles away) Columbus Metropolitan (1 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Ezell's Catfish Cabin (0.6 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.4 miles)
  • Burger King (1.5 miles)
  • Spices From The Caribbean (1.5 miles)
  • KFC (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Houlihan's (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Heath Park (1.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Armour Road Family Medicine (2 miles)
  • Foot and Ankle of West Ga PC (2.1 miles)
  • West Georgia Eye Care Center (2.1 miles)
  • Roman Medical Group (2.2 miles)
  • Georgia Bariatrics PC (2.2 miles)
  • Hughston Clinic PC (2.2 miles)
  • Trinity Center-Women (2.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Northside Medical Center (2 miles)
  • Surgery Center (2.1 miles)
  • Basilio Pedictrics (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • North Highland Church (2.1 miles)
  • Rose Hill Church Of Christ (2.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • At Home Medical (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Imax (2.3 miles)
  • AMC CLASSIC Columbus Park 15 (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.9 miles)

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