Lakeside Park Adult Foster Care is an assisted living community in Flint, MI.
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1526 West Court, Flint, MI 48503
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.3 from 38 reviews
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Overall Review of Lakeside Park Adult Foster Care
common6 reviews mention this
Clean, well-kept atmosphere
Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the community as clean and well kept.
Multiple reviews point out how clean the facility feels and comment on its overall appearance. A few also describe it as beautiful or very nice, reinforcing that day-to-day condition stands out to families. One review specifically calls out cleanliness alongside how comfortable the home feels.
common10 reviews mention this
Friendly, caring staff
Staff approachability and care are consistently highlighted across reviews.
Many reviewers say the staff is friendly, helpful, and attentive to residents. A family member also credits staff with keeping residents and staff safe during COVID-19 and describes their support as comforting. Several reviews mention residents being happy in the environment, with others praising how well staff respond to needs.
common2 reviews mention this
Home-like setup and communication
The communityâs phone or TV setup comes up in both positive and negative ways.
One reviewer visiting a friend notes phones with intercom support for upcoming events and describes the overall setup as convenient. Another review reports problems with a residentâs TV not being fixed after arrival and says the phone system was difficult to understand. Together, residentsâ experience seems to depend on how quickly issues get resolved.
common2 reviews mention this
Planned activities and outings
Residents can stay engaged with activities and outings mentioned by families.
Reviews describe ongoing opportunities like outings and regular things to do for residents. One family member highlights meal planning, outings, and social connection among residents. Another mentions communication about upcoming events, suggesting residents are kept in the loop about whatâs scheduled.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Serious care concerns reported
Some reviews raise serious concerns about how care was handled.
Two reviews describe major negative experiences related to care decisions, including suspicion of elder abuse and allegations about medication and hospice placement. These accounts also question how well the facility handled residentsâ wellbeing, despite the reviews that describe the place as clean and homey. If youâre considering the community, these are the themes to discuss directly during your visit.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Bishop (3 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Cafes
Cafe Rhema (1 miles)
Tim Hortons (2.6 miles)
Starbucks (3.6 miles)
Biggby Coffee (3.7 miles)
Biggby Coffee (3.8 miles)
Panera Bread (3.8 miles)
Physicians
Hurley Center For Maternal & Fetal Medicine (1 miles)
Obstetric & Gynecologic Associates Of Flint PC (1.1 miles)
IVF Michigan Flint (1.1 miles)
Moreno Edilberto MD (1.1 miles)
East Michigan Eye Center (1.5 miles)
Preventive Medicine Center (1.7 miles)
Great Lakes Spine Center (1.8 miles)
Pharmacies
Advanced Care Pharmacy (1 miles)
We Grow (1.2 miles)
Flint Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (1.5 miles)
Walgreens (1.7 miles)
Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
Rite Aid (1.8 miles)
Hospitals
Da Vita (1.1 miles)
Dr Ron Coriasso DO (1.4 miles)
Select Specialty Hospital (1.4 miles)
Dunahoo Erin Hope Network Insight Recovery Center Flint (2.7 miles)
Ross Medical Education Center-Flint (2.7 miles)
Children's Hospital of Michigan - Hurley Pediatric Surgery Clinic (3.4 miles)
Mclaren Partial Day Treatment Facility (3.4 miles)
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