Overall Review of Clyde F Simons Lakeview Apts
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3 reviews mention this
Meals and delivery options
Residents describe meal service that can be taken in the apartment when needed.
Meals come up often, including residents receiving food through programs like Meals on Wheels. One reviewer also notes meals have increased in price and need to be taken in the apartment since COVID, which affected how hot the meals are. Others describe a community dining room plus an option to have lunch delivered to the apartment for easier days.
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4 reviews mention this
Plenty to do onsite
Residents mention activities and church services as part of daily life.
Several residents or visitors describe a busy schedule with activities and church services. One review specifically mentions access to Meals on Wheels and a food bank delivering to residents, along with regular church-related programming. Another reviewer highlights social time through the community dining room, and a different review notes a church group renting space for its members.
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3 reviews mention this
Cleanliness with a few issues
Reviews are mixed on upkeep, with some areas described as clean and others needing attention.
Some reviewers describe the lobby areas as clean and well kept, and at least one person summarizes the place as clean and affordable. Others report problems like hallways looking shabby and a need for the facility to be cleaned up. There are also maintenance concerns mentioned in the older part of the building, which tempers the overall impression of upkeep.
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3 reviews mention this
Affordability and apartment size
Reviews frequently point to affordable housing with compact, manageable apartments.
Multiple reviews frame the community as a place for seniors and people with disabilities, including low-income senior housing. Apartment size is mentioned directly, with one reviewer referencing a 600-square-foot layout and another describing a small one-bedroom that still felt bright with large windows and a view. Overall, affordability and fit for smaller living spaces come through repeatedly.
caveat
2 reviews mention this
Noise and smoke near elevators
A recurring concern is heavy smoking in parts of the building despite no-smoking rules.
One reviewer says that even with a no-smoking regulation, people still smoke heavily in the northeast section near the elevator and hallway. That same review adds that smoke can escape units and create a nausea-inducing smell. The other caution in reviews centers on maintenance breakdowns that could affect day-to-day comfort, like an elevator not working on a visit.
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