Lakeside Gardens is a senior community in Durham, NC.
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820 Martin Luther King Pkwy., Durham, NC 27713
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.5 from 27 reviews
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Lakeside Gardens Costs & Pricing
Lakeside Gardens offers competitively priced accommodations, with costs significantly lower than both Wake County and the broader North Carolina averages. For a one-bedroom unit, residents at Lakeside Gardens pay only $700 per month, a stark contrast to Wake County's average of $4,996 and North Carolina's statewide average of $4,055. Similarly, the two-bedroom option is priced at $840 per month, compared to $4,780 in Wake County and $4,245 across the state. These pricing structures not only provide exceptional value for potential residents but also highlight Lakeside Gardens as an attractive and affordable option in a higher-cost market.
Several residents say management has improved, including new leadership and more organized fixes on site. Multiple reviewers specifically name office staff and describe them as welcoming, responsive, and professional. Others report the opposite experience, citing inconsistent management presence and problems not being handled efficiently.
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Maintenance responsiveness is a mix
Maintenance support is sometimes described as fast, but other residents report delays and breakdowns.
Some residents praise maintenance as on-the-spot and thorough, including work by named staff and fewer waits for repairs. A resident also describes maintenance as staying on point while noting one recurring issue with trash in the compact room. Other reviews contradict this, describing frequent alarms, items breaking down, and maintenance that takes forever to resolve issues.
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On-site activities and community events
Residents mention on-site events and structured activities for residents.
Reviews mention senior activities held regularly on the property. One reviewer also describes holiday dinners and dances arranged through the office, tying community events to the day-to-day experience for residents.
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Pet-friendly options with accessibility support
Residents describe pet-friendly living and apartment modifications for mobility needs.
Pet-friendliness comes up in resident experience, along with references to clean grounds. A long review also describes a resident’s wheelchair mobility and the help provided for needed apartment modifications, emphasizing practical accessibility support alongside daily living.
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Cleanliness concerns show up repeatedly
Cleanliness and trash handling receive both praise and repeated complaints.
Some residents say the property is clean and describe well-kept grounds. Others report ongoing issues such as trash piling up in shared areas, lack of daily sanitizing, and concerns about pests. Even in positive reviews, one resident notes trash buildup in the trash compact room, framing it as a recurring but time-limited problem.
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Features
Types of Care
Active Adult Communities (55+)
Pets
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Amenities
Activities on-site
Devotional services on-site
Outdoor common areas
Transportation
Raleigh-Durham International (9 miles away)
Activities
Activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Harris Teeter Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
Walgreens (2.8 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
Parks
Piney Wood Park (1.9 miles)
Bethesda Park (4.1 miles)
Grandale Park (4.7 miles)
Northgate Park (5.5 miles)
Cedar Falls Park (6.5 miles)
Whippoorwill Park (7.1 miles)
Homestead Skate Park (8.1 miles)
Restaurants
Guglhupf Bakery & Patisserie (2.2 miles)
McDonald's (2.5 miles)
Waffle House (2.5 miles)
City Barbeque And Catering (2.5 miles)
McDonald's (2.8 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (3.1 miles)
The Cheesecake Factory (3.1 miles)
Places of Worship
Yates Baptist Church (2.3 miles)
Judea Reform Congregation (3.1 miles)
New Hope Church (4 miles)
Duke University Chapel (4.1 miles)
Church of Reconciliation PC USA (6.3 miles)
Mt Carmel Baptist Church (8.2 miles)
Physicians
Duke Health Center (2.4 miles)
North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic (3.6 miles)
EmergeOrtho-Southpoint (3.7 miles)
Central Dermatology Center (4.4 miles)
Chapel Hill Pediatrics & Adolescents Pa (5.4 miles)
Avance Care (5.4 miles)
Duke Primary Care Sage Road Pediatrics (5.4 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (2.9 miles)
Starbucks (2.9 miles)
Panera Bread (3.1 miles)
Starbucks (3.3 miles)
Starbucks (4.2 miles)
Cocoa Cinnamon (4.2 miles)
Starbucks (6 miles)
Theaters
AMC DINE-IN Southpoint 17 (3.1 miles)
Hospitals
Duke Hospital of Dentistry & Facial Pain (4.3 miles)
Lakeside Gardens offers competitively priced accommodations, with costs significantly lower than both Wake County and the broader North Carolina averages. For a one-bedroom unit, residents at Lakeside Gardens pay only $700 per month, a stark contrast to Wake County's average of $4,996 and North Carolina's statewide average of $4,055. Similarly, the two-bedroom option is priced at $840 per month, compared to $4,780 in Wake County and $4,245 across the state. These pricing structures not only provide exceptional value for potential residents but also highlight Lakeside Gardens as an attractive and affordable option in a higher-cost market.
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Active Adult Communities (55+)
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities on-site
Devotional services on-site
Outdoor common areas
Raleigh-Durham International (9 miles away)
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