Lakeside Oaks Care Center in Dunedin, FL

Lakeside Oaks Care Center is a nursing home community in Dunedin, FL.

Information last verified: May 12, 2026

1061 Virginia Street, Dunedin, FL 34698

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

3.4 from 54 reviews

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Overall Review of Lakeside Oaks Care Center

common 19 reviews mention this

Staff care gets the most mentions

Residents and families most often describe staff as caring and professional.

Many reviews highlight caring nurses and other caregivers who residents say follow through on needs and treat them with respect. Several reviewers also call out specific people and describe day-to-day support, including helping with doctor rides and working toward therapy goals. Even among mixed experiences, reviewers still frequently note that at least part of the team is kind and attentive.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Food is praised by some, but others say it falls short.

A number of reviews describe the food as delicious or great, and one mentions cooking club and other food-related routines. Other reviewers, however, say the food is not very good or needs improvement, and one rates it low. A few comments suggest food quality may have changed over time as staffing and circumstances shifted.

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Rehab therapy is a highlight

Physical and occupational therapy are repeatedly described as effective.

Several residents describe strong PT/OT support, including working toward specific goals and helping them build back mobility. Reviews also connect therapy to faster recovery and being able to walk, discharge, or get back to daily routines. A few other comments mention skilled nursing care such as IV antibiotics and report positive outcomes during that stay.

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Care responsiveness can be slow

Some residents report delays getting help when they need it most.

Some reviews describe call buttons going unanswered for long stretches, along with times when medication is late despite a promised schedule. Others say they had trouble getting physicians contacted and describe difficulty reaching staff for updates. While a portion of reviewers report prompt help, the recurring criticism is that support isn’t always timely when requested.

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Some families report hygiene issues

A recurring concern is cleanliness and sanitary conditions.

Several critical reviews describe an unclean facility, including dirty floors and general run-down conditions. Multiple commenters also describe serious sanitation-related problems such as infestations and unanswered hygiene needs, while one review says patients were treated in unsanitary conditions. Other reviews mention the building as neat and clean, but the negative cleanliness reports appear often enough to be a clear theme.

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Communication with loved ones is hard

Some families say it’s difficult to reach residents by phone.

One review describes being unable to speak with a loved one in residence due to access restrictions to the phone. Another family reports that the facility’s phones were difficult to use, requiring room changes to get cell service. Together, these comments point to communication barriers for families trying to stay in touch.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

93 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (9 miles away)
Tampa International (15 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Virginia Street Dermatology (0.6 miles)
Dunedin Pediatrics (1.2 miles)
North Pinellas Surgery Center (3 miles)
Florida Department of Health, Pinellas County Health Department, Clearwater Center (3.3 miles)
Clearwater Pediatric Care (3.5 miles)
The Reproductive Medicine Group (4.2 miles)
Academic Alliance in Dermatology (4.3 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.6 miles)
Winn-Dixie (0.8 miles)
Walgreens (1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.7 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)

Restaurants

Our Place (0.8 miles)
McDonald's (0.9 miles)
The Living Room on Main (0.9 miles)
Dunedin Brewery (1.1 miles)
Casa Tina Mexican & Vegetarian Cuisine (1.1 miles)
Norton's Sports Bar & Grill (1.1 miles)
Blur Nightclub (1.1 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (1 miles)
Starbucks (2.2 miles)
Belleair Coffee Company (7.1 miles)
Starbucks (7.7 miles)

Parks

Stirling Park (2.2 miles)
Kapok Park (4.3 miles)
McMullen Booth Tennis Center Clearwater FL (4.5 miles)
Canal Park (5 miles)
Sand Key Park (5 miles)
Cooper Bayou Park (5.1 miles)
Eagle Lake Park (5.4 miles)

Hospitals

Mease Countryside Hospital (4.3 miles)
Mease Countryside Hospital-Medical Arts Building (4.3 miles)
Morton Plant Hospital (4.5 miles)
Morgan Heart Hospital (4.5 miles)

Theaters

AMC Woodlands Square 20 (5.1 miles)

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