Baya Pointe Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Lake City, FL
Baya Pointe Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Lake City, FL.
Information last verified:
587 South East Ermine Avenue, Lake City, FL 32025
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.7 from 108 reviews
5 stars
56
4 stars
17
3 stars
6
2 stars
2
1 stars
27
Overall Review of Baya Pointe Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
common26 reviews mention this
Staff kindness and attentiveness
Residents and families frequently describe the staff as kind and helpful.
Across many reviews, families mention friendly, supportive staff who greet visitors warmly and respond to concerns. Several commenters say nurses, CNAs, therapists, and front-desk staff were professional and attentive, including for help with daily needs and communication about care. A smaller set of reviews contradicts this, describing rude behavior, missed help calls, or staff who seemed too busy, so experiences appear mixed depending on shift and unit.
common18 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and odors vary
Many reviews note a clean facility and reduced odor.
Several residents and visitors say the building looked clean, smelled fresh, and stayed free of bad odors. Others report serious cleanliness problems, including bugs and roaches, dirty rooms, mold or stains, and strong urine odor. There are also comments that things improved under newer management, suggesting the cleanliness experience may change over time.
caveat15 reviews mention this
Care timing and call response
Some reviews describe delays with meds, nurse response, and transfers.
A recurring concern in multiple reviews is that call lights and staff response times can be slow, with examples of waiting for bathroom assistance or being left without timely help. Several commenters also describe medication delays or meds not being provided as scheduled, and one review connects issues to a need for more staffing. Even where staff is described as good at times, these delays are a frequent complaint that can affect day-to-day comfort and safety.
caveat12 reviews mention this
Food quality and diet consistency
Food quality and diabetic meal consistency draw mixed feedback.
Reviews include both compliments and strong criticism of meals. Some residents or families describe food as inedible, cold, or poorly appealing, while others say it looked well prepared and was acceptable. Several reviews specifically call out diabetes-related diet issues, including claims that diabetic meals were not provided as expected, which aligns with the community listing diabetes diet as a dining support.
common7 reviews mention this
Rehab progress and therapy support
Many reviews highlight therapy staff and rehabilitation support.
Some commenters say rehab therapists were top-of-the-line, and that progress was noticeable for family members receiving therapy. A few reviews also praise rehabilitation leadership for updating families on care and progress. Other reviews dispute rehab results, describing setbacks, falls, or anxiety during transfers, so therapy experiences appear to differ by case and unit.
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Features
Housing
90 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
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
Pharmacies
Baya Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
Winn-Dixie (0.8 miles)
North Florida Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
Baya Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Baya Medical (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Places of Worship
Lake City Church of God (0.4 miles)
Macedonia Seventh Day Adventist Church (0.8 miles)
Mt Ararat Baptist Church (0.9 miles)
Grace City Ministries (1 miles)
Mt Pisgah Ame Church (1 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (1 miles)
New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (1.1 miles)
Restaurants
Shirley's Restaurant (0.5 miles)
Two Fat Guys Burgers & Fries (0.7 miles)
McDonald's (0.8 miles)
Fu King Chinese Restau (0.8 miles)
Subway (0.9 miles)
G & G Cyber Cafe (0.9 miles)
KFC (0.9 miles)
Hospitals
Veteran's Administration Hospital (0.6 miles)
VA Hospital (0.6 miles)
Lake City VA Medical Center (0.6 miles)
Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center - Emergency Room (0.9 miles)
Lake Shore Hospital (0.9 miles)
Wolfson Children's Hospital-Children's Specialty Center (1 miles)
Lake Shore Hospital Authority (1 miles)
Physicians
Mercy Medical Urgent Care (0.7 miles)
North Florida Eyecare (0.8 miles)
1st Class Medical (0.8 miles)
Cmsmg Dermatology (0.9 miles)
North Florida Hearing & Balance Center (0.9 miles)
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90 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Elegant facility with attentive staff and engaging activities.
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