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4225 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

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9.8
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5.0
Happy Place to Live
Bay Lake is a very nice assisted living. The staff are like family to us. I feel safe and well cared for. I'm proud to call Bay Lake my home.

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Bay Lake Community

Bay Lake Community in Virginia Beach, VA is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

Senior living options offered

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Independent Living

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Amenities
at Bay Lake Community

Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • Kosher
  • Pureed Meals
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • International Cuisine
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Gluten-free
  • Low / No Sodium

Room Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Ground Floor Units

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Outside Patio
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Barber Shop
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge

Recreational areas

  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Dances
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Bible Study Group
  • Cooking Club
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Tai Chi
  • Community Service Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Current Events Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Wine Tasting
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Birthday Parties
  • Other Religious Services
  • Wii Bowling
  • Men's Club
  • Art Classes
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Stretching Classes
  • Trivia Games
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Bridge Club
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Walking Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Activities On-site
  • Book Club
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Activities Off-site
  • Happy Hour
  • Cooking Classes
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Gardening Club

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Active promotion

No

Active promotion

Veteran & Employee Discounts

Provides discounts to veterans, teachers and employees of certain companies.

Active promotion

No

Active promotion

No

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Care types offered

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Memory Care

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Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Assisted Living, Memory Care

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for Bay Lake Community

9.8Review score93 reviews
9.8
Review score
93 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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A Place for Mom has scored Bay Lake Community with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bay Lake Community has 93 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.8 out of 5.
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4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Friendliness
4.9
Care Services
4.9
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.9
Activities
4.9
Value for Cost
4.8
A Place for Mom has scored Bay Lake Community with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bay Lake Community has 93 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.8 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
October 1, 2024
5.0
Happy Place to Live
Bay Lake is a very nice assisted living. The staff are like family to us. I feel safe and well cared for. I'm proud to call Bay Lake my home.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Kat C - Toured community
Assisted Living
September 21, 2024
5.0
Bay Lake is great
I toured here and was very impressed. The staff were all smiling and very nice. The apartments were updated with tall ceilings and nice fixtures. My dad is not ready to move just yet, but Bay Lake will be his home when he does.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Britney E - Industry reviewer
Assisted Living
September 17, 2024
5.0
Wonderful
Bay Lake feels like home immediately the second you walk through the doors. The staff are smiling and seem to really enjoy their work there. The residents always look well taken care of and genuinely happy. I would recommend Bay Lake to anyone looking for an assisted living or memory care.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Rachael - Family/friend
Assisted Living
July 10, 2024
5.0
Good care
They truly care about their residents at Bay Lake. It is hard to move your loved one into a community but they have made us feel so relieved with the compassion they have shown. Mom seems to have actually improved since moving here and we are very happy with our decision.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Sam L - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 28, 2024
5.0
Fantastic
Food is delightful and staff are friendly. Grounds are acceptable and the hallways are always clean and bright. Great management that attend to concerns immediately. Prime location next to recreation park. Highly recommend.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Janice C - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 28, 2024
5.0
Nice retirement home
We were very hesitant about moving my aunt in but the staff went above and beyond our expectations. I can’t say enough great things about this community. I never thought my aunt would enjoy participating in activities but they have really changed her outlook! We are very happy with our choice.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Caroline R - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 28, 2024
5.0
Nice Assisted Living
Bay Lake is a beautiful and well-kept community. It has a great reputation in the community and lives up to its name. Everyone is always so friendly and willing to help whether you're a resident or visiting!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
BRITNEY E - Toured community
Assisted Living
June 14, 2024
5.0
I love Bay Lake
Bay lake is a beautiful, well-kept community. Everyone is so nice there. I came in for a tour for my grandmother and was greeted by everyone we saw. [name removed] the marketing director was very helpful, and informative. [name removed] the Executive Director is very kind. I enjoyed my time while touring. Bay Lake is the way to go!!!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Kris C - Toured community
Assisted Living
May 14, 2024
5.0
Very Impressed
I came in for a tour after looking at multiple other communities for my mother, and I was very impressed. Not only was it a well kept community, but everyone I encountered was very friendly. The apartments are updated and neat. They seem to have a good team to manage the day to day operations. My mother is not ready yet, but once she is, this will be our first choice.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Joy S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 2, 2024
3.0
Lack of cooperation and contact from Administrators
I have been trying to get a refund from Bay Lake since mid 2023. My neighbor passed in 12/22. No one seems to want to return calls or emails about the situation. Sent his estate one refund with no invoice stating what was included in the refund, and it was not enough. Seems odd they won't return my calls.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
5
Kendall S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 10, 2024
5.0
Lovely
Bay Lake is truly the best in Virginia Beach. Staff are responsive and caring. It is a smaller community, which is very beneficial because it provides a more family-like environment and feel. We are pleased here!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Rachael R - Toured community
Assisted Living
March 28, 2024
5.0
Amazing
This community is a great place to live, the food is fantastic in the amenities are great. The amenities are there our house keepers on staff as well for seven-‘s nursing staff. I cannot recommend this place more.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Steven C - Toured community
Assisted Living
March 21, 2024
5.0
Nice Event
I attended Bay Lake's Open House last week and I was very impressed. The community was clean and the staff were very professional. You did not feel like you were in a retirement home, it was more like a 5 star hotel! I will be back in the future.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Howard K - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 29, 2024
5.0
I Recommend
I had a great experience visiting a friend at Bay Lake. The staff were friendly and helpful. My friend seems to be very happy here and his quality of life has improved since moving in. I would recommend checking it out. This is a nice place.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Heather M - Toured community
Assisted Living
February 7, 2024
5.0
Great food!
We toured this community and was offered to stay for lunch. It was delicious and the staff were very friendly! It is clean and very bright. It feels welcoming and homey. I would recommend taking a tour here!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Stan M
Assisted Living
January 24, 2024
5.0
A Nice Place!
This is beautifully kept community. I have known many friends over the years who have lived here and were very satisfied. It seems a lot of the staff members stay, which is always a plus. Bay Lake will be at the top of my list when I am ready for a retirement home.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Anamelia H - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 15, 2024
5.0
A nice place!
This is a very nice senior living. Everyone was friendly from the second you walked in the door. The food was delicious and my friend has only great things to say since she has moved here. Great job Bay Lake! I will be back.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
June R - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 11, 2024
5.0
Recommend
This is a very lovely community. I have a dear friend who lives here that I visit often and everyone is always very welcoming and friendly. The meals are delicious and they have lots of activities for the residents. This is a great place!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Kathy A - Toured community
Memory Care
December 28, 2023
5.0
Beautiful and Friendly Staff!
This community was impressive and superior to other communities I have toured in the area. Everyone was very nice and helpful with all of my questions. The building is well maintained and clean. I highly recommend Bay Lake!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Anna H
Assisted Living
December 27, 2023
5.0
Amazing
Beautiful community with wonderful people. Everyone is super friendly and caring . Residents are well taken care of. Everyone engages in activities and the food is great such a nice entrance. Everyone always smiling
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
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Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for Assisted Living. To ensure that a community meets your needs and expectations, we recommend that seniors and family members:

  • Know Virginia’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about Virginia’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

  • Tour the location. Touring allows you to speak to current residents and staff, and it helps you confirm the accuracy of the community description and photos. Use our touring checklist to help guide your visit.

  • Confirm the availability of required services. Before committing, make sure that the community offers all the services your loved one needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions
about Bay Lake Community

Bay Lake Community offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.
A Place for Mom has scored Bay Lake Community 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score.   We assign review scores to give a more reliable view into senior living communities and home care agencies. Our review scores prioritize reviews that are recent — the past 24 months — because we know families need current information when choosing senior care.   Those with many recent, positive reviews receive a high review score, while providers with few recent reviews — regardless of how positive — receive a lower review score. Communities with no recent reviews will not have a review score, even if older reviews are positive. The maximum A Place for Mom review score a community can receive is 10 points.
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