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2634 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, AL
★ 4.735 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗
About the community
Situated on a peaceful, tree-lined street in Birmingham, the Lakeview Estates community fosters a home-like environment that encourages socialization, comfort, and relaxation. Their innovative Alzheimer’s and dementia care is deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, providing residents with a fun yet structured routine of activities, dining, and exercise. Even in the most advanced stages of dementia, there’s peace of mind in knowing you’re receiving the best in memory care from a truly passionate team at Lakeview Estates. Lakeview Estates Amenities and Services This team understands the complexity of memory care at every stage. In addition to housekeeping, laundry, and beautician services, they also provide medical services such as medication management and specialized care for those with diabetes and incontinence needs. Plus, as a memory care facility, the entire community is secured and designed specifically to accommodate those with memory loss. Thoughtfully designed based on the needs and interests of residents, meals can be accommodated to suit certain dietary preferences like vegetarian, sugar-free, and gluten-free. Dine with newfound friends in the charming restaurant-style dining area where a talented chef provides residents with colorful, healthy meals, along with delicious treats and snacks. Extroverts and introverts alike are given whatever support they need to feel comfortable and cared for. Residents are welcome to spend down time in their private quarters or engage with each other in spacious indoor and outdoor common areas, which include an elegant central fireplace, shaded outdoor patio, and nicely stocked library. With a goal to help each resident function at the highest level possible, Lakeview Estates also provides a wealth of robust activities designed specifically to nurture the body, mind, and soul of those dealing with memory loss. Lakeview Estates Living Arrangements With respite and short-term stays offered, residents can choose between semi-private suites and studio-style apartment homes. These bright and spacious homes are pet-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and come complete with cool air conditioning, cable TV, and access to high-speed internet. Visit Lakeview Estates and let them help you make their family part of your family! State Classification Lakeview Estates is an assisted living facility which provides specialty care . In the state of Alabama, these terms are defined as follows: Assisted Living Facility An assisted living facility provides or offers to provide a combination of residence, health supervision, and personal care to individuals who are in need of assistance with activities of daily living. Specialty Care A specialty care assisted living facility meets the definition of an assisted living facility and is specially licensed and staffed to permit residents with a degree of cognitive impairment that would ordinarily make them ineligible for admission or continued stay in an assisted living facility. Alabama Facility Inspection Reports Related Articles Your Complete Guide to Memory Care Human-Centered Design in Alzheimer’s Care Facilities Dealing with Dementia Behaviors: Expert Tips for Understanding and Coping
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★★★★★
PositiveThe number one complaint, my parents provide me is the food is atrocious. When you charge someone $[removed] per month, you would think the food would be better than what it is. Sometimes the meat is so hard, You can bounce it off concrete. We do like the staff they have been very helpful to my parents. Activities are not special. Again food is number 1 issue.
★★★★★
PositiveWhile I may sound a bit critical regarding the food and activities, my concerns stem from my loved one's experience. Unfortunately, she finds the food unappealing, and I have to agree—it doesn’t look very appetizing. The activity offerings are more robust for residents living downstairs, but those upstairs who prefer not to come down have very limited options, despite there being space available for more engagement. The upstairs activity calendar is rarely updated, and although they've recently started printing a s…
★★★★★
PositiveThe residents seem very happy overall to be there. The staff really tries to be attentive and have the best interest of the residents. Like everywhere though, they seem to be short staffed. Rooms are a very nice size and they offer as many amenities as you can with memory patients. My mom really enjoys the hair and nail amenities. Not so much the activities. They try the best they can.
★★★★★
PositiveThe nursing supervisors are awesome very attentive to the needs of the residents. The nurses are very detailed and do an excellent job with the residents. All meds are giving on time and they are so nice to the residents. The residents aids are very helpful and care for each of they residents! The food is very good but could be improved to help the needs of dementia patients. The grounds are very neat and well groomed.
★★★★★
PositiveThe nurses are great, they care about the residents and their care. The resident aides have very difficult job and do very well. the residents are well taken care of, food, clothed, and bathed. The rental business offices do great job, it is amazing how well they keep up the facility near full capacity and billing up to date. the kitchen staff do a great job and activities director is amazing.
Response from the communityRoger Thank you for the kind words and letting us know about your experience with the team at Lakeview. The feedback is appreciated and will be shared with the team.
January 18, 2025
★★★★★
PositiveThe nurses are the best very nice and attentive. Thee RA's are hardworking and very sociable. The activities director keeps the residents active and has great ideas. The rental agent is the hardiest worker worker I have ever meet. The kitchen staff is very good, but could use some improvement. The salon workers are awesome. The maintenance staff keep the facility looking good.
Response from the communityThank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
March 7, 2025
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