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Public Google reviewers rate Bay Lake Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community highly. Reviewers highlight: compassionate and attentive care staff, beautiful and clean living environment. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
Families considering Bay Lake will find a community widely praised for its exceptionally warm, compassionate staff and a welcoming, beautiful environment. While most reviews highlight high-quality care and excellent memory care services, one recent reviewer expressed significant dissatisfaction with management's responsiveness to family concerns.
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“My husband is a new resident in Memory Care at Baylake. We experienced something very special today. They provided a wonderful Thanksgiving meal to my husband and our family. The food was delicious and the staff were beyond kind.”
“It is a beautiful clean environment with a caring staff that went out of their way to make my aunt feel welcome and at home. . The food and dining room crew are excellent.”
“Sam Kelderhouse showed my grandmother excellent care during her short stint here. Would recommend it everyone looking for an assisted living home.”
Source: VA State Licensing Agency
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 03/20/2026 3:30 pm until 4:45 pm. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A self-reported incident was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 03/11/2026 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Resident Care And Related Services. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 68 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 3 Number of staff records reviewed:1 Number of interviews conducted with residents:0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: 1 activity observed. Staff Interview, Resident interview attempted and Staff/Resident Records reviewed. Additional Comments/Discussion: An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within five (5) business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Lanesha Allen, Licensing Inspector at 757-715-1499 or by email at Lanesha.allen@dss.virginia.gov
Type of inspection: Monitoring Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 03/20/2026 2:30 pm until 3:30 pm. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A self-reported incident was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 02/17/2026 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Resident Care And Related Services. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 68 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 1 Number of staff records reviewed:1 Number of interviews conducted with residents:0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: 1 activity observed. Staff Interview, Resident interview attempted and Staff/Resident Records reviewed. Additional Comments/Discussion: An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within five (5) business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Lanesha Allen, Licensing Inspector at 757-715-1499 or by email at Lanesha.allen@dss.virginia.gov
Type of inspection: Monitoring Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 12/17/2025 9:30 am to 10:30 am. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A self-reported incident was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 11/11/2025 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Resident Care And Related Services. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 66 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 2 Number of staff records reviewed:0 Number of interviews conducted with residents:0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: 2 Resident Records were reviewed during the onsite inspection. 2 residents' were observed during an activity. Additional Comments/Discussion: An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the self-report of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within 5 business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Lanesha Allen, Licensing Inspector at 757-715-1499 or by email at Lanesha.allen@dss.virginia.gov
Type of inspection: Monitoring Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 12/17/2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A self-reported incident was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 11/20/2025 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Resident Care And Related Services. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 66 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 1 Number of staff records reviewed:0 Number of interviews conducted with residents:0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the self-report of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within 5 business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. Should you have any questions, please contact Lanesha Allen, Licensing Inspector at 757-715-1499 or by email at Lanesha.allen@dss.virginia.gov.
The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A complaint was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 5/16/2025 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Resident Care And Related Services. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 67 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 2 Number of staff records reviewed:0 Number of interviews conducted with residents:1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Additional Comments/Discussion: An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the (allegation(s)/self-report) of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within 5 business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Lanesha Allen, Licensing Inspector at 757-715-1499 or by email at Lanesha.allen@dss.virginia.gov
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 6/18/2025 from 03:00 pm until 4:00 pm. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A complaint was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 5/16/2025 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Resident Care And Related Services. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 67 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 2 Number of staff records reviewed:0 Number of interviews conducted with residents:1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Additional Comments/Discussion: An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the (allegation(s)/self-report) of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within 5 business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Lanesha Allen, Licensing Inspector at 757-715-1499 or by email at Lanesha.allen@dss.virginia.gov
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 3/3/2025 from 11:15 am until 2:30 pm. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A complaint was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 1/15/2025 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Resident Care And Related Services. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 71 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 1 Number of staff records reviewed:1 Number of interviews conducted with residents:0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Additional Comments/Discussion: An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegations of non-compliance with standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were issued. Any violation(s) not related to the complaints but identified during the course of the investigation can also be found on the violation notice. The licensee has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the licensee wishes to provide a plan of correction: (i) type the plan on a separate Word document, (ii) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (iii) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. Compliance with all applicable regulations and law shall be maintained and any areas of noncompliance must be corrected. Within 15 calendar days of your receipt of the inspection findings (inspection summary, violation notice, and supplemental information), you may request a review and discussion of these findings with the inspector's immediate supervisor. To make a request for review and discussion, you must contact the licensing supervisor at the regional licensing office that serves your geographical area. Regardless of whether a supervisory review has been requested, the results of the inspection will be posted to the DSS public website within 5 business days of your receipt of the Inspection Summary and/ or Violation Notice. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Lanesha Allen, Licensing Inspector at 757-715-1499 or by email at Lanesha.allen@dss.virginia.gov
Based on the record review the facility did not ensure the facility shall regularly observe each resident for changes in physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning. Any notable change in a resident?s condition or functioning including illness, injury, or altered behavior, and any corresponding action taken shall be documented in the resident?s record. Evidence: 1. An APS report was received regarding Resident #1 pressing the call bell for assistance from staff. Staff #2 responded to the call bell by going into the resident?s bedroom and turning off the call bell. Staff #2 did not respond to the residents needs and left resident #1 soiled.
Based on observation and a review of the facility?s medication plan, it was determined that the facility shall have, keep current, and implement a written plan for medication management. The facility's medication plan shall address procedures for administering medication and shall include A plan for proper disposal of medication. Evidence: 1. During the medication cart inspection, Hyoscyam 0.125mg/ml solution for resident #8 was found and it expired on 01/2025.
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