Lakeview Memory Care Community

My mom has been living here since May, 2018. After looking at many memory care facilities, nothing compared to Lakeview! Not only is it beautiful inside and outside, the staff is the most caring, compassionate group Ive ever met. They treat my mom as if she was the only resident. What amazes me is that I can speak to any person on staff and they all can update me on how shes is doing. This is because they work so well in conjunction with each other. If I have a request, I find that the staff already took care of it before I even asked! Plus, my mom is free to roam the facility 24 hours a day (she likes walking the halls at night) and someone is always there to walk with her and keep her company. I enjoy spending time there myself, participating in the daily activities, meeting other residents and their families, or just enjoying the outdoors with my mom. A big thank you to Lakeview and also to the Koelsch family for understanding those living with dementia and designing the perfect facility for them!

After having my father in multiple previous facilities, we have finally found a place to call home. Lakeview Memory Care is an outstanding care community with a superb staff! When you enter the building it feels like you are stepping back in time, in a good way, as the interior design is right out of a magazine from the 50's. My father felt at home right away and truly enjoyed all of the memorabilia. The floor layouts are more like being in a single family home rather than a facility. There are no elevators, and the halls smell of fresh baked bread coming from the kitchen. The staff has immediately embraced my father as if he was a part of their family and take wonderful care of him each and every day. At his previous locations, he was basically in his room and placed in front of a television and usually made to feel like a bother. Lakeview Memory Care is the polar opposite. They keep him actively engaged throughout the day with breakfast clubs and afternoon activities as well as evening events. The only tv watching he does now is when the Cubs are playing as he loves his baseball! There also is soft throwback music that plays throughout the building which everyone seems to enjoy. We spend a lot of time visiting in the beautiful courtyard with it's rocking chairs, antique car and water feature. I would like to mention this fantastic staff by name in this review, however I'm not sure if that is appropriate, but the fact that I know them all and they know me is so comforting. I feel that I am always informed on the happenings with my father and I honestly could not say enough nice things about Lakeview!

Lakeview Memory Care is such a wonderful place for those suffering from dementia. It is often difficult for residents and their family members to cope with this confusing disease, but the great caregivers, nurses and all other staff find a way to make the transition and new life style very pleasant for all involved! I would recommend Lakeview 110% to anyone searching for a caring and safe home for their loved one suffering from memory loss!

My dad has been a resident at Lakeview since August 2017. It was a very difficult/easy decision for myself and family. Dad could no longer be cared for at home, but making a decision to leave his home was not an easy task. I knew this was the right place for dads new home. I believe he is much happier here. He has made some good friends with other residents and staff. He enjoys singing during activities and movies enjoyed with popcorn and root beer. The staff are compassionate, understanding and work closely with each of the residents. My dad is good and I know he is safe and loved! Thank you all for all you do each day! :)