Lakeview Personal Care is a senior living community located in Darlington, Pennsylvania, offering assisted living and memory care services for older adults. The facility is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and provides both private and semi-private rooms. Residents at Lakeview Personal Care receive support with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, with staff able to provide some physical assistance in each of these areas. The facility includes meals, housekeeping, and a range of social activities as part of the standard services.
Lakeview Personal Care provides an array of care and medical support options for its residents. In addition to standard assisted living and dedicated memory care services, the community offers incontinence and ambulatory care, ensuring residents with limited mobility or continence needs receive appropriate support. Medication management is available, with staff overseeing proper medication administration. Health-related services extend to on-site or coordinated access to optometry, podiatry, dental care, as well as physical and occupational therapy. Residents with diabetes receive dedicated diabetes care support. The facility partners or refers to outside providers for specialist consultations, including those affiliated with institutions such as Saint Louis University Hospital. Social and wellness options such as fitness programs, clubs and communities, and chaplaincy support—including a chapel for worship—are available for resident engagement. Additional amenities include an on-site barber and beauty salon.
Transportation services at Lakeview Personal Care are available at cost to residents and are provided for both medical and non-medical purposes. These transportation options support residents in attending off-site medical appointments, therapy sessions, shopping trips, or community outings, enabling access to essential services and activities outside the facility.
Review summaries reflect a mix of positive and negative experiences at Lakeview Personal Care. Many families note high care quality, compassionate staff, and a welcoming environment, highlighting specific staff for their attentive service. The community atmosphere is described as homey, with ample outdoor spaces, a patio, and a lake contributing to residents’ overall satisfaction. Families appreciate transparent flat-rate pricing, options for socialization, and frequent community activities, although some cite room size and shared bathrooms as drawbacks. A number of reviews, however, mention concerns with staff professionalism, communication lapses, and perceptions of understaffing or inconsistent care delivery. The facility is widely noted for being clean and well-maintained. While most families express overall peace of mind regarding their relatives' care, some caution that improvements are needed in staff training and communication consistency.
Costs at this community start at $2,600 and range up to $8,060. The average price in the community is $5,330, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,818. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
