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Lakehouse West Retirement Estate

4.5 (18 reviews)

Sarasota, FL

Independent Living and Assisted Living in Sarasota, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.

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About this community

Lakehouse West Retirement Estate is in Sarasota, Florida, and its website describes it as privately owned. It offers independent living and assisted living, with an assisted living pavilion on the same campus as independent residences. The community says this shared setting allows assisted-living residents to remain among familiar people and staff. Assisted living support is described as available around the clock, with hands-on help from nurses and nursing assistants. The website also reports a nurse on duty 24 hours a day for emergencies and wellness plans, as well as an emergency response system and round-the-clock reception coverage.

Independent living residences come in one- and two-bedroom layouts. Residents can select from floor plans and options for kitchen appliances, flooring, and window treatments, with interior-design help and assistance arranging a move. Third-party listings describe features that include kitchens or kitchenettes, private bathrooms, cable or satellite television, and washers and dryers available. The website also lists utilities, property taxes, climate-controlled storage, smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, and emergency response equipment among residence provisions. Weekly housekeeping and maintenance are provided.

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The dining room looks out toward the lake and pool deck, and lunch and dinner are served daily. The menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées, side dishes, and desserts; the community says meals are prepared to order with fresh ingredients. Catering can be arranged for gatherings in a residence or in shared spaces such as the lounge, Great Hall, or private dining room. Scheduled transportation covers errands and outings, including shopping, medical appointments, banks, religious services, restaurants, cultural events, and excursions. Trips use an air-conditioned bus or club van, with a sedan also available for smaller groups or individual rides.

Indoor spaces and activities include a fine arts studio, library, computer room, card rooms, billiards parlor, and on-site hair salon. Outdoor features include landscaped grounds, a heated swimming pool, indoor spa, putting green, bocce court, and lakeside gazebo. Indoor and outdoor gathering areas give residents options for spending time in shared spaces or enjoying the grounds. The community also describes its setting as lakeside, with dining and recreation areas oriented toward the water and pool.

A full-time social director organizes social, educational, and entertainment programming. Events described by the community include holiday celebrations, parties, concerts and performances, beach outings, and a summer golf-cart parade. Lakehouse West University offers classes in art, computers, music, travel, and bridge, along with talks by guest lecturers and motivational speakers. These organized activities sit alongside a busy social calendar and arts and crafts, providing a mix of scheduled learning, performances, celebrations, and informal recreation.

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Key amenities

Dining

Meal preparation and service

Fitness & wellness

Fitness programs

Housekeeping

Housekeeping and linen services

Transportation

Community operated transportation

Social activities

Community-sponsored activities

Staff & support

24-hour call system

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  • 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers
  • Community operated transportation
  • Community-sponsored activities
  • Diabetes diet
  • Fitness programs
  • Housekeeping and linen services
  • Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management
  • Move-in coordination
  • Physical therapy
  • Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities
  • Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care options available

Independent Living

Independent residences with community amenities and opportunities to stay active and connected.

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Assisted Living

Support with everyday routines and personal care in a community setting.

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Memory Care

Specialized support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

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Skilled Nursing

Nursing and rehabilitation services for people who need a higher level of care.

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Continuing Care

Multiple levels of senior living and care within one community.

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“I am a long-standing patron of Lilly pads salon. Tammy Lilly, the owner is an excellent Hair Stylist. She is kind, caring and compassionate with all of her customers. Most importantly, I always leave thrilled with my haircut color and finish.”
Community review · 2026

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Resident & family reviews

4.5 · 18 reviews

I am a long-standing patron of Lilly pads salon. Tammy Lilly, the owner is an excellent Hair Stylist. She is kind, caring and compassionate with all of her customers. Most importantly, I always leave thrilled with my haircut color and finish.

The activity director, John, was terrible to work with. Interrupting me while speaking, not friendly, impatient, Not understanding and hung up on me. Worst customer service I’ve ever experienced in my life. Especially after the fact that we just moved our elderly mother into the apartments. I think he needs a vacation or to reevaluate if he actually enjoys this job. He should be fired.

We found Lakehouse West for my mom. She hasn't moved in yet, but up until now, they have been wonderful helping with the move and helping renovate the apartment. They have been excellent so far. The apartment is nice sized, and it has a beautiful lake view. It should be perfect for what she's looking for. I like the facility, I like how clean it was, and I like the fact that the price was reasonable. I'm not sure how extensive their amenities are with the Covid, but they have a movie theater, a salon, a poker room, a heated pool, and a library. They pretty much have everything. The staff was…

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We found Lakehouse West for my mom. She hasn't moved in yet, but up until now, they have been wonderful helping with the move and helping renovate the apartment. They have been excellent so far. The apartment is nice sized, and it has a beautiful lake view. It should be perfect for what she's looking for. I like the facility, I like how clean it was, and I like the fact that the price was reasonable. I'm not sure how extensive their amenities are with the Covid, but they have a movie theater, a salon, a poker room, a heated pool, and a library. They pretty much have everything. The staff was wonderful. It's an older building, but it's very nice.

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I've been to a lot of assisted living facilities and no exaggeration... This is the best assisted living facility I've ever seen! in every aspect. The staff is very professional, loving and sincerely kind towards there clients.

All the residents enjoy it here! :)

Must move my father from a Tampa Independent+Assisted living home to Sarasota Independent/Assisted living home. Checked out 4 of these facilities in Sarasota. This by far is the best location with amazing amenities, including a new 4 row Movie room. This is a buy in facility with some possibilities of just rent. We did take one of the buy in options. Even without the buy in the rent was still comparable to other surrounding choices but with MUCH better amenities and atmosphere. Don't skip this place if you're in the market.

Lakehouse West's appearance was nice, and the apartments were very nice. The people were very nice as well. They have quite a social life, and when we were there, they were getting ready to have Happy Hour. The cafeteria was very nice.

Lakehouse West had a very good environment, but they make you dress for dinner, which is very irritating. It had wonderful landscaping, a natural lake, and terrific views. It had great food including one of the best veggies I've ever had, and interesting, inventive cuisines. They had buses to go to the opera and a good list of activities. They sign birthday cards to each other every month. We are on their waiting list.

What families highlight

  • Lakefront location and scenic views
  • Well-maintained landscaped grounds and outdoor seating
  • Wide range of on-site amenities (pool, theater, salon, library, poker room)
  • Heated pool and exercise facilities with structured classes
  • Restaurant-style dining with diverse, high-quality menu options

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Location & neighborhood

3435 Fox Run Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
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