Wyndham Lakes: Comprehensive Review

Wyndham Lakes is a senior living community at 10660 Old St Augustine Rd in Jacksonville, FL 32257, operated by Pacifica Senior Living. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in a landscaped setting with lakes and walking paths.

• Types of services offered
  • Independent living
  • Assisted living
  • Memory care
  • Respite care
• Amenities
  • Living spaces
  • Community areas
  • Services
• Daily activities
• Testimonials from residents and families
  • Positive testimonials
  • Critical testimonials
• Pricing information
  • Independent living
  • Assisted living
  • Memory care
• Comparison with similar facilities in Jacksonville
• Conclusion

Types of services offered

Independent living

Wyndham Lakes offers independent living apartments for adults 55 and older who want a maintenance-free lifestyle. Residents keep their independence while having access to community amenities and can move to higher levels of care without relocating.

Assisted living

The assisted living program serves seniors who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management. Licensed nurses and medication technicians provide care 24 hours a day. The community also handles housekeeping and laundry.

Memory care

For residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, Wyndham Lakes provides specialized memory care in a secure setting. Staff receive training in dementia care and behavioral support. The memory care neighborhood includes secured walking paths and structured programming designed for residents with cognitive decline.

Respite care

Wyndham Lakes offers short-term respite care for families who need temporary care for a loved one.

Amenities

Wyndham Lakes includes the following amenities:

Living spaces

• Studio, one-bedroom, and semi-private apartments
• Private bathrooms
• Kitchenettes in some units
• Screened patios
• Cable and satellite TV
• Air conditioning with independent temperature controls

Community areas

• Movie theater
• Game and activity room
• Library
• Coffee bar
• Gardens with lakes and walking paths
• Fitness room
• Beauty salon and barbershop
• Dining room

Services

• Transportation
• Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Chef-prepared meals
• 24/7 staffing
• Medication management
• Pet-friendly accommodations
• Wellness center

Daily activities

Wyndham Lakes offers a calendar of activities including social events, musical performances, exercise classes, art and craft classes, gardening, brain games, and outings to local attractions. An activities coordinator works with residents to plan meaningful engagement throughout the day.

• Structured daily activities program
• Social events and monthly community events
• Musical performances
• Exercise classes
• Art and craft classes

• Gardening opportunities
• Brain games and cognitive exercises
• Social outings to local attractions
• Small group activities
• Life skills training

Testimonials from residents and families

Wyndham Lakes has received mixed but generally positive reviews. It has an 8.8 out of 10 rating from A Place for Mom and an 8.2 resident review score from Family Assets.

Positive testimonials

"Our Wyndham Lakes visit was wonderful! Residents were welcoming, even sharing root beer floats and lunch. Sales Director Sherida was incredibly helpful and honestly cared, thoughtfully considering mom's specific needs. Executive Director Rebecca Matheny's knowledge and energy were impressive. We left knowing these caring Directors would find the best way to help us. So grateful!" – Visitor

"Wyndham Lakes was very friendly. You could tell they had good spirits. The facility was clean and felt homey. We saw residents playing with the activities coordinator while some were doing physical therapy. There was a lot of activity going on. The residents seemed comfortable, and looked like life was good for them. The rooms were orderly and would accommodate your needs. It had nice and up-to-date furnishings." – Family member

"I love living here at Wyndham. I enjoy all the activities and meeting all the friendly staff." – Vivian Sanches, Resident

"I am so proud to be in a place like this. It is so peaceful and nice. I thank God for my son finding it for me." – James Smith, Resident

Critical testimonials

Some reviewers have raised concerns about consistency in care and food quality:

"We think when it comes to the medical side of things, there is some inconsistency." – Anonymous

"The rooms appear very nice, but we were promised certain services that didn't happen. Our loved one was supposed to receive one type of care but received something different instead. There were also times with no caretakers on duty. The food is just okay; much of it arrived cold." – Anonymous

Pricing information

Wyndham Lakes operates on a monthly rental basis. Prices vary by care level and apartment size:

Independent living

• Studio: Starting at $2,500/month
• 1 bedroom: Starting at $3,065/month

Assisted living

• Studio: Starting at $2,600/month
• One bedroom: Starting at $3,050/month

Memory care

• Studio: Starting at $3,500/month
• Semi-private: Starting at $2,800/month

Overall costs range from $2,100 to $5,424 per month, averaging $3,100. This is lower than the Jacksonville area average of $5,146.

Comparison with similar facilities in Jacksonville

Wyndham Lakes offers competitive pricing and a full range of care options compared to other Jacksonville senior living communities:

Facility

Type of care

Starting price

Notable features

Wyndham Lakes

IL, AL, MC, Respite

$2,100+

Full continuum of care, pet-friendly, various amenities

HarborChase of Mandarin

Not specified

$4,795+

9.6/10 review score, luxury apartments

Camellia at Deerwood

AL, IL, MC, SNF

Not specified

Similar range of care options

Silver Treasures at Lane

AL

Not specified

1-2 bedroom options, no pets allowed

The Cove at Marsh Landing

AL

Not specified

Pet-friendly, studio and 1-bedroom options

Memory care in Jacksonville averages $5,825 per month, above the state average of $5,000 and the national average of $5,625. Wyndham Lakes' memory care ($2,800–$3,500) is notably more affordable for the region.

Conclusion

Wyndham Lakes offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care with amenities including gardens, lakes, social spaces, and a range of activities. Residents and families generally appreciate the friendly atmosphere, spacious rooms with patios, and social engagement options.

The facility's main advantages are its ability to move residents through different care levels without relocating, its activity programming, and its pricing, which is lower than comparable Jacksonville communities. Some reviewers have reported inconsistency in medical care and food quality.

Anyone considering Wyndham Lakes should schedule a tour, speak with current residents, and review care plans and service agreements carefully before deciding.

For seniors seeking a community-based living environment in Jacksonville with flexibility to transition care levels as needs change, Wyndham Lakes offers reasonable pricing and a full range of services worth considering.