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The Lafayette
690 Mason Headley Road, Lexington, KY 40504
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The Lafayette Description
The Lafayette is a community that offers independent living and is about 3.2 miles outside the small town of Monticello, Kentucky and is part of the Five Star Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 making it the 15th highest rated community in the city out of 36 communities. See more information on reviews.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviewers highlight the exceptional experience at The Lafayette, noting its professional, warm, and welcoming executive team, elegantly decorated environment, and ideal location in Lexington.
- The community is praised for its caring and passionate staff, fun activities, excellent service, amenities, and wonderful events for residents and the community.
- Several reviews commend the Lafayette for its reputation of excellence, caring staff, delicious dining, and activities catering to various interests, making it a winning tradition for seniors seeking comfort, convenience, and service.
- One reviewer appreciated the "no pressure" approach during the process of choosing a living unit for their mother and highlighted the helpfulness in obtaining VA assistance for spouses of veterans.
- The staff is consistently described as friendly, helpful, and caring, contributing to a family-like atmosphere that is appreciated by residents and their families.
Negative Reviews:
- Some reviewers express dissatisfaction with management, describing the atmosphere as akin to high school.
- Concerns about cleanliness and maintenance issues such as bedbugs, dust, and outdated facilities are mentioned, including problems with water pipes and housekeeping.
- Criticism is also directed at the quality of food, lack of healthy options, and limited outdoor space, with one reviewer noting that the building was probably nicer in the 1980s.
Mixed Feedback:
- While many reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the staff, facilities, and community atmosphere, a few reviews highlight areas for improvement, particularly in management style, maintenance, and food quality.
- The majority of feedback underscores the Lafayette as a caring and welcoming community for seniors, with specific praise for the staff's dedication to residents' well-being.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Monticello which is 3.2 miles away and has a population of 6,103 (very small town).
- The average income is $44,638, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 35
- Average Temperature: 57.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 177 days of rain, 17 days of snow and 170 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.7 inches a year
- The crime rate is 6.25 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.31 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.91 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.57 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.59 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 158.0, Moderate Days 28.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Lucky
0.7 miles awayGood Foods Co-op
1.0 miles awayFoodland Markets
1.0 miles awaySave-A-Lot
1.1 miles awayKroger
1.2 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
1453 Lane Allen @ Harrodsburg Inbound
0.7 miles away35 Harrodsburg @ McDonalds Inbound
0.7 miles away353 Lane Allen @ Garden Springs Plaza Inbound
0.8 miles away97 Harrodsburg Road @ Turfland Mall Outbound
0.8 miles away1457 Garden Springs @ Lane Allen Inbound
0.8 miles awayBanks
Chase
0.3 miles awayGreater Kentucky Credit Union Inc.
0.4 miles awayFirst State Financial
0.5 miles awayUniversity of Kentucky Federal Credit Union
0.7 miles awayGarden Springs Dental
0.7 miles awayHospitals
Saint Joseph Hospital
0.0 miles awayCardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
1.0 miles awayUK Healthcare
1.0 miles awayLexington VA Medical Center
1.2 miles awayBaptist Health
1.2 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
0.2 miles awayWalgreens
0.7 miles awayCVS
0.7 miles awayPharmacy Shop
1.1 miles awayWheeler's
2.5 miles awayDentists
Meadowthorpe Family Dentistry
2.1 miles awayBluegrass Periodontics: Elliot D. Neuman, D.M.D., M.S.
2.2 miles awayJohn J Culler III, DMD
2.2 miles awayLexington Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, PLLC
4.4 miles awayArnold Dental
4.5 miles awayParks
Baby Health Garden
0.2 miles awayAddison Park
0.5 miles awayBurley Park
0.5 miles awayRed Mile Horse training area
0.8 miles awayPine Meadows Park
0.8 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Fayette Mall
3.0 miles awayCulture
Guignol Theatre
1.4 miles awayThe Burl
1.6 miles awayLexington Children's Theatre
1.9 miles awayLexington Opera House
1.9 miles awayDowntown Arts Center
1.9 miles awayRestaurants
Pete's Wok
0.3 miles awayLogan's Roadhouse
0.3 miles awayBackyard Burger
0.4 miles awayGyroz Mediterranean Eatery and Market
0.5 miles awayFrisch's Big Boy
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