Countryside Lakes

Message: Pressure free living and companionship available whenever you want it. No cooking, no cleaning, no repairs. Anything goes wrong, even a light bulb going out, call maintenance. We are in heaven!

Message: I recently visited CountrySide Lakes Independent and Assisted Living in Port Orange with a friend who was ready to transition to the independent lifestyle. We were blown away by our tour! Located on a beautiful, picturesque lakeside property, we were amazed with its ideal location – only a block from the convenient access afforded by Dunlawton Avenue. Peter Pakuris, the Director of Sales and Marketing, invited us for lunch and a tour of this beautiful community. Peter was extremely professional and compassionate. He related expertly to my friend’s needs and was able to set her up in a beautiful, spacious one-bedroom apartment with an enclosed balcony overlooking a stunning, lakeside view. Here are some of the many “positives” that greatly attracted my friend:. 1) CountrySide Lakes provides a very social and caring community for its residents. 2) The staff is all about service grounded in a deep respect for residents’ wellbeing and dignity. They even uphold a “no tipping” policy… everyone gets top-level service… absolutely no tips accepted! 3) The dining experience provided by Chef Dale Holmes and his friendly staff was exquisite and delicious. The high-quality food and eating environment obviously contributed greatly to CountrySide Lakes being selected Volusia county’s top-rated Assisted Living Facility for the past seven years. 4) Amazingly, they have experienced ZERO COVID-19 cases! Meticulously cleaned combined with disciplined procedures, they have ensured a safe environment for their residents through these trying times. The staff still gets tested every two weeks and we had to pass a screening prior to entering the front door. 5) The common area and apartments are well maintained and spacious. In fact, the large rooms with ample closets and storage were impressive compared to what we saw in other facilities. The prices are affordable and fare –especially considering the vibrant quality of life offered to residents who call this well-run community “home”.

Message: There is no place I would rather have my 90-year-old Mom living. The facilities are first rate, and the staff is incredibly nice and well trained.. The food is great, the dining room looks like it could be on a cruise ship, and the wait staff is friendly and helpful.. The assisted living program is first class all the way. Well organized and provided by well trained and friendly staff. My Mom enjoys the frequent attention she receives from the staff! I highly recommend this facility, and would be pleased to discuss my experience here with any prospective residents. The front desk knows how to get hold of me.

Message: I have been working at Countryside Lakes for three years in the dietary department, and I am currently a dining room supervisor. There is no other place I would want to work. This was my first job and it has been such a wonderful experience. Working at CSL has opened my eyes to see things the way elderly people see them. To me, the residents are like grandparents to all of us. They are also loving and sweet to our staff. They tell us their life stories, and teach us how we can live better, fuller lives. The residents give me hope, hope for a long and happy life. The whole staff is always so caring, kind, and loving to each other and to our residents. I love working in the dietary department because I get to frequently communicate with the residents (plus I really, really like food). Our food is incredibly delicious and our staff serves the residents so joyfully. The nursing staff takes great care of our residents and meets every need an individual has. CSL is always very clean, and has beautiful decor throughout the building. Our facility is so beautiful, with a great view regardless of any location inside building. I have never felt more at home. I love being a part of Countryside Lakes.

Message: Visited a resident here one week recently on three different days and found the grounds, facilities, dining experience and, most importantly, the staff to all be first rate. I feel quite qualified in, and comfortable with, passing on my observations because my last job before retiring involved seeing, first hand, a number of similar facilities and interacting with numerous residents of those facilities. Countryside Lakes if a well-run facility that's staffed by caring folks. Go visit, inspect, compare; you'll be impressed. All your senses will support and be in agreement with my assessment. Promise...........