The Lakeside at Amelia Island is an assisted living facility in Fernandina Beach, Florida. This community offers a memory care unit for residents with dementia and provides an independent living option.

Costs at this community start at $4,100 and range up to $7,500. The average price in the community is $5,325, which is higher than the average cost of assisted living in the area of $5,146. The cost of assisted living in this area is greater than the state average. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional services may increase the cost of care.

This community is pet-friendly. It's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 6 hospitals within 25 miles of The Lakeside at Amelia Island. The two closest hospitals are Baptist Medical Center - Nassau which is 2.2 miles away and Southeast Georgia Health System- Camden Campus which is 14.3 miles away.

This community has above-average reviews for the area; click for detailed reviews on The Lakeside at Amelia Island Reviews.

Some of the key amenities available at The Lakeside at Amelia Island are:

• Clubs & Communities
• Fitness Programs
• Pet Friendly
• Pool
• Restaurant Style Dining

Welcome to The Lakeside at Amelia Island, an assisted living community located in Fernandina Beach, Florida. The Lakeside at Amelia Island also offers other services at this location including independent living and memory care.At the Lakeside at Amelia Island, residents enjoy a warm, inviting welcome from the first time they step into the community. With premium amenities, spacious apartments, and highly-trained staff, the Lakeside offers everything residents expect from senior living and more, creating a safe, secure place where they can live life by their own design. 

For more than 30 years, the Arbor Company has made a name for themselves for outstanding senior care. The Lakeside is no exception, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care programs that promote engagement, health, and wellbeing. Priding themselves on their incredible care, the community’s mission is to create an ideal living experience for each resident where they write the next chapter of their life. 

What makes the Lakeside at Amelia Island unique? It begins with their amenities, carefully crafted with residents in mind. Whether a person participates daily or prefers time alone, there is always something fun happening throughout the community. 

Rent is all-inclusive, giving residents access to everything the community offers for one convenient monthly payment. Along with room and board, monthly rent pays for: 

• Fine dining daily
• Regular housekeeping
• Linen laundering
• Daily programming, including recreational activities
• Scheduled transportation
• Access to 24-hour emergency response 
• Daily bed-making
• Trash removal
• Apartment maintenance

The area surrounding the community is equally as beautiful as the inside, offering breathtaking coastal living. With miles of pristine beaches, beautiful golf-courses, world-class shopping opportunities, and local restaurants all nearby, residents have easy access to everything Amelia Island offers. Jacksonville is less than an hour away, where residents can enjoy southern city living in one of Florida’s largest metropolitan areas. 

On-campus, the Lakeside provides its own restaurant-style dining, courtesy of the Arbor Company’s unique Dining with Dignity program. Residents enjoy three gourmet meals a day, hand-prepared by trained chefs and attentive kitchen staff who use special techniques to minimize aspiration and choking risks. Meals are prepared into bite-size portions, eliminating the need for cutting, dicing, or excessive chewing. When residents have allergies or special dietary needs, the kitchen staff are happy to assist with alternative options.

With assisted living, independent living, and memory care programs, there’s something for everyone at the Lakeside. The community offers four levels of personal care for assisted living residents, adjusted as each individual’s needs change. The Resident Care Director is a licensed nurse who works closely with each resident to accurately determine their current level of care, creating a long-term care plan that incorporates their daily needs. Levels of assisted living at the Lakeside include: 

• Lakeside Supportive Living, designed for residents who need minimal to moderate care 
• Lakeside Enhanced Living, for those who need moderate to full assistance with their activities of daily living, plus occasional reminders and limited social support
• Lakeside Comprehensive Living, ideal for residents who need full assistance with most of their daily activities, regular reminders, and extended social support 
• Lakeside Comprehensive Living Plus, designed for those who need complete assistance with all activities of daily living, plus reminders, social support, and redirection

Because each resident is entirely unique, the above descriptions are merely guidelines. Families who want to know more about the Lakeside’s levels of supportive care, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

With dozens of luxury amenities, state-of-the-art long-term care programs, and dedicated staff, the Lakeside at Amelia Island sets the bar for outstanding senior living. Residents will find everything they need on the community’s expansive, resort-style campus and are sure to feel at home quickly when they move in.

The Lakeside at Amelia Island is currently accepting interest list entries for families who want to be among the first to call the community home. For more information, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What are the differences between independent living, assisted living, and memory care at the Lakeside at Amelia Island?

Each type of long-term care at the Lakeside falls under one main umbrella: non-medical senior living. However, each type offers services unique to their program in accordance with their residents’ levels of care. 

Independent living is generally the first tier of senior care. Many people choose independent living as a preventative measure, for the peace of mind that comes with around-the-clock emergency response. They live their lives as they would normally, with access to community activities, emergency care, and meals as they desire. Staff provides housekeeping and maintenance services so they can spend more time pursuing their passions, like creating art or spending time with friends.

The assisted living community is similar but