Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Virginia Beach, VA

Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Virginia Beach, VA

Overview of Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community

Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community sits on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach. Managed by Bay Lake Retirement Unlimited, Inc., with Catherine Abott serving as administrator, the facility offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care on a single campus.

The community holds licensing for residential and assisted living care, which includes a dedicated special care unit and accommodations for non-ambulatory residents. Operating with 90 beds, the property maintains an occupancy rate of around 74 percent. The surrounding area has a walk score of 21, meaning daily errands and trips off campus generally require a car.

On-site care is supported by a licensed nursing team available 24 hours a day. Standard services cover housekeeping, scheduled rides, and a structured life enrichment program for social activities. Apartments come with individual heating and air conditioning controls, and the building is equipped with safety and fire systems along with routine and emergency maintenance.

Amenities include a library with computer and internet access, landscaped grounds with raised garden beds, furnished verandas, and pet-friendly policies. A city park and recreation center are also located nearby.

Family members can contact the front desk on Shore Drive directly to check current openings, ask about specific care plans, or schedule a tour.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 90 Rank #179 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 179th out of 365 homes we track in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #353 / 434Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 353rd out of 434 homes we track in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
21 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #140 / 293Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 293 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 293. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
74% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
67 / 90

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationMarch 18, 2027
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit | Non-Ambulatory

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community is administered by Ms. Catherine Abott.

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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Since 2015 · 11 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 54 deficiencies 21 complaints 23 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2015 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (69% above)
• Total complaints (200% above)
• Complaints per year (217% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (15% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5432 This facility has 69% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (54 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 69% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.32.7 This facility has 15% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.3 vs. VA avg 2.7).↓ 15% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2314 This facility has had 64% more total inspections than the Virginia average (23 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 64% more

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 217 This facility has 200% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (21 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 200% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2015. 1.90.6 This facility has 217% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.9 vs. VA avg 0.6).↑ 217% worse

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Address 8.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Virginia Beach's city center to Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Virginia Beach

Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Marian Manor Retirement
AL
IL
RC
Virginia Beach (Northwest)
145
Facility 145
VA AVG 96
Rank #49 / 365
No
51
Facility 51
VA AVG 45
Rank #167 / 434
Private RoomsMs. Karen Land
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #66 / 293
7
71%
Facility 71%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #217 / 330
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #113 / 271
2.3
Facility 2.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #140 / 271
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
AL
MC
NH
Virginia Beach
95
Facility 95
VA AVG 96
Rank #167 / 365
No
49
Facility 49
VA AVG 45
Rank #178 / 434
-Ms. Teresa Anderson
83.2%
Facility 83.2%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #83 / 293
8
38%
Facility 38%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #67 / 330
17
Facility 17
VA AVG 32
Rank #124 / 271
2.1
Facility 2.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #135 / 271
Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community
AL
IL
MC
RC
Virginia Beach (Northwest)
90
Facility 90
VA AVG 96
Rank #179 / 365
Yes
21
Facility 21
VA AVG 45
Rank #353 / 434
-Ms. Catherine Abott
74.4%
Facility 74.4%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #140 / 293
23
70%
Facility 70%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #211 / 330
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 32
Rank #223 / 271
2.3
Facility 2.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #140 / 271
First Colonial Inn
AL
IL
MC
Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
85
Facility 85
VA AVG 96
Rank #193 / 365
Yes
63
Facility 63
VA AVG 45
Rank #90 / 434
Private RoomsTina Marin
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #81 / 293
9
78%
Facility 78%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #245 / 330
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 32
Rank #183 / 271
3.8
Facility 3.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #212 / 271
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kings Grant House
AL
MC
RC
Virginia Beach (North Central)
75
Facility 75
VA AVG 96
Rank #228 / 365
Yes
55
Facility 55
VA AVG 45
Rank #149 / 434
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private RoomsMs. Tina Dietz
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #24 / 293
15
87%
Facility 87%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #281 / 330
38
Facility 38
VA AVG 32
Rank #195 / 271
2.5
Facility 2.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #152 / 271

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
VA

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community

What neighborhood is Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community in?

Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community is in the Northwest neighborhood of Virginia Beach.

Is Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community in a walkable area?

Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

When does Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community's license expires on March 18, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community?

Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community's occupancy is 74%.

Are pets allowed at Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community?

Yes, Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community?

Ms. Catherine Abott is the administrator of Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community.

How many beds does Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community have?

Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community has 90 beds.

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