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The Lakeshore Seattle is a majestic assisted living community on Lake Washington that strives to promote luxury in the upscale environment. The Lakeshore is flexible when it comes to providing service to residents, keeping in mind the uniqueness needed of each resident. Their dedicated care staff are committed to providing genuine service to the seniors with compassion and kindness. A branch of the Era Living senior group, The Lakeshore is a well trusted assisted living in Seattle, Washington that many families have been choosing for years.
The assisted living community boasts their amenities and services such as their sweeping view of the lake through their dining room; an on-site wellness center handled by nurses; and invigorating programs to keep residents busy. To name a few more amenities is their cafe, arts and crafts studio, garden (for gardening), and reception. Essential services included for assisted living residents would be bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence support; as well as medication management, mobility support, and social support that is entered on life enrichment activities and programs.
Higher than the Washington average: 72.5%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 29 | 31 | This facility has 6% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (29 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 6% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 9.7 | 10.3 | This facility has 6% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (9.7 vs. WA avg 10.3).↓ 6% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 7.3 | 3.4 | This facility has 115% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (7.3 vs. WA avg 3.4).↑ 115% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 4 | 9 | This facility has 56% fewer total inspections than a typical Washington assisted living residence (4 vs. WA avg 9).↓ 56% better |
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
12.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Seattle's city center to The Lakeshore's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.98 miles to nearest hospital (VA Puget Sound Health Care System)
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The Lakeshore is located in Seattle, Washington.
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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
| Cogir of Queen Anne |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Seattle (Uptown) | 115 | Yes | 93 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 100.0% | 12 | 5 | 68 | 5.7 |
| Truewood by Merrill, First Hill |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Seattle (Downtown Seattle) | 75 | Yes | 99 | - | 45.3% | 4 | 1 | 16 | 4.0 |
| The Hearthstone at Green Lake |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Seattle (Green Lake) | 62 | No | 82 | - | 67.7% | 3 | - | 12 | 4.0 |
| Brookdale West Seattle |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Seattle (Fairmount Park) | 60 | Yes | 87 | - | 58.3% | 6 | - | 44 | 7.3 |
| The Lakeshore |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Seattle (Rainier Avenue South) | 50 | No | 49 | - | 86.0% | 4 | - | 29 | 7.3 |
The Lakeshore is in the Rainier Avenue South neighborhood of WA 98178.
The Lakeshore has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to state health department records, The Lakeshore's license number is 1052.
According to state health department records, The Lakeshore's license expires on April 30, 2026.
The Lakeshore's occupancy is 86%.
The Lakeshore has 50 beds.
The Lakeshore is located at 11448 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178, USA.
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