The Lakeshore
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Seattle, WA

The Lakeshore

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Seattle, WA
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The Lakeshore accepts Medicaid.

Overview of The Lakeshore

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. 

Bed community size
45-bed community Rank #293 / 366Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 293rd out of 366 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #334 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 334th out of 628 homes in Washington. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
96%
Rank #21 / 310Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 310 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 310. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Washington average: 72.5%
Occupied beds
43 / 45
Average occupied beds in Washington homes 73 beds

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationApril 30, 2027
CountyKing
License Number1052

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactFrere, Christopher

Contact Information

Fax(206) 772-1299

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 29 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2023 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Washington average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (115% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (6% below)
• Deficiencies per year (6% below)
• Total inspections (56% below)
Latest Inspection May 8, 2023 Inspection Multiple deficiencies related to fire safety inspections and maintenance records.

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

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2931 This facility has 6% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (29 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 6% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 9.710.3 This facility has 6% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (9.7 vs. WA avg 10.3).↓ 6% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 7.33.4 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 49 This facility has 56% fewer total inspections than a typical Washington assisted living residence (4 vs. WA avg 9).↓ 56% better

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 9.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Seattle's city center to The Lakeshore's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Seattle

The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.

Aegis Living Madison
AL
NH
HC
MC
RC
Seattle (Miller Park)
96
Facility 96
WA AVG 82
Rank #117 / 366
Yes
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 51
Rank #40 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #60 / 285
C+13
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #245 / 285
48
Facility 48
WA AVG 31
Rank #227 / 285
3.7
Facility 3.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #125 / 285
Aegis Living West Seattle
AL
HC
MC
RC
Seattle (North Admiral)
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 82
Rank #160 / 366
Yes
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 51
Rank #107 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #111 / 285
C+10
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #205 / 285
41
Facility 41
WA AVG 31
Rank #203 / 285
4.1
Facility 4.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #141 / 285
Mirabella Seattle
AL
MC
NH
Seattle (South Lake Union)
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 82
Rank #237 / 366
No
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 51
Rank #1 / 628
1 Bed / 2 Bed
46.0%
Facility 46.0%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #266 / 285
A+6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #166 / 285
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 31
Rank #212 / 285
7.2
Facility 7.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #251 / 285
GenCare Lifestyle Seattle at Ballard Landmark
AL
IL
RC
Seattle (Adams)
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 82
Rank #237 / 366
Yes
96
Facility 96
WA AVG 51
Rank #15 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
76.2%
Facility 76.2%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #142 / 285
A+7
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #205 / 285
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 31
Rank #255 / 285
9.1
Facility 9.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #269 / 285
The Lakeshore
AL
IL
Seattle (Rainier Avenue South)
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 82
Rank #293 / 366
No
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 51
Rank #334 / 628
-
95.6%
Facility 95.6%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #69 / 285
-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
29
Facility 29
WA AVG 31
Rank #163 / 285
7.3
Facility 7.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #253 / 285

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

The Lakeshore is located in Seattle, Washington.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington 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).
WA

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA 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).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

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

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

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA 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
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

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

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

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

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about The Lakeshore

What neighborhood is The Lakeshore in?

The Lakeshore is in the Rainier Avenue South neighborhood of Seattle.

Is The Lakeshore in a walkable area?

The Lakeshore has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Lakeshore?

According to WA state health department records, The Lakeshore's license number is 1052.

When does The Lakeshore's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, The Lakeshore's license expires on April 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Lakeshore?

The Lakeshore's occupancy is 96%.

How many beds does The Lakeshore have?

The Lakeshore has 45 beds.

Are there photos of The Lakeshore?

Yes — there are 4 photos of The Lakeshore in the photo gallery on this page.

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