The Lakeshore

The Lakeshore is an Assisted Living Home in Washington

The Lakeshore is an Assisted Living Home in Washington

The Lakeshore

11448 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178, USA View Map

The Lakeshore is an Assisted Living Home in Washington

The Lakeshore is an Assisted Living Home in Washington

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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. 

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Home Information The Lakeshore
Bed community size
50-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Status
Operating
Facility Type
Boarding Home
License Expiration
April 30, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 1052
County: King

Staffing

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

Leadership

Contact: Christopher Frere

Contact Information

Fax: (206) 772-1299

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at The Lakeshore

Assisted Living

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.

4 visits/inspections

4 other visits

Latest inspection

Date:January 25, 2026
Type:2023-05-08
Results:Multiple deficiencies related to fire safety inspections and maintenance records.

Inspection history

1052 2023-05-08
Multiple deficiencies related to fire safety inspections and maintenance records.
1052 2025-08-06
Multiple deficiencies
1052 2023-03-06
Multiple deficiencies cited
1052 2024-08-08
No violations found

Inspection Report Summary for The Lakeshore

Lakeshore, located in Seattle, WA, underwent a fire inspection on March 7, 2023, conducted by the Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau, which identified multiple deficiencies related to fire safety regulations. Violations included inadequate working space around electrical service equipment, the use of unapproved multiplug adapters, lack of documentation for annual inspections and maintenance of fire safety systems, and issues with fire doors not closing properly. A follow-up inspection on May 8, 2023, confirmed that all previously noted violations had been corrected. Additionally, a routine inspection on March 27, 2023, by the Department of Social and Health Services found no deficiencies, indicating compliance with assisted living facility licensing requirements. The facility\'s next scheduled inspection is on August 6, 2025.

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Address 11448 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178, USA

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
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Guides for Better Senior Living

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Washington Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)
WA Medicaid COPES
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
  • Services: 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
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • WA Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach.
  • Services: 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
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), 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 Specifics: Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Washington OAA Services
  • General: Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: 13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Washington Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Washington LIHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Washington SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • WA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption
Official government program page
  • General: Age 61+ or disabled retiree, 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 Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
  • Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Washington Seniors

WA Medicaid COPES

Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
WA NFCSP

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • WA Specifics:
    High urban demand; rural outreach.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Washington Community First Choice

Community First Choice (CFC)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), 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 Specifics:
    Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Washington OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Washington Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Washington LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Washington SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified.
  • WA Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:
    High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 61+ or disabled retiree, 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 Specifics:
    Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Washington SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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