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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
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington.
The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
| Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Seattle (North Queen Anne) | 106
Facility
106
WA AVG
82
Rank
#84 / 366 | No |
75
Facility
75
WA AVG
51
Rank
#119 / 628 |
94.3%
Facility
94.3%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#24 / 285 | C+ | 10 | 6
Facility
6
WA AVG
8
Rank
#254 / 285 | 64
Facility
64
WA AVG
31
Rank
#255 / 285 | 6.4
Facility
6.4
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#236 / 285 |
| Aegis Living Madison |
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.
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).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Seattle (Miller Park) | 96
Facility
96
WA AVG
82
Rank
#117 / 366 | Yes |
90
Facility
90
WA AVG
51
Rank
#40 / 628 |
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 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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Seattle (North Admiral) | 84
Facility
84
WA AVG
82
Rank
#160 / 366 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
WA AVG
51
Rank
#107 / 628 |
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 |
| 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
Facility
75
WA AVG
82
Rank
#191 / 366 | Yes |
99
Facility
99
WA AVG
51
Rank
#1 / 628 |
45.3%
Facility
45.3%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#268 / 285 | - | 4 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#119 / 285 | 16
Facility
16
WA AVG
31
Rank
#87 / 285 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#131 / 285 |
| 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) | 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 |
The Lakeshore is in the Rainier Avenue South neighborhood of Seattle.
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 WA state health department records, The Lakeshore's license number is 1052.
According to WA state health department records, The Lakeshore's license expires on April 30, 2027.
The Lakeshore's occupancy is 96%.
The Lakeshore has 45 beds.
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Lakeshore in the photo gallery on this page.
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