Aegis Lodge of Kirkland
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, compassionate nursing and care staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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What this means for your family
Aegis Lodge is highly regarded for its compassionate care and engaging environment, making it a strong candidate for those seeking a home-like setting. However, because staffing ratios have been a point of contention in the past, we recommend asking specifically about current caregiver-to-resident ratios during the weekend and evening shifts.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
19 reviews on Google“Aegis Lodge of Kirkland is generally praised for its warm, compassionate staff and a cozy, non-institutional environment that residents and their families appreciate. While many reviewers highlight the quality of care and engaging activities, some past concerns have been raised regarding staffing ratios and administrative professionalism. Overall, families report feeling that their loved ones are safe, well-fed, and treated with dignity.”
Quality Themes
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- Warm, compassionate nursing and care staff
- Cozy, non-institutional atmosphere
- Engaging daily activities and outings
- Responsive to dietary needs
Concerns
- Insufficient staffing levels relative to patient count (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1With your focus on a cozy, non-institutional environment, how do you ensure that the staff remains consistently available to meet the needs of all 73 residents throughout the day?
- 2I noticed you have a very active calendar of outings; how do you manage the logistics of these trips to ensure residents with varying mobility levels can participate safely?
- 3Given the importance of nutrition, could you walk me through how your team coordinates with the kitchen to manage specific dietary requirements for residents?
- 4How does your nursing team handle medical emergencies or urgent care needs during overnight hours when staffing levels are typically at their lowest?
- 5I appreciate that you take the time to engage with feedback online; what is your process for keeping families updated on their loved one's care plan and daily well-being?
- 6How do you balance the cost of care with the need for robust staffing to ensure that every resident receives the personalized attention they deserve?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff at Aegis has been wonderful and very helpful through the transition our mother has gone through between the loss of our father, her home and friends to dealing with the progressive nature of Alzheimer with Dementia.”
“The Chef works with her diet restrictions and prepares delicious meals. We are greeted warmly when we visit and feel like part of a big family now.”
“The residents can eat on their own schedule. For my mom, that freedom will make a big difference in her choice to move because she feels respected and in control.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Sep 23, 2025Fire21Report
The inspection report dated 2025-12-03 indicates that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected.; Status: Disapproved. Next inspection scheduled on or after: 04/07/2025.
Required restraining device found not attached to gas-fueled cooking appliances.
Missing outlet cover plates in multiple locations (kitchen, office, breakroom, laundry) and missing light switch cover in laundry room.
Power strip in health services office failed to be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle.
Health services office door failed to be replaced with fire-rated door.
Unable to provide last annual fire wall inspection and/or records of repairs.
Unsealed corridor wall penetration observed in maintenance office.
Unable to provide record showing fire doors have been annually inspected, tested, and repaired.
Multiple fire doors (double doors, trash chute, elevator doors) failed to self-close and latch when tested.
Unable to provide documentation for automatic and fusible link fire/smoke damper inspection and testing in the past 4 years.
Unable to provide quarterly inspections, annual confidence tests, or forward flow tests; loaded sprinkler heads in kitchen.
Unable to provide two semi-annual kitchen hood suppression system service reports.
Unable to provide documentation of annual fire alarm system servicing.
Unable to provide documentation of monthly carbon monoxide alarm testing.
No carbon monoxide alarm in 3rd floor janitor/boiler room.
Missing annual confidence and fuel testing reports; failure to perform monthly load tests for 2024.
Fire extinguishers are due for annual servicing.
Facility failed to conduct/document 12 planned and unannounced fire drills in the past 12 months.
No carbon monoxide alarm installed in the 3rd floor janitor/boiler room.
Facility unable to produce 2024 emergency generator reports (annual confidence report and annual fuel testing analysis) and failed to conduct/document monthly load tests for 2024.
Fire extinguishers are due for annual servicing (last performed in March 2024).
Facility failed to conduct/document twelve planned and unannounced fire drills over the past 12 months (once per shift, per quarter). Facility must conduct drills for all three shifts in March 2025.
Aug 5, 2025DisputeCleanReport
This document is an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) result letter. It confirms the Department's decision not to make changes to the Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) report dated June 12, 2025, or the Imposition of Civil Fines letter dated June 26, 2025.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection21Report
Follow-up inspection conducted on 08/05/2025; no deficiencies found during this specific visit; listed deficiencies from previous citations were verified as corrected.; Facility reported outsourcing HR tasks to an overseas company; unable to explain why background checks were late.; Letter dated 05/05/2025 referencing a 04/30/2025 inspection. Deficiencies listed are noted as 'consultation' items.
Failed to maintain air exchange vents in 5 rooms; failed to store oxygen tanks safely; failed to keep exterior path free of trip hazards; failed to secure access to laundry/boiler rooms.
Failed to ensure 1 of 1 sampled staff with a positive TB test result completed a chest X-ray within seven days, evaluation, and follow-up.
Failed to ensure 6 of 10 sampled staff completed Washington State name and date of birth background checks every two years.
One culinary services staff member failed to complete food safety training and obtain a food worker card within 14 days of hire. Facility corrected during inspection.
Facility failed to post a copy of the last full inspection report in a conspicuous location. Facility corrected during inspection.
Failed to complete second TB skin test for 1 of 3 sampled staff.
Failed to update service plans for 2 of 9 residents regarding necessary medical equipment (Roho cushion, pressure-relieving mattress).
Consultation provided; no specific facility finding documented.
Memory care unit exit door and elevator entrance lacked information for visitors/residents regarding how to exit. Facility added signage during inspection.
Jul 9, 2025Dispute
This document is a Traditional IDR Scheduling Letter confirming an Informal Dispute Resolution meeting regarding a Statement of Deficiencies dated June 12, 2025, and an Imposition of Civil Fine letter dated June 26, 2025.
Jun 23, 2025Fire17Report
Inspection status is 'Disapproved'. Two inspection dates are listed (03/06/2025 and 06/23/2025) reflecting the status of the report.
Required restraining device found not attached to gas-fueled cooking appliances.
Missing outlet cover plates in multiple locations; no cover on light switch cover plate in first floor main laundry room.
Power strip failed to be directly connected to receptacle in the health services office.
Door to health services office failed to be replaced with fire-rated door.
Unable to provide last annual fire wall inspection and/or records of repairs.
Unsealed corridor wall penetration observed in maintenance office.
Unable to provide records showing fire doors have been annually inspected, tested, and repaired.
Multiple fire doors failed to self-close and latch when tested.
Missing sprinkler system documentation (quarterly reports, 2024 annual confidence report, forward flow test); loaded sprinkler heads in kitchen.
Unable to provide documentation for annual fire alarm system servicing.
No carbon monoxide alarm in 3rd floor janitor/boiler room.
Fire extinguishers are due for annual servicing.
Unable to provide documentation for automatic/fusible link fire/smoke damper inspection/testing for past four years.
Unable to provide reports for two semi-annual kitchen hood suppression system servicings.
Unable to provide documentation for monthly inspection of carbon monoxide alarms with battery backup.
Missing emergency generator reports (confidence report, fuel testing, monthly load tests).
Facility failed to conduct/document 12 planned/unannounced fire drills; requires drills for all shifts in March 2025.
Jun 12, 2025Enforcement$800.00Report
Civil fines totaling $800.00 were imposed ($400.00 per deficiency). Both deficiencies were noted as uncorrected from a prior citation on April 30, 2025.
The licensee failed to obtain approval from the Washington State Department of Health, Construction Review Services (CRS) when there were changes to 18 assisted living apartments.
The licensee failed to ensure that two staff completed a chest X-ray within seven days, was evaluated for signs and symptoms of TB, and followed the health care provider’s recommendation following a positive TB skin test.
Oct 1, 2024Investigation
The inspection involved a follow-up on 11/22/2024 which confirmed the deficiency regarding WAC 388-78A-2240 was corrected.
The facility failed to obtain prescribed clonazepam for a newly admitted resident, resulting in missed doses and the resident being transported to the hospital for suspected withdrawal.
Apr 29, 2024Fire27Report
Previous violations from March 2024 inspection (Means of Egress storage, Equipment Room storage, Working Space, Relocatable power taps) were marked as 'Corrected'.; Inspection status is Disapproved.
Oven found located outside of required Type 1 hood. Facility must provide Department of Health/Construction Review Services approval or manufacturer documentation for UL rating.
Penetration found around a sprinkler head by room 209.
Missing documentation for 3-year dry system trip test, annual forward flow test, and quarterly inspections. Loaded sprinkler heads found in kitchen.
System in trouble status; no documentation for smoke detector sensitivity testing.
No documentation provided for fire/smoke damper inspections; last record noted was from 2019.
Oven located outside of covered type 1 hood in use.
No documentation for inspection of fire-rated construction.
Janitor supply room door and laundry room door in memory care do not latch.
Missing semi-annual service documentation; heavy grease build-up observed.
Missing documentation for smoke detector sensitivity testing; system in trouble status.
No documentation for 30-second monthly emergency lighting activation test.
Missing weekly inspection log and monthly 30-minute full load test for emergency/standby power.
Missing inspection documentation; deficiencies noted on 4/1/2019 still relevant.
Facility failed to provide documentation for required planned and unannounced fire drills; specific drills for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts in various quarters were missing.
Required semi-annual hood cleaning documentation was not provided.
Janitor supply room on 2nd floor and laundry room on 1st floor doors would not latch.
Fire extinguisher past 12-month annual inspection date in room 341.
CO detector not working in water heater room on 3rd floor; no documentation for monthly testing.
Facility has not established a schedule for annual fire door inspections.
Missing documentation for two semi-annual hood cleanings.
Penetration found around sprinkler head by room 209.
Missing paperwork for 3-year dry system full flow trip test, annual forward flow test, and quarterly inspections. Loaded sprinkler heads found in kitchen.
Fire extinguisher past 12-month annual inspection; kitchen extinguisher lacks monthly inspection record.
No documentation for monthly testing; CO detector not working in 3rd floor water heater room.
No documentation for annual 90-minute battery power test.
4 tanks found unsecured in kitchen.
No documentation of annual fire door inspection schedule or completion.
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