Lakeshore
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, attentive, and professional staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 48 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The Lakeshore is widely praised for its welcoming culture, beautiful views, and attentive staff, making it an excellent choice for independent or assisted living. However, families of residents with advanced dementia should have very specific, documented conversations about the facility's ability to provide long-term memory care, as at least one family reported a significant gap between promised support and actual care.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
48 reviews on Google“The Lakeshore is highly regarded by families for its beautiful setting, scenic views of Lake Washington, and a welcoming, professional staff that eases the transition for new residents. While the vast majority of reviews are glowing, citing excellent dining and a strong sense of community, one family reported a distressing experience regarding a sudden eviction related to dementia care needs. Families should carefully vet the facility's ability to handle advanced memory care requirements as their loved one's health needs evolve.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, attentive, and professional staff
- Stunning location with Lake Washington views
- Delicious and nutritious dining services
- Strong sense of community and social engagement
- Effective and supportive transition process
Concerns
- Inadequate handling of dementia care and sudden eviction
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 49 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how responsive the management is to feedback; how does the team use resident and family input to improve the community?
- 2The views of Lake Washington are breathtaking; how often are residents able to enjoy the outdoor spaces and the scenery?
- 3We are very interested in the dining program; could you tell us more about how the menus are designed to be both nutritious and delicious?
- 4What kind of social activities or community events are organized to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?
- 5How does the staff support residents who may be experiencing increased confusion or changes in cognitive needs?
- 6What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health status during the night?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff truly cares for their community members and demonstrate kindness, helpfulness, understanding and care throughout the departments. The main reception staff always greet us with a smile and are willing to help in any way.”
“The staff all seemed to know who my dad was and what apartment he was in, within about 3 hours of him moving in. Remarkable.”
“Before moving in, The Lakeshore was fully aware that my nana had dementia and was struggling to give up her independence. They assured us that, as her needs changed, they would provide a “holistic, individualized care and wellness plan.” Sadly, that promise was never kept.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Apr 3, 2026InspectionCleanReport
The Department completed a full inspection and found no deficiencies.
Feb 26, 2025Fire
Includes a follow-up document showing all violations from the 02/26/2025 inspection were corrected as of 08/06/2025.
Fire/Smoke damper report states some dampers failed; documentation of corrections needed.
Facility failed to provide annual inspection report for the automatic sprinkler system.
Facility failed to provide annual inspection report for the automatic fire alarm system.
Facility failed to provide smoke detector sensitivity test.
Facility failed to provide annual inspection report for the generator.
Facility failed to maintain double doors # 3V, failed to latch.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection
The document set includes a follow-up letter dated 09/05/2024 indicating that the deficiencies for WAC 388-78A-2210 and 388-78A-2290 were corrected.
The facility failed to implement systems to promote safe medication services for 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident 3), resulting in the resident taking a discontinued medication for nine days.
The facility failed to ensure that a written plan, including a backup plan, was in place for family assistance with medications/treatments for 4 of 4 sampled residents (Residents 1, 2, 3, and 5).
The facility failed to secure toxic chemicals that were in an area accessible to residents, placing five residents with cognitive impairment at risk.
May 8, 2023Fire20Report
The initial inspection on 03/07/2023 was 'Disapproved'. A follow-up inspection on 05/08/2023 noted that all violations from the previous inspection have been corrected.
Electrical panel in 3rd floor storage room (Room 303) has not been maintained; lacks required working space/clearance.
Unapproved multi-plug adapters in use in Tool room by 201 and Office in the kitchen.
Coffee room (2nd floor) has an opening in ceiling where smoke detector was removed.
Facility unable to provide documentation for annual and semi-annual hood cleaning.
Facility unable to provide record of annual fire wall inspection and/or repairs.
Trash/Recycle room (2nd floor) has open conduits.
Facility unable to provide inventory record of annual inspection/repairs for fire-resistant-rated doors.
Multiple fire doors did not close/latch properly, including doors by 318, 315, 310, Fitness Center, 302, 205, 203, Boiler room, and 105.
Last damper testing was in 2019; facility is overdue for testing.
Annual sprinkler report indicates multiple deficiencies.
Need a heat survey for commercial hood to determine correct fusible link rating; currently has five 450-degree links.
Extinguishers out of date in Wellness room (back door) and outside generator area.
Fire alarm breaker in the ground floor panel room was not securely locked.
Fire alarm report shows a yellow tag due to smoke sensitivity testing being overdue.
No documentation showing CO detector testing performed in the past 12 months.
No documentation for 30-second monthly emergency lighting testing in the last 12 months.
Annual 90-minute power test documentation not available.
No documentation for required weekly/visual generator inspections for the last 12 months.
Facility failed to label, identify, and inventory their fire doors.
No documentation for twelve planned and unannounced fire drills in the previous 12 months.
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