The Lakeshore sits right on the southern edge of Lake Washington, where you can see clear across the water and even spot Mount Rainier on a good day, and you can find it easily by taking either highway 405 or 167, which is nice if you've got people coming in and out pretty often. The place has 156 apartments, so there's plenty of neighbors, and folks can pick from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom suites, which means you'll see all kinds of setups depending on what people like to bring along to make it feel like home. The apartments are set up for both independent living and assisted care, and there are dedicated areas for folks living with memory issues like Alzheimer's or other dementia, so people don't have to move far as needs change.
You'll always see something going on around The Lakeshore, with close to 200 Life Enrichment events each month, and that runs from lectures, fitness classes, and art galas to musical concerts and wine-tasting or jazz nights, along with garden parties when the weather's nice or trips out into the community for a change of scene, and there's a calendar system to keep track of what's coming up so nobody misses their favorites. The full-service restaurant has chef-prepared meals, and during special events you'll sometimes find hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and mocktails, and there's always options for folks who need something different to eat. There's weekly housekeeping and linen service, a pea-patch garden for those who like to grow things, plus a lakeside patio where people like to watch the seaplanes come in.
Care is handled by 24-hour Certified Nursing Assistants with Registered Nurses on site and at the Wellness Center that's open when you need help. The staff handle everything from medication supervision to bathing and dressing help, with personal laundry and room service available, and some folks use the physical, speech, or occupational therapy right there on site. There's also a doctor on call, nurses available when needed, hospice available if things get serious, and an emergency call system in every room, which gives most families a bit more comfort. Common areas both inside and out are looked after by professional maintenance so you'll find clean spaces and nice gardens, and people can bring pets along or use the resident parking if they still drive, but a lot take the scheduled transportation instead for errands or outings.
It's a non-smoking campus indoors, and there's space for events, gatherings, and performances, whether it's the Great Gatsby Party or a Hawaiian luau, sometimes devotional services too on- or offsite if you want that, and there's always something recreational to join in on, from sports and spa days to BBQs and happy hours. The place accepts both men and women as residents and has a range of safety and therapy services set up, making it easier for people who might need more help as time goes on. You get maintenance, utilities, and most services bundled, so day-to-day chores are a little easier, and when it's time to make a move, staff offer resources about memory health, downsizing, and what to expect, which can help families adjust. The Lakeshore belongs to Era Living, which runs several communities, and it's a member of the Washington Health Care Association, so it meets the state's standards for assisted living.
