Parkshore Senior Living Community

Parkshore Senior Living Community sits right on the shores of Lake Washington, offering a 180-degree view of the water and mountains, and it's in Madison Park so restaurants, coffee shops, and walking areas are nearby, which makes outings pretty easy if you're up for them, and you'll notice the lakeside tower gives a real sense of calm when you look out from the spacious apartments, so you've got your privacy and dignity in rooms that can have full kitchens, kitchenettes, showers, wheelchair accessibility, private dining rooms, and even cable TV and internet, and you can pick from apartments made for independent living, assisted living, memory support, or skilled nursing. The community's got only 28 beds, which helps keep things a bit quieter and lets staff focus more on each person, whether that's help with transfers, bathing, getting dressed, or handing out medicine, and nurses are there around the clock and you can use the call system whenever you need help. The gym on the skilled floor and the fitness center with lots of equipment make it easier for folks getting rehab or outpatient treatment to keep moving, and you'll find a pool, spa, walking paths, a garden to sit in, an outdoor patio, and even a dock if you want to take out your kayak, so there's something for people who like to stay active or just want to spend time outside. There are daily activities and social events like movie nights, community-sponsored programs, and even counseling so people don't feel left out, and dogs and cats are welcome if you have them. There's a large dining room for restaurant-style meals, cooked by professional chefs with plenty of options and dietary accommodations, and if you'd rather eat in your room, there's room service. For self-care, there's a barber and salon, with help for grooming, and housekeeping and laundry are available so you don't have to fuss with chores. Transportation and parking are included, making it easier to get to appointments or run errands, and security, high-speed internet, and on-site medical staff mean you're not left on your own if something comes up. Parkshore's a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), connected to the Presbyterian Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, and it follows strict guidelines for care, supporting seniors at every stage, with memory care for those with dementia, help for daily tasks through assisted living, and both home health and hospice services as part of its program, so you can move through different levels of care as your needs change. Residents can join in a wide range of social, physical, and mental activities every day, which helps people stay engaged and adds a sense of community, and the setting, with both city access and the water's edge, is rare for a place that also has skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services, so you get plenty of medical and personal support without giving up the things you enjoy or your connection to the outside world.