About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 388-7494
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
VERIFIED PARTNER

The Lakeshore

11448 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, WA 98178

For pricing & availability:
(866) 374-4058
8.2
Review score
37 reviews
Add review
8.2
Review score
37 reviews
  • 5 star
    54%
  • 4 star
    35%
  • 3 star
    11%
  • 2 star
    0%
  • 1 star
    0%
See all reviews
8.3
Review score
188 reviews
8 facilities
SaveShare
The Lakeshore
SaveShare
The Lakeshore
11 photos
The Lakeshore in google map
Take a virtual tour of The Lakeshore in Seattle, WA.

Anonymous

Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Our experience

Overall has been great. Cleanliness is great. Friendliness is like a 3.5 for front desk, but the other staff are delightful. Quality of care is awesome--they have been right there when mom needed help even before I saw that I had missed their text. Food has been amazing, both nutrition wise and keeping them enjoying. Activities have been engaging them--decades long bridge players and loving the activity nights, such as the luau night. Value wise, it's not cheap, but very much worth the value. The view in the dining room is so delightful. My mom bought binoculars to better see all of the eagles right there in the lake. They've both made so many new friends. 8 thumbs up :) My parents rave about the food, and experience has been pretty decent. The dining and kitchen staff are soooo delightful. My parents both, especially my mom are so happy at Lakeshore

Read all reviews

The Lakeshore

Welcome to The Lakeshore, an Era Living community located in Seattle, Washington. The Lakeshore offers a vibrant lifestyle, a vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional services. The Lakeshore's location on the southern shore of Lake Washington provides beautiful panoramic views for residents to enjoy. It has 156 apartments, ranging from studios to two-bedroom suites.

Residents of The Lakeshore experience a maintenance-free lifestyle that includes weekly housekeeping and linen services, as well as scheduled transportation. The campus features a full-service restaurant with chef-prepared selections, an on-site wellness center staffed by a registered nurse, and professionally maintained common areas and gardens. The Wellness and Active Aging program in this community is developed in collaboration with the University of Washington School of Nursing, one of the nation's top-rated nursing schools. Residents also can choose from nearly 200 Life Enrichment events each month. Popular events include concerts, art gallery tours, craft beer tastings, and more. Residents find endless opportunities to pursue their passions or mingle with friends.

Since 1987, Era Living has been dedicated to fostering a healthy and engaging environment that promotes whole-body wellness, culture, warmth, and social fulfillment. They provide exceptional health care services and enriching activities in all of their communities.

Related...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living

The Lakeshore

Pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed

Base fees by care type

  • Request pricing
    Contact a local advisor
  • Unlocked
    Get a quote from your local advisor

*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.

Reviews

for The Lakeshore

8.2 out of 10
Review Score37 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.3
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
4.6
Value for Cost
4.4

A Place for Mom has scored The Lakeshore with 8.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Lakeshore has 37 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.

Filters

1-20 of 37 reviews

Last Updated: 9/18/25

Overall Experience
Date Submitted
Reviewer
Care Received
Verified Review

A Place For Mom has verified the person writing the review and their connection to the community.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 18, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Our experience

Overall has been great. Cleanliness is great. Friendliness is like a 3.5 for front desk, but the other staff are delightful. Quality of care is awesome--they have been right there when mom needed help even before I saw that I had missed their text. Food has been amazing, both nutrition wise and keeping them enjoying. Activities have been engaging them--decades long bridge players and loving the activity nights, such as the luau night. Value wise, it's not cheap, but very much worth the value. The view in the dining room is so delightful. My mom bought binoculars to better see all of the eagles right there in the lake. They've both made so many new friends. 8 thumbs up :) My parents rave about the food, and experience has been pretty decent. The dining and kitchen staff are soooo delightful. My parents both, especially my mom are so happy at Lakeshore

Teresa M

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 20, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Overall would Recommend

Beautiful grounds, but the food not great. Apartment size 1 bedroom was perfect except lowest floor rooms are a little dark but still nice. Staff was nice and engaging - only reason my mom left was she needed memory care.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 12, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Highly Recommend

Beautiful dining room with view of Lake Washington. Grounds beautiful and well taken care of. Staff is friendly and kind. Secure with gated entrance. Some menu options are very good - maybe rotate menu with more specials. I guess I'm looking at it from a 60 year old rather than an 85 year old so it's probably fine for most.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

May 22, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

My Tour Experience at The Lakeshore

While we were impressed with the grounds, community, and staff, we had concerns about the room layouts and cost compared to [removed]. One example is that they charged an extra fee for an alert bracelet, which [removed] did not. That said, we would have been happy with Lakeshore, but we liked [removed] better.

C.J. Koenig

Independent Living

Family/friend

February 10, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Extremely pleased

The Lake Shore is a wonderful retirement facility with a view of Lake Washington that’s simply breathtaking. The staff are all friendly and helpful and professional. It really feels like a wonderful community of friendly staff and a community of friends. The food is beyond delicious and I couldn’t feel any better having my mom and stepdad making Lake Shore their retirement home. Thanks to everyone at the Lake Shore for making their retirement a wonderful experience.

Kathe

Independent Living

Toured community

February 6, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Staff
4.0

Art Show

Everyone is so friendly. The wine and food were delicious. The entertainment was fun and the art show was top-notch. I was impressed with both the outside artists work and with the work of the artists in your own community!

CM

Independent Living

Family/friend

February 2, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Lovely community, caring staff

My parents are enjoying the beautiful setting and are encouraged daily by the caring staff who work hard to make sure they get a smile out of Mom and Dad throughout the day. There are a number of adjustments to moving into a community and one by one we are tackling them together.

anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

February 21, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

My tour review

This community is okay but it was to far away from my daughter and I wanted a more modern feeling environment. They gave a good tour with lots of information.

Robin B

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 26, 2021

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I would recommend

I chose The Lakeshore because it was a smaller community and everyone seemed very friendly, I felt more at home here. I have only been here a short amount of time but it has been a good experience so far. I do know that they have a lot of activities provided and they are trying their best to do as much as they can with some of the covid restrictions still in place. The meals here are chef prepared and we get to choose off a menu. The chef really goes out of their way to try and make it accommodating and nice for everyone that moves in here. I would absolutely recommend to others looking.

Lee H

Assisted Living

Resident/client

April 23, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Genuine Staff

I decided to move to The Lakeshore because the staff members were so pleasant, helpful, and genuinely understanding. So selecting The Lakeshore was really very easy. The people here realized I was discouraged after losing my sweetheart. So it was comforting to know I was going to receive emotional support as well as personal assistance. I am looking at this change of residence as a positive step. I am very happy here and looking forward not backward. I am ready for the next chapter!

Wendy

Independent Living

Family/friend

February 4, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

A good fit for our family

We chose this facility because of the view, it overlooks the lake. We also liked the value for the money as well as the location. The room sizes here seemed average compared to others that we looked into. the facility is older, but it is well maintained. Overall, I would highly recommend them to others looking.

Nicole B

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 10, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0

Comfort and coziness found at thew lake-shore

My mom has been really happy here, the staff has been wonderful. It a cheerful and homey place and itis a perfect place and they encourage self-expression. I Would definitely recommend this facility to others.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

July 31, 2019

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Very nice. For price apts.have small rooms. As for 2nd person fee very high for 1 meal a day.Rest of community was excellent.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 16, 2019

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

The Lakeshore provides many services for residents. But sometimes I don't believe all the services are provided as requested...like showers, emptying the commode, etc...especially when the resident has signed up for several services. Also, they have a lot of staff to handle all the services, but it is never clear who in the chain of employees handles what -- so questions are often not directed to the right person. However, the meals are very good, the facility is very clean, they offer many activities, and appear to manage drugs correctly. But, The Lakeshore is very costly so be ready to pay for all the benefits you receive.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

June 24, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Recently remodeled and clean. Staff appears friendly.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

June 22, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

The Lakeshore is a beautiful facility with great views of Lake Washington. I was impressed with the apartments that I was shown. I liked that the staff is very diversified. Somewhat pricey.

Carol Allis

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 8, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Welcome Home !

My mother is very happy in her new home. She enjoys the staff and the access for mobility. The apartments are newly remodeled and she has a view of the lake. There is always activities for her to partake in and the residents have welcomed her with open arms.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

March 13, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Beautiful facility and location.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

December 24, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

A lovely facility but once I move to an assisted facility I don't want to move again. I could only afford to live at Lakeshore for a few years.

Stephen McClenon

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 14, 2018

3.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.5
Friendliness
3.5
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.5
Activities
5.0

I like the facility, the activities, but the price is a bit much for what they are providing, though not out of the range. My concern is whether or not they can maintain this level of care. Friendly staff and personnel.

The Lakeshore

Neighborhoods

See what the neighborhood has to offer and what’s nearby:
Map of the neighborhood around The Lakeshore

Similar communities nearby

  • Find Assisted Living

  • Photo of El Dorado West

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    El Dorado West is conveniently located close to Seahurst Park, Salmon Creek, Puget Sound, and not far from the Sea-Tac Airport. Relax and enjoy retirement amidst a thoughtful, caring community with access to excellent health care facilities, shopping malls, bus lines, and the excitement of...

  • Aljoya Mercer Island, a CCRC community exterior

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    Welcome to Aljoya Mercer Island, an Era Living community. Aljoya offers a warm, vibrant lifestyle, a vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Independent Living, Assisted Living, and nursing care. Aljoya is located in the heart of Mercer Island, surrounded by shops,...

  • Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre patio

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    Merrill Gardens is an all-inclusive community. Choose from a studio, one-, or two-bedroom private apartment home. Enjoy concierge services, daily scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing and weekly housekeeping.Our Anytime Dining program keeps up with our residents schedule with fresh,...

  • Photo of Chateau at Valley Center

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    Combining the elegance of a French château with the relaxed style of the Pacific Northwest, Château at Valley Center has a uniquely inviting design. And Valley Medical Center is only a block away, so Château at Valley Center’s location provides an extra measure of security.Living in a Château...

  • Regency Newcastle community exterior

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    Find the vibrant home and compassionate care you have been searching for at Regency Newcastle. Our beautiful senior community in Newcastle, Washington, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care, emphasizing individualized care that enables residents to live as independently as...

  • The Lodge at Eagle Ridge community exterior

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    The Lodge at Eagle Ridge is an assisted living community located just outside of Seattle in Renton, Washington. This residential district is conveniently only about 10 miles from the Seattle Tacoma International Airport, making it incredibly easy for family to visit from anywhere in the world....

  • Photo of Merrill Gardens at Tukwila

    Starting at$X,XXX/mo

    You’re going to love it here. Merrill Gardens at Tukwila boasts beautiful views, engaging programming and much more. With spacious apartments, stunning common areas, and a variety of amenities to serve you, Merrill Gardens offers a wonderful place to call home.It's all about choice. Choose from...

The features and amenities that are displayed on this page contain marketing information provided by the community. A Place for Mom has not confirmed the completeness of the provided information, and cannot guarantee its accuracy. If you become aware of any information that should be updated or noted, please contact A Place for Mom. A Place for Mom uses the term “assisted living” to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care.

Back to top