Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront

    1002 Lake St S, Kirkland, WA 98033
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Vibrant Italian-style community, compassionate staff

    I toured this beautiful, new Kirkland community and left very impressed - vibrant, visually inspiring Italian-style grounds with water views, a sunny atrium, upstairs lounge and patio that feel truly homelike. Staff greeted me warmly and were consistently kind and respectful; leadership (Ashley Besmehn) and nursing (Lisa Brenner) showed compassionate, strong 24/7 care, engaging activities, good meals with choices, and on-site guest rooms. Overall I feel my quality of life would improve here and I'm grateful for the caring, professional team.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.71·(14)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Beautiful, new facility
    • High-end / fancy design
    • Nice outdoor atrium sitting area
    • Upstairs lounge
    • Patio
    • Water views
    • Good meals with choices
    • Meal example: salad and a cookie
    • Vibrant environment
    • Excellent healthcare

    Cons

    • Expensive / not affordable for most people

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is strongly positive, with multiple mentions emphasizing the community's attractive, new, and high-end appearance alongside solid clinical care. Reviewers repeatedly describe the property as beautiful and fancy, and the general tone highlights an upscale, well-maintained living environment. The most consistent praise centers on the built environment and healthcare quality, creating a picture of a desirable, premium senior living option that may appeal to those seeking a visually appealing community with strong medical support.

    Facilities and common areas receive especially enthusiastic comments. Specific amenities called out include an outdoor atrium sitting area, an upstairs lounge, and a patio, all of which contribute to pleasant indoor-outdoor living. Water views are mentioned as a distinctive feature, reinforcing the impression of a scenic, thoughtfully designed property. The repeated descriptors "beautiful," "new," and "fancy" suggest recent construction or a refreshed facility design and an emphasis on aesthetics and comfort.

    Care quality is singled out as a major strength: reviewers explicitly note "excellent healthcare." While details about staff interactions, responsiveness, or specific clinical outcomes are not provided in these summaries, the clear statement about healthcare suggests confidence in the community's clinical services and capacity to meet residents' medical needs. Because staff performance and day-to-day caregiving are not directly discussed beyond the broad healthcare praise, prospective residents or families may want to seek more specific references to staffing ratios, staff continuity, and personal caregiving experiences in longer reviews or follow-up conversations.

    Dining is described positively in the summaries. Reviewers mention that the meals were good and that there are choices available, with one simple example listing a salad and a cookie. This suggests a basic level of meal quality and choice that satisfied the reviewer(s). However, the summaries do not elaborate on menu variety, dietary accommodations, dining service, or mealtime atmosphere, so while dining appears to be competent and pleasant, there is limited detail to fully evaluate the culinary program.

    The community's social atmosphere is characterized as "vibrant," indicating active communal life and likely engaging programming or a lively resident population. Specific activities or event types are not mentioned, but the use of the word "vibrant" implies a socially engaging environment that may support resident interaction and enrichment.

    The primary and consistent concern across the reviews is cost: the facility is described as expensive and "not affordable for most people." This is the only con identified in the summaries but it is significant — it frames the community as a premium option that may be out of reach for many prospective residents. No other negative themes (such as issues with staff, cleanliness, safety, or programming) appear in the provided summaries.

    In summary, the reviews paint Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront as an upscale, attractive senior living community with strong clinical care and a lively atmosphere. Its standout strengths are the new, well-designed facilities (including multiple pleasant outdoor and lounge spaces and water views), a generally positive dining experience with meal choices, and clear praise for healthcare services. The most notable limitation is affordability: reviewers consistently perceive the community as expensive, which potential residents and families should weigh heavily. Because the review excerpts provide limited detail on staff performance, day-to-day management, and specific activity offerings, interested parties should follow up with tours, menus, sample activity schedules, and direct questions about staffing levels and costs to confirm that the community meets their clinical, social, and financial needs.

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    Location

    Map showing location of Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront

    Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront is located at 1002 Lake St S, Kirkland, WA, 98033.

    About Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront

    Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront sits by Lake Washington, nestled among trees and wetlands that give the place a gentle, treehouse feeling, and the large windows in the dining room let in sun and offer wide views of nature, while a big stone fireplace adds to the cozy, Northwest-style setting that's got shades of both rustic woods and seaside living, with the inside showing off Italian-inspired design touches like beach wood, a mural of "The Birth of Venus" in the Grotto Solarium, and bright, open rooms that try to feel like an Italian villa by the water. The community has 126 licensed beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion apartment layouts, which is good for couples with different care needs, and pets are welcome. The care levels go from light assisted living up to memory care, transitional care, respite or day stay, and end-of-life care, and there are always care managers and nurses around, staffing the place and providing onsite nursing seven days a week, as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapies, massage, visiting physicians, and geriatric psychiatry. The building has a sun-filled dining room with a wine deco for festive meals, a private hall for special events, a theater, a full-service salon and barber, a little pub, a massage room, and a gym, plus gathering spots like a bright lobby, a covered porch, lounge, and an outdoor grotto with an Italian mosaic fountain that's good for relaxing or socializing. The activities they offer try to keep folks engaged, busy, and happy, from group events to creative projects, and there's a life enrichment program meant to give residents a sense of purpose, along with lakeshore walking right nearby. Housekeeping, laundry, and all-day dining are part of daily life, and overall, the staff try to welcome everyone as individuals, focusing on comfort, care, and well-being in a setting with a bit of Northwest charm and coastal elegance.

    About Aegis Living

    Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront is managed by Aegis Living.

    Founded in 1997 by Dwayne Clark and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Aegis Living operates 39 senior living communities along the West Coast. The company provides assisted living, memory care, respite care, and end-of-life services to 2,500+ residents. Guided by their "Dare to Care" philosophy and people-first culture.

    People often ask...

    Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,986 per month.

    Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 51 photos of Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1002 Lake St S, Kirkland, WA 98033.

    No, Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Washington, the Department of Social & Health Services licenses assisted living and adult family homes, publishing inspection, investigation, and fire-safety reports.

    License number2586
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity103 residents
    ExpiresAugust 31st, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    6

    Reports

    35

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    01 Apr 2026Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in staff training (continuing education and CPR/First Aid), inadequate background checks, and related safety documentation during the oversight of the facility.
    • WAC 388-78A-2474(2)(d)Continuing education (CE) training
    • WAC 388-112A-0710CPR/First Aid training
    • WAC 388-112A-0611CE training requirements for staff
    • WAC 388-112A-0600Continuing education – scope
    • WAC 388-78A-2466Background checks
    01 Feb 2026Enforcement Letters
    Found deficiencies in caregiver training and CPR/First Aid certification and assessed a civil fine.
    • WAC 388-112A-0600 (1)What is continuing education and what topics may be covered in continuing education?
    • WAC 388-112A-0611 (1)(a)(iii)Who in an assisted living facility is required to complete continuing education training each year, how many hours of continuing education are required, and when must they be completed?
    • WAC 388-112A-0710What is CPR/first-aid training?
    • WAC 388-78A-2474 (2)(d)(e)Training and home care aide certification requirements.
    04 Aug 2025Life Safety
    Multiple fire-safety deficiencies were observed, including unsecured appliances, missing annual inspections, obstructed extinguishing equipment, and doors that do not latch properly.
    • IFC 603.4 2021Ceiling Clearance
    • IFC 606.4 2021Appliance Connection to Building Piping
    • IFC 705.2 2021Owner's Responsibility
    • IFC 903.5 2021Inspection and Maintenance
    • IFC 705.2.4 2021Door Operation
    • IFC 904.13.5.2 2021Extinguishing System Service
    • IFC 906.7 2021Hangers and Brackets
    • IFC 1013.1 2021Activation Test
    • IFC 1031.10.2 2021Power Test
    • IFC 915.6 2021 WACReliability
    20 Jun 2024Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies across assessments, care planning, nurse delegation, recordkeeping, and medication practices. The findings indicated risks to residents' health and safety.
    • WAC 388-78A-2100(2)(b)(i)Ongoing assessments - device-related assessment
    • WAC 388-78A-2100(2)(b)(ii)Ongoing assessments - alignment with current needs and negotiated service agreement
    • WAC 388-78A-2140Negotiated service agreement contents
    • WAC 388-78A-2320Intermittent nursing services systems
    • WAC 388-78A-2420Record retention
    • WAC 388-78A-2210Medication services
    26 Sept 2023Investigation
    Investigated a medication error allegation and found that old Rivastigmine patches were not removed before applying a new patch.
    13 Jun 2023Life Safety
    Disapproved after identifying multiple fire-safety deficiencies, including electrical wiring hazards, non-functioning fire doors, and missing maintenance records.
    • IFC 604.4 2018Multiplug adapters prohibited
    • IFC 604.4.2 2018Relocatable power taps; prohibition against plugging into another power strip
    • IFC 604.5 2018Extension cords not to be used as permanent wiring
    • IFC 701.6 2018Annual inspection of fire-resistance-rated construction
    • IFC 703.1 2018Penetrations; protection materials and firestop maintenance
    • IFC 705.2.4 2018Door operation; self-closing and latching
    • IFC 903.5 2018Sprinkler system testing
    • IFC 904.12.5.2 2018Extinguishing system service
    • NFPA 80 5.2Fire door inspection and testing

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