Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront

Last verified: October 2026 against the Washington DSHS provider lookup.

The short answer: Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront holds an active Washington DSHS assisted living license (#2586) for 103 beds at 1002 Lake Street S in Kirkland. Below is what the public record shows, what it means, and how to judge the community for your family.

Is Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront licensed by Washington DSHS?

Yes. Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront holds Washington DSHS assisted living license #2586, in operating status, for 103 beds, renewed through August 2027. You can confirm it yourself on the DSHS provider lookup.

What do Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront's DSHS inspection and enforcement records show?

The DSHS file lists 2 routine inspection reports, the most recent dated April 2026. Washington inspects licensed assisted living at least every 18 months, so a recent date is normal; what matters is what each report cites.

It also lists 1 complaint or incident investigation report (most recent November 2023). An investigation means DSHS checked a reported concern; the report states whether a violation was found.

The State Fire Marshal's most recent fire inspection on file is dated August 2025.

Does Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront offer memory care?

Yes — Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront is Memory Care Certified on its DSHS record. Washington certifies assisted living memory care under chapter 388-78A WAC (permanent rules effective August 15, 2026, implementing E2SSB 5337), so the flag means the state has reviewed the memory care side, not just the base license.

In Kirkland, 4 of 7 licensed assisted living facilities carry a memory care certification or dementia contract. The full list is in our memory care directory.

Does Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront accept Apple Health (Medicaid)?

No. The DSHS record shows Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront cannot accept Apple Health (Medicaid), so it is private pay; long-term-care insurance, VA benefits and the WA Cares Fund can still help.

If Medicaid may be needed later, ask now what happens when private funds run out; a resident can be asked to move. 1 of 7 Kirkland assisted living facilities do hold a DSHS Medicaid contract. Eligibility itself runs through a DSHS Home and Community Services assessment — see Apple Health long-term care and the COPES waiver.

Where is Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront, and what is nearby in Kirkland?

Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront is at 1002 Lake Street S in Kirkland (King County). Kirkland is an affluent waterfront Eastside city of about 95,000 on Lake Washington, with a walkable downtown, an established older population near Juanita and Houghton, and the large EvergreenHealth medical campus at Totem Lake.

Other licensed assisted living in the area: Madison House (100 beds), Cogir of Kirkland (85 beds), Jefferson House Memory Care Community (80 beds), Aegis Lodge of Kirkland (78 beds), Aegis Living Kirkland (45 beds), Merrill Gardens at Kirkland (40 beds).

What does assisted living cost near Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront?

Assisted living in the Kirkland area typically runs $6,200–$8,750/month in 2026, and memory care about $7,800–$10,250/month. We do not publish a price for Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront: rates depend on apartment size and the care level in your parent's assessment, and they change. Ask for an itemized rate sheet.

Ways families close the gap include VA Aid & Attendance, long-term-care insurance, the WA Cares Fund, and Apple Health for those who qualify — Aging and Disability Services (Seattle-King County) can walk you through local options.

How does Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront compare with other assisted living near Kirkland?

By licensed beds, Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront ranks #29 of 153 assisted living facilities in King County. Across the county, 44% of licensed assisted living facilities have at least one enforcement letter on their DSHS file, so having letters is not unusual on its own — read what they say.

The table puts it next to nearby licensed communities using the same DSHS fields, so you can shortlist on the record before you spend a Saturday touring.

How should you evaluate Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront before choosing it?

Before you tour, open the DSHS report file linked above and read the most recent inspection. Then use the visit to test what you read: if a citation involved medications, ask how the medication process changed; if it involved staffing, ask for current overnight numbers. A community that explains its own record plainly is usually a safer bet than one that brushes it off.

Assisted living fits an older adult who needs daily help — bathing, dressing, medication reminders, meals — but does not require round-the-clock skilled nursing. It's the most common first move when living alone stops being safe. Whether Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront fits depends on your parent's needs, budget, and how the community answers the questions below.

What should you ask on a tour of Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront?

Bring these questions and write down the answers — they make two or three communities easy to compare side by side.

• What is the staff-to-resident ratio overnight?
• What care changes would force a move-out?
• What is the all-in monthly cost for this care level — every line item?
• How do you handle a sudden change in needs, like a fall?
• What is your current resident average length of stay?
• Is the community Memory Care Certified, and which apartments does that cover?
• Which Apple Health (Medicaid) contracts do you hold today, and is there a Medicaid waitlist?
• How many residents need two-person transfers, and how is night staffing set for them?

How does Washington regulate assisted living like Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront?

In Washington, assisted living is licensed by DSHS (ALTSA / Residential Care Services) under RCW 18.20 and WAC 388-78A. A facility's license can include endorsements — such as Specialized Dementia Care — that let residents stay as needs increase. Always verify the exact license and endorsements; they determine how long your parent can remain as care needs grow.

Residents' rights, discharge notices and care planning (the negotiated service agreement) are set by WAC 388-78A. Complaints go to DSHS Residential Care Services; the Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for residents for free.

How can Seattle Senior Advisor help with Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront?

We're a free, local advisory service — families never pay us. We can compare Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront with other licensed Kirkland-area options on price, care level and availability, help you read its DSHS reports, and stay reachable through the move. Communities pay us only if you choose one and move in, and we'll tell you about good options that don't pay us.

The Washington safety net behind your decision

Washington licenses and inspects senior care through DSHS (ALTSA / Residential Care Services) (look up any provider at fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup), funds in-home and community services through the regional Area Agency on Aging — Aging and Disability Services in King County, Homage in Snohomish, and Pierce ADR — and covers long-term care for those who qualify through Apple Health (Medicaid) and the COPES waiver. The Ombudsman and DSHS Adult Protective Services safeguard residents. These are the same programs we help families navigate for free.