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Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront

Amalfi Coast Charm, Lakeside Serenity, and Upscale Community in Kirkland

Italian Elegance Meets Lakeshore Living

Overlooking Lake Washington at the heart of downtown Kirkland, Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront reimagines senior living with the warmth and artistry of Southern Italy. Themed around the sunlit piazzas, vibrant tiles, and hospitality of the Amalfi Coast, the community welcomes residents and guests with landscaped gardens, an outdoor grotto centered around a mosaic fountain, and intricate entrance water features inspired by hand-painted terracotta. Warm earth-tone stucco mixes with splashy Mediterranean hues, blending true Italian atmosphere with stunning water and mountain views.

Inside, every detail is designed for both comfort and conversation, whether it’s enjoying a refreshing gelato, sharing stories on the lakeshore terrace, or gathering in the cozy pub for shuffleboard and prosecco toasts with friends.

Rent Starting As Low As:

$5,320

Lifestyle

More than 200 monthly programs reflect both coastal Italian sensibility and local flair: art classes, culinary workshops (including pasta- and pizza-making), TED-style talks, music therapy concerts, language lessons, lakeside walks, and excursions to Kirkland’s galleries, farmers markets, and beaches. The creative Life Enrichment team partners with residents to infuse every calendar with both tradition and discovery.

Vibrant Living
  • Chef-prepared meals all day, featuring Italian classics and Northwest favorites
  • Wine tastings, happy hours in the pub, and waterfront al fresco dining
  • Full-service salon/barbershop, massage and wellness studio
  • Outdoor grotto, Italian mosaic fountain, and lush flower gardens
  • Concierge service and scheduled town car for outings and appointments
  • Dedicated fitness studio, exercise classes, and lakeshore walks
  • Pet-friendly so your furry family member gets the Italian welcome too
  • Secure memory care neighborhood with innovative, person-centered programming
  • Medical care: nursing, all four therapies, massage, and geriatric psychiatry available onsite

Dining

Dining here celebrates the spirit of la famiglia and la dolce vita: wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, regional antipasti, and Northwest seafood, all guided by resident preferences and registered dietitians. Residents gather indoors and out, enjoying flexible all-day dining, private family parties, special dessert hours, and lively “taste of Italy” nights in a social, scenic setting.
Chef Prepared Meals - With All-Day Dining

Wellness

At Áegis Living, wellness is a whole-person approach—nurturing mind, body, and spirit. Our goal is to improve your healthspan, making every year more vibrant through nutritious meals, daily opportunities for movement, socialization, and restorative therapies. With personalized care plans and the support of our 24-hour certified care team, daily nurse coverage, in-house therapy, and visiting physicians, we provide attentive care that strengthens well-being, brings comfort, and supports peace of mind.
Wellness is highly personalized:

Wellbeing at Kirkland Waterfront is multi-dimensional:

  • Fitness studio, yoga and balance classes
  • Massage, salon, and holistic therapies on site
  • On-site physical, occupational, speech, and psychiatric therapies
  • Cognitive games, social clubs, lakefront walks, and “mindful Mediterranean” programs
  • AUGi AI-powered fall prevention and robust safety technology
  • Respite, short-term stays, and progressive care for every stage
  • Staff are known for their attentive service, close relationships with families, and compassionate daily care, a hallmark of Aegis

Apartment Types

Understanding Costs

At Áegis Living, costs are easy to follow and designed for flexibility:

Apartment Rent

Covers personal residence, meals, amenities, housekeeping, transportation, and utilities

Care Points

Pay only for the extra support you need, with the flexibility to update services as your lifestyle changes

Community Fee

A single fee to maintain exceptional surroundings and prepare for every arrival

Why Families Choose Aegis Living

Our continuum of care, from light assisted living to advanced memory care, allows residents to remain in the community they love, surrounded by familiar faces. Couples with differing care needs can stay together, and every resident benefits from flexible, tailored support. Our seamless continuity of care ensures stability and peace of mind, so residents can confidently age in place.
A Prime Lakeside Address
  • Direct access to lakefront walking paths and beach parks
  • Next to Woodmark Hotel & Spa, L’Experience Paris Bakery & Café
  • Walk to Kirkland’s best restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and the waterfront market
  • Nearby Overlake and Evergreen medical centers, clinics, and pharmacies
  • Minutes to Bellevue and the Eastside via scenic lakeshore drives

What Residents & Families Say

“My mother is always busy with fun activities, the food is fantastic, and most of all, people treat her like family.”

- Mark B., Son

Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront

“The staff’s warmth, the beautiful Italian gardens, and the lakeshore walks have made my mom blossom. We are both happy!”

- Lori D., Daughter

Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront

“Aegis Kirkland Waterfront takes everything great about retirement living and does it all with style.”

- Sharon K., Resident

Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront

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AUGi is a discreet, wall-mounted smart device that uses AI technology to track movement and detect potential fall risks. Whether sensing when someone is getting out of bed or recognizing that a fall has occurred, AUGi instantly alerts our care team so help arrives right away. This proactive approach gives residents added safety and families peace of mind.
Restore Red Light Therapy offers a safe, natural way to support health and vitality. This non-invasive treatment reduces inflammation, eases pain, improves mobility, enhances sleep, and rejuvenates skin. By promoting healing and energy at the cellular level, it helps residents feel their best—every single day.

Respite Care

Respite Stays & Day Stays give family caregivers a real break—hours, days, or a few weeks—while your loved one enjoys a safe, enriching short‑term home at Aegis Living. Guests settle into a beautifully furnished private apartment and have 24/7 care staff and onsite nurses, medication management, and discreet safety technology (motion sensors, medical‑alert pendants, visitor check‑in) for peace of mind. Each day feels purposeful with chef‑prepared, all‑day dining and 200+ monthly activities—from book clubs and fitness classes to movie nights—plus full use of the community. We coordinate with your loved one’s physicians to mirror their routines and care, so the stay feels familiar. It’s also a smart trial run for senior living: meet neighbors, test services, and see what supported independence looks like—without a long‑term commitment. Choose a Respite Stay when you’re traveling or need time to recharge, when your loved one would benefit from structure, social connection, and great meals, or when you both want peace of mind while keeping options open.

Hospice Care

Hospice & End‑of‑Life Care at Aegis Living is comfort‑first support for the final stage of life, delivered in your loved one’s private apartment by our 24/7 care team in coordination with a trusted local hospice provider you choose (or we can recommend). Together, we create a coordinated care plan that manages pain and other symptoms, oversees medications, and provides calm, dignified help with daily needs, while offering compassionate emotional support for both resident and family. Discreet safety measures and a reliable medical‑alert system bring help quickly; chef‑prepared, in‑apartment meals adapt to changing appetites. Families are guided through decisions and moments of closure so they can focus on being present in a peaceful, home‑like setting. If your loved one already lives at Aegis, they can remain in the comfort of their home, avoiding disruptive moves. Choose this level of care when curative treatment is no longer the goal and you want expert symptom control, hands‑on daily support, and a setting that protects dignity and prioritizes comfort, meaning, and time together.

Transitional Care

Transitional Care is Aegis Living’s bridge for early memory loss—made for people who are still social and independent but benefit from structure, reminders, and gentle support. Residents remain in assisted living with full access to amenities and friendships, while dementia‑trained team members are available 24/7 for cueing, medication management, wayfinding, and compassionate redirection when confusion arises. Onsite nurses monitor health and adjust a personalized care plan as needs evolve, and discreet safety technology like motion sensors, medical‑alert pendants, and a visitor check‑in system, adds reassurance without sacrificing freedom. Nutrition and hydration stay on track with chef‑prepared meals, seasonal menus, and all‑day options, and days are filled with meaningful activities that build confidence and connection. Couples can stay together even with different care needs. If symptoms progress, a seamless transition to our secured Life’s Neighborhood Memory Care is available with the same trusted team. Choose Transitional Care when your loved one is missing medications, repeating questions, or feeling anxious alone but does not yet require a secured Memory Care setting—it’s the right support, at the right time.

Memory Care

Memory Care is specialized, secure support for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias who benefit from a calm, structured environment and round‑the‑clock expertise. At Aegis Living, that care happens in Life’s Neighborhood—an intimate, thoughtfully designed setting where 24/7 dementia‑trained caregivers and a nursing team on site seven days a week deliver personalized help with daily living, medication management, and mobility (including Hoyer lifts and two‑person transfers), while gently redirecting agitation and confusion. Days are purpose‑filled with science‑based cognitive programming, certified music therapy, and social activities; chef‑prepared meals are easy to enjoy and dining spaces and cues are designed for memory support. Discreet safety features like secured entrances, emergency pendants with fall detection, and optional motion sensors, prevent wandering and bring peace of mind, and visiting physicians and wellness professionals reduce trips off‑site. Families receive education and ongoing support. If your loved one is unsafe alone, missing medications, wandering, needs frequent cueing or hands‑on help with bathing or dressing, or thrives with a predictable routine, Memory Care offers the right level of care. For milder needs, our transitional Assisted Living can be a first step; for advancing symptoms, secured Memory Care provides the specialized, heartfelt support to help them feel calm, connected, and at home.

Assisted Living

Assisted Living is ideal when you—or a loved one—want to stay independent but need daily help to live safely and well. It combines a private apartment with 24/7 caregivers who provide personalized support with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, medications, mobility, including two‑person transfers and Hoyer lifts when needed). A nursing team on site seven days a week builds a tailored care plan, with visiting physicians and onsite physical, occupational, and speech therapy available for added peace of mind. Meanwhile, we handle the details like chef‑prepared, dietitian‑designed all‑day dining, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and concierge services, so residents can focus on community and purpose in beautifully designed spaces with fitness classes, clubs, and daily activities. Care scales up or down as needs change (so you only pay for the support you use). If you don’t require the constant medical care of a nursing home but want more help than independent living provides, Assisted Living delivers the care, comfort, and community to help you thrive.
Light Assisted Living is for adults who are largely independent and want the ease of maintenance‑free living with a trusted safety net close by. You’ll keep your own routine in a private apartment while we handle the hassle like chef‑prepared, dietitian‑designed all‑day dining, weekly housekeeping and laundry, concierge help, and scheduled transportation to appointments and outings. Our on‑site team is available 24/7 for occasional support—think medication reminders, a steady arm for bathing or dressing, or short‑term help after an illness—without the intensity of higher‑level care. Stay active with a full calendar of fitness, arts, clubs, and curated excursions; stay well with visiting physicians and optional physical, occupational, and speech therapy through our EmpowerMe Wellness partnership. Emergency call systems, elevators, and discreet mobility support add peace of mind. It’s the right fit if you don’t need Memory Care or frequent hands‑on assistance, but want community, convenience, and the assurance that more support can scale up if your needs change. Couples with different care needs can remain together with personalized plans.
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