Quick answers
- Is Lakeside licensed?
- Lakeside appears on the official licence list of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), Residential Assisted Living Facilities Program (retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Residential Assisted Living Facility”, licence number RC-745, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- Where is Lakeside?
- 605 Joseph Avenue, Winchester, ID 83555, Lewis County, Idaho.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- St Mary's Hospital, Cottonwood (about 18 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Lakeside - East0.0 mi · Winchester, ID
- Brookdale Lewiston16 mi · Lewiston, ID
- Golden Girls Residential Care, LLC16 mi · Lewiston, ID
- Joyce's Orchard Residential Care Home16 mi · Lewiston, ID
- Living Spring Residential Care16 mi · Lewiston, ID
- Pleasant Valley Shelter Home16 mi · Lewiston, ID
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- St Mary's Hospital18 mi · Cottonwood, ID
- St Joseph Regional Medical Center28 mi · Lewiston, ID
- Tri-State Memorial Hospital28 mi · Clarkston, WA
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Residential Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Licence number | RC-745 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Address | 605 Joseph Avenue, Winchester, ID 83555 |
| County | Lewis |
| State | Idaho |
| Licensing agency | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), Residential Assisted Living Facilities Program |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of Idaho — Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), Residential Assisted Living Facilities Program, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances