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Assisted Living · Kent, WA
112 Kennebeck Ave N, Scenic Hill · Kent, WA 98030
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Catalog updated Aug 4, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 75 residents. This is not the number of openings.
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Usually offers housing and help with everyday tasks, such as bathing and dressing.
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Public Google reviewers rate Hillside Assisted Living highly. Reviewers highlight: warm, professional, and empathetic staff, clean, well-maintained, and cozy facility. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
Hillside Assisted Living (identified in reviews as Stafford Suites) receives high praise for its warm, professional staff and welcoming, well-maintained environment. While many families describe a positive, caring atmosphere, there are isolated but serious concerns regarding emergency response times and the facility's responsiveness to negative feedback.
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The vast majority of reviews highlight the staff as warm, loving, and professional, though one critical report notes poor bedside manner during an emergency.
One reviewer expressed frustration that the owner dismissed their concerns about care quality without investigation.
Reviewers consistently describe the facility as clean, organized, and well-maintained.
Multiple reviewers specifically praise the quality and delicious nature of the meals provided.
Early reviews specifically mention the quality of activities provided to residents.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The Stafford Suites staff are a fantastic team who show love and care to their residents. The chef makes amazingly delicious meals. The facilities are clean, warm, organized, spacious, and well-maintained.”
“Terrible care givers a resident fell and it took forever for them to come help and when they did they did not calm or comfort or anything treated him like cattle”
“The thing I like most about living here the staff are warm, professional, helpful, and loving. The food is good too! I’ve been here almost 4 years and my fellow residents are positive and caring.”
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Inspection conducted regarding complaint #195230 concerning smoking areas. Inspector found no IFC violations observed during the follow-up inspection. The facility established a designated smoking area and added new signage.
A separate follow-up letter indicates all deficiencies were confirmed corrected as of 12/05/2025.
Facility failed to ensure 1 of 6 sampled staff completed an initial TB skin test within three days of hire.
Facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 residents using oxygen received it as ordered, including missing physician orders and incorrect oxygen flow rates.
Facility failed to document blood thinner/insulin risks or catheter removal on Service Plans for 4 of 4 residents.
Facility failed to ensure 7 of 7 sampled residents were verbally informed and given a copy of the facility's policy regarding Medicaid as a payment source with a signed/dated acknowledgement.
Facility failed to assess safety for a medical device (bedrail) for 1 resident and failed to conduct safe smoking assessments for 6 residents.
Inspection on 9/9/2025 resulted in a 'Disapproved' status, but a follow-up document dated 9/16/2025 indicates all previous violations were corrected and the facility status is now 'Approved'.
Extension cord used as permanent wiring in room 104.
A table and chair were blocking the means of egress in the dinning area.
Emergency light across from room 213 failed to operate on backup power.
Penetrations in fire-resistance-rated construction found in staff break room above door and basement by holiday storage.
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