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Kenmore Senior Living

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, welcoming, and professional staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

7221 Ne 182nd St, Kenmore, WA 98028100 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 20 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Kenmore Senior Living is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and proactive communication, making it a strong candidate for families prioritizing a welcoming environment. While the facility is well-rated, the recent negative feedback regarding the application process suggests that families should ensure all financial and medical requirements are clearly documented and confirmed early in the process.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

20 reviews on Google
Kenmore Senior Living is consistently praised by families for its warm, professional staff and clean, well-maintained environment. Reviewers frequently highlight the ease of the move-in process and the responsiveness of the management team, though one recent review noted significant frustration regarding a failed application process.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory9.0Comms9.0Value8.0

Strengths

  • Warm, welcoming, and professional staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Responsive and helpful management team
  • Effective communication with families

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that the management team is very active in responding to feedback online; how does that same level of responsiveness translate to your daily communication with families?
  • 2Given the facility's reputation for being warm and welcoming, what specific activities or social programs are currently most popular among residents for building that sense of community?
  • 3With 100 residents here, how do you ensure that the staff maintains the high level of cleanliness and maintenance that visitors frequently praise?
  • 4Since the staff is noted for being so professional, what kind of ongoing training or support do they receive to ensure they continue providing such high-quality care?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is the specific protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local healthcare providers?
  • 6How do you balance the need for a well-maintained, professional environment with ensuring that residents feel truly at home in their personal living spaces?

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Key Review Excerpts

The Lease Manager, Langley, was incredibly communicative and worked at a very fast pace to help me transfer my dad from his skilled nursing facility.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

During the pandemic, they did such a great job keeping everyone safe, and at a certain point, allowed for outdoor visits with mom. They stayed very informed on the state of things, and did such a great job of communicating with the families.

Long-term resident's family · 2021★★★★★

We constantly receive updates of how my mother is doing, including pictures. We looked at several places and are so happy and satisfied, we chose this place-Kenmore Senior Living.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★
Source: 20 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

26total
71deficiencies
May 15, 2026Enforcement
$600.00Report

The facility is subject to a $600.00 civil fine for this recurring deficiency, previously cited on 2024-10-30, 2023-08-03, and 2023-05-31.

Tuberculosis—Testing—RequiredWAC 388-78A-2480 (1)

The licensee failed to ensure two staff members initiated tuberculosis (TB) testing within three days of hire.

Mar 16, 2026Fire

Approval status is Disapproved.

Fire safety, evacuation and lockdown planIFC 404.2

Facility cannot provide documentation for the completion of unannounced fire drills, one drill per shift, per quarter, in the previous 12 months.

Hood cleaningIFC 606.3.3

Provided documentation for semi-annual hood cleaning shows a deficiency; report must verify system has no deficiencies or that they have been corrected.

Sprinkler systemsIFC 903.5

1. Sprinkler head in East wing day room has paint on it. 2. Unable to provide documentation of NFPA 25 hydrostatic testing of fire department connection.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1

Facility is unable to provide documentation for the 4 year fire and smoke damper inspection; report from 11-17-2025 had deficiencies.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2

Facility is unable to provide documentation for the semi-annual kitchen suppression system servicing.

Activation TestIFC 1032.10.1

Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly 30 second activation test for emergency lights.

Owner's responsibility for fire-resistance-rated constructionIFC 701.6

Facility is unable to provide documentation that the annual fire wall inspection has been completed.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8

1. No documentation for annual fire alarm testing. 2. No documentation for monthly single or multi station smoke alarm testing.

Power TestIFC 1031.10.2

Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual 90 minute power test for the emergency lights.

Jan 7, 2025Investigation

Follow-up inspection conducted on 01/07/2025 found no deficiencies. This document references prior compliance determinations 52625 and 49502.

Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730

The Department found that deficiencies for the following licensing laws and regulations were corrected: WAC 388-78A-2730 Licensee's responsibilities.

Jan 6, 2025Investigation

Follow-up inspection found no deficiencies; previously cited WAC 388-78A-2880 is corrected.; Administrator signed the plan of correction on August 9, 2024.

Changing use of roomsWAC 388-78A-2880Corrected Sep 13, 2024

The facility failed to obtain written approval from the Department of Health’s Construction Review Services (CRS) before converting Memory Care Unit apartments to assisted living apartments, placing 72 residents at risk.

Changing use of roomsWAC 388-78A-2880

The Department found that this previously cited deficiency was corrected.

Dec 16, 2024Dispute

This document is an IDR Results letter; the state upheld the enforcement action despite the minor edit to the cited deficiency.

WAC 388-78A-2730

Record review regarding the policy was removed based on IDR results.

Dec 2, 2024Dispute
CleanReport

This is a letter informing the provider that the Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) regarding the Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) dated 10/16/2024 resulted in no changes to the findings. The provider is directed to submit a Plan/Attestation Statement.

Dec 2, 2024Dispute
CleanReport

This is a letter regarding Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) results for a Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) report dated 10/15/2024. The state decided not to make any changes to the original SOD report.

Nov 12, 2024Other

This document is an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) scheduling letter regarding a Statement of Deficiencies dated October 15, 2024 and an Imposition of Civil Fine dated October 24, 2024. The meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2024.

WAC 388-78A-2880

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