See every facility — official ratings, family reviews, no referral fees.
Assisted Living

King's Manor Senior Living Community

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

8609 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 9844576 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 25 Google reviews

5
4
3
2
1
King's Manor Senior Living Community Assisted Living in Tacoma, WA — Street View
Street View

Watch King's Manor Senior Living Community

Get an email when new inspections, ratings, or penalties are published for this facility.

We’ll only email you about this — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

What this means for your family

King's Manor is highly recommended for its compassionate, long-tenured staff and active social environment, making it an excellent choice for those needing consistent support. While the care is top-tier, families should note that recent feedback suggests a slight decline in food quality; you may want to sample a meal during your tour to see if it meets your expectations.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

25 reviews on Google
King's Manor Senior Living Community is highly regarded by families for its warm, compassionate staff and welcoming, home-like atmosphere. Reviewers frequently praise the facility's cleanliness, consistent activity programming, and the genuine care provided to residents, even during end-of-life transitions. While the vast majority of feedback is glowing, recent concerns have been raised regarding a decline in food quality and a lack of weather protection for outdoor areas.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food7.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemory9.0Comms9.0Value9.0

Strengths

  • Warm, compassionate, and attentive staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Active and engaging social calendar
  • Strong support during end-of-life care

Concerns

  • Declining food quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02020(2)5.02021(3)4.82023(9)5.02024(6)4.72025(6)5.02026(2)

Distribution · 28 analyzed

5
26
4
0
3
2
2
0
1
0

How They Respond to Reviews

56%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It’s wonderful to see how much care the staff puts into being attentive and warm; how do you ensure that this level of personalized attention stays consistent as the community grows?
  • 2We noticed the social calendar looks very active; what are some of the favorite group activities or outings that the residents currently enjoy?
  • 3Could you tell us a bit more about the dining experience and how the menu is planned to ensure variety and quality for everyone?
  • 4The facility looks incredibly well-maintained; what is your routine for ensuring the common areas and resident rooms stay clean and comfortable?
  • 5How does the care team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
  • 6We are so impressed by the compassion shown during end-of-life care; how do you support both the residents and their families during those sensitive transitions?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff is encouraging, respectful, and very helpful. It truly feels like a home for my Pops!!!

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

The staff is confidential, quick with responding to concerns/questions and very watchful of the residents.

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

The staff has been so caring toward our Mom who has memory issues. She gets confused and the staff helps her out.

Memory care family member · 2024★★★★★
Source: 25 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

5total
22deficiencies
Apr 2, 2026Inspection
CleanReport

The document states that the Department completed a full inspection and found no deficiencies.

Aug 11, 2025Fire

Inspection dated 08/11/2025 resulted in 'Disapproved' status. A subsequent document provided in the set dated 10/08/2025 lists an 'Approved' status but reiterates the same outstanding sprinkler and hood suppression findings.

Testing and Maintenance (Sprinkler Systems)IFC 903.5 2021

No quarterly fire sprinkler inspection report for Q2 of 2024; dry sprinkler system past due for 3-year full flow trip test.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021

Unable to produce service report for first semi-annual hood suppressions system in 2024.

Abatement of Electrical HazardsIFC 603.2 2021

Facility did not place floor tape indicating required 36-inch clearance mark in kitchen mop closet.

Internally Illuminated Exit SignsIFC 1013.5 2021

Exit signs throughout corridors and stairwells are significantly dim/fail to be fully illuminated; no records of bulb replacement.

Aug 11, 2025Fire

Approval Status: Disapproved

Abatement of Electrical HazardsIFC 603.2 2021

Facility did not place floor tape indicating the required 36-inch clearance mark in the kitchen mop closet.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2021

Missing Q2 2024 quarterly fire sprinkler inspection report; dry sprinkler system is past due for 3-year full flow trip test.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021

Unable to produce service report for first semi-annual hood suppression system in 2024.

Internally Illuminated Exit SignsIFC 1013.5 2021

Exit signs in corridors and stairwells are significantly dim and failing to be fully illuminated; no records of bulb maintenance.

Dec 15, 2023Inspection
CleanReport

The Department completed a full inspection and found no deficiencies.

May 8, 2023Fire

Inspection on 05/08/2023 confirmed all violations noted during previous inspection (02/22/2023) have been corrected.

Equipment Rooms - Storage in BuildingsIFC 315.3.3 2018Corrected May 8, 2023

Combustible storage found on elevator equipment machinery; missing signage prohibiting storage.

Proximity to ExitsIFC 603.4.2.1.4 2018Corrected May 8, 2023

Gas-fired heater located within main exit discharge, stored under combustible canopy.

Working Space and ClearanceIFC 604.3 2018Corrected May 8, 2023

Lack of required working space clearance in kitchen utility room due to combustible storage; missing signage prohibiting storage.

Fire-Resistance-Rated ConstructionIFC 701.2 2018Corrected May 8, 2023

Unprotected penetrations in fire wall and boiler room ceiling; breach in fire/smoke damper conduit.

Owner's ResponsibilityIFC 701.6 2018 WACCorrected May 8, 2023

Unable to provide annual inventory records for fire-resistance-rated construction inspections.

Inspection and MaintenanceIFC 705.2 2018Corrected May 8, 2023

Missing records for fire door inspection; dining room door seals failed; painted fire labels; activity room door gap exceeded 1/8 inch.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2018Corrected May 8, 2023

Apartment 205 and 221 doors not self-closing; dining room doors failed to latch.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1 2018Corrected May 8, 2023

Unable to provide test documentation for fire/smoke damper inspection/testing for last four years.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2009-2018Corrected May 8, 2023

Missing quarterly sprinkler inspections and 3-year full flow trip testing records; gap in escutcheon ring; damaged sprinkler head deflector.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.12.5.2 2018Corrected May 8, 2023

Facility failed to conduct two semi-annual kitchen hood suppression system servicings in the past 12 months.

ContinuityIFC 1014.4 2018Corrected May 8, 2023

Resident decorations blocking hallway handrails.

ReliabilityIFC 1030.2 2015-2018Corrected May 8, 2023

Furniture and decorations blocking means of egress; unauthorized storage in north stairwell.

Maintenance FrequencyNFPA Standard 10 Section 6.3.1Corrected May 8, 2023

Fire extinguishers past due for annual service in laundry room, electrical room, and salon.

Fire DrillsN/ACorrected May 8, 2023

Missed fire drills for all shifts in February-April 2023, missed swing shift for 10 months, missed night shift for 4 months.

Contact

Get in Touch

Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.

References & Resources

EveryPlace is a research directory. Facility information is compiled from public sources — Medicare.gov, state licensing portals, Google Places, and publicly available street-level imagery. Listings do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or advertisement, and we do not accept payment for placement. Families should verify all details directly with the facility and the original sources linked above before making any care decisions. See our Research Policy for our editorial standards, correction process, and image-removal policy.

Nearby Alternatives

Call