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The Kenney

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight beautiful, park-like grounds and gardens. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

7125 Fauntleroy Way Sw, Gatewood · Seattle, WA 9813653 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
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based on 21 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Kenney offers a beautiful, park-like environment and high-quality dining that residents clearly enjoy. However, given the serious allegations regarding financial management and past reports of inconsistent nursing communication, we strongly recommend that families conduct a thorough financial check and ask specific questions about staff retention and nursing supervision during the tour.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

21 reviews on Google
The Kenney is a historic, park-like retirement community in West Seattle that receives high praise for its beautiful grounds, walkable location near Lincoln Park, and a variety of independent living options. While many residents and families highlight the friendly staff and quality dining, there are serious concerns regarding financial management and historical reports of inconsistent nursing professionalism and high staff turnover.

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Food9.0Staff6.0Clean7.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory8.0Comms4.0Value3.0

Strengths

  • Beautiful, park-like grounds and gardens
  • Convenient location near Lincoln Park and public transit
  • Friendly and attentive staff
  • Variety of activities and living arrangements

Concerns

  • High staff turnover and management instability (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent nursing professionalism and communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We absolutely love the park-like gardens we saw on our way in; are there specific outdoor activities or garden clubs that residents participate in?
  • 2With the variety of living arrangements you offer, how do you help a new resident transition into the community and find their social circle?
  • 3Could you tell us more about how the nursing team communicates medical updates or changes in care to family members?
  • 4What is your process for ensuring continuity of care and stability among the caregiving staff during shift changes?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate protocol for resident care and family notification?
  • 6We noticed the great location near Lincoln Park; do you ever organize community outings or walks to the nearby park for the residents?

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Key Review Excerpts

The Kenney is built like a campus, in a park-like setting with walkable private grounds and historic charm, convenient to the city (on the bus line!) yet safe and tranquil.

Assisted living family member · 2025★★★★★

The food is surprisingly excellent, definitely far better quality and variety than one normally associates with 'institutional meals'.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

I was searching for (1) a non profit (2) some place that would keep me if my mind started to go [has assisted living and memory care] (3) where a senior in independent living could have a stove.

Independent living resident · 2025★★★★★
Source: 21 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

15total
102deficiencies
Jan 21, 2026Fire

This document indicates that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected as of 01/21/2026.; Approval Status: Disapproved. Next inspection scheduled on or after 02/12/2025.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 901

Missing annual report; annual forward flow test not performed; kitchen sprinkler system not inspected since 2019; wires connected to sprinkler line; blocked sprinkler in dry storage; kitchen suppression systems past due.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2

Second semi-annual service report missing; kitchen suppression systems past due for service.

Portable Fire ExtinguishersIFC 906.2

Monthly inspection by facility maintenance log not provided.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8

Annual report missing; sensitivity testing not performed; covered smoke detector in wood shop.

Carbon Monoxide DetectionIFC 0915.1

Carbon Monoxide alarms/detectors need to be tested, maintained, and documented on a monthly schedule.

Activation TestIFC 1032.10.1

Monthly 30-second emergency lighting activation testing not performed or documented.

Power TestIFC 1031.10.2

Annual 90-minute battery-powered emergency lighting power test not performed or documented.

MaintenanceIFC 1203.4

Log of weekly inspections missing; 30-minute full load test for emergency power system performed for only 15 minutes.

Fire Door Inspection and TestingNFPA 80

Facility needs to establish a schedule and perform annual inspections of fire doors.

Dec 19, 2025Inspection

The document set includes a cover letter from a follow-up inspection (dated 2026-02-06) indicating the previous deficiencies (70402 and 72541) were corrected.

PetsWAC 388-78A-2620Corrected Feb 2, 2026

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 4 pets had documentation from a veterinarian confirming they were free of disease.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected Feb 2, 2026

Medication technicians administered blood pressure medications outside of physician-prescribed 'hold' parameters 61 times for one resident.

Specialized training for dementiaWAC 388-78A-2510Corrected Feb 2, 2026

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 newly hired staff received required specialty dementia training.

Tuberculosis Testing RequiredWAC 388-78A-2480Corrected Feb 2, 2026

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 newly hired staff was screened for TB within 3 days of employment.

Mar 11, 2025Fire

Facility status is Disapproved. Inspection conducted on 03/11/2025 as a follow-up to the 01/13/2025 inspection.; Next inspection scheduled on or after: 02/12/2025

Emergency Evacuation DrillsIFC 405.2 2021

Facility failed to provide documentation for twelve planned and unannounced fire drills in the previous 12 months; specific drills for Q4 missing for all shifts.

Testing of Fire DoorsIFC 705.2.6 2018

Kitchen AL side roll-up fire door is past due for inspection.

Emergency and Standby Power MaintenanceIFC 1203.4 2021

Missing annual service report, weekly inspection logs, monthly 30-minute load tests, and diesel fuel testing. Facility not performing 30-minute load tests.

Fire Door Inspection and TestingNFPA 80

Facility has not established or maintained an annual inspection schedule/record for fire doors.

Owner's Responsibility (Fire-Rated Construction)IFC 701.6 2021

Facility needs to identify and establish a schedule for inspection of Fire-Rated construction; annual inspection needs to be performed and completed.

Sprinkler Systems Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2021

Missing annual reports, 5-year internal pipe testing, 3-year dry system full flow test, annual trip test, forward flow test, and FDC hydro testing. Observed wires connected to sprinkler line on 3rd floor, blocked sprinkler in 2nd floor kitchen storage, and main kitchen system not inspected since 2019.

Activation TestIFC 1032.10.1 2021

Monthly 30-second activation testing had not been performed and documented.

PenetrationsIFC 703.1 2021

3rd floor stairwell outside elevator has a penetration through the fire wall.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021

Missing semi-annual service reports. Main and AL kitchen suppression systems are past due.

Power TestIFC 1031.10.2 2021

Annual 90 minute power test had not been performed and documented.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2021

4th floor double doors outside administrator's office will not latch.

Fire Alarm Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8 2021

Missing annual report, sensitivity testing, and monthly alarm tests. Observed covered smoke detector in wood shop.

MaintenanceIFC 1203.4 2021

Missing annual service report, log of weekly inspections, and documentation of diesel fuel testing; 30-minute full load test was performed for only 15 minutes.

Mar 11, 2025Fire

Previous inspections documented in the report include dates 08/12/2025 (likely typo in source as 08/12/2024 or similar) and 01/13/2025. Final inspection report status is Disapproved.; Next inspection scheduled on or after 02/12/2025.

Emergency Evacuation DrillsIFC 405.2

Facility failed to provide documentation for 12 planned and unannounced fire drills in the previous 12 months, specifically missing drills for all three shifts in the 4th quarter.

Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction InspectionIFC 701.6

Facility needs to establish a schedule for annual inspection of fire-rated construction.

Fire PenetrationsIFC 703.1

Penetration found in the fire wall in the 3rd floor stairwell outside the elevator.

Fire Door OperationIFC 705.2.4

4th floor double doors outside administrative office will not latch.

Fire Door TestingIFC 705.2.6

Roll-up fire door on the kitchen AL side is past due for inspection.

Sprinkler System TestingIFC 903.5

Missing required inspection reports (annual, quarterly, 5-year internal pipe, 3-year dry system full flow, FDC hydro). Observed wires connected to sprinkler line and blocked sprinkler in 2nd floor kitchen storage.

Kitchen Suppression System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2

Missing semi-annual service reports. Suppression systems in main and AL kitchens show as past due.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8 2021

Missing annual report and monthly single/multiple station alarms test records; covered smoke detector observed in wood shop.

Maintenance (Emergency/Standby Power)IFC 1203.4 2021

Monthly 30-minute full load test was performed for only about 15 minutes.

Emergency Power System MaintenanceIFC 1203.4

Missing annual service report, weekly inspection logs, and diesel fuel testing. Facility not performing monthly 30-minute load tests.

Carbon Monoxide DetectionIFC 0915.1 2021 WAC 51-54A

Missing documentation of monthly testing and maintenance for carbon monoxide alarms/detectors.

Fire Door Inspection and TestingNFPA 80

Facility has not established a schedule for annual inspection of fire doors.

Extinguishing System ServiceIFC 904.13.5.2 2021

Missing first semi-annual servicing documentation; main and AL kitchen suppression systems show past due status.

Activation Test (Emergency Lighting)IFC 1032.10.1 2021

Monthly 30-second activation testing not performed and documented.

Portable Fire ExtinguishersIFC 906.2 2021

Missing documentation for annual servicing.

Power Test (Emergency Lighting)IFC 1031.10.2 2021

Annual 90-minute power test not performed and documented.

Jun 28, 2024Inspection

A separate follow-up letter indicates no deficiencies were found during a follow-up inspection on 08/15/2024.

Coordination of health care servicesWAC 388-78A-2350Corrected Aug 12, 2024

Failed to integrate hospice care information into assessment/service agreements for 2 of 5 sampled residents.

Tuberculosis One testWAC 388-78A-2483Corrected Aug 12, 2024

Failed to ensure 1 of 5 sample staff had the required TB test within three days of hire.

Background checksWAC 388-78A-2466Corrected Aug 12, 2024

Failed to ensure 1 of 5 sampled staff renewed Washington state background check every two years.

Tuberculosis Testing RequiredWAC 388-78A-2480Corrected Aug 12, 2024

Failed to ensure system in place to screen 2 of 5 sample staff for tuberculosis within three days of employment.

PetsWAC 388-78A-2620Corrected Aug 12, 2024

Failed to ensure pet had current vaccinations and veterinarian health statement.

Background checks National fingerprint background checkWAC 388-78A-24642Corrected Aug 12, 2024

Failed to ensure 1 of 5 sample staff completed a national fingerprint background check.

Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730Corrected Aug 12, 2024

Failed to maintain a valid Medical Testing Site Waiver/CLIA certificate.

Food sanitationWAC 388-78A-2305Corrected Aug 12, 2024

Failed to ensure 1 of 1 sampled staff had a current food worker card.

Mar 27, 2024Investigation

Follow-up letter dated 05/01/2024 indicates deficiencies were corrected by 04/18/2024.

Infection controlWAC 388-78A-2610

Three staff members provided care to a COVID-19 positive resident without completing required respirator mask fit-tests, failing to follow CDC, DOH, OSHA, and facility-specific infection control policies.

Mar 26, 2024Inspection

This document is a cover letter confirming that deficiencies for WAC 388-78A-2730-1-a and 388-78A-2730-1-b were corrected as of 03/26/2024.; There is a separate document provided in the prompt images regarding a different inspection (Compliance Determination 24882, dated 06/15/2023) identifying deficiencies in Emergency/Disaster Preparedness and Respiratory Protection Program.; The report references recurring deficiencies previously cited on 06/23/2021, 09/15/2021, and 12/14/2021 regarding resident care and medication availability.; Some deficiencies were identified as recurring from previous inspections in 2021.

Full assessment topicsWAC 388-78A-2090

Failed to assess special needs related to dementia and behavior issues for 4 sampled residents.

Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140

Failed to document agreed-upon plan to support resident's needs (toileting/transfers) in the record.

Intermittent nursing services systemsWAC 388-78A-2320

Failed to follow criteria for nurse delegation for 1 of 1 sampled resident. Non-licensed staff administered medication without proper delegation training or valid documentation of oversight.

Respiratory protection programWAC 296-842-12005

Facility failed to implement a Respiratory Protection Program including respirator mask fit-testing for staff.

On-going assessmentsWAC 388-78A-2100

Failed to annually assess personal care needs for 1 resident.

Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140

Failed to develop/document behavioral interventions in NSAs for 5 of 5 sampled residents, failed to document a plan for use of a medical device (transfer) for 1 of 1 sampled resident, and failed to define roles for a private companion for 1 of 1 resident.

Content of resident recordsWAC 388-78A-2410

Facility failed to ensure staff consistently and accurately documented medication services in eMARs. Initials used for medication administration could not be identified by management, placing residents at risk.

Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730-1-a
Monitoring residents' well-beingWAC 388-78A-2120

Failed to identify, evaluate, and act on changing needs of residents (Resident 1 low pulse, Resident 7 bathing/toileting needs).

Medication refusalWAC 388-78A-2230

Failed to notify physician or perform evaluation after repeated medication refusals for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident 5).

Background checksWAC 388-78A-2466

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 4 sampled agency staff members had valid background checks, placing residents at risk.

Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730-1-b
Service agreement planningWAC 388-78A-2130

Failed to update Negotiated Service Agreement for resident to reflect current care needs.

Nonavailability of medicationsWAC 388-78A-2240

Failed to obtain medications in a timely manner for 2 of 7 sampled residents (Residents 1 and 6), resulting in missed doses.

Emergency and disaster preparednessWAC 388-78A-2700

Disaster manual was incomplete, lacking on-duty staff responsibilities, alternative resident accommodations, and provisions for essential needs during emergencies.

Jan 5, 2024Enforcement
$1,000.00Report

This is a recurring and uncorrected deficiency previously cited on October 4, 2023, June 15, 2023, and April 7, 2023. A $1,000.00 civil fine was imposed.

Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730(1)(a)(b)

The licensee failed to implement the Federal and State regulated standards of a Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) by respirator mask fit-testing for staff.

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