The Kenney
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight beautiful, park-like grounds and gardens. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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.”
Quality Themes
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- 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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How They Respond to Reviews
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.”
“The food is surprisingly excellent, definitely far better quality and variety than one normally associates with 'institutional meals'.”
“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.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
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.
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.
Second semi-annual service report missing; kitchen suppression systems past due for service.
Monthly inspection by facility maintenance log not provided.
Annual report missing; sensitivity testing not performed; covered smoke detector in wood shop.
Carbon Monoxide alarms/detectors need to be tested, maintained, and documented on a monthly schedule.
Monthly 30-second emergency lighting activation testing not performed or documented.
Annual 90-minute battery-powered emergency lighting power test not performed or documented.
Log of weekly inspections missing; 30-minute full load test for emergency power system performed for only 15 minutes.
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.
Facility failed to ensure 3 of 4 pets had documentation from a veterinarian confirming they were free of disease.
Medication technicians administered blood pressure medications outside of physician-prescribed 'hold' parameters 61 times for one resident.
Facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 newly hired staff received required specialty dementia training.
Facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 newly hired staff was screened for TB within 3 days of employment.
Mar 11, 2025Fire13Report
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
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.
Kitchen AL side roll-up fire door is past due for inspection.
Missing annual service report, weekly inspection logs, monthly 30-minute load tests, and diesel fuel testing. Facility not performing 30-minute load tests.
Facility has not established or maintained an annual inspection schedule/record for fire doors.
Facility needs to identify and establish a schedule for inspection of Fire-Rated construction; annual inspection needs to be performed and completed.
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.
Monthly 30-second activation testing had not been performed and documented.
3rd floor stairwell outside elevator has a penetration through the fire wall.
Missing semi-annual service reports. Main and AL kitchen suppression systems are past due.
Annual 90 minute power test had not been performed and documented.
4th floor double doors outside administrator's office will not latch.
Missing annual report, sensitivity testing, and monthly alarm tests. Observed covered smoke detector in wood shop.
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, 2025Fire16Report
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.
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.
Facility needs to establish a schedule for annual inspection of fire-rated construction.
Penetration found in the fire wall in the 3rd floor stairwell outside the elevator.
4th floor double doors outside administrative office will not latch.
Roll-up fire door on the kitchen AL side is past due for inspection.
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.
Missing semi-annual service reports. Suppression systems in main and AL kitchens show as past due.
Missing annual report and monthly single/multiple station alarms test records; covered smoke detector observed in wood shop.
Monthly 30-minute full load test was performed for only about 15 minutes.
Missing annual service report, weekly inspection logs, and diesel fuel testing. Facility not performing monthly 30-minute load tests.
Missing documentation of monthly testing and maintenance for carbon monoxide alarms/detectors.
Facility has not established a schedule for annual inspection of fire doors.
Missing first semi-annual servicing documentation; main and AL kitchen suppression systems show past due status.
Monthly 30-second activation testing not performed and documented.
Missing documentation for annual servicing.
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.
Failed to integrate hospice care information into assessment/service agreements for 2 of 5 sampled residents.
Failed to ensure 1 of 5 sample staff had the required TB test within three days of hire.
Failed to ensure 1 of 5 sampled staff renewed Washington state background check every two years.
Failed to ensure system in place to screen 2 of 5 sample staff for tuberculosis within three days of employment.
Failed to ensure pet had current vaccinations and veterinarian health statement.
Failed to ensure 1 of 5 sample staff completed a national fingerprint background check.
Failed to maintain a valid Medical Testing Site Waiver/CLIA certificate.
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.
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, 2024Inspection15Report
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.
Failed to assess special needs related to dementia and behavior issues for 4 sampled residents.
Failed to document agreed-upon plan to support resident's needs (toileting/transfers) in the record.
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.
Facility failed to implement a Respiratory Protection Program including respirator mask fit-testing for staff.
Failed to annually assess personal care needs for 1 resident.
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.
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.
Failed to identify, evaluate, and act on changing needs of residents (Resident 1 low pulse, Resident 7 bathing/toileting needs).
Failed to notify physician or perform evaluation after repeated medication refusals for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident 5).
Facility failed to ensure 3 of 4 sampled agency staff members had valid background checks, placing residents at risk.
Failed to update Negotiated Service Agreement for resident to reflect current care needs.
Failed to obtain medications in a timely manner for 2 of 7 sampled residents (Residents 1 and 6), resulting in missed doses.
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.
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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