Total staff
119
Employees
101
Contractors
18
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Kin On
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Home Care · Seattle, WA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Kin On
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Home Care · Seattle, WA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Kin On accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Kin On
A comprehensive provider of senior living solutions and services, Kin On provides assisted living, home health and home care, adult family home services, and skilled rehabilitation and care for Asian seniors across Seattle, WA. Spend a glorious retirement surrounded by cozy and intimate residences, carefully designed to maximize comfort and safety. With a respectful and highly trained team lending extra support around the clock, seniors have more time to explore new interests and relationships.
Kin On strives to provide inclusivity and diversity for Asian older adults, providing them with a knowledgeable team for better communication and understanding. Moreover, residents have a lot of fun things to do with various activities and programs hosted for their leisure and wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and tastes. The community is a haven for seniors to live comfortably embraced by welcoming people and serene spaces.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 38th out of 89 homes in Washington. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 38th out of 89 homes in Washington. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 11m per day
Rank #38 / 89Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 89 homes in Washington. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Washington average, with a ranking across 89 Washington SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Washington avg
-1%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 46m per day |
Types of Care at Kin On
Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Home Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90%
Rank #46 / 310Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 310 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 310. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
274 days
Occupancy rate
90%
Rank #46 / 310Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 310 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 310. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
274 days
Walk Score: 84 / 100 Rank #62 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 628 homes in Washington. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Washington SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Rehabilitation Services
Specific ProgramsCare Navigator, Help at Home, Family Caregiver Support, Holistic Rehab Services, Short-Term Rehab & Recovery, Home Recovery Support, Residential Living Options, Ark & Winnie Chin Legacy Home, Rehab & Care Center, Healthy Living Program, Healthy Living Calendar, Fitness & Wellness, Arts & Crafts, Technology, Health Education, Social Events
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.34:1
28% worse than Washington average
Avg staff/day
57
Average shift
8.1 hours
0% compared with Washington average
Total staff hours (quarter)
42,228
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
24
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
12
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
58
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
6.9%
2,911 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4
Certified Nursing Assistant: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 54 | 4 | 58 | 21,847 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 24 | 0 | 24 | 9,066 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 4 | 12 | 4,174 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,172 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,100 | 66 | 72% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 835 | 78 | 85% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 776 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 476 | 60 | 65% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 415 | 65 | 71% | 6.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 355 | 51 | 55% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 290 | 47 | 51% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 169 | 31 | 34% | 5.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 13 | 14% | 3.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 25 | 27% | 1.2 |
58 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
24 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
72%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
85%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
67%
1 Administrator
% of Days
66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
65%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
71%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
55%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
51%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
34%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
14%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
27%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$0 Rank #1 / 91Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 91 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Washington average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 91 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
100% lower than Washington averageWashington average: $82K
Number of fines
0
100% fewer fines than Washington averageWashington average: 1.8
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
261% more payment denials than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$0
Washington average
$82K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jan 3, 2024 · 38 days
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 3, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 3, 2024
38 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.6
14% better than Washington averageWashington average: 10.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.3
12% better than Washington averageWashington average: 20.9
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.8%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 16.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.7%
32% better than Washington averageWashington average: 21.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.4%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 24.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.9%
26% better than Washington averageWashington average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.6%
88% better than Washington averageWashington average: 4.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.7%
170% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.0%
73% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.9%
94% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.1%
30% better than Washington averageWashington average: 14.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.4%
7% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 96.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.0%
5% better than Washington averageWashington average: 93.8%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
75.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
75.9%
14% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 88.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.3%
129% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.2%
7% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 82.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
52% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
89
Medicare
2
2.2% of residents
Medicaid
74
83.1% of residents
Private pay or other
13
14.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Kin On based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.0%
↑ 11.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
$2.1M
↑ ~$1.4M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$9.9M
↑ ~$833.0K vs 2022
Profit Margin
13.5%
↑ 7.2pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$16.9M
Surplus of revenue
$2.1M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$16.9M Rank #32 / 93Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 93 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Washington SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$2.1M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #19 / 93Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 93 homes in Washington. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Washington average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$9.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #19 / 93Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 93 homes in Washington. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Washington average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$14.8M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Mingchen Li serves as the Administrator at Kin On, overseeing the senior staff and ensuring the community operates smoothly. With a leadership role clearly identified, Mingchen is dedicated to supporting the well-being and care of residents within the community.
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5.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Seattle's city center to Kin On's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kin On
What neighborhood is Kin On in?
Kin On is in the Rainier Valley neighborhood.
Is Kin On in a walkable area?
Kin On has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at Kin On?
Kin On's occupancy is 90.0%.
What is the phone number of Kin On?
(206) 721-3630 will put you in contact with the team at Kin On.
Is Kin On Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Kin On is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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