Hillside Assisted Living

Hillside Assisted Living

Overview of Hillside Assisted Living

Hillside Assisted Living provides assisted living in Kent, Washington. Residents can receive help with bathing, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, medication reminders, transfers between a chair and bed, and daily meals. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs hands on support with personal care, medications, or transfers.

Hillside Assisted Living has 75 beds. Its Walk Score is 64, placing the area in the somewhat walkable range, where some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle select nearby errands independently. Meals accommodate residents’ dietary needs and preferences, giving people with food related requirements an option suited to those needs, while transportation for medical appointments can be arranged to support coordinating rides to those appointments.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 75 Rank #141 / 285Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 141st out of 285 assisted living communities we track in Washington for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #134 / 439Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 134th out of 439 assisted living communities we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
CountyKing
License Number2714

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsNutrition & Dining, Health & Medical Services, Help with bathing, grooming, and dressing, Incontinence care and medication reminders, Assistance with transferring residents between chair and bed, Support with daily meals and eating, Aid with putting on and removing compression or support gear
Operating Hours24 Hours - 7 Days a Week

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Inspection History

In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
9 deficiencies 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (68% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (3% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 928.0 This facility has 68% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (9 vs. WA avg 28).↓ 68% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.03.1 This facility has 3% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (3 vs. WA avg 3.1).↓ 3% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 39.0 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (3 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kent's city center to Hillside Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Hillside Assisted Living
AL
N Kent
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 79
Rank #141 / 285
No
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 50
Rank #134 / 439
--3
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 31
Rank #56 / 262
3.0
Facility 3.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #150 / 262
Celestial Living Adult Family Home
AL
MC
RESC
Kent-No
39
Facility 39
WA AVG 50
Rank #286 / 439
Private RoomsA+----
Kent Hill Adult Family Home
AL
RESC
RC
Se Kent (East Hill)-No
53
Facility 53
WA AVG 50
Rank #211 / 439
Private Suite-----
Gateway Comfort Care
AL
RESC
Se Kent-No
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 50
Rank #194 / 439
Private Rooms-----
Eastside Estates Adult Family Home
AL
RESC
Se Kent-No
30
Facility 30
WA AVG 50
Rank #325 / 439
Private / Shared Rooms-----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

Hillside Assisted Living is located in N KENT, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillside Assisted Living

Is Hillside Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Hillside Assisted Living has a walk score of 64. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Hillside Assisted Living?

According to WA state health department records, Hillside Assisted Living's license number is 2714.

Are pets allowed at Hillside Assisted Living?

No, Hillside Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Hillside Assisted Living?

The team at Hillside Assisted Living can be reached at info@hillsideassistedliving.net.

How many beds does Hillside Assisted Living have?

Hillside Assisted Living has 75 beds.

Has Hillside Assisted Living had any deficiencies?

Hillside Assisted Living has had 9 reported deficiencies according to records from WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS).

Are there photos of Hillside Assisted Living?

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