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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.
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About this community
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 9 deficiencies 3 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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• Total deficiencies (68% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (3% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 9 | 28.0 | This facility has 68% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (9 vs. WA avg 28).↓ 68% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.0 | 3.1 | This facility has 3% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (3 vs. WA avg 3.1).↓ 3% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 3 | 9.0 | 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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2.1 miles from city center
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| 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 Rooms | A+ | - | - | - | - |
| 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.
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?
Yes — there are 18 photos of Hillside Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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