Skilled nursing · Seattle, WA

Kin On Health Care Center

4416 SOUTH BRANDON STREET, Seattle, WA 98118

1 / 5CMS 100 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Conflicted. Kin On Health Care Center presents a head-scratching puzzle where high-end medical care is colliding with a pretty rough one-star federal inspection rating. On the bright side, their HIGH_RN_COVERAGE means you have registered nurses on the floor for over an hour and a quarter per resident every day, which translates to professional eyes catching medical hiccups before they turn into midnight ambulance rides. That consistent hands-on attention also shows up in their LOW_PRESSURE_ULCERS flag, a genuinely impressive stat proving the staff actually does the hard, physical work of repositioning people so their skin stays healthy. But then we hit a massive snag with the HIGH_WEIGHT_LOSS flag, a warning that over eleven percent of residents are dropping weight unexpectedly. which usually means the dining room is short-handed and residents who need help actually getting food into their mouths are being left to struggle. There is also one federal fine on the books, though we can’t tell if that’s a dusty relic from years ago or a fresh headache from last month. When you tour the facility, bypass the lobby flowers, head straight to the dining room at dinner time, and ask the administrator exactly how many aides are on duty to help residents eat when the daytime shift goes home.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Washington DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.21

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

37%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

12.9%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Washington state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.21

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.37

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

37%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

46%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

12.9%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

2.3%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$8,278 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID505453

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds100

Avg residents93

WA licenseOn file · #1221

State administratorAuji Williams

State bed count100

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Unplanned weight loss rate is 11.6% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Pressure ulcer rate is 1.5% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse coverage is 1.21 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities. More RN time means complex medical changes get caught before they become emergency room trips.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Washington DPH · Last reconciled May 29, 2026

State record

Washington licensing.

License number

1221

Licensed beds

100

Administrator

Auji Williams

Owner

Kin On Health Care Center

County

King

Dually-certified beds

100

Ownership type

Non Profit Corporation

State vendor #

4112215

Source: Washington Department of Health · last scraped 2026-05-28

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Kin On Health Care Center?

Kin On Health Care Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Kin On Health Care Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $8,278 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 3 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Kin On Health Care Center appears in the record section above.

Does Kin On Health Care Center use antipsychotic medications?

12.9 percent of long-stay residents at Kin On Health Care Center are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 2.3 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Kin On Health Care Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Kin On Health Care Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 46 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Washington state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Kin On Health Care Center?

Kin On Health Care Center is located at 4416 SOUTH BRANDON STREET, Seattle, WA 98118. Phone: (206) 721-3630. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Kin On Health Care Center a special focus facility?

Kin On Health Care Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $8,278 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Kin On Health Care Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Kin On Health Care Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Kin On Health Care Center compare to other Seattle skilled nursing facilities?

Kin On Health Care Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 46. Browse the full Seattle directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Kin On Health Care Center?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Kin On Health Care Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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