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Samuel and Jessie Kenney, pioneers of Seattle in the late 1800s, bequeathed their estate “to found and maintain a home or retreat to be called The Samuel and Jessie Kenney Presbyterian Home.” From this visionary beginning, one of Seattle’s finest and most respected not-for-profit senior retirement residences was born in 1901.

The Mission of The Kenney is dedicated to life enhancement for the senior community. We provide health care, housing, and services which promote optimum health while preserving dignity

and respect in a Christian environment. In keeping with Samuel and Jessie's legacy, a Board of Directors approved by the Session of the West Side Presbyterian Church oversees operation of The Kenney.

Life at The Kenney

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The Kenney Vision

The Kenney will be a premier provider
of senior services.

The Kenney Value Statement

The Kenney Board of Directors:

1. Expects all directors and employees will exhibit the following 10 traits:

Honesty

Integrity

Fairness

Accountability

Commitment

Respectfulness

Selflessness

Reliability

Morality

Stewardship

2. Views the Kenney as a Christian-principled service organization for the senior community.

3. Implements the vision of Samuel and Jessie Kenney as set forth in her Will to the fullest extent.

4. Treats all individuals with dignity, respect and recognition of worth.

5. Is committed to the positive care and development of residents, employees and directors.

6. Upholds family values in its extended role as care providers.

7. Believes in and supports the sanctity of life.

8. Respects the authority of government and management and will positively respond to applicable laws, regulations, codes and instructions.

9. Recognizes its financial responsibility and accountability.

10. Encourages thoughtful stewardship of the organization, its people and its resources through creative solutions to sustain the environment and reduce waste.

Death with Dignity, Initiative 1000

The Kenney is a Christian-principled service organization dedicated to life enhancement. We believe in and support the sanctity of life.

To the extent that The Kenney is considered a Health Care Provider under Washington State's Death with Dignity Act (Ch. 70.245 RCW), The Kenney has chosen not to participate under the Act. This means that The Kenney, its employees, independent contractors and volunteers shall not assist a resident in ending the resident's life. In addition, no provider may participate on the licensed premises of The Kenney.

The Kenney will assist residents by providing, upon request, information about the law and resources within the community. Should a resident choose to move to another health care community, The Kenney shall, upon the resident's request, provide a copy of relevant medical records to the new health care community.

The Kenney is committed to treating all individuals with dignity and respect; and to provide compassionate care of the dying and their families.