Kensington Park Senior Living

I’m amazed by Kensington Park. For reference, this review is for Groves (memory care). We used to have my grandmother in Brightview Woodmont, but when it became Modena Reserve, the quality and care decreased immediately. We moved her here, where she’s so much happier. The staff are amazing, and truly friendly, and the grounds are incredible. The building is stunning. I always think of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort when I see it. There’s a beautiful garden outside. There’s a view of the middle school track, which, at least for my grandmother, who loves kids, is amazing. There’s a beautiful wrap-around porch where activities take place. And for activities- at any one time, you’ll see people relaxing in the TV room, lobby, and drinks area, out walking the grounds with staff, exercising or reading in the sunroom, napping on the sofas, or sitting with staff or music therapists on the porch or gardens. There’s always guitarists outside, pianists at the grand piano, or other music around. There’s even a summer concert series in the parking lot with local bands! The security is also good. There’s a concierge, and nobody can come in, or importantly, out, without a keycard being scanned. At Modena, she managed to escape and get down the block before any one even noticed she was gone. Here, an alarm sounds if anyone even tries to open the exterior doors without a keycard. You have to sign in and scan your temperature to enter. The food is good. It’s Sysco, but it’s prepared well, there’s two food options each day so they have some choice, but not too much to be confusing, and their soups/salads are always surprisingly good and hearty. And of course, no review of KP would be complete without mentioning Fidel, the house dog. An adorable little resident-owned dog that runs around the Groves building loving on everyone. All the residents, staff, and guests seem to adore him. He’s intrusive in activities, but in the best way. The staff keeps an eye on him and makes sure he isn’t fed anything dangerous and that he’s treated well. And the price is steep- $15k a month- but it’s so worth it to make my grandma so happy. Kensington is an amazing place. Beautiful, great activities, live music, and perfect for both residents and family/friends. My grandmother is so happy there, and I’m so glad we moved her over.

The Memory Café at the Kensington Senior Center is a wonderful program that I attend each month with my client Aleksandar. The activities are always enjoyable and engaging, whether it’s music or art. The staff are incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive, creating a warm and supportive environment for everyone. The lunch provided is a lovely addition, and it’s amazing that this program is free to attend. We always look forward to coming and are grateful for all the care and effort that goes into making each Memory Café such a positive experience. Highly recommended!

My mom spent over a year in Kensington Park’s Memory Care and was treated with the utmost care and compassion. She was lovingly cared for by both their nursing staff and personal care team members as well as by the various members of the management team who are “hands on” and consider themselves part of the care team for every resident. Everyone greeted my mom and our family members visiting her with warm, genuine smiles and spent time looking out for our needs as well as our mom’s. We found everyone we encountered to be professional, kind, supportive, loving and good at their jobs. To share an example of their stellar care, any time snowy weather was forecasted, we would get an email from the Executive Director letting us know that they were ready for the incoming weather. She told us they were preparing the sidewalks and drives and were ready to plow snow. They didn’t discourage visiting but wanted us to be safe and to assure us that they had our loved ones taken care of – with backup medications, food, generators and care team members on hand - so that we didn’t need to worry. In fact, during this past winter with the huge ice storm that closed down roads, school and some workplaces for close to a week, KP had about 75 staff members who stayed overnight for 2 days so that our family members would have people to care for them and so that their team members would not have to travel in hazardous conditions. They had mattresses set up for their care team members, fed them and made it a festive slumber party, all while ensuring everyone who was working was able to care for our loved ones. I cannot say enough good things about the people at Kensington Park Memory Care - the management team, the nurses, the care team members, the activities specialists, the kitchen and dining staff, the maintenance and facilities staff. They really are true to their mantra that they love and care for your family as they do their own.

What a phenomenal day at Kensington Park Senior Living! Girardi Associates and Jake Butt from GxP Solutions had the absolute pleasure of hosting a "Fun with AI" session for the Smart Senior Series at Kensington Park Senior Living. To say we were blown away by this community would be an understatement. These seniors brought so much insight, curiosity, and brilliance to the discussion. We so enjoyed the conversation, we simply did not want to leave! A massive thank you to Kate McGloon for opening up your vibrant community to us and creating space for this event. It is incredibly rewarding to share how technology can connect us all, across every generation. Thank you to everyone who spent their afternoon learning and exploring with us!