Overview
For over 100 years, a landmark of care has stood firm in Fort Madison. First as Sacred Heart Hospital. Later as Fort Madison Community Hospital. And since 1988, as The Kensington—Fort Madison’s first assisted living community.
The Kensington is a warm, supportive community focused on helping individuals live a more fulfilling life. Centrally located in Fort Madison, it’s just minutes away from shopping, libraries, medical services, banks and restaurants.
The Kensington offers assisted living, memory care and respite care (short term stay) services.
Room Types
- 1-Bedroom Apartments
- 1-Bedroom Suites
- Memory Care: Private Rooms and/or Suites
- Memory Care: Shared Rooms and/or Suites
Amenities
- Activities Offsite
- Activities Onsite
- Air Conditioning
- Anytime Dining
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Barber Shop
- Beautician
- Beautician Onsite
- Beauty Salon
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Carpet
- Complimentary Transportation
- Conference Room
- Devotional Services Onsite
- Emergency Alert System
- Garden Area
- Handicap Accessible
- Handicap Accessible Units
- Housekeeping
- Individual Climate Control
- Indoor Common Areas
- Interior / Exterior Maintenance Services
- Kitchenette
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Mail Room
- Meeting Room
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Patio
- Piano or Organ
- Private Bath
- Raised Garden Beds
- Resident Parking Available
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Security System
- TV Lounge
- Uncovered Parking
Services
- 24/7 Availability of Healthcare Professionals
- Ambulatory Care
- Ancillary Services
- Bathing & Showering Assistance
Pricing
Starting Price $2,895
Base Rates for assisted living include all amenities and residential services such as 24-hour security and on-site care staff, daily meals, weekly housekeeping and laundry, transportation, maintenance, cable TV and utilities, plus our extensive activity program. In addition, residents on the Independent plan receive basic wellness services. These include nurse consultations, vital sign checks, help with scheduling appointments, daily monitoring, and simple medication management or personal assistance. Base rates start at $2,895 per month for a studio suite, the equivalent of $95/day. For those with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia, Primrose Path is a wonderful, home-like option. Experienced, specially trained caregivers are always nearby to provide the highest quality of care. The atmosphere is calm and loving. Base rates at The Kensington include a lovely private or companion room, meals and snacks, life-enriching activities, outings and exceptional care. Before admission, our Director of Nursing will assess your loved one and determine if The Kensington is an appropriate home. If it is determined that your loved one will thrive at The Kensington, you may choose one of the options below based on your choice of room and/or availability. Base rates start at $3,995 monthly for a companion suite, and $4,995 for a private suite in memory care.
Care
Assisted Living
A living option for seniors or individuals who require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, or medication management while maintaining a level of independence. Assisted living facilities offer personalized care plans and social activities that promote quality of life for their residents.
Memory Care
Memory care communities offer specialized care and support for individuals dealing with memory-related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. These facilities are equipped with trained staff and offer engaging activities designed to promote well-being while ensuring a safe living environment.
Respite Care
Respite care is short-term or temporary care. Respite care can be provided in adult day centers, in private homes via home health agencies and in senior living communities, most often assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Qualifications
ASHA Verified Member
The Kensington Fort Madison Reviews
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Harley Hoenig
a month ago
We moved my grandma into the Kensington recently and it was a wonderful experience! Anyone that has had to make the decision to have a loved one move into a care facility knows how stressful it can be to find a good place that will give exceptional care, and treat them with the respect and support they need to make such a big transition happen in their life, and the Kensington has done just that! Her first day arriving they had a cute welcome basket put together with her favorite snacks and drinks which was very thoughtful of them. Not only was the facility clean and the staff very welcoming, but my grandma has settled right in and we are very happy with the care she’s receiving. There’s many activities for her to do both in and outside of the facility with them providing trips to different stores and restaurants. I would highly recommend the Kensington to anyone that is looking for a great place that will provide the support their loved one needs!
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Lance K
a month ago
We recently toured this community for our dad and were very impressed. The environment was clean, welcoming, and felt like home. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and took the time to answer all of our questions. It truly feels like a place where residents are cared for with compassion and respect. We can’t wait to have dad be apart of the Kensington community.
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Stacy Dochterman
a month ago
My wife(Melanie) and I recently moved my mother in law into the Kensington, we found this facility(compared to others in town) to be very homey, lots of activities for mom to participate in, the staff is very friendly, and helpful with anything she might need, this has made her transition from her home to what we feel is her new home so much easier. We were very impressed with this facilty considering the age of the building, to very clean and feels a lot like one big home and not just a facility, they made the move in very easy for us and made us feel very comfortable leaving her here, she is absolutly in love with the food and unlike before she moved in, no longer even wants to go eat out, and best of all she is very happy here.
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Sophie Wells
a month ago
This place is soooooo old and gross!! Our family toured 5 different assisted livings in the area. 3 in Ft. Madison. This place was so out dated, just dirty and gross. When we walked in, it was dead quiet. No one around. We walked around for 20 min before ever seeing an employee. They must need patients because they kept offering us discounts and waiving prices. You couldn’t pay us to bring grandma here. Gross place and cheap care NO WAY!
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