Kensington Park Senior Living

August 2021

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Anne Catherine Sen

My dad has lived at Kensington Park for the past 4 years. It is such a warm and loving place. The staff really goes above and beyond to make the residents feel comfortable and happy, and they are so kind and supportive to the families too. They make everyone feel special, valued, respected and loved. One thing that stands out is the fact that the staff foster community among the residents. When I was visiting assisted living places, it was the one with the most lively interaction among the residents. That is so important and my dad has made lots of great friends there. The calendar is full of activities every day, with a wide variety to appeal to lots of different interests. There are also therapy programs to help the residents with both physical and cognitive needs. The caregivers, nurses and dining staff are all top-notch, and the food is excellent. The buildings and grounds are also beautiful and kept meticulously clean. In addition to doing everything so beautifully every day, the KP staff have been incredible during the COVID pandemic. They locked down immediately, and maintained strict rules to keep everyone safe. They communicated at least once a week with families and were very creative about helping us connect with our loved ones when we werent able to visit. And now they have reached a 100% vaccination rate! I highly recommend Kensington Park. My dad really loves living there and I love knowing that he is safe and happy.

August 2021

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Shirley Menish

After researching assisted living for my parents, I chose Kensington Park, and it was the BEST decision my family made for our parents. The level of care, and all-encompassing CARING, afforded us by everyone at KP was beyond any expectation we had. THIS is the most important criteria for choosing senior living. Many get side-tracked by modern furniture, fancy lobbies, and decor. While that may seem nice, it is the level of care that is first and foremost. KP provides care that seems to go above and beyond. Not just for their residents, but for the families. I would recommend Kensington Park to anyone...be it independent living, assisted living, or memory care. They are simply the best

July 2021

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Peter Bell

The team at Kensington Park Assisted Living provided warm, friendly and efficient care to my late dad thru a very difficult time in his nearly 97-year life -- in a very challenging time for operating a community of its sort. I dont know what we would have done without them? Every member of the staff treated my father as if he was a member of their own family, showing him respect and admiration, while tending to his needs with the utmost compassion and care. The facility is first-rate and the staff even surpasses that!

April 2021

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AMW

When our family member could no longer remain in her home of 50 years we began looking for a community that might emulate the friendliness and caring of her friends and neighbors. We were extremely fortunate to find Kensington Park Senior Living (KPSL). The Highlands at KPSL, where our family member now resides, allows for independent living in an intimate setting (60-70 residents) with monitoring and support through ancillary services (Kensington at Home) as needed-desired. A visit to the Highlands is like a visit to a loving extended family. This sense runs from the management team, to nurses and other resident support teams, to maintenance staff. Entering the Highlands, you are greeted by a knowledgeable member of the staff at the concierges desk in a bright open area, with a balcony overlooking an equally bright lower common area where the residents gather either indoors or on the large back porch overlooking parkland. This lower level also includes a large TV-activity room, other smaller spaces (e.g., salon and exercise rooms), and a well-appointed and cheery dining room where three delicious meals are served each day. Throughout the Highlands, hallways are filled with artwork, and residents apartments are bright, spacious and well cared for. When our family member arrived, two and a half years ago, she was met with a plethora of interesting activities. These include movies, concerts, readings, exercise classes, knowledgeable speakers who were brought it to discuss current events, mental exercises of various flavors, as well as trips to museums and other area attractions. Pre-COVID-19, family members were encouraged to stay and dine, helping to further the sense of community. Every month residents and family participated in an extended brunch, a seasonal-themed event, or both. The atmosphere was further enriched by the participation of many talented family members in musical performances, discussions, and other activities. Additionally, themed ‘family days had been a regular event attracting grandchildren and great grandchildren to mix with residents from both independent and assisted living. Much of this, particularly access to buildings by family, has been pared down during the pandemic. With brighter days hopefully on the horizon and, impressively, over 95% vaccination of residents and staff by mid-February, this schedule should begin to ramp back up. Importantly, KPSL provides transportation to medical appointments and, again pre-COVID-19, KPSL also provided transportation of residents to the homes of families in the area and to local shopping areas and restaurants. Some of this transportation into the community is now gearing back up. During this last bleak year KPSL has been out in front of the curve in working to ensure the safety of residents. To provide means for families to safely interact with loved ones, as the incidence of COVID-19 increased, socially-distanced porch visits and other measures were instituted. Throughout, families have been kept informed of changes in policy, test results have been routinely shared (without compromising privacy), and families have been encouraged to contact staff with any concerns. The leadership exhibited by Mary Mell (Executive Director of KPSL) resulted in Mary being chosen as one of 100 Sheroes by the Maryland Commission for Women – a well-deserved honor. The relative isolation that so many of the elderly have endured during COVID-19 has been extremely difficulty on multiple levels. The outstanding staff of KPSL has shown its true colors through the extraordinarily thoughtful and loving support provided to residents during this time. If you are seeking a place in the DMV where you or a loved one can thrive in a family-focused environment, you should absolutely consider Kensington Park Senior Living.

March 2021

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Joe Reyda

KP has been a part of our lives for almost 3 years. I could not ask for better help to take care of my dad. They are professional and caring of the patient. They go the extra mile to make sure my dad is happy and in a good place. I would recommend KP to anyone who is looking for care of their loved one. Its a special place. Thank you to the KP Team for all you do for my dad.

February 2021

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Donna Vostal

Our 90 year old mother moved into the Kensington Park Senior Living-Groves 1 year ago. We have been so grateful for her care during the pandemic, an impossibly difficult time. The leadership transparency and clear love of our family shone through at every turn. Our mother is happy to have friends and people that. help her out. The staff we communicate with show true heart and professionalism. When we call they are there, pleasant and always responsive. We appreciate each and every one of the staff and know that our mother lives in a very special place.

February 2021

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Julie Rasicot

I cant say enough good things about Kensington Park, where my mom has lived in the assisted living building for a few years. Leaving her beloved home was traumatic enough without the added confusion caused by dementia. Yet that feeling of loss was soon replaced by a feeling of belonging once the KP staff surrounded her with their warm embrace. From the caring attention of the staff to the loving kindness of Kyoko and the friendship of her Kensington Club pals, my mom is living her best life. We are also so grateful for the staffs dedication to health and safety and their perseverance during these long months of the pandemic.

February 2021

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Caron Dale

I cant say enough good things about Kensington Park Senior Living. Our family lovingly refers to it as Kensington Palace aka The Palace. The staff is above and beyond at every level starting with Mary Mell who sets the tone, with the rest of the staff taking her lead with great warmth, caring and a high level of professionalism. My 96 year old beloved mother-in-law is a resident there. There have been life challenges that have all been well addressed and the family included in the decision making process each step of the way. In addition, the place is immaculate, the food well prepared and the grounds and decor beautifully designed. Then Covid hit. Suffice it to say there is no other place we would want mom to be. The staff has been incredible during these trying times and the communications with the family continue to be outstanding. When it is my time to look for a senior living residence, The Palace will be at the top of my list.

February 2021

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Dana Kordella

My Mom was a resident for the past 3 years at Kensington Park. She loved every minute of her new residence because it was her home. The staff could not have been more caring and loving. They treated her as they would have treated their own mother. All of the folks there ended up being like a family to me as well. The facility has lots of activities, transportation to local places- doctor stores etc. Mom met many new friends, and enjoyed her life as a resident. But The most important reason for remaining at Kensington Park was without doubt all of the caring people that work there. It isnt a huge institution, its just like home.

December 2020

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Gracy Trapolino

Since moving to Kensington Park Senior Living, I am happier, healthier, and heavier!

November 2020

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Janet Edmonds

Kensington Parks Social Worker was very helpful in assisting us to move our mother from a rehabilitation facility to the Kensington Park Senior Living Memory Care Building, The Groves Building. She helped to communicate some of my mothers basic needs such as underwear supplies and feeding needs. The care staff are all lovely and show concern and effort to make the residents as comfortable as possible. My mother appreciates the music programs when they bring in outside musicians to perform for the residents. Even better are the extremely talented Music Therapists who share their talents and love with the residents. We are always very pleased with Kensington Park Senior Living.

October 2020

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Ted Kalick

In a difficult decision, a year ago this month we brought my mother from Philadelphia, where she had lived nearly all of her life, to be near us at Kensington Park. That decision, though, turned out to be a godsend. I cannot say enough good things about the wonderful staff, the degree of care and attention Mom received, and the comfort it gave us, especially after she was diagnosed shortly thereafter with a serious illness. There are 65 residents at Woodlands, the assisted living facility; yet each, including Mom, were treated as their mission promised - to love, nuture, encourage and care for your loved one as they would do for their own - all with immense warmth, joy, dignity and respect. Well be forever grateful to Mary and everyone for the time Mom was there.

June 2020

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Rich

My 95-year-old Mom has lived in their memory care facility for more than a year. Their efforts to test for coronavirus have been exemplary and they go out of their way to keep my Mom safe and comfortable. I send over photos of my Moms great grandson and they print them out for her which always makes her happy. I give Kensington Park my highest possible recommendation, they are superb at what they do.

May 2020

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Kristie McGehee

Never did I ever imagine that my mom would be this well taken care of in a memory care facility. She was engaged in daily activities, clean and well dressed, and the caregivers were extraordinary! They knew mom so well, her likes and dislikes and always treated her with the utmost respect. Every aspect of living at Kensington Park is carefully curated, from holiday celebrations for and with family members, to medical treatment and meals. Just because your loved one is in a skilled nursing facility does not mean that they are left alone and forgotten. Every day, every meal, every visit was met with smiles from the entire staff. If your loved one is lucky enough to become a resident here, you will always be grateful for their good care of your loved one and you too.

April 2020

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Daniel Ayele

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February 2020

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Chrisanna Waldrop

In 2018, I moved my mother from the West Coast to The Woodlands with no prior experience with senior care facilities; I am so glad I did and am enormously grateful to the entire KP team for their help and support over the ensuing years. The K-Club is the only program of its kind that I found in the DC metro area to support residents with early stage cognitive impairment and Kyoko does an amazing job facilitating friendships and keeping the participants engaged with creative and interesting activities. I have found the leadership, nursing, and daily support staff to be nothing but kind, patient, and genuinely caring for residents who are not always at their best. In addition, as a family member and primary caretaker myself, the KP team has actively supported me as I have struggled with the inevitable heartaches and stresses that accompany witnessing a parents decline at this stage of life. I feel enormously fortunate to have found such a wonderful community for my mother to be a part of.

December 2019

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Zainab Bangura

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August 2019

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Lillian Spuria

Kensington Park has cared for both parents (one in assisted living and one in memory care) since 2014. I am very pleased with the personalized care both of my parents receive and recommend Kensington to anyone looking for a safe, caring, and vibrant environment for a loved one.

August 2019

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R Rhutchin

After our loved one has been at Kensington Park for a year, we can truly say what a wonderful place it is. From our very first visit, KP staff went out of their way to make us feel that it is a place of community and care for each resident. The food is excellent. There are so many activities and opportunities; every person can find things to enjoy. However to us, the most important thing is the loving and kind care each of the KP staff has demonstrated. Everyone has been friendly and caring. After a short hospital stay, she couldn’t wait to get back to “her new home.” We feel certain she is being well cared for, with the dignity, love and respect every elderly person deserves. Family of Resident

August 2019

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Edie Ching

My husband just moved into the memory care unit at the beginning of the month. Many thanks for Betsy, Mary, Christine and all the kind, cheery and helpful staffers who worked tirelessly to make the transition go smoothly and to make him feel welcome and cared for, and to look after my needs as well. I am so impressed by the kindness of everyone at Kensington Park, their energy and their concern. All I can say is I found the best place for my husband who definitely deserves the best.

August 2019

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Kevin Mell

The care and compassion at KP is beyond expectations. It is not a trivial tagline of the Kensington Park mission that "We treat your family as if they are our own". Each visit that our family has with my mother, and previously with my father, we see examples of this in practice with the staff. Over the 3 years of our experience, there are consistent efforts to provide individualized clinical care, nutritional preferences and needs, and assessments for the properly therapy. Although I am always a little sad each time I leave from a visit, I never worry at all that my Mom is in the best of hands, and receiving care that is even better than we could provide. Many thanks to the staff and leaders for the care they provide each day.

August 2019

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Dimsdale

The staff at Kensington Park have created a caring, welcoming community for my mother. She has been there for two years and calls it "my millionaire's setup." The nursing care, the therapy, the activities, the facilities and the food are all exceptional. I and the rest of my family recommend it very highly.

August 2019

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Kate O'Sullivan

My family is so thankful that my father, who has dementia, lives at Kensington Park. The staff, facilities, and offerings are top notch. Not only do they provide a terrific environment for residents, they are extremely supportive of families. Highly recommend for anyone looking for independent living, assisted living, or memory care.

July 2019

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Mary Mell

I am grateful for my Kensington Park family!

July 2019

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Craig Shniderman

My mother has lived at KP for several years. She and our other family members have unlimited high regard for this outstanding organization. The staff demonstrate boundless care and well planned services tailored to the needs and preferences of residents and family members. The buildings and grounds are lovely and well cared for in every respect. This is a six star residence with seven star staff. KP is the heart of compassion, respect and hospitality. I am familiar with a number of DMV area senior residences and feel that KP is the standard by which others can be measured.

July 2019

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Maureen Carlin

My parent is in the assisted living facility and the entire community is truly focused on giving best possible care to our loved ones. There is a great sense of team work with the extended family. I am always welcome to visit and share common concerns for the care of my father. I truly feel all the staff work to create a comfortable home-like environment for the residents. The Kensington Park management and staff not only focus on the residents but offers support to families too. A very caring attitude is found throughout the entire campus.

July 2019

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Kim Fernandez

My mom has lived in the assisted living segment of Kensington Park for a few years and we could not be happier. She did not make the move happily, but everyone--from the director to her dining room waiter--went above and beyond to make her feel welcome, comfortable, and at home, and she is now content and active and enjoying her life again. Lots of the places we toured treat residents a bit like children, with crayons and glitter. Kensington Park recognizes that their residents are still adults who just need help, and activities and features are planned accordingly. Lectures, discussions, games, classes, clubs, outings and activities, music performances, movie nights, and daily happy hour (the highlight of every afternoon!) are all very much designed for adults who want to feel mentally stimulated and still contributing members of their communities. Every day is a busy day, every encounter is warm and compassionate without being overbearing, communication with our family has been top-notch, and medical care is outstanding. Care is for the whole family--they want to know how I am as much as how my mom is and there is a very strong support network here for loved ones. Holidays and special occasions bring restaurant-quality lunches and dinners for the whole family, and everyone is always welcome. They say the coffee is always on and they mean it, literally and figuratively. Kensington Park is a dream come true for our family and we are beyond grateful.

March 2019

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Rachelle Splechter

February 2019

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Susie Stritar

My mom lived at Kensington Park for 3 years. For the first 2 3/4 she was in the independent living area. We thought that could not be beat! It was the most pleasant, friendly and caring community we've ever experienced. Then she moved to the assisted living where she required more care they also were incredible. Their nursing and care staff were simply perfect. From the senior management to dining, nursing, housekeeping they are exceptional. I have never seen so many kind people that truly care about having their residents have a stimulated nice life work in one location. The dining experience is great, happy hour, entertainment, finance is also unmatched. They never disappoint.

February 2019

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Susie Stritar

My mom lived at Kensington Park for 3 years. For the first 2 3/4 she was in the independent living area. We thought that could not be beat! It was the most pleasant, friendly and caring community we’ve ever experienced. Then she moved to the assisted living where she required more care they also were incredible. Their nursing and care staff were simply perfect. From the senior management to dining, nursing, housekeeping they are exceptional. I have never seen so many kind people that truly care about having their residents have a stimulated nice life work in one location. The dining experience is great, happy hour, entertainment, finance is also unmatched. They never disappoint.

October 2018

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Stephan Stansbery

I spent the last 6 days in DC visiting my mother…..and I was absolutely thrilled by the way she is treated. I was also amazed at how well things are run, from the front desk (Carolyn is very nice) to the nursing staff, to the meals (wonderful food and such pleasant and warm people providing service)! It is also evident that maintenace is taken very seriously and very successfully. I searched for any thing that I could say was “deferred maintenance”……..there was nothing at all. One on day, following a windy storm, I noticed that one window screen had blown onto the first floor roof. I mentioned this to Jessica Power and the next morning when I arrived to visit, the screen had been reattached! Management people are warm and engaging to residents and welciming to visiting relatives. I simply can not say enough about the people who make this place a comfortable home for my mother! Thank you, all!

October 2018

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Joe Savage

Kensington Park has been a wonderful place for both of my parents to live the last two and half years. From the top down, each and every staff member has treated my parents with love and respect, truly the definition of family. I can think of no other place I would want them to be, and am thankful to have my parents so well cared for. Thank you Kensington Park.

September 2018

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J S

Kensington Park has been a wonderful place for both of my parents to live the last two and half years. From the top down, each and every staff member has treated my parents with love and respect, truly the definition of family. I can think of no other place I would want them to be, and am thankful to have my parents so well cared for. Thank you Kensington Park.

June 2018

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Heather Flattery

Kensington Park is a community that feels like home from the minute you drive in. The care and leadership team are exceptional and the food here is delicious!

June 2018

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Rachelle Bernstecker

My mother was a resident at Kensington Park for 2 1/2 years and our family could not have been more pleased. The staff are well trained, highly professional, and went above and beyond to provide good care and true compassion. They treated my mom with the utmost respect. If I had to make the decision again to place my Mom at Kensington Park, I would not hesitate.

May 2018

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Craig Theriot

Kensington Park (KP) is a great community, with great personnel and a great attitude to match! A First-Class Move (AFCM), whom I represent, has moved countless new residents into KP over the last several years and every one of those moves has been our great pleasure to conduct at this wonderful community. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with the move-in coordinators, who make our moves run as smooth as silk. Every one of the staff there is always ready to help when called upon, always with a smile on their faces. I would highly recommend KP to anyone who wants to live in a community that truly lives up to the ideals that they espouse and delivers a great experience to everyone who comes into contact with them.

May 2018

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Craig Theriot

Kensington Park (KP) is a great community, with great personnel and a great attitude to match! A First-Class Move (AFCM), whom I represent, has moved countless new residents into KP over the last several years and every one of those moves has been our great pleasure to conduct at this wonderful community. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with the move-in coordinators, who make our moves run as smooth as silk. Every one of the staff there is always ready to help when called upon, always with a smile on their faces. I would highly recommend KP to anyone who wants to live in a community that truly lives up to the ideals that they espouse and delivers a great experience to everyone who comes into contact with them.

May 2018

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Maureen Carlin

So happy to join the Kensington Park family and friends. From our initial introduction and tour to moving my father in …has been a very positive experience. The entire staff has been terrific!

May 2018

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Maureen Carlin

So happy to join the Kensington Park family and friends. From our initial introduction and tour to moving my father in ...has been a very positive experience. The entire staff has been terrific!

May 2018

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Maureen Silk Bates

My parents have been in Kensington Park for over two years now. They started in the highlands and when my Dad needed more assistance they moved to the Woodlands. My Dad continued to decline but the support and caring staff at Kensington Park did everything they could to make my Dad comfortable to the very end. My Dad died in August 2017. My entire family appreciated all of the care and kindness provided by the staff and to all of us.

May 2018

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Maureen Silk Bates

My parents have been in Kensington Park for over two years now. They started in the highlands and when my Dad needed more assistance they moved to the Woodlands. My Dad continued to decline but the support and caring staff at Kensington Park did everything they could to make my Dad comfortable to the very end. My Dad died in August 2017. My entire family appreciated all of the care and kindness provided by the staff and to all of us.

May 2018

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Scott J. Becker

When we needed to find an assisted living facility for our uncle, we did extensive research and visited many places in the area. Kensington Park offered superior facilities and care. In addition, the staff was with us every step of the way with appropriate strategies to take care of our family member with love and respect beginning with creating a successful transition plan for when we moved him in. Staff were available weekends and evenings to guide us to appropriate services and health care providers and meticulously worked to coordinate care. They created a safe, comfortable, and caring environment and a wonderful place for us to visit him and celebrate holidays, special occasions, and even happy hour (don’t underestimate happy hour!). The Kensington Park team became our extended family. We could not have found a better place!

May 2018

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Scott J. Becker

When we needed to find an assisted living facility for our uncle, we did extensive research and visited many places in the area. Kensington Park offered superior facilities and care. In addition, the staff was with us every step of the way with appropriate strategies to take care of our family member with love and respect beginning with creating a successful transition plan for when we moved him in. Staff were available weekends and evenings to guide us to appropriate services and health care providers and meticulously worked to coordinate care. They created a safe, comfortable, and caring environment and a wonderful place for us to visit him and celebrate holidays, special occasions, and even happy hour (don’t underestimate happy hour!). The Kensington Park team became our extended family. We could not have found a better place!

May 2018

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Akouvi Adabra

Nice place to work

May 2018

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Ann Baldwin Nucci

Kensington Park (KP) Senior Living made it possible for our parents to have loving, comfortable and compassionate care at the end of their lives. From the moment we came to visit the center to the day we said goodbye to the awesome staff after our parents passed, we were treated like we were family by the entire team (from the Director to the housekeeping staff). The engaging activities, delicious food, ongoing programs for family members, onsite medical care, music therapy (our dad loved this) were all well planned and extra special. Each time I arrived for a visit I was greeted warmly by the staff and I enjoyed a cup of coffee and fruit or cookie in their beautiful and comfortable setting. It was always clean and fresh smelling (not always true at senior centers!). While we sat at our father’s side during his last days, the onsite hospice care team made him comfortable and the KP team brought us breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks and offered the best hugs ever. It was a hard decision to move them to KP but it ended up being the best decision we made for our parents and us as we knew they were safe and well cared for. I highly recommend KP, it is an outstanding senior living center in a beautiful residential and wooded area.

May 2018

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Ann Baldwin Nucci

Kensington Park (KP) Senior Living made it possible for our parents to have loving, comfortable and compassionate care at the end of their lives. From the moment we came to visit the center to the day we said goodbye to the awesome staff after our parents passed, we were treated like we were family by the entire team (from the Director to the housekeeping staff). The engaging activities, delicious food, ongoing programs for family members, onsite medical care, music therapy (our dad loved this) were all well planned and extra special. Each time I arrived for a visit I was greeted warmly by the staff and I enjoyed a cup of coffee and fruit or cookie in their beautiful and comfortable setting. It was always clean and fresh smelling (not always true at senior centers!). While we sat at our father’s side during his last days, the onsite hospice care team made him comfortable and the KP team brought us breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks and offered the best hugs ever. It was a hard decision to move them to KP but it ended up being the best decision we made for our parents and us as we knew they were safe and well cared for. I highly recommend KP, it is an outstanding senior living center in a beautiful residential and wooded area.

June 2017

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Haddy Sanogo. Robinson

This place is a very good place to work ? I have all my experience in Kensington park like it !!!!!!!!

May 2017

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Heather Flattery

I think that Kensington Park Senior Living is a wonderful community. This residential community has supportive staff and loving caregivers that truly treat the residents as they would their own aging family.

May 2017

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Heather Flattery

I think that Kensington Park Senior Living is a wonderful community. This residential community has supportive staff and loving caregivers that truly treat the residents as they would their own aging family.

November 2016

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Joann Frances Cervantes

The wonderful caring staff is professional, kind and patient and mostly caring. A delightful place.

November 2016

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Joann Frances Cervantes

The wonderful caring staff is professional, kind and patient and mostly caring. A delightful place.

October 2016

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Stephen Dawson

A wonderful place. My girlfriends mom lives there.

October 2016

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Stephen Dawson

A wonderful place. My girlfriends mom lives there.

April 2016

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Christopher Eastman

Kind, attentive people made my father’s time here a fond memory for our family. We always felt that he was well cared for and known as the individual we loved.

April 2016

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Christopher Eastman

Kind, attentive people made my father's time here a fond memory for our family. We always felt that he was well cared for and known as the individual we loved.

December 2015

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Michele Mcmichael Gordon

5 Star facility, come check it out for yourself. These are caring, engaged, active seniors who want to live fully!!

November 2015

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Michele Mcmichael Gordon

5 Star facility, come check it out for yourself. These are caring, engaged, active seniors who want to live fully!!

June 2015

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Ryan

The nicest assisted living facility in the area Spring 2015.