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The Kensington

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1580 Geary Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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I would say it was a very lively community for seniors. Tons of activities and things to make everything feel like home and comfortable. The staff is wonderful, the food is great and the place is very well kept. I picked this community because it seemed much livelier than other places.

About the facility
The Kensington

Welcome to The Kensington, an assisted living home for seniors in Walnut Creek, California. The caregivers in this personal care home provide round-the-clock, personalized care for all residents. The Kensington provides assisted living and memory care.  At The Kensington, the staff plans frequent engaging and social activities for the residents to enjoy.

Residents at The Kensington enjoy a person-centered care style that focuses on their strengths. Receiving assistance with daily living activities like getting dressed, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, medication reminders, and more allows seniors to focus on their lives while remaining as independent as possible.

The Kensington offers inviting living spaces, a comfortable outdoor sitting area, and on-site amenities, events, and activities.

Suites are spacious and include granite countertops, walk-in showers, and private balconies. The community is also equipped with an emergency response system installed and a sprinkler system, and staff is on-site 24/7.

Outside of the personal care home, residents will find that they have quick access to nearby community amenities such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and banks.

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Pet friendly

Yes

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Care types offered

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Memory Care, Residential Care Home

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Amenities
at The Kensington

Healthcare Services

  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • No Sugar
  • Vegetarian
  • Meals Provided
  • Organic
  • Room Service
  • Vegan
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Anytime Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Low / No Sodium
  • International Cuisine
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Kosher
  • Gluten-free
  • Guest Meals

Room Amenities

  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Bar or Pub
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Beauty Salon
  • TV Lounge
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Outside Patio

Recreational areas

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Piano or Organ
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Game Room

Services

  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • Spanish

Activities

  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Live Well Programs
  • Birthday Parties
  • Book Club
  • Christian Services
  • Dances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Happy Hour
  • Art Classes
  • Cooking Classes
  • Montessori Programs
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Trivia Games
  • Wii Bowling
  • Wine Tasting
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Catholic Services
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Jewish Services
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Walking Club
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Karaoke
  • Bridge Club
  • Current Events Club
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Stretching Classes
  • Community Service Programs
  • Activities On-site

Reviews

for The Kensington

7.9Review score12 reviews
7.9
Review score
12 reviews
5 star
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4 star
33%
3 star
8%
2 star
8%
1 star
8%
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A Place for Mom has scored The Kensington with 7.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Kensington has 12 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.
Overall Rating
3.9
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Care Services
3.8
Staff
3.6
Meals & Dining
3.2
Activities
4.1
Value for Cost
3.7
A Place for Mom has scored The Kensington with 7.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Kensington has 12 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 9, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Review for The Kensington
I would say it was a very lively community for seniors. Tons of activities and things to make everything feel like home and comfortable. The staff is wonderful, the food is great and the place is very well kept. I picked this community because it seemed much livelier than other places.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 4, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Friendly and caring staff.
What we like the most about The Kensington is the staff. The staff are friendly and caring. Our loved one has made friends easily, there is a variety of food and a lot of activities. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 15, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Review for The Kensington
It is a great community with really good stuff. It is a little on the pricey side and communication between the staff and family could be improved. Food is fairly decent Lots of activities and outings. We picked this community because it was available.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
JE - Toured community
Independent Living
February 28, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
My tour of The Kensington
I toured this community and thought it was really huge and would be easy for my loved one to get lost in, I got a little bit lost. But it was a nice place. The lobby was nice and the dining room was very pleasant. The main common areas smelled good. Just not a good fit for my loved one due to the large size of the facility.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 22, 2023
2.0
Very Poor Management
My mother has been at the Kensington for over a year and a half. The communication, management and management of medications has been extremely poor. I was hopefully that with Kisco's recent transfer of ownership of Kensington, things would get better - but they have gotten worse! Recently their fax machine has been broken for 2 weeks - the primary way in which medical orders are submitted by doctors for residents. The phone systems have been down several times. I have complained and tried to get action - the right things are said, but the issues are not resolved. Do not sent your loved ones here!
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Care Services
1
Staff
2
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
2
Value for Cost
1
Response from The Kensington
March 2, 2023
Thank you for your honest review. Because you published this review anonymously, I cannot connect with you directly. We are very sorry for your poor experience and would like to discuss the changes Kisco is making to make your mothers experience better. At Kisco, we are always striving for continuous improvement to our care and services. I would like to connect with you directly for your feedback. Please feel free to contact me at any time.
Kerry W - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 14, 2022
1.0
Do Not Recommend
Dad in Assisted Living with dementia flooded his apartment and two below it. It was not properly cleaned up and staff left him in an apartment that was mildewing around him for two weeks until I visited, complained, and filed a report with Social Services. At that point they moved him to their "respite room" without his cane or cat. Dad fell without his cane, cat was left in mildewing room with industrial dryers and cat was traumatized. Director was utterly unhelpful. Dad had also developed incontinence issues and I, his POA, had not been informed. Found out by tripping over soiled underwear in his room. They do his laundry & should have noticed. Link to substantiated report by Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division. https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/transparencyapi/api/FacilityReports?facNum=079200623&inx=14
Cleanliness
1
Friendliness
4
Care Services
2
Staff
2
Meals & Dining
2
Value for Cost
2
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 13, 2016
5.0
Verified Review
5 stars!
Our experience with The Kensington has been a very positive one! It's a beautiful facility, and we couldn't be happier with the service they provide. The staff are ever-present, and always friendly and ready to help! The place is always clean, and the medication service has been very reliable. They even do great job with the food!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Dennis - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 10, 2013
5.0
Verified Review
We're Happy with Our Choice
It's fine. She likes it there. I guess if you compare it to others to cost is about the same. They're all between $4500 and $5000. The care is good and there are lots of activities.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
3.5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
August 19, 2013
4.0
Verified Review
Very nice...no apartments a...
Very nice...no apartments are available there right now
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
April 30, 2013
3.0
Verified Review
Walked in and canceled tour...
Walked in and canceled tour. Did not feel like it was going to meet interests and had other great options already.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 16, 2012
4.0
Verified Review
Attractive common areas, nice memory ...
Attractive common areas, nice memory care unit. Could be ok, but the rooms are TINY
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 15, 2012
4.0
Verified Review
Very small kitchenette. A waiting li...
Very small kitchenette. A waiting list for 2 bedroom apartments.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
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