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The Kensington – Fort Madison

2210 Ave H, Fort Madison, IA 52627

(800) 558-0653

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4.81

(11 reviews)

Offers Memory Care and Assisted Living

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Reviews of The Kensington – Fort Madison in Fort Madison, Iowa

4.81

(11 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.7

  • Staff

    4.7

  • Food

    4.6

  • Activities

    4.8

  • Value

    4.5

Michael

5

September 13, 2022

I visited this facility

The visit to The Kensington - Fort Madison was phenomenal. The staff was really nice. Our contact there was very helpful. We've talked to a few of the people that were on the memory care floor. They showed us one of the rooms that they have there for my dad. We went through the different services there. They have a really nice walkout deck there on the second floor, so you can get some fresh air, and it's secure. Everybody on the staff was phenomenal, from the nurses to the cleaning ladies, all the staff that we've run into and the people living on the floor there. It's a topnotch facility. We were really impressed with it. Everything was well kept, and outside of the facility was well taken care of. We want to make sure that my dad's physical therapy and speech therapy can be done there, and they said sure, no problem. Everybody down there has been really supportive. The staff who toured us was really phenomenal. She actually worked the memory unit for close to 20 years. She is really proud of what they're doing. You have a lot of tenured people there that know what to do and how to handle the situation and take care of the elderly. The staff was really helpful, especially with my mom walking us through the process. They also offer a thing for spouses and families to come in and have a meal for like $7.50 a meal, like my mom could go down there and have dinner or lunch with him. Everything is well groomed. Every one of the rooms is open to the people living there. I didn't see any dust or trash or anything on the floor. Everything is kept up topnotch.

Provider Response

Michael, thank you so very much for this review. It means a lot to our staff, who work so hard caring for the wonderful residents in our community, to know their efforts are noticed! It is truly our honor to help your family!

Diane

4

May 12, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The staff at The Kensington-Fort Madison is caring. They also have nice community activities for the seniors. Just that, my dads diabetic and they don't cater to a full diabetic diet. Also, the staff is changing, but I think they did a great job with COVID, in keeping the residents safe. They do rides, some exercise classes, craft activities, and bingo. They have a hair salon, a library, and a community room, too.

Judy

5

November 3, 2021

I visited this facility

The Kensington - Fort Madison was a very pleasant place to be. The staff was nice and explained everything to us and were very, very anxious to get me to move in there. They have a lot of activities, too, like games and things like that that the residents can play. The rooms were also very nice, very clean, and neat, while the facilities were very clean and very well taken care of. The residents were very pleasant and seemed very happy, too, so that's really impressive.

Provider Response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Judy. We truly appreciate it!

Barbara

5

April 5, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother-in-law is at The Kensington of Fort Madison. Their staff is friendly, caring, and sometimes they go above and beyond. Her apartment is a simple one, nothing fancy. For activities they have crafts, they do baking, and they go on outings. They also have people come and do little programs with the residents or read books to them. They have lots of things going on in there. They have a large meeting area for the families with a fireplace and TV.

Kim K

5

June 18, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

We recently lost our mother. Both she and my father finally took the plunge after considerable pushing to move. We knew that mom was continually moving on her downward spiral and dad is legally blind and the care at home was too much for the at home nursing and myself. This was a huge adjustment for the entire family and the Kensington as well, but they handled mom very well as she could be very tough at times. When the time came for her to go, there were a few people that really stood out to us during her care and we wrote the Kensington to let them know and this is what we told them "I would like to mention a few members of your staff that really have stuck out and have gone that extra mile for us and really held up to your standard to the community of treating the residents and their family like they are your own. Crystal, Chelsea, Bobby, Adrian and the nurses (Renee and Shandra). My apologies to the ones that I did not get names from or forgot names, but these six really stuck out strong!" Now that some of the dust has settled and Dad is there on his own and learning to be without her, we are finally getting to the point where things are starting to slow and getting to a new normal. (just an interjection to say that I am a tough "grader" most times mostly on myself, but feel there is always room for improvement). The staff continually checks on him, offers a smile and is learning about the type of individualistic care that he is in need of that Mom always did for him so they never mentioned. It is these small things that help him feel at home and like he belongs in their community as a member. Recently Mandi G. and Leia M. sat down with Dad and myself just to see how he is adjusting with dad being gone and to learn a little more about his personal life and really get to know who he is as a person and what his individual needs are as they are changing. There really are not very many places that will take individual time with a resident to find these things out about a person to ensure that they are giving the care that is needed and improving where they need to. Hats off to the Kensington in Fort Madison Iowa! I can only hope that there is some kind of grant that can be obtained that can help the facility continue to grow and obtain staffing and develop more for the residents!

Provider Response

Hi Kim, and thank you for your kind words. First we want to tell you how deeply sorry we are about your mom’s passing. We’re honored that both of your parents have been part of our family here, and as you have seen, we are committed to helping your dad as he adapts. He is a very appreciated and loved member of our community. We are dedicated to the individual care and services you mentioned because, from our very beginning, we pledged to create communities where we’d be comfortable having our own family live if the need arose. We know and love our residents as individuals, so it’s easy to be motivated to understand their individual needs and work hard to meet them! Please know we are always here for your dad and your whole family. You are always welcome here!

Michael Ray

5

February 14, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother was a resident of The Kensington for 5 years prior to her passing. The staff at The Kensington were always friendly and respectful and went out of their way to help meet the needs of each resident. The Kensington provided a friendly, clean, well taken care of and safe place for my mom to live when she could no longer live alone. The staff at The Kensington always kept in close contact with me regarding mom. I had piece of mind knowing that mom was at The Kensington and was being well cared for!

Just my views on what I"ve seen

5

February 13, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

This is a well rounded community where residents and staff care for each in a professional manner. One that is goes beyond the level of a place that offers services. Family values are built here as people develop relationships that are more than a service. True kinship are forged and family values that come from the heart are formed. Evenings of playing games on cold winter evenings, day trips out on the town, shopping, dining, boating, fishing. The memory care residents even have the opportunity to take advantage of these kinds of outings also. They have an ice cream machine available to use, the facility also serves the community with a home delivered meal service,(it gets high mark on quality of food). Very well rounded as I started out. A good place for community activities and service. There is even a card clubs that are not residents that use the facility to have there card club meeting, because they enjoy the facility.

Molly Shelton

5

February 8, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Hi I am one of Gene and Patricia granddaughters , molly. I just wanted to say how grateful I am for every single person that worked/works at the Kensington. They were amazing to my grandparents and so friendly to our whole family every time we visitied from Alabama . I simply cannot put into words how thankful I am for everyone, thank you for making my grandparents last few years very comfortable and happy. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!

Powder

5

February 8, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Wonderful homelike community! Excellent care of others! Bravo!

M Ballard

5

February 8, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My parents were residents of the Kensington for several years as my dad had Parkinson's Disease and mom could no longer care for him on her own. They had a lovely suite which served them well as they were quite social. My siblings and I live several hours from the area so knowing that they were in a facility in which they were happy and well cared for made us quite comfortable in being so far away. Before dad passed away in 2014, he had assistance in dressing, showering and even turning over in bed at night. Both parents enjoyed the activities with other residents, especially rides to church. At the end of mom's life she was on the memory care unit. I was so very impressed at the care she received, for less than a month, by the staff. She was checked on constantly and with respect. I was happy to know that each of my parents spent the last years in a place that where they seemed to feel so at home.

C. Martin

4

August 28, 2012

I am a friend or relative of a resident

The staff is always very polite. The location looks great and includes a little sitting area out front and on porches on all floors. There are common areas, and the place is decorated in vintage items. It has the feel of a very nice hotel where you are having an extended stay. I do wish, however, that they offered more outing opportunities for residents like my great grandmother, who are experiencing mild dementia. She doesn't like that most people on her floor, all dementia patients, don't speak. During group time there is little interaction between people. My grandmother can still carry on a conversation, even if it's a little repetitive, and she would like to be able to go outside on outings beyond just being taken to a chair to sit on the porch. I also wish they had a little garden, or even just a garden room, where people can be assisted in potting a plant or two for their room, or to keep in the "garden room" and check on, water, and if they are edible plants, then harvest. This little bit of responsibility and interaction I think could keep people with mild dementia from loosing more of themselves with lack of interaction and it would make their days feel fuller and more productive.

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Costs for The Kensington – Fort Madison in Fort Madison, Iowa

Memory Care

Memory Care is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Specially trained staff members assist with activities of daily living (such as bathing and dressing) and provide therapies to slow further loss of cognitive abilities.

$4,895

Starting Price

Assisted Living

This level of care provides support for those who need help with personal care needs such as cleaning, bathing, and dressing. Residents selecting this level of care are treated to many amenities in a home-like atmosphere, while getting support in their daily lives.

$2,895

Starting Price

Services and Amenities of The Kensington – Fort Madison in Fort Madison, Iowa

Costs

  • All Inclusive Rent
  • Entry Fee Cost: 500

Room and housing options

  • 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments
  • Companion Suites: We offer companion suites

Dining options

  • In Room Kitchenette
  • Dining Room Shared Meals

About The Kensington – Fort Madison in Fort Madison, Iowa

What is it that makes any house a home? It's when you belong to the family inside. And each one of our residences is home to a unique family, a circle that encompasses both residents and staff.

In the best families, members of all ages treat each other with respect. They encourage and listen to one another. It's where we rejoice, play and grieve together; where individuality is appreciated; where we learn and grow together. Safe harbor and unconditional love are found there.

People thrive when they feel like part of a cherished family, knowing they're surrounded by those who only want what's best for them. It's also a comforting, supportive and healing environment for those who are facing loss or illness.

Our ability to bring this philosophy to life depends entirely on hiring the right people. That's why every staff person is hand-picked for their capacity to provide the kind of care we'd want for our own loved ones. We are united by this purpose.

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