The Kensington – Cumberland

My mother-in-law has gone back to The Kensington. We were looking for an alternate because initially they were not going to take her, but her situation has changed, and they did a re-evaluation and they took her. It all worked out. They're very well organized. They used to take them out once a week, they would load them up on a bus and take them for a drive to an unspecified location. They called it the surprise tour or the mystery tour just to give them something interesting to do. They have games for the residents, and seasonally they have entertainers who come in. It's a nice place and the biggest thing is that it's very convenient for us because it's right in Cumberland. The staff does a great job. My exposure has been minimal with talking to them, but I think they're very good. It's a very old building, it's over 100 years old, but it's been very well taken care of, and they've had modifications. The rooms are small, and it's probably six stories. It's a nice looking place, it's very well cared for inside, and clean, but it's a very old building, and you can tell from the architecture. The elevators are pretty old. It's assisted living, and she requires somebody to administer her medication. She's a Parkinson's patient, but she's pretty independent. She can bathe herself, fix meals, operate a phone, and watch TV. She doesn't like a lot of their food, but she's on a gluten free diet.

My mother moved into the Kensington-Cumberland a week ago. The care is wonderful, they take a van out every day, they always have different things going on, like a band was setting up their orchestra one day, and they took her to Walmart and the mall on Wednesdays. There's something for everyone, they have book clubs, bible study, and they make an effort to try to have an interest for everyone that's there. She has a 1-bedroom apartment, a separate living room, a couch, chair, tables and lamps, 2 other things to stick her TV on, she's got a queen-size bed in her bedroom, a dresser, bathroom, and hardwood floors. It's very nice. The staff is very busy, they're on their toes, they do an excellent job, and my mother likes them all. I think they're really hardworking, and they take really good care of their residents. I've been in there all different times, and they're working. The food is excellent, my mother has not missed lunch, and dinner, and I know she's enjoying it. It is great value for everything that's provided. I think it's money very well spent.

My mother has lived at the Kensington for over 7 years. The wonderful staff is the best and most important part of the facility. They are truly caring. I love and trust them, and know that they truly care about my mother. There is very little turnover. The building is old, but attractive, and maintained. A variety of fun activities and entertainment are planned for the residents. I'm so glad my Mom can live there. She is safe and happy at the Cumberland Kensington.