Arden Courts of Kensington

Jon Hiatt

My wife has advanced Alzheimer's and occasionally I have taken her to Arden for a week or so while giving myself some "respite" time. I have been extremely pleased and impressed with the care she receives there. As a facility devoted only to memory care patients (rather than the larger assisted living with a lockdown memory care' floor model), Arden and its staff at every level seem completely dedicated to the concerns of patients like my wife. In my various dealings with the staff, I have been impressed with how competent, caring, and solicitous they seem to be. If and when the day arrives when my wife needs round the clock care, I would be looking to Arden.

Trang D

I highly recommend Arden Courts of Kensington for the care of loved ones with dementia. We've been deeply appreciative of the professionalism and caring nature of their staff. They really know how to best take care of people with dementia which is a specialized field. We previously had our mother in another assisted living facility but found to our dismay, that they didn't really know how to take care of her dementia. So we were glad to find AC Kensington from the recommendations of someone whose mother lived there and a dementia professional. Our advice to check out some dementia care facilities to see which one fits your loved one's needs. Definitely include AC Kensington too in your tours so you can see how they are specialized in dementia care. When we go out of town, we feel very secure knowing that she's in good hands and we need not worry about her welfare.

Anonymous113018150

At Arden Courts of Kensington, they’re very friendly. The residents have lots of places to move freely inside and outside, which is really nice. It is also not huge. It is strictly memory care, which is very helpful, because the staff there knows how to deal with people in that condition. It was a very nice place.

Beverly37

The way Arden Courts of Kensington is configured is like they have different areas, so they don’t have just one big open place for everybody. They have different quarters, and it's circular, so if anybody goes outside, they don’t get lost. Everything is in a circle. They have one room that has a computer, and they have games on it and the residents can go and play them; they're memory type games. They have seminars happening also there. They have different activities for the residents. They also have a library. Some of the staff has been there for many years, and so the staff are very committed, loyal, and very friendly. The facility is very clean. I would absolutely recommend this facility.

San Franciscan

While I am no expert on dementia, as a layman I think my mother is doing very well at Arden Courts. Whenever I visit her she is occupied with some activity, and in good spirits. There is plenty of mental stimulation and physical exercise. We sometimes have lunch in the dining room or go for a walk along the perimeter path, where she enjoys the garden. I have never seen her depressed or sitting in her room alone. At 91, and despite the inevitable progress of dementia, my mother appears to be enjoying an excellent quality of life at Arden Courts.

DCFriendofACK

Here is another example of ACK providing my dad what he needs. My dad has been a hard worker his entire life and sitting still is not something he is accustomed to. The staff at ACK knows this and they let him help them when he wants to. It makes him feel needed and valued. They show great respect for the dignity of their residents. When I left him yesterday, he was in the dining room folding napkins. I asked him if he wanted to walk with me, and he said, "no, I am here to help out". And I could tell that he really felt good about that. He wasn't sitting alone, he wasn't agitating to leave, he wasn't getting upset or frustrated with anyone "“ these were all my fears and they have not come to pass.