Kensington Place Retirement Community

Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care

20 Reviews

1001 Parkview Blvd

Columbus

43219

Kensington Place Retirement Community

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4.5 20

Kim 2021-11-04 Kensington Place Retirement Community is lovely. It doesn't feel institutional. The residents are all out and about and engaged. It is run by Lutheran Social Services and is a nonprofit, so it's a little bit different animal. They are on the same plane with the other facility in a different financial stratum. The people were five. The place was a five. It was very clean and well-kept. They have a nice long sidewalk outside for walking and a nice courtyard to sit outside in the back. They have great workout facilities for people to utilize. A personal trainer will assess them when they come into the building and set them up with a fitness plan. They're on staff, so they're there most days for at least part of the day if they have questions or need a little support. And if they want to set up further personal training sessions, then that would cost them, that would be a per session fee, but they have an initial like 10 hours with them just to get them established and going well on their own. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Laura 2021-07-08 My mom moved into Kensington Place Retirement Community. It's beautiful. The upkeep seems to be top notch and the layout is great. The apartments are very spacious, so there's plenty of room for my mom and all her things. Everyone's been very friendly, helpful, cooperative, and pleasant. I witnessed the concert that they were having and there are also movie nights. The food looks delicious and my mom has been very happy with the selection. Of all the places we looked at, they were around the same price, but other places were smaller. I can't really say anything bad about it, it's been a wonderful experience so far. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

Jane 2018-09-26 Kensington Place was in a bad area. I would be very uncomfortable going there at night. They had a poor craft room. Everything was in bins and boxes and every once in a while they do craft activity out in the main lobby. They had a storage room in the basement, which was nice. The rooms were pretty nice, but the area surrounding it was not desirable. The place in and of itself would be one of the contenders except I would not go there because of where it is and the area. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Fran518224 2017-03-06 At Kensington Place Retirement Community, they have a therapy room and a gym; the laundry room is free. The rooms are very, very nice. Their dining area is nice and open. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Martha673208 2017-01-09 Kensington Place Retirement Community offers assistance if you need it. They have really nice apartments with nice views. They take you places, and they have a gym on-site. It seemed nicer, like a home. If they get worse or need assistance, they will have someone come in and help them so they don't have to move. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Ella Z 2016-11-30 I’m so thankful for my home here and the friends I have made, as well as those I knew before coming. Thank you all for making me feel so welcome here. Thank you also to all the staff who have been so helpful in getting me settled in my new home. I am/was a resident of this facility

5 4 1

Happy visitor31 2016-01-31 Kensington was very nice, it wasn’t as spacious as the others, but it was very clean. They had lots of activities. I loved their dining area, it made you feel like you were in a restaurant. It was very first class. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Caring107029250 2015-05-26 I am in Kennsington Place, and the people here are great -- all 120 of them. I have a 5-room apartment, and it is great. They have maid service every other week, and I have my own maid come in the other week. The food here is excellent. We have a gym. We have nursing, advisory, and entertainment 3 or 4 nights a week. We play bingo, and we have movies. I am/was a resident of this facility

5 5 1

Janet42 2013-11-28 When I walked through Kensington Place, I saw their dining room. It was nice. However, for the money they asked, I didn't think it was something special. The staff and the apartments were nice. They had showed me all the things they had and they had buses to take the senior citizens to different activities. I thought that was nice. However, I'm still active and I didn't need some of the things they were offering. I just didn't have the income to live there. I visited this facility

5 3 1

Linda67757350 2013-08-29 My friend likes Kensington Place the best because she has a multiple room there, like the bedroom, the living room and the kitchen. It is gorgeous. They serve two meals a day in a beautiful dining room with white table clothes. They have activities for the residents and transportations for their medical concerns. The people there are very helpful. I will recommend it to others. I am a friend or relative of a resident

5 5 1

Kasia 2023-03-22 I toured Kensington Place, and it was excellent. I liked the appearance of the facility and all the features that they offered. It was just very inviting. The prices were a little steep, and that was the only disparity. Other than that, it was nice. I really liked it. They had amenities. There was a room where they do arts and crafts, and that was really nice. They had a nice courtyard and nice dining areas. The hospital was located not very far, though there were not a lot of restaurants in that area. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Jackie 2022-02-20 I like Kensington Place. The people there were great. The location is good. The rooms that I saw were nice. I think that they would be so accommodating to people, even people that didn't need help and those that needed a little bit of help, they're there to help you also. They have a library, a TV room, a pool table room, and a game room where you can play games. You can go to church services of your choice. The food was wonderful. They have different things on the menu that you can choose from. The service was nice and helpful. I'm on oxygen, and I had to move my oxygen tank all around, so they were very accommodating. I asked them about helping with bath and all that kind of stuff, even though as independent, and they have people on staff that will help you with your bath. They can help you with your laundry if you need help. It's good to know that somebody is there to help you if you need help. I visited this facility

5 5 1

MSMM 2021-04-10 Spacious with many options Staff and residents are "one" family Keeps you strong - body, mind & spirit with: - exceptional SeniorFit classes, equipment, & trainer - onsite religious programs for Christian & Jewish resident (includes live-in pastor) - interesting on-site and community learning and entertainment programs - proximity to Bexley and Gahanna, and 4 major medical facilities - free transportation to medical appointments and shopping -24X7 care in same apartment when needed -NO entry fee -friendly, caring, active community I am/was a resident of this facility

5 5 1

LynBX 2021-02-12 The rooms are comfortable and the common areas are very nice. The fitness room and the Media room provide lots of entertainment and exercise. There's always something going on to be involved in if you want to be actively engaging with others. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

Lori 2020-10-28 I went to Kensington Place Retirement Community. It was fabulous, and I really liked it. The staff was friendly, helpful, and definitely gave me all of the information. It was very nice. Someone was there doing an activity like for tie-dye t-shirts with some of the residents. Overall it just seemed like a very happy place. I visited this facility

5 5 1

James 2017-09-21 Kensington Place was in quite a bit older building, and it was right next to a medical facility. It had a beautiful setting, backed up to a woods, there was a walking trail through there, and overall, I liked what I saw. The staff member was very helpful, and I thought she did a very good job. I just saw residents in the lobby picking up mail, the residents were a bit older, and everybody seemed to be staying in their rooms. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Den 2017-09-06 My mom really liked Kensington Place. They had a chef from Cameron that runs the place. The rooms were a nice size and we were impressed with the condition and how everything looked. We ate there and the food we had was really good. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Connie642353 2017-04-26 I liked almost everything about The Kensington; that's where I wanted my mom to go. They had a deck where they can go out and sit, patio tables with umbrellas to get some fresh air, and a little walking path outside for exercise. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Ruby718746 2017-04-11 Kensington Place is the cleanest place that I have ever walked into. The staff was very friendly. However, I could not afford it. The community was beautiful and centrally located, which is nice. I wish they could make it more affordable. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Linda487142 2017-03-27 Kensington Place seemed fine, but the kitchen appliances were very cheap. They seemed to have plenty of things, and there were people around. I visited this facility

5 3 1

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Assisted Living Reviews for Kensington Place Retirement Community

November 04, 2021

By Kim

I visited this facility

Kensington Place Retirement Community is lovely. It doesn't feel institutional. The residents are all out and about and engaged. It is run by Lutheran Social Services and is a nonprofit, so it's a little bit different animal. They are on the same plane with the other facility in a different financial stratum. The people were five. The place was a five. It was very clean and well-kept. They have a nice long sidewalk outside for walking and a nice courtyard to sit outside in the back. They have great workout facilities for people to utilize. A personal trainer will assess them when they come into the building and set them up with a fitness plan. They're on staff, so they're there most days for at least part of the day if they have questions or need a little support. And if they want to set up further personal training sessions, then that would cost them, that would be a per session fee, but they have an initial like 10 hours with them just to get them established and going well on their own.

July 08, 2021

By Laura

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

My mom moved into Kensington Place Retirement Community. It's beautiful. The upkeep seems to be top notch and the layout is great. The apartments are very spacious, so there's plenty of room for my mom and all her things. Everyone's been very friendly, helpful, cooperative, and pleasant. I witnessed the concert that they were having and there are also movie nights. The food looks delicious and my mom has been very happy with the selection. Of all the places we looked at, they were around the same price, but other places were smaller. I can't really say anything bad about it, it's been a wonderful experience so far.

September 26, 2018

By Jane

I visited this facility

Kensington Place was in a bad area. I would be very uncomfortable going there at night. They had a poor craft room. Everything was in bins and boxes and every once in a while they do craft activity out in the main lobby. They had a storage room in the basement, which was nice. The rooms were pretty nice, but the area surrounding it was not desirable. The place in and of itself would be one of the contenders except I would not go there because of where it is and the area.

March 06, 2017

By Fran518224

I visited this facility

At Kensington Place Retirement Community, they have a therapy room and a gym; the laundry room is free. The rooms are very, very nice. Their dining area is nice and open.

January 09, 2017

By Martha673208

I visited this facility

Kensington Place Retirement Community offers assistance if you need it. They have really nice apartments with nice views. They take you places, and they have a gym on-site. It seemed nicer, like a home. If they get worse or need assistance, they will have someone come in and help them so they don't have to move.

November 30, 2016

By Ella Z

I am/was a resident of this facility

I’m so thankful for my home here and the friends I have made, as well as those I knew before coming. Thank you all for making me feel so welcome here. Thank you also to all the staff who have been so helpful in getting me settled in my new home.

January 31, 2016

By Happy visitor31

I visited this facility

Kensington was very nice, it wasn’t as spacious as the others, but it was very clean. They had lots of activities. I loved their dining area, it made you feel like you were in a restaurant. It was very first class.

May 26, 2015

By Caring107029250

I am/was a resident of this facility

I am in Kennsington Place, and the people here are great -- all 120 of them. I have a 5-room apartment, and it is great. They have maid service every other week, and I have my own maid come in the other week. The food here is excellent. We have a gym. We have nursing, advisory, and entertainment 3 or 4 nights a week. We play bingo, and we have movies.

November 28, 2013

By Janet42

I visited this facility

When I walked through Kensington Place, I saw their dining room. It was nice. However, for the money they asked, I didn't think it was something special. The staff and the apartments were nice. They had showed me all the things they had and they had buses to take the senior citizens to different activities. I thought that was nice. However, I'm still active and I didn't need some of the things they were offering. I just didn't have the income to live there.

August 29, 2013

By Linda67757350

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My friend likes Kensington Place the best because she has a multiple room there, like the bedroom, the living room and the kitchen. It is gorgeous. They serve two meals a day in a beautiful dining room with white table clothes. They have activities for the residents and transportations for their medical concerns. The people there are very helpful. I will recommend it to others.

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Independent Living Reviews for Kensington Place Retirement Community

March 22, 2023

By Kasia

I visited this facility

I toured Kensington Place, and it was excellent. I liked the appearance of the facility and all the features that they offered. It was just very inviting. The prices were a little steep, and that was the only disparity. Other than that, it was nice. I really liked it. They had amenities. There was a room where they do arts and crafts, and that was really nice. They had a nice courtyard and nice dining areas. The hospital was located not very far, though there were not a lot of restaurants in that area.

February 20, 2022

By Jackie

I visited this facility

I like Kensington Place. The people there were great. The location is good. The rooms that I saw were nice. I think that they would be so accommodating to people, even people that didn't need help and those that needed a little bit of help, they're there to help you also. They have a library, a TV room, a pool table room, and a game room where you can play games. You can go to church services of your choice. The food was wonderful. They have different things on the menu that you can choose from. The service was nice and helpful. I'm on oxygen, and I had to move my oxygen tank all around, so they were very accommodating. I asked them about helping with bath and all that kind of stuff, even though as independent, and they have people on staff that will help you with your bath. They can help you with your laundry if you need help. It's good to know that somebody is there to help you if you need help.

April 10, 2021

By MSMM

I am/was a resident of this facility

Spacious with many options Staff and residents are "one" family Keeps you strong - body, mind & spirit with: - exceptional SeniorFit classes, equipment, & trainer - onsite religious programs for Christian & Jewish resident (includes live-in pastor) - interesting on-site and community learning and entertainment programs - proximity to Bexley and Gahanna, and 4 major medical facilities - free transportation to medical appointments and shopping -24X7 care in same apartment when needed -NO entry fee -friendly, caring, active community

February 12, 2021

By LynBX

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

The rooms are comfortable and the common areas are very nice. The fitness room and the Media room provide lots of entertainment and exercise. There's always something going on to be involved in if you want to be actively engaging with others.

October 28, 2020

By Lori

I visited this facility

I went to Kensington Place Retirement Community. It was fabulous, and I really liked it. The staff was friendly, helpful, and definitely gave me all of the information. It was very nice. Someone was there doing an activity like for tie-dye t-shirts with some of the residents. Overall it just seemed like a very happy place.

September 21, 2017

By James

I visited this facility

Kensington Place was in quite a bit older building, and it was right next to a medical facility. It had a beautiful setting, backed up to a woods, there was a walking trail through there, and overall, I liked what I saw. The staff member was very helpful, and I thought she did a very good job. I just saw residents in the lobby picking up mail, the residents were a bit older, and everybody seemed to be staying in their rooms.

September 06, 2017

By Den

I visited this facility

My mom really liked Kensington Place. They had a chef from Cameron that runs the place. The rooms were a nice size and we were impressed with the condition and how everything looked. We ate there and the food we had was really good.

April 26, 2017

By Connie642353

I visited this facility

I liked almost everything about The Kensington; that's where I wanted my mom to go. They had a deck where they can go out and sit, patio tables with umbrellas to get some fresh air, and a little walking path outside for exercise.

April 11, 2017

By Ruby718746

I visited this facility

Kensington Place is the cleanest place that I have ever walked into. The staff was very friendly. However, I could not afford it. The community was beautiful and centrally located, which is nice. I wish they could make it more affordable.

March 27, 2017

By Linda487142

I visited this facility

Kensington Place seemed fine, but the kitchen appliances were very cheap. They seemed to have plenty of things, and there were people around.

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Questions about Kensington Place Retirement Community

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

We offer hands on training for our care staff on dementia. This training is for all staff not just memory care

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Kensington Place Retirement Community. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

We have a great aging in place community. Our residents love to have a voice. There is committee for just about everything. For example we have 13 gardens on property and they are funded planted and care for by our Garden commitee. We have a group called the Kensingtones! during the Holiday Season they perform thoughout the community of Bexley and part of Columbus.

What programs or activities does Kensington Place Retirement Community offer to enrich residents' well-being?

WE offer many different levels of activites. Educational, exercise as well as weekly concerts. WE have a program called Senior Fit which allows the residents to work with a personal trainer up to 5 times a week.

What places are near Kensington Place Retirement Community or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

We have a beautiful walking path where the residents can enjoy our 13 gardens. Along our walking path we have a deck area that has a ravine view.

What transportation services does Kensington Place Retirement Community offer to assisted living residents?

We offer transportation with in a 20 mile radius for medical appointments as well as weekly outings. ( Retail and dining experiences)

What makes the chef or dining program at Kensington Place Retirement Community exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

We offer an array of options on our daily menus . We offer dairy free and vegetarian options with each meal. We are a scratch base kitchen. Chef Nick and Justin presents the meals with passion and creative flare.

What safety features or security measures does Kensington Place Retirement Community offer to assisted living residents?

We have pull cord and safety pendant system as well as 24 hour LPN/Care staff. Security guard on property and building from 8pm to 8am/

How does Kensington Place Retirement Community keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Caremerge is our communication app for our families. We post daily.

If Kensington Place Retirement Community accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

We love Dogs and Cats. We have a spacious property for our 4 legged loved ones.

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

We provide monthly education and offer ongoing training in our community for our Staff.

Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Kensington Place Retirement Community. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Our IL residents are very active some actually still work. They are the structure for our committees. Many of our IL resdients run different activities throughout the month.. such as card clubs Bible studies Mahjong etc.

What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?

We are located a half mile north of Bexley. They enjoy many programs offered by Capital University. WE are also located within 10 minutes of Easton Town Center.

What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Kensington Place Retirement Community has organized?

We have recently visited the Columbus Symphony

What makes the chef or dining program at Kensington Place Retirement Community exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?

We offer an array of options on our daily menus . We offer dairy free and vegetarian options with each meal. We are a scratch base kitchen. Chef Nick and Justin presents the meals with passion and creative flare.

What common areas are available for independent living residents?

We are an aging in place community. Our Community is open to all IL and AL residents

What safety features or security measures does Kensington Place Retirement Community offer to independent living residents?

We have pull cord and safety pendant system as well as 24 hour LPN/Care staff. Security guard on property and building from 8pm to 8am/

If Kensington Place Retirement Community accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

We love Dogs and Cats. We have a spacious property for our 4 legged loved ones.

Does Kensington Place Retirement Community work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?

We have our staff on site 24/7 and offer an a la carte menu of services if needed for our IL residents. IL residents are given the opportunity to hire their own care staff if they need

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

2 day and 2at night

What safety features or security measures does Kensington Place Retirement Community provide to protect residents who wander?

Grace House is our memory care neighbor hood. We offer a small safe structured environment for your loved ones with Dementia needs

What programs or activities does Kensington Place Retirement Community offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

We have a small unit. Which offers alot of one on one engagements and provides a very structured program

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

Our Director of Nursing and our ST.

What techniques does Kensington Place Retirement Community use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

We provided encouragement and redirection during meal times.

How does Kensington Place Retirement Community keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

Caremerge is our communication app for our families. We post daily.

Describe the neighborhood around Kensington Place Retirement Community. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

WE are nested in a ravine . Wooded and park-like setting

Is Kensington Place Retirement Community affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

no

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Services and Amenities of Kensington Place Retirement Community in Columbus, Ohio

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Entry Fee
Assisted Living Starting At: $3326/month
Independent Living Starting At: $3326/month
Memory Care Starting At: $5726/month

Room and housing options

1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
3-bedroom apartments
Companion Suites: Yes
Studio Apartments

Dining options

In Room Kitchens
Dining Room Shared Meals

Features

Beauty Barber Shop
Resident Transportation
Garden And Patio

Cleaning services

Laundry For Linens
Housekeeping
Laundry For Clothing

Health services

Skilled Nursing
Nurse On Staff: Yes

Activities

Offsite Activities
Religious Services
Fitness Room

Languages

English

General

Resident Capacity: 187
Minimum Age: 62
Pets: Yes

Licenses

State Licenses: 2667R

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About Kensington Place Retirement Community in Columbus, Ohio

Welcome to Kensington Place Retirement Community

There's no better place for seniors than Kensington Place, the choices, amenities, and sense of community really make retirement living worthwhile.

We've built our community with active senior living in mind! We take care of all the work and worry, so you can join in on the fun and rewarding things you've always wanted to do, but seldom had time.

Experience personalized care when you need it
Enjoy a spacious studio, one, two or three-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen that is geared towards aging together
Live an active lifestyle with our Senior Fit program Personal Training Program
Savor chef-prepared meals in our Wellington Dining Room
Share your day with friends and neighbors at our full calendar of activities and events

What other active senior community offers so much?

Personalized assisted living care
Grace House memory care
Respite stays
All utilities excludine telephone
Housekeeping and linen service
Fully equipped fitness center staffed with personal trainers
Chef-prepared meals every day
24-hour security and emergency assistance
Emergency response system
Planned enrichment activities and social events
On-site and secure individual storage units
24-hour on-site licensed nurse and care assistants
Outdoor living areas, including walking paths and a rooftop terrace
Chaplaincy and spiritual support for all faiths
On-site maintenance team
Guest accommodations
Free laundry facilities
Pets welcome

What's New at Kensington Place?

Grace House offers memory support care in a safe and secure environment reserved for a small number of very special residents. This home-like setting is designed to nurture and enhance each resident's mind, body and soul.

Our qualified and dedicated team understands how memory loss and dementia impacts daily life and will work to create a safe environment while providing dignified care. It is important to us that each resident feel at home and thrive here at Grace House.

Amenities and services include:

Specially trained 24-hour on-site licensed nurse and care assistants
Individualized care plans
Daily schedule of activities specific to memory loss needs
Three nutritious meals served daily in communal gathering area
Dr. Freidenberg, DO, renowned neurologist available for consultation
Safe and secure neighborhood environment
Housekeeping and laundry service
All utilities excluding telephone

Superior Services

Retirement should be all about taking time to enjoy life, not work and worry! That’s why at Kensington Place, we go all out to make your lifestyle something extraordinary.

Restaurant-Style Dining Room
Maid Service
Housekeeping
Transportation
Maintenance Services
Staffed Fitness Center
Full Calendar of Activities and Events
All Utilities Included
And More!

Take a moment to discover more about independent living at Kensington Place retirement community in Columbus. We’d be happy to send you our information packet, and we welcome you to tour our luxury senior apartments.

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