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Don't Hesitate to Move Your Loved One to Kensington
I would recommend the community. The people here are very nice and friendly. My loved one likes it here. Overall the experience has been good for us.
It would be nice to see more activities on the weekend in the memory care area.
About the facility Kensington Place
Nestled in a wooded setting between Bexley and Gahanna, LSS Kensington Place is a warm and wonderful place to call home in the charming city of Columbus, Ohio. LSS Kensington Place is a dynamic community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. We’ve specialized our wide range of services to help ensure we meet the needs of all across a continuum of care.
Finding a new home that provides comfort, safety, and the right care can be a challenge, but we’re here to offer our best everyday to help ensure peace of mind for residents and their families. Kensington Place is a member of the Lutheran Social Services Network of Hope — dedicated to maintaining an inviting community with professional and compassionate staff and secure and relaxing living accommodations. Upon arrival visitors will embrace our warm atmosphere, homely environment, and realize Kensington Place is simply an ideal community.
Community Amenities and Services
Kensington Place is distinct for it’s unique amenities and programs that enrich the lives of residents everyday. Our SeniorFit program allows residents the opportunity to stay in shape with our fully equipped fitness center, staffed with trainers who help residents develop exercise programs individualized to meet...
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Amenities at Kensington Place
Healthcare Services
- Incontinence Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Medication Management
- Memory Care
- Diabetic Care
- High Acuity Care
Meals & Dining
- Pureed Meals
- Vegetarian
- Guest Meals
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Professional Chef
- Meals Provided
- Room Service
- International Cuisine
- No Sugar
- Low / No Sodium
Room Amenities
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Handicap Accessible
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Ground Floor Units
- Full kitchen
- Bath Tubs
- Air Conditioned
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Garden View
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Private Dining Room
Transportation & parking
- Uncovered Parking
- Transportation at Cost
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Complimentary Transportation
Pets
- Cats Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Dogs Allowed
Common areas
- Private Bath
- Computer or Media Center
- Library
- Beauty Salon
- TV Lounge
- Central Fireplace
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Outside Patio
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Barber Shop
Recreational areas
- Movie or Theater Room
- Piano or Organ
- Billiards Lounge
- Raised Garden Beds
- Game Room
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Fitness Center
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Beautician
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
Languages spoken
- English
Activities
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Birthday Parties
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Trivia Games
- Forever Fit
- Intergenerational Programs
- Activities On-site
- Bible Study Group
- Stretching Classes
- Day Trips and Outings
- Jewish Services
- Christian Services
- Live Musical Performances
- Wii Bowling
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Community Service Programs
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Sensory-based Programs
- Pet-focused Programs
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Visiting Rabbi
- Cooking Classes
- Activities Off-site
- Holiday Parties
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Community Service Organizations
- Montessori Programs
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Art Classes
- Live Well Programs
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Dances
- Karaoke
- Book Club
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Protestant Services
- Catholic Services
- Bridge Club
- Cooking Club
- Reminiscence Programs
- Happy Hour
- Other Religious Services
- Walking Club
- Current Events Club
- Wine Tasting
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Gardening Club
- BBQs or Picnics
- Men's Club
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A Place for Mom has scored Kensington Place with 2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, Kensington Place has 25 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
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A Place for Mom has scored Kensington Place with 2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, Kensington Place has 25 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 31, 2023
large rooms friendly staff but I would not recommend due to safety concerns.
I had higher expectations of this place. Does not meet my standards of coverage of aids to patients as well as terrible food. Not the cleanest facility but they try hard. It's an old building. Not designed for this purpose. Staff is very friendly even if they can't help change anything. With the quality of care - It is bare minimum staffing. The food is worse than my lunchroom food in high school. It says a lot when the staff doesn't eat the food. I see them ordering in food almost every day. They seem to have many activities but my mom doesn't participate. When I was researching, this was the largest apt. For the price for her. I regret my decision to put her here but I'm not moving her again. If any of them were any better staffing I might but I'm not moving her at this time.
Response from Kensington Place
November 1, 2023
Hello. We are very sorry to hear of your experience and regret. We are actively working to improve many things at Kensington. Staffing is a huge issue at most senior living facilities post-pandemic, but we are rebuilding our staff. We are also working with our food and dining vendor to create menus and meals that our residents enjoy. If you'd like to speak with our executive director, we'd love to talk more about how we can make your and your mom's experience better.
Art - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 26, 2022
Big on fun yet small enough for familiarity
It's a very enjoyable place for independent living. Assistance is unreliable.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 17, 2021
Don't Hesitate to Move Your Loved One to Kensington
I would recommend the community. The people here are very nice and friendly. My loved one likes it here. Overall the experience has been good for us.
It would be nice to see more activities on the weekend in the memory care area.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 17, 2021
Having a tour this week.
This would be a great choice.
They have all the level of care we need!
Christie Nohle - Resident/client
Memory Care
October 17, 2019
Welcoming place to live!
My 90-year old father and I live in Kensington Place. From the day that we toured the facility, we found it very welcoming from the staff and the residents. The community offers a wide array of activities, is clean and the dining room offers many tasty options for breakfast and dinner. We have been very pleased with the staff especially in the dining room. They are always very eager to please and always have smiles on their faces. I watch how they treat the assisted living who live there with respect and loving care! It warms my heart! I still work during the day, but my father has ample opportunities to socialize and pursue his interests while I am at work. I feel very comfortable leaving in the morning knowing if anything happened, he would be well taken care of.
I highly recommend this facility!
Martin Bartels - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 10, 2019
Kensington Superstars!
Kensington Place is excellent! High quality, caring staff make this a top notch retirement community. It provides many activities both in-house and off-campus. The food is good (something that is important in any retirement community.
Kensington provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The memory care capacity is limited, so plan accordingly. When my step-father needed memory-care there were no openings available (until just after I'd committed elsewhere).
Kensington is the retirement community I'd want to retire to. As there are very, very few retirement communities that I'd consider, this is high praise!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 14, 2019
Kensington an excellent senior facility!
Kensington Place was excellent! We had no problems there, but had an issue with my stepfather's condition.
He needed memory care when memory care was full at Kensington.
I strongly recommend Kensington for anyone looking for a place for an elderly loved one to live!
Specifically: All members of the staff were courteous and helpful in any way possible, providing information, access, and anything else needed to make [name removed]'s stay wonderful.
Many activities were available, which [name removed] availed himself to several.
The food is excellent, and all staff polite, helpful, and encouraging.
S Rosoll - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 1, 2018
HORRIBLE
This place has gone downhill since the new director, Renee has taken over. The meals are mediocre, this morning there was no breakfast since the cook didnt show up! There are not enough aids and nurses , so you can wait up to 30 minutes before and aid or a nurse shows up. Tnere is no management there on the weekends or the evening. Poorly run facility.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
March 21, 2018
Kensington offers everything Mom would love if she were placed here. From keeping her own phone number, wonderful activities, chef prepared food, laundry, pull chords, spacious apartments & studios, piano player in the main entryway , movies, transportation for grocery, shopping, and appointments. Last but not least, [Name removed] and her staff were friendly and wonderful.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 1, 2018
CHANGES
Generally the care and services are very good, except we have noticed since the new director came on there is a significant issue with a shortage of both aids and nurses. Both the aids and the nurses do an exceptional job but because of the constant shortage of staff the care does get compromised The wait for assistance has increased, some of the smaller tasks don't get done (dishes getting done, clothes put away, trash not being removed) This is not only frustrating but my parent is paying for these services. Also the food is definately not as good as it use to be, seems they are buying cheaper cuts of meat, desserts are no longer homemade. Some of the ammenities that brought them to the Kensington Place are no longer provided. Again I must reiterate that the aids, nurses ,dining hall staff and the desk staff are all great and do the best they can with the limited staff they have. The employees really care about the residents and always have a smile.
Response from Kensington Place
January 5, 2018
At LSS Kensington Place, we take the care and comfort of our residents very seriously. If you’d like to talk further about your concerns, please contact Renee Walburn, executive director, at [removed].
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
September 13, 2017
Not the right fit
I toured the Kensington Place CommunityThe people were nice that gave the tour, but I just did not feel it would be a good fit for my loved one. I did not like where it was located, I would not have felt comfortable visiting at nighttime.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
June 26, 2017
The Kensington Place was warm and welcoming, but would not gear their program around the needs of the family. The staff was professional and respectful. They needed to come to their own conclusions about future residents rather than rely on previous senior community information that's inaccurate. Disappointed with the way they handled the medical assessment process.
Response from Kensington Place
June 29, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to review LSS Kensington Place. Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of our residents. The assessment of a potential resident is done to ensure they will be safe in our community and to assure that we are able to meet their specific needs.
When someone is a current resident of a senior living community and wishes to move to Kensington, our protocol is to reach out to that community. This gives us a better understanding of daily care needs so that we are able to meet and exceed the expectations of both the resident and the family. Occasionally, the review indicates needs that are best met in a setting that the resident or their family does not agree with. As difficult as it may be, we have an obligation to act in the best interests of the resident(s) and both their current and future care needs.
We wish you well and thank you for your feedback.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
May 20, 2017
Very nice and just off of I670. Prices are great and the place is very clean and nice big rooms! They even do the laundry for you every other week and clean the room, but you can always do laundry yourself in between.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 21, 2017
Good things so far
My parents moved here and seem to be adjusting well. Kensington Place does a good job getting people involved and keeping track of residents. My parents enjoy the food and there is a selection.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Memory Care
January 25, 2017
Adjusting well!
Everything has been real good here so far. Me and my husband are still getting used to the place. They do offer quite a few things to do and we are starting to get involved. The food is real good. The community is always clean and neat.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 10, 2017
Friendly Tour
I toured this community for my sister and her need. From what I saw the community looked well-kept. They do a good job with the cleanliness. The staff was friendly, and informative. All my questions were answered.
Deanie - Resident/client
Memory Care
November 30, 2016
How could I not love Kensington Place?
How could I not love Kensington Place? After living here for 16 years, the food is always great, the people are caring, and life is wonderful! There’s a wide variety of in-house events, transportation to doctor’s appointments, and ample parking…gracious staff, comfortable apartment…a variety of religious programs and an in-house chaplain…16 years of happy living!
Doris - Resident/client
Memory Care
November 30, 2016
Everyone is so friendly
Everyone is so friendly. Nurses, aides, kitchen and dining staff greet you each day by name. It makes you feel good to know you are recalled
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
November 18, 2016
Good vibes!
Mom is really enjoying herself here. She has started to get involved in some of the activities that they have. She said that she likes the meals. We liked it here because it had a good feel and felt homey. Also it is very close to me.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
July 21, 2016
A Tour I Took
This community seemed to be nice. I got the proper follow-ups after the tour. I was able to get an informative tour guide. They showed all around the community to see what they offer.
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