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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kensington, CT
Kensington is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 53 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Kensington, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Kensington is about $6,566, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 515 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital since 1873, offers a continuum of care on its campus to meet the needs of the aged and infirm. Accommodations and services include an Independent and assisted living complex, sub acute, palliative and long term skilled nursing beds, a rest home...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Assisted Living at Luther Ridge means affordability, comfort, security, and community. Brand new private studio apartments have a separate bedroom area, modern kitchen, emergency pull cord, and 24-hour concierge for security and response. Each has a large bathroom with walk-in shower and bench....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
East Ridge Manor is an assisted living community located in the historic town of Meriden, CT. Situated in New Haven County, half way between New Haven and Hartford, Meriden is home to some of the most beautiful views in the state. At East Ridge Residential Care, you can be sure that the staff's...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Water’s Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation is licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Skilled Nursing Facility, which offers separate and distinct units for Short-Term Subacute Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Hospice Care, Respite Care, as well as traditional Long Term...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A Pleasant Home Alternative for the ElderlyToday’s challenge in the long-term care business is to create suitable shelter and care solutions to meet the steadily increasing needs of an elderly community of people who can no longer remain totally independent but who do not require nursing care.The...
Cost of nursing homes in Kensington, CT
The average cost of senior living in Kensington is $6,566 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,962 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kensington
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kensington
Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT
5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.
The Village at South Farms in Middletown, CT
3.6
I'm mostly happy with the facility. My mom enjoys the activities, & the staff are all very nice & friendly. The 2 negatives are the food has to be purchased from 1 supplier & the food is very bland & tasteless. The soups have little in them & my mom is used to the very chunky loaded with ...
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Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center in Hamden, CT
5.0
The staff makes the difference in this facility! From patient care to case management and coordination with other agencies, our family felt that we were in good hands everyday. Special shoutout to [name removed], who helped arrange a smooth transition to rehabilitating care.
Kensington nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kensington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kensington, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Kensington nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Kensington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.6%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kensington nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Kensington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kensington nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kensington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kensington, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kensington nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kensington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kensington, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kensington nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Kensington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kensington, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
38.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colebrook Village at Hebron, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington and Arbors of Hop Brook are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kensington, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
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