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The Kensington
1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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The Kensington Description
The Kensington is a retirement community in the heart of culture and the arts, just minutes from the Bedford Gallery, Lesher Center and the California Symphony – and with easy access to the surrounding Bay Area.
Enjoy a morning walk along the Walnut Creek’s Iron Trail. Explore the downtown area, with its hundred-year-old buildings and high-end shopping. Or catch the Contra Costa BART for a day trip to the city. No matter your preference, you will discover endless opportunities for fun and excitement.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The Kensington in Walnut Creek receives mixed reviews, with many highlighting its caring staff and beautiful surroundings, while others express concerns over management and care quality.
- One reviewer praises The Kensington for its extended family atmosphere, beautiful gardens, and the grand dining room, noting the positive impact on their mother's well-being.
- A critical review warns against moving in, citing inadequate staffing, poor food quality, and minimal care.
- A resident expresses satisfaction with the variety of activities and the sense of community among the women at The Kensington.
- An update from a previously positive review expresses disappointment due to management changes, remodels, and a decline in care quality, despite praising the memory care staff.
- Visitors and family members describe the community as friendly, polite, and a joy to visit, with special mention of the helpful and comprehensive care team.
- Concerns are raised about the leadership and decision-making affecting resident happiness and care quality.
- Positive feedback includes the community's friendly atmosphere, amazing staff, and the variety of activities tailored to residents' interests.
- One review mentions a pleasant experience during a toastmasters meeting, suggesting it as a potential place for their family member, despite concerns about cost.
- Several reviews commend the staff and management for creating a welcoming and caring environment, with one noting significant improvements in the care unit under new leadership.
- A brief review simply states that residents are well-treated.
Overall, The Kensington in Walnut Creek garners both praise for its staff, activities, and environment, and criticism concerning management and care aspects, suggesting a need for potential residents and their families to carefully consider their options.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Contra Costa Centre which is 0.4 miles away and has a population of 5,364 (very small town).
- The average income is $133,962, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 75
- Low Temperature: 53
- Average Temperature: 65.3
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 65 days of rain and 299 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year
- The median age is 47.6 years old, very high compared to other cities.
- 7.22% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 19.77% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 14% Asian, 2% Black or African-American, 6% Hispanic or Latino, and 76% White.
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Supermarkets
Sprouts Farmers Market
0.0 miles awaySafeway 0928
0.6 miles awayLunardi's
1.3 miles awaySafeway
1.4 miles awaySmart & Final
1.5 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Pleasant Hill BART
0.5 miles awayOak Road & Walden Park
0.6 miles awayOak Road & Charter Oak Circle
0.6 miles awayTreat Boulevard & Cherry Lane
0.7 miles awayNorth Civic Drive & Walden Road
0.8 miles awayBanks
Chase
1.2 miles awayProvident Credit Union
1.3 miles awayCitibank
1.3 miles awayBank of America
1.4 miles awayPacific Service Credit Union
1.5 miles awayHospitals
Walnut Creek Outpatient Center
0.6 miles awayJohn Muir Medical Center
1.5 miles awayKaiser Permanente Medical Offices
1.9 miles awayWalnut Creek Medical Center
2.4 miles awayJohn Muir Medical Center, Concord
4.1 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.4 miles awayRite Aid
1.4 miles awayWalgreens
1.7 miles awayCVS
5.9 miles awayDentists
Dental Medical
2.3 miles awayTreat Dental Center
2.3 miles awayDiablo Valley College Dental Hygiene Clinic
2.8 miles awayWillow Pass Dental Care
3.0 miles awayGolden State Smiles
3.6 miles awayParks
Larkey Park
0.4 miles awayFox Creek Park
0.5 miles awayWalden Park
0.5 miles awayPleasant Oaks Park
0.6 miles awayPleasant Valley
0.9 miles awayPlaces of Worship
11th Avenue Buddha
13.4 miles awaySaint George Serbian Orthodox Church
14.1 miles awaySaint Marys Roman Catholic Church
14.5 miles awayGrace Cathedral
21.2 miles awayMisión San Francisco de AsÃs
22.7 miles awayShopping
The Crossroads
1.1 miles awayBroadway Pointe
2.0 miles awaySun Valley Mall
2.7 miles awayPlaza Bonita
3.1 miles awayEpicurious Garden
11.6 miles awayCulture
Lesher Center for the Arts
1.8 miles awayArena Theater (AR)
2.9 miles awayArt Gallery
3.0 miles awayPeacock Hall
3.9 miles awayaRt Cottage
4.0 miles awayRestaurants
The Habit Burger Grill
0.1 miles awayBurger Grill
0.2 miles awayPasta Primavera
0.2 miles awayHeavenly Bistro
0.5 miles awayParada
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This community is licensed by the state of CA. It is a very large-sized community with 200 total beds.Disclaimer
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