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The Kensington – Ft. Madison, Ia
2210 Avenue H, Fort Madison, IA 52627
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The Kensington – Ft. Madison, Ia Description
For over 100 years, a landmark of care has stood firm in Fort Madison. First as Sacred Heart Hospital. Later as Fort Madison Community Hospital. And since 1988, as The Kensington—Fort Madison’s first assisted living community.
The Kensington is a warm, supportive community focused on helping individuals live a more fulfilling life. Centrally located in Fort Madison, it’s just minutes away from shopping, libraries, medical services, banks and restaurants.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
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 receives high praise for its respectful, loving, and patient care, especially for residents with dementia. Families highlight the exceptional food quality, particularly recommending the tenderloins. Visitors and families alike commend the friendly and helpful staff, noting their discreet and efficient communication.
Many reviews emphasize the warm, family-like atmosphere at The Kensington, with staff treating residents and their families with great care and attention. The facility is celebrated for its engaging community events, fostering a sense of belonging among residents and their families.
However, there are concerns regarding the handling of a specific incident involving missing money from a resident's wallet. Despite the staff's generally positive reputation, this situation raised questions about accountability and communication within the facility's management. The issue was eventually resolved, but it highlighted the importance of clear policies and compassionate handling of sensitive matters.
Overall, The Kensington is highly recommended for its caring environment, quality of life provided to residents, and the dedication of its staff. Families express gratitude for the peace of mind and assurance of their loved ones' well-being, thanks to the attentive and loving care provided.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Fort Madison which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 10,717 (small town).
- The average income is $62,757, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 26
- Average Temperature: 54.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 125 days of rain, 33 days of snow and 205 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.0 inches a year
- The crime rate is 6.22 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.33 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.12 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.37 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.93 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 68.0, Moderate Days 7.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
County Market
0.4 miles awayHy-Vee
0.5 miles awayAldi
1.2 miles awayFareway Grocery
15.5 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
15.6 miles awayTransportation
Fort Madison
0.7 miles awayBurlington
17.2 miles awayBus Stations
Great River Medical Center
14.9 miles awayCommunity Health Center
15.1 miles awayGreat River Wellness Plaza
15.1 miles awaySoutheastern Community College
15.1 miles awayWestland Mall
15.8 miles awayBanks
Pilot Grove Savings Bank
0.4 miles awayMidwest One Bank
1.2 miles awayLee County Bank and Trust
1.3 miles awayFort Madison Bank and Trust Company
1.5 miles awayStste Bank Of Nauvoo
6.2 miles awayHospitals
Fort Madison Community Hospital
2.3 miles awayGreat River Medical Center Campus
14.5 miles awayGreat River Medical Center
14.9 miles awayEmergency Department
15.0 miles awayKeokuk Area Hospital
15.7 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.5 miles awayHy-Vee Pharmacy
0.5 miles awayNauvoo Pharmacy
6.1 miles awayHeritage Park Pharmacy
15.0 miles awayHeritage Partner Pharmacy
15.0 miles awayDentists
Family Dentistry
1.4 miles awaySmile Shoppe
17.1 miles awayParks
Victory Park
0.0 miles awayShopton Park
0.7 miles awayRiverview Park
1.1 miles awayCentral Park
1.2 miles awayIvanhoe Park
1.3 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Nauvoo Illinois Temple
6.1 miles awayShopping
Westland Mall
15.7 miles awayCulture
Little Theater
15.2 miles awayCrapo Park Band Shell
16.0 miles awayGreat River Gallery
16.3 miles awayLost Canvas Gallery
16.3 miles awayGrand Theatre
16.4 miles awayRestaurants
Pizza Hut
0.3 miles awayVel's Amigos
1.3 miles awayChuong Garden
1.3 miles awayPalms Supper Club
2.1 miles awayBuffalo61 Bar & Grille
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This community is licensed by the state of IA. It is a large-sized community with 134 total beds.Disclaimer
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