The Kensington
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- Care type
- Assisted Living
- Room types
- 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, 3 Bedroom, Studio
- Resident rating
- 4.6 of 5 (20 reviews)
- Avg. cost in Alamo
- $4,999.00
- Amenities listed
- 24
About The Kensington
Kensington All Senior Living offers restaurant-style dining for three meals daily with outdoor seating, weekly housekeeping and laundry service, and a full calendar of social, cultural, educational, and recreational programs. Residents have access to health and fitness classes, a 24-hour emergency call system with onsite staff, and scheduled group transportation to medical appointments, shopping, and events. Utilities including Wi-Fi, heating, and air conditioning are covered, as is maintenance of residences and common areas.
The community is located 23 miles northeast of San Francisco, near shopping, dining, and medical facilities including John Muir Hospital, Mt. Diablo Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente. License #75601405.
It offers sunset gardens, maplewood residences, golden oaks, harmony haven, silver springs, willow creek estates, cedar ridge, pineview terrace, lakeside retreat, and rosewood commons. Residents have access to 24 listed amenities and services spanning business center, community lounge, fitness center, outdoor spaces, parking, pet-friendly facilities, security features, and swimming pool. Across 20 resident and family reviews, it holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 5. For comparison, assisted living in Alamo averages $4,999.00 per month; request pricing for this community for an exact quote.
Living options
- Sunset Gardens
- Maplewood Residences
- Golden Oaks
- Harmony Haven
- Silver Springs
- Willow Creek Estates
- Cedar Ridge
- Pineview Terrace
- Lakeside Retreat
- Rosewood Commons
Pricing at The Kensington
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Amenities & services
Business Center
- Meeting Rooms
- High-Speed Internet
- Printing Services
Community Lounge
- Game Room
- Coffee Bar
- Event Space
Fitness Center
- Cardio Equipment
- Weight Training Machines
- Yoga Studio
Outdoor Spaces
- Rooftop Terrace
- BBQ Grills
- Walking Trails
Parking
- Garage Parking
- Surface Parking
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Pet-Friendly Facilities
- Dog Park
- Pet Washing Station
- Pet Sitting Services
Security Features
- 24/7 Security Staff
- Key Fob Access
- Surveillance Cameras
Swimming Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Lap Pool
- Poolside Lounge Area
Location
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Reviews of The Kensington
4.6 out of 5 · Based on 20 resident and family reviews
Rating breakdown
- 565%
- 430%
- 35%
- 20%
- 10%
What families mention about The Kensington
- Activities & engagement5 mentions · 4.6
“If you're not going to have someone that's social, you're paying for a lot of amenities that they're never going to use like living in a country club...”
- Facility & rooms4 mentions · 4.8
“The building is very nice, the grounds are lovely, the staff appears to be dedicated and competent, and the activity schedule offers something for...”
- Meals & dining4 mentions · 4.5
“The dining area had just been remodeled, and it was very nice.”
- Staff & caregivers3 mentions · 5.0
“The building is very nice, the grounds are lovely, the staff appears to be dedicated and competent, and the activity schedule offers something for...”
- 4.0- seaashbury71
The apartments in the independent and assisted living are small but with good natural lighting.
- 4.0- justrunner75
I LOVE the mesh of activities they have available promoting seniors to continually be social & physical! I was pretty impressed.
- 4.0- starwoman56
The program and activities look very engaging, and when my grandmother was more cognitive, she enjoyed exercising with the groups there and taking dance lessons.
- 5.0- elegantcrash80
So, we were going to work out some more details and right now, things are kind of on hold.
- 4.0- oceansoma44
It wasn't cramped and he had a little kitchen.
- 4.0- artfulcolleague44
They have excellent food.
- 5.0- westernfriend68
The building is very nice, the grounds are lovely, the staff appears to be dedicated and competent, and the activity schedule offers something for everyone.
- 5.0- justtraveler36
I didn't see too much staff, but from what I saw the staff were good.
- 5.0- justbubble79
If you're not going to have someone that's social, you're paying for a lot of amenities that they're never going to use like living in a country club but you don't golf or play tennis.
- 3.0- yellowcrash52
They had an on-site beauty salon.
How The Kensington compares nearby
Resident ratings and review volume for The Kensington and nearby communities. Pricing is set per community; request a quote for an exact monthly cost.
| Community | Care type | Rating | Reviews | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The KensingtonThis page | Assisted Living | 4.6 | 20 | Alamo, CA |
| Aegis Living Pleasant Hill | Assisted Living | 4.1 | 11 | Pleasant Hill, CA |
| Harmony Home Care Walnut Creek, CA | Assisted Living | 3.3 | 4 | Alamo, CA |
| Abraham Care Home - Lommel | Assisted Living | 4.0 | 1 | Alamo, CA |
Senior living in Alamo, CA
The average monthly cost for assisted living in Alamo is $4,999.00.
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