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The Kensington At Fort Madison

The Kensington At Fort Madison is an assisted living and memory care community in Fort Madison, IA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy, well-lit bedroom with a neatly made bed and soft lighting.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a sofa, chair, television, and natural light from a large window.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with gray furniture and soft lighting.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, a window with lace curtains, and an air conditioner.

  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, decorated with patterned bedding and a yellow accent pillow. A lamp sits on the nightstand beside sheer curtained windows.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining room with yellow chairs and a wooden cabinet, complemented by decor and an indoor plant.

2210 Avenue H, Fort Madison, IA 52627

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 37 reviews
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Overall Review of The Kensington At Fort Madison

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Memory care gets tailored support

Residents describe memory care support that is individualized and attentive to dementia needs.

Multiple reviews say the memory care part of the building stands out, with staff making care feel tailored to each person. Residents and families also describe ongoing patience and support when dementia is involved. The community also offers specialized memory care programming and services tied to mild cognitive impairment and dementia-related needs, which aligns with what families emphasize in their experiences.

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Dining and wait staff impress

Dining is a frequent bright spot, including the experience in the dining room.

Several residents and families specifically praise the food quality and how much their loved ones enjoy meals. One review also highlights the professionalism of the wait staff in the dining room. The community offers restaurant-style dining, which matches the attention residents put on mealtime experience.

  • A cozy dining room with yellow chairs and a wooden cabinet, complemented by decor and an indoor plant.
common 23 reviews mention this

Staff build a family-like feel

Staff kindness, patience, and follow-through come through repeatedly in reviews.

Across the reviews, families and residents describe staff as welcoming, friendly, and compassionate, often saying they treat people with respect and patience. Several reviewers also mention communication and feeling like they’re supported in day-to-day life. For residents, the consistency of positive staff experiences is paired with an emphasis on cleanliness and prompt attention to concerns.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families repeatedly mention engagement through scheduled activities.

Reviews describe residents staying involved through community activities, including engagement on both assisted living and memory care sides. One family specifically calls out how active participation helped with a move and made the community feel welcoming. The community also provides a variety of day-to-day programming such as planned day trips and scheduled daily activities.

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Some tours cite cleanliness issues

A minority of reviews report serious cleanliness problems during their time visiting.

Two reviews take a very negative view of cleanliness, including descriptions that go beyond typical maintenance complaints. One also ties the poor condition to what they experienced during touring, while another describes an infestation concern. These concerns are in contrast to multiple positive mentions of a clean, well-kept environment.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Families disagree with leadership response

Some reviews express dissatisfaction with how leadership handled missing valuables.

Two detailed negative reviews focus on disagreements about how business office or leadership responded to missing money after a resident’s passing. In both accounts, families describe feeling that communication and accountability were not handled with appropriate care. While other reviews emphasize compassionate, respectful support, these specific experiences are pointed out as a recurring area of concern.

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Features

Housing

  • 134 resident community capacity 134 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Fort Madison, Iowa, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. There are several places of worship nearby for spiritual fulfillment, as well as a selection of restaurants and cafes for dining out or socializing with friends. Pharmacies and physicians' offices are conveniently located for easy access to healthcare services. Additionally, transportation options such as the BNSF Railway Co. and Enterprise Rent-A-Car provide convenience for getting around town. The presence of parks like Settlers Park and Rodeo Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and leisurely strolls. Hospitals like Fort Madison Health Center and Southeast Renal Dialysis are within close proximity, ensuring quick access to medical care when needed. Overall, this area provides a balanced mix of amenities that would make it a comfortable and convenient choice for senior living in Fort Madison.

Places of Worship

  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church (0.2 miles)
  • Shekinah Inc. (0.5 miles)
  • General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (0.5 miles)
  • Santa Fe United Methodist Church (0.6 miles)
  • Second Baptist Church (0.9 miles)
  • NewHope-Ministries (1 miles)
  • Holy Family Parish Office (1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wing Street (0.4 miles)
  • Hall's Old Fashioned Ice Cream (0.4 miles)
  • Vinnies Santa Fe Tap (0.4 miles)
  • KFC (0.7 miles)
  • Cabaret (0.8 miles)
  • Sidelines (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • MidWest Respiratory & Rehab (0.4 miles)
  • Rashid Health Mart (0.4 miles)
  • Rashid Pharmacy PLC (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Nauvoo Pharmacy (6.1 miles)
  • Heritage Park Pharmacy (14.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Concha Audiology PLC (0.4 miles)
  • Ordona, Truce Dr - Fort Madison Physicians and Surgeons (2.4 miles)
  • Memorial Medical Nauvoo Clinic (6.1 miles)
  • Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Service Center (14.9 miles)
  • Great River Pulmonology and Allergy (14.9 miles)
  • River Cities Ophthalmology PC (14.9 miles)
  • Great River Spine Clinic (14.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Bnsf Railway Co. (0.6 miles)
  • Fort Madison Station (0.7 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (0.8 miles)
  • Keokuk Municipal Airport (EOK) (12.6 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (14 miles)

Parks

  • Settlers Park (1.3 miles)
  • Rodeo Park (1.8 miles)
  • Nauvoo State Park (6.3 miles)
  • Pollmiller Park (8.4 miles)
  • West Point Square (8.4 miles)
  • Railroad Park (11.9 miles)
  • Geode State Park (13.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Fort Madison Health Center (1.6 miles)
  • Southeast Renal Dialysis (1.9 miles)
  • Rivers Cities Ophthalmology Center (2.2 miles)
  • Fort Madison Community Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • FMCH Laboratory (2.5 miles)
  • GRMC Foundation (15 miles)
  • Kadel, Kelly Great River Wound and Hyperbaric Clinic (15 miles)

Cafes

  • Cottage Cafe (2.9 miles)
  • Grandpa John's Cafe (6.1 miles)
  • The Apron Bake Shoppe and Cafe (6.1 miles)

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