Kensington I in Columbia, SC

Features

Housing

• 8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

• Assisted Living
• Board and Care Home

Amenities

• Cable or satellite TV
• Dining room
• Fully furnished
• Garden
• Housekeeping services
• Move-in coordination
• Outdoor space
• Telephone
• Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

• Columbia Metropolitan (7 miles away)

Care Services

• 24-hour supervision
• Activities of daily living assistance
• Assistance with bathing
• Assistance with dressing
• Assistance with transfers
• Coordination with health care providers
• Diabetes diet
• Meal preparation and service
• Medication management
• Special dietary restrictions
• Transportation arrangement (medical)
• Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

• Diabetes diet
• Special dietary restrictions

Activities

• Community-sponsored activities
• Scheduled daily activities

Description

Kensington I in Columbia, SC is a board and care home that offers a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors in need of assistance with daily activities. Our community provides a range of amenities to ensure our residents' needs are met, including a dining room where nutritious meals are served, fully furnished accommodations for a hassle-free move-in experience, a beautiful garden to enjoy outdoor relaxation, and housekeeping services to maintain a clean living space.

At Kensington I, we understand the importance of staying connected, which is why we offer Wi-Fi/high-speed internet as well as telephone services for our residents. We also provide move-in coordination to ease the transition into our community.

Our dedicated care services include assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing, transfers, and coordination with healthcare providers. Our staff is trained to manage diabetes diets and medication management, ensuring the health and well-being of our residents. Special dietary restrictions can be accommodated as well.

Transportation is provided for medical purposes and regular visits to doctors' appointments. Our community is conveniently located near 6 cafes, 3 parks, 12 pharmacies, 42 physicians' offices, 33 restaurants, and has transportation options nearby. This allows our residents easy access to various amenities and services in the neighborhood.

We also believe in promoting an active lifestyle for our residents through scheduled daily activities designed to enhance their physical and mental well-being.

Overall, Kensington I offers a supportive community that focuses on providing top-notch care services while maintaining a comfortable and enjoyable living environment for seniors in Columbia, SC.

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