Kensington of Galesburg provides assisted-living care designed for residents who need regular help but do not require the intensity of a skilled nursing facility. Licensed nurses oversee medication management, coordinate with each resident’s physicians, and monitor chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Care staff are on duty 24 hours a day to assist with mobility, bathing, dressing, and other activities of daily living, while emergency response systems in each apartment ensure that help is summoned quickly if needed. On-site therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy arranged through outside providers, allow residents to continue rehabilitation without leaving the community.
Additional care features aim to keep residents safe and supported. Routine wellness checks track weight, vital signs, and changes in health status, and an electronic health record helps staff share information with family members and doctors. Scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments in the Galesburg area, and pharmacy delivery simplifies prescription refills. The community also offers coordination for laboratory work, diagnostic imaging, and home health visits, reducing the need for disruptive trips to multiple providers.
Apartments at Kensington of Galesburg vary in size and layout, with options that may include ground-floor access, full kitchens, bath tubs, wheelchair-accessible showers, and individual climate control with air conditioning. Select units feature amenities such as a central fireplace, piano or organ space, cable or satellite TV hookups, and Wi-Fi. Common areas include a library, computer media center, billiards lounge, meeting rooms, indoor lounges, and an outdoor patio. Resident parking, uncovered parking, and handicap-accessible pathways are available. Cats are allowed, subject to a community weight limit, but not every accommodation includes every listed feature.
Dining is prepared by a professional chef who offers restaurant-style service three times daily. Menus include no-sugar-added, low-sodium, gluten-free, and vegan selections, and room service is available for residents who prefer to dine privately. Guest meals can be arranged when family visits, and seasonal BBQs or picnics give residents an alternative dining setting outdoors. The culinary team works with healthcare staff to honor physician-ordered diet modifications and monitors nutritional intake for residents who need extra oversight.
Residents have access to a wide range of on-site and off-site activities. Programs include arts and crafts, art classes, yoga and chair yoga, tai chi, stretching classes, Forever Fit exercise sessions, and a fully equipped fitness center. Social events feature holiday and birthday parties, happy hours, wine tastings, karaoke, Wii bowling, trivia games, dances, live music, and live theater performances. Educational speakers, lifelong learning workshops, cooking classes, gardening club, and community service projects provide cognitive engagement, while intergenerational programs connect residents with local youth. Day trips and outings extend opportunities for recreation beyond the campus, and the game room and activity areas support daily engagement without leaving the building.
