The Kensington White Plains delivers both Assisted Living and Memory Care, supported by an extensive medical program designed to stabilize residents with complex conditions. Care teams are trained to manage wanderers at any time of day, elopement risk, combative or other behavioral concerns, and those who remain awake through the night. Nurses oversee wound care, oxygen use, and diabetes protocols, whether residents use oral medications, injections, or sliding-scale insulin. Specialized menus accommodate therapeutic diets, and the community accepts individuals under 60 who require these services. The team is experienced in supporting advanced stages of dementia, coordinating closely with physicians to adapt care plans as cognition changes.
A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is on-site around the clock and can also be reached after hours. Staff members pass background checks, an awake night shift patrols each floor, and emergency pull cords and wearable PERS devices notify care staff immediately. All exterior doors are alarmed, and a fenced courtyard offers secure outdoor space for residents who wander. On-site medical providers include podiatry, audiology, dental, and rehabilitation services delivered in a dedicated therapy room, and the community is able to accept residents with psychiatric diagnoses. Full assistance is available for bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and staff are trained for every transfer level from standby with a walker to two-person or Hoyer-lift transfers for those who are bed-bound.
Apartments are offered in several layouts, some with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, individual climate controls, and cable hook-ups. Residents may paint or otherwise personalize their space, while housekeeping and scheduled laundry keep rooms clean and clothing fresh. Because floor plans vary, not every unit contains each of these features; prospective residents should confirm specific details during their tour.
Meals are cooked to order and served restaurant-style, with snacks available day and night and a private dining room reserved for family gatherings. The culinary team works closely with nursing to provide mechanical-chop, puréed, thickened-liquid, and other physician-prescribed diets. A separate program monitors medication management for Independent Living residents, ensuring doses are taken correctly even for those who do not yet need daily hands-on support.
Residents have access to on-site parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a fitness room, movie theater, wellness center, library, barber and beauty salon, internet access, concierge assistance, and landscaped communal gardens. Special-interest clubs and on-site religious services add to daily options, while scheduled transportation, proximity to public transit, and a community town car make off-campus trips easy. Pets are allowed; it's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.