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Exceptional memory care

“To make a difference in
someone’s life you don’t have
to be brilliant, rich, beautiful, or
perfect. You have to care.”
– Mandy Hale

Memory Care at The Kensington Redondo Beach

Few things are more challenging than watching a loved one deal with memory loss as a result of Alzheimer’s or dementia. We find that the effects of memory loss typically reach far beyond your loved one, impacting the lives of family, friends and caregivers. However, there are still many, beautiful moments ahead for you and your loved one. Our goal is to help residents and family alike to treasure those moments and get the most from them, all the while providing a safe, enriching and peaceful home for your loved one.

Specialized Care for a Very Special Person – Your Loved One

Since Alzheimer’s and dementia affect every individual differently, we specialize in customized care that emphasizes independence and self-sufficiency as much as possible. While we’re always there, ready to assist as needed, we strive to ensure each resident has the ability to live as independently as their circumstances allow.

To aid that process, we offer on-site rehabilitation services aimed at fostering independent living. You can have the peace of mind and confidence of knowing your loved one is in capable, professional hands at all times.

The care we provide also extends to clinical services and an on-site Physician’s Office during business hours, as well as a full-time Registered Nurse who coordinates comprehensive nursing and medical care for each resident. Our staff of licensed nurses also provide Medication Administration 24 hours a day.

But the best therapy of all is keeping families close at hand. We encourage family and friends to visit as often as possible and to lean on us for support whenever necessary. We know that by sharing caregiving responsibility, families are freer to enjoy the pleasure of time spent together.

Three “Neighborhoods” for the Customized Levels of Memory Care

The best care is achieved when the resident’s degree of memory loss is taken into consideration and when a memory care program is geared toward the entire family. To achieve this, we offer three “neighborhoods” for our residents to call home.

Regardless of which neighborhood is the best fit for your loved one, our neighborhoods are cozy, intimate and secure, staffed by professionals trained to meet them where they are. We help residents and families find ways to enjoy the beauty of special times, even if only moments. We honor the past, savor the present and look toward making the times that lie ahead manageable and comfortable.

The Kensington Club

Our unique early-stage memory care program for new and current assisted living residents experiencing mild changes in cognition. It features a strong relationship-based focus, peer support, sensory movement, and family participation. Our professionally trained team provides individualized support that increases resident confidence, comfort, and trust.

Alzheimer’s Expertise

If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and is experiencing memory loss – no matter the stage – our team is here to help.
Learn More About Alzheimer’s Care

Dementia Experts

If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia and is experiencing memory loss we are here to help make a positive difference.
Learn More About Dementia Care

Additional Online Memory Care Resources for Family Members

Memory loss is a complex condition that not only affects your loved one, but also impacts the entire family. There are extensive resources and support available to help you better understand the progression of this disease.

The Kensington wants to help support you as you research how to provide the best care and environment for your loved one experiencing memory loss.

Here are a few resources we recommend:

Customized Levels of Care

Memory care is most effective when the resident’s degree of memory loss is considered in designing their unique memory care program. To further enhance this experience, The Kensington Reston also considers the needs and preferences of the entire family. 

Differentiated memory care is achieved through our three distinct “neighborhoods,” where our residents call home.

Regardless of which neighborhood becomes the best fit for your loved one, both are cozy, intimate, and secure. Each community is professionally staffed and trained to meet your loved ones where they are. We help residents and families find ways to enjoy the beauty of their precious times, even if only moments. We honor the past, savor the present while looking towards a manageable, engaging, and comfortable future.

The Kensington Club

Our experience has shown that memory loss is as unique as each resident we serve. Although the progression of decline is often predictable, its pace and how it affects individuals are not. So, we strive to “catch” telltale symptoms as early as possible and then take immediate, personalized steps to preserve existing cognitive ability.

Our unique early-stage memory care program for new and current assisted living residents experiencing mild changes in cognition. It features a strong relationship-based focus, peer support, sensory movement and family participation. Our professionally trained team provides individualized support that increases resident confidence, comfort and trust.

The Kensington Club provides an environment where residents can interact and engage together through activities and specialized programming. With this loving and supporting group, this approach allows seniors to make new connections in a positive setting. This is an opportunity for caregivers to recharge and refresh as it provides them peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are in caring, capable hands.

The Kensington Club Resident

  • Is in the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s
  • May be experiencing increased anxiety, fear of getting lost, and lapses in memory
  • May be having difficulty with daily tasks without cueing and reminders
  • May wander and become easily confused with familiar places and tasks

The Kensington Club Neighborhood

  • Is a cozy small-group environment, allowing seniors to make new connections in a positive setting
  • Is filled with expressive arts, music therapies, brain wellness, cognitive exercises, and learning experiences
  • Body movement programs, such as yoga, tai chi and dance
  • Outings to local museums, restaurants and parks
  • Discussions, educational workshops, guest lectures, as well as resident and family caregiver support groups

To learn more about this specialized programming, please visit this page to inquire for more information.

Learn More About The Kensington Club

Connections

Connections is our neighborhood for early to middle stage Alzheimer’s and dementia care. It’s designed specifically for residents who show increasing signs of memory loss but still retain a significant degree of independence. Our goal is to help residents remain engaged in activities that give meaning and purpose to their lives.

Your loved one may be experiencing increased anxiety, fear of getting lost, isolation, and even depression before transitioning to assisted living. They may be having difficulty with daily tasks without reminders, causing them to become frustrated and lose confidence. They may also wander and become agitated in the late afternoon or early evening, as the sun goes down.

Connections provides a fully-secured environment to maximize safety, in an intimate, elegant, yet comfortable living space that fosters calm and comfort. The neighborhood has porches, a patio, and garden areas to enable residents to enjoy fresh air and sunshine freely. In our memory care neighborhoods, we also offer state-of-the-art wander management technology to manage residents’ whereabouts while allowing them to move freely.

The Connections Resident

  • Is in the early to middle stages of dementia
  • May be experiencing increased anxiety, fear of getting lost, isolation, and depression
  • May be having difficulty with daily tasks without cueing and reminders, resulting in frustration and lack of confidence
  • May wander and become agitated in late afternoon or early evening due to sundowning

The Connections Neighborhood

  • Is cozy, intimate, and fully secured, with direct outdoor terrace access
  • Is filled with the happy sounds and smells of home such as bread baking, music, laughter, and pets
  • Has separate living, dining, café, entertainment, and program spaces

Meet Claudia Arteaga, Connections Memory Care Manager

Claudia, Connections Memory Care Manager, discovered her love of seniors while working in a pharmacy in Los Angeles. She started working in a nearby senior living community as a Certified Nursing Assistant and quickly advanced her career. She leads our Connections neighborhood with love, and lives by Our Promise to love and care for your family as we do our own. Claudia says, “senior care has offered both of best worlds, learning and teaching. I love that I have the privilege to be able to care for our families, residents and team members.

Haven

In our neighborhood for middle to late-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia, residents may be experiencing difficulty recognizing family and friends, organizing thoughts, and managing the activities of daily living. They may require assistance to maintain their appearance and good hygiene, as well as managing incontinence. Wandering and agitation may become more pronounced. Residents in this neighborhood receive a higher level of assistance and care.

Our goal is to maximize comfort, minimize agitation, and soothe compassionately. We also strive to offer residents opportunities to become involved in tailored activities in ways that are enriching and meaningful. The Haven neighborhood provides cozy and intimate living spaces that enable residents to explore safely and freely. There’s lots of natural light and a fully secure outdoor terrace to create a cheerful environment.

The neighborhood features an adaptive design, including painted walls and doors, motion sensors, specially designed carpet, and memory boxes, to help recognize and minimize confusion. We also make sure the kitchen is filled with happy sounds and smells of home, such as bread baking, music, laughter, and soft voices to soothe and please the senses.

The Haven Resident

  • Is in the middle to late stages of dementia
  • Has difficulty recognizing family and friends, organizing thoughts and managing the activities of daily living
  • Requires assistance to maintain appearance and good hygiene and to prevent incontinence
  • May wander and become agitated in late afternoon or early evening due to sundowning
  • May exhibit challenging behaviors

The Haven Neighborhood

  • Offers a fully secured environment with lots of natural light
  • Is cozy and intimate with living spaces that enable residents to wander safely and freely
  • Has secured and dedicated outdoor space that residents can freely access
  • Is filled with the happy sounds and smells of home such as bread baking, music, laughter and pets

Meet Keith Serle, Haven Memory Care Manager

Keith, Haven Memory Care Manager, grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland, and found his passion for working with seniors and memory care early on. After moving to California and launching a successful career in accounting, Keith decided to return to senior living and pursue a career that had always given him the greatest sense of purpose. Keith has been with Kensington Senior Living for 3 years and brings so much love and passion to our residents and families each day. He truly lives by our Kensington Promise, “to love and care for your family as we do our own.”

Four Floor Plans for You to Choose From

You and your loved one can select one of four luxury suite floor plans available in either neighborhood, that will work best for your loved one’s needs and preferences. You can choose single or companion living, and pets are always welcome as members of The Kensington family.

Contact us at The Kensington Reston to see and experience the higher level of personal care your loved one needs and deserves.

If you have questions about the care our team at The Kensington Redondo Beach can provide, please don’t wait to get in touch with us.

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