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Kensington Gardens Resort Living

3804 Olson Dr NW

4.3(21 ratings)· Gig Harbor average: 4.6

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Quick Facts

Transportation
Coach service to Uptown Gig Harbor provided
Ownership
Family-owned, single-site community since 2012
Property size
Situated on a private 27-acre estate

What Families Think

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Families describe Kensington Gardens as a warm, family-like community where couples can age together, with several reviewers praising the owners' personal involvement and the quality of care and dining. Reviewers consistently highlight the upscale villa suites, gardens, and staff attentiveness, with no significant complaints noted in the available reviews.

What reviewers praise

  • Owners personally involved in day-to-day care
  • Chef-prepared meals with Pacific Northwest ingredients
  • Luxury villa suites with high-end finishes
  • Strong sense of community among residents
  • Indoor pool house and putting green on-site
  • English gardens and manicured grounds

What reviewers flag

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Kensington Gardens Resort Living is a senior living community in Gig Harbor, Washington offering Independent Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Outdoor Patio. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 21 reviews.

About Kensington Gardens Resort Living

Kensington Gardens Resort Living is a continuing care community located in Gig Harbor, Washington, offering independent living with personalized care options. Founded in 2012 by long-time residents Kelly and Mark Watson, the community is designed around the belief that partners should be able to age together while maintaining financial security for their families.

The community features Villa Suites with European-style design and high-end finishes, situated on a private 27-acre estate inspired by London's Kensington Gardens. The property includes English gardens with topiaries, sculptured hedges, lush manicured lawns, ornamental flowerbeds, and pathways winding around multi-tiered fountains. Members enjoy maintenance-free living with chef-prepared meals featuring Pacific Northwest ingredients served seasonally.

Kensington Gardens offers a full array of amenities including an indoor pool house, putting green, and English gardens. The community schedules daily intellectual, recreational, and spiritual activities such as concerts, vineyard trips, film screenings, waterfront dining, and arts programs. A coach service provides transportation to Uptown Gig Harbor for shopping and entertainment. A Registered Nurse serves as a consultant in care planning, and the community provides personalized, ongoing care tailored to individual and changing needs.

Located in Gig Harbor, a Maritime City known for its charm and heritage, the community sits just ten minutes from downtown shops, galleries, eateries, and an uptown theatre. On clear days, residents can view Mount Rainier from local parks. The Puget Sound and various annual art, music, and film festivals are readily accessible, with health care facilities nearby.

Types of Care at Kensington Gardens Resort Living

Independent Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Pet Friendly
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Swimming Pool
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Performances
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Kensington Gardens Resort Living

4.3overall · 21 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (21)

Kathleen Puckett

Jun 2026

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Nothing else compares to what Kelly Watson has created here - and I looked EVERYWHERE before I found Kensington Gardens. The staff is exceptional, our chef is masterful, our surroundings are beyond luxurious, and Kelly's vision, energy and unflagging care for everyone who lives here in beautiful Hawksworth Villa inspires me every day. Every one of my fellow residents has become like family to me, with fascinating personal histories and backgrounds that make for lively conversations at our Thursday Happy Hours. Afterward, we gather for dinner around the long table and our chef tells us what he's created for us. I am so happy here!

Kathy Clarke

May 2026

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My husband and I made the decision to retire to Kensington Gardens and it was one of our best decisions ever! We live in a lovely suite that offers the amenties we need. We appreciate the delicious meals served as well. The KG staff is incredible. Their kindness and support makes living here a joy.

Susan McMullin (Sam)

May 2026

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This is the quality of life you want for yourself or your elderly parents! I am an RN and my parents live here, one in independent living and one who needs more help. They are truly all a family! The residents are fantastic and the caregivers are absolutely top notch! Mark and Kelly put everything they have into making the lives of their residents fulfilling and joyful!

Jon Clarke

May 2026

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We moved in at Kensington 3 years ago, and are extremely glad we did. We love living here for many, many reasons. We love the tall trees and the landscaping on the property and all around. We love living in unincorporated Gig Harbor — it’s quiet and yet we are only five minutes from great shopping, movies, and sporting activities. We love our suite with all the luxury details, and the design of the villa is ideal because of the common rooms on both floors. What is especially important to us the Kensington community — we have made new friends, and we socialize much more than we ever did living in our townhouse.

jon peterson

May 2026

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A truly unique and exceptional resort-style senior care community in a lovely setting of gardens and woods in Gig Harbor. My grandma moved to Kensington Gardens in 2012 after being severely over medicated and poorly treated at Cottesmore and had a wonderful resurgence with excellent care. Now my dad lives in one of the lovely new villa units which offers the privacy and comfort of an upscale home along with meals, good company, and care when needed. Kensington Gardens is truly unique in what it offers. So different from the motel type design now so common amongst senior care facilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Kensington Gardens Resort Living offer?

Kensington Gardens Resort Living offers Independent Living.

Is Kensington Gardens Resort Living pet friendly?

Yes. Kensington Gardens Resort Living lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.

Where is Kensington Gardens Resort Living located?

Kensington Gardens Resort Living is located at 3804 Olson Dr NW in Gig Harbor, Washington.

What do families say about Kensington Gardens Resort Living?

Kensington Gardens Resort Living carries a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 21 Google reviews. Families describe Kensington Gardens as a warm, family-like community where couples can age together, with several reviewers praising the owners' personal involvement and the quality of care and dining. Reviewers consistently highlight the upscale villa suites, gardens, and staff attentiveness, with no significant complaints noted in the available reviews. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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