1 / 5Families describe The Kensington as a warm, attentive community, especially praising the individualized care in its memory care unit. Reviewers highlight caring staff, good food, and meaningful activities, with several mentioning specific staff members by name as being especially kind and attentive.
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The Kensington in Hastings, Nebraska offers assisted living and memory care services in a distinctive historic setting. The community occupies the former Clarke Hotel, which served as a premier social destination for nearly 75 years before undergoing full renovation in 1987 to become The Kensington. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The community features elegant gathering spaces throughout, including original tiled floors, marble pillars, an open mezzanine, polished brass rails, and a vaulted dining room. A Game Room displays life-size tavern murals painted in 1916 by a traveling Italian artist, contributing to the building's distinctive character and storied past.
Residents have access to a 52-week activity curriculum built around themes, ideas, and events designed to inspire joy, along with a whole-person wellness program addressing physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual health. The community emphasizes meaningful programs and activities framed around making life worth living.
The Kensington is located in the heart of downtown Hastings, within walking distance of shopping, banks, and local businesses. This downtown location provides convenient access to the surrounding community.
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Diana Golden
Aug 2025
The staff are attentive and caring. The Memory Unit individualizes my mother’s care- the staff knows her habits, and likes and dislikes. They did a lovely job setting up for my mother’s birthday celebration. I appreciate their caring so much!
Barbara Sittner
May 2025
Our family is so happy to have our loved one at the Kensington. There is great care, clean, lots of personal attention, we appreciate the staff especially Meghan, Sissy and Levi. When we are visiting they make us all feel like family.
Tracy Gordon
Jan 2025
My grandma was really on the fence about leaving her home, but the staff and leadership at the Kensington have really made her at home since she has moved in. She has been able to maintain her independence with their support. She still goes out with family a lot. She loves all the activities and entertainment they offer. And she really loves her apartment. This is the perfect home for her.
Denny Storer
Jan 2025
My wife has been living at the Kensington Evergreen Court memory care for over four months and it would be hard to exaggerate what a wonderful place this is. The staff as far as I can see takes care of everyone with love and skill. I try to have lunch and dinner with my wife every day and the food is excellent. The Kensington is housed in the old and beautifully maintained Clark Hotel built in about 1917 with all its old brass, marble and near 40 foot ceiling in the main dining room which is certainly worth a Google. I highly recommend the Kensington for assisted living or memory care…
Pinky Gartner
Jan 2025
I come to the Kensington quite often to visit my sister. Every time I have been here it has been a most positive experience. Everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Everyone is happy and is attended to promptly. I would highly recommend Kensington to anyone who is looking for memory care or assisted living.
The Kensington offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
The Kensington is located at 233 N Hastings Ave in Hastings, Nebraska.
Families describe The Kensington as a warm, attentive community, especially praising the individualized care in its memory care unit. Reviewers highlight caring staff, good food, and meaningful activities, with several mentioning specific staff members by name as being especially kind and attentive.
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