Arden Courts of Kensington

Arden Court Memory Care was a precious gift at a difficult time in our lives. My stepmother, for whom I have been caretaker for the better part of 20 years, was in Arden Court at Kensington for the last 18 months of her life. She had a very rare, complicated, form of Alzheimers that led to her not only losing her memory but her eyesight and other physical faculties as well. She was a very tough case. Under the superb leadership of Executive Director, Ann McDermott, the staff at Arden Court Memory Care was flawless with her every single day. They were, without fail, kind, gentle, attentive, positive, and encouraging of every aspect of her life even as it became more and more diminished. The facility is spotless and welcoming. The food is nutritious, there are plenty of activities in which the residents participate. When my stepmother could no longer communicate meaningful or engage, I would come for a visit and her nails had been beautifully painted, her hair combed, her room refreshed, and music was playing gently in the background. It all helped me and her feel at peace with what was an extremely difficult circumstance. To say that we are grateful to Arden Court for their care is an understatement. As difficult a journey as this was for my stepmother and for our family, I felt that she - and we - were loved, valued and cared for in all ways humanly possible.

I highly recommend Arden Courts of Kensington for the care of loved ones with dementia. We've been deeply appreciative of the professionalism and caring nature of their staff. They really know how to best take care of people with dementia which is a specialized field. We previously had our mother in another assisted living facility but found to our dismay, that they didn't really know how to take care of her dementia. So we were glad to find AC Kensington from the recommendations of someone whose mother lived there and a dementia professional. Our advice to check out some dementia care facilities to see which one fits your loved one's needs. Definitely include AC Kensington too in your tours so you can see how they are specialized in dementia care. When we go out of town, we feel very secure knowing that she's in good hands and we need not worry about her welfare.

Arden Courts in Kensington has been with us every step of the way as our family member suffers through dementia. We are blessed to have found such a wonderful community. The staff is always there in every situation, medical, personal or just to lend a helping hand or other encouragement. It is very comforting to know that our loved one is in a very safe environment. We can strongly recommend Arden Courts of Kensington to any family looking for a home for a loved one. Rusty and Sharon McNish

My sister, Karen, lived at Arden Courts for well over a year and was able to thrive in the warm and loving environment that exists there. Our family also found great benefit in the support group therapy we received. The Director, Ann McDermott, is the best in the business and the entire staff at Arden Courts Kensington is truly awesome! They understood the type of dementia (FTD) we were dealing with and we never had to worry about Karen or her special needs being met. My sister always felt safe, happy & loved and enjoyed the delicious meals, activities, and the freedom to roam the indoor and lovely outdoor garden walking paths. All of the residents there become family & are cared for extraordinarily well and with compassion to meet their individual needs. I feel so lucky that I had such a wonderful team of professionals to see my sister through the last stages of her illness. This is by far the best memory care facility you will find in the D.C. Metro area and I highly recommend Arden Courts Kensington!