When a loved one needs more than what traditional assisted living provides, yet doesn’t require a nursing home, enhanced assisted living at The Kensington Reston offers the ideal solution.
This care model bridges the gap between supportive senior living and skilled nursing, combining high-acuity clinical services with the warmth and familiarity of a residential environment.
At The Kensington Reston, enhanced assisted living is more than a service, but a philosophy rooted in Our Promise: to love and care for your family as we do our own.
Let’s explore how this elevated approach to care can provide peace of mind and improve the quality of life for your loved one.
Understanding Enhanced Assisted Living
Enhanced assisted living is a model of senior care designed to support individuals with greater health needs while preserving their independence and dignity.
Unlike traditional assisted living, which typically supports activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, enhanced assisted living provides additional clinical oversight and services.
Common features include:
- 24/7 licensed nursing care
- Medication administration and management
- Complex care coordination
- Mobility support and fall prevention
- Special diets and feeding assistance
- Chronic condition management
In essence, enhanced assisted living allows residents to age in place with grace, even as their healthcare needs evolve.
How The Kensington Reston Stands Apart
The Kensington Reston is uniquely positioned to deliver this higher level of care within a luxurious, comfortable setting. What sets the community apart is its unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, hospitality-style living, and personalized support.
On-Site Licensed Nurses 24/7
Unlike many communities that rely solely on caregiving aides, The Kensington Reston offers licensed nurses on-site around the clock. This ensures your loved one has continuous access to clinical care, including prompt response to changes in health status or emergencies.
High Acuity Capabilities
The Kensington Reston is designed to support residents with conditions such as:
- Parkinson’s disease
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Alzheimer’s and other dementias
- Stroke recovery
Our team partners closely with families and healthcare providers to create personalized care plans that evolve in response to your loved one’s changing needs.
Rehabilitation and Palliative Support
Enhanced assisted living at The Kensington Reston can also include rehabilitation support, palliative care, and comfort-focused services for those managing long-term or terminal conditions.
This enables residents to receive consistent, compassionate care without having to relocate to another community or hospital.
More Than Care: A Focus on Comfort and Connection
Enhanced care doesn’t mean a clinical atmosphere. At The Kensington Reston, medical support is seamlessly integrated into daily life, allowing residents to feel at home.
Personalized Apartments
Residents enjoy spacious private suites that they can furnish with treasured belongings. Apartments feature safety amenities such as emergency call systems and accessible bathrooms, while still maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Gourmet Dining
Our dining team prepares fresh, chef-inspired meals with input from a registered dietitian. We accommodate therapeutic and mechanical diets with the same attention to flavor, texture, and joy.
Explore more about our enhanced dining services.
Life Enrichment Activities
From fitness classes to music therapy, gardening, and group excursions, our life enrichment team curates programs that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Engagement is adapted to each resident’s abilities and interests.
Check out our events and activities calendar.
How Enhanced Assisted Living Differs from Traditional Assisted Living
Enhanced assisted living provides a higher level of medical and personal care compared to traditional assisted living. While both provide help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing, enhanced assisted living includes 24/7 licensed nursing, complex medication management, and support for chronic conditions such as diabetes or Parkinson’s.
The Kensington Reston also offers palliative care and rehabilitation coordination, which are typically not available in standard settings. This allows residents to remain in the same supportive environment even as their health needs change.
Enhanced assisted living also provides individualized care plans that are continuously updated to meet evolving needs. This includes monitoring for medical changes, providing support to residents who require mobility assistance or adaptive devices, and collaborating with specialists as needed.
The focus is on holistic care that allows residents to thrive physically, emotionally, and socially.
Peace of Mind for Families
Choosing a care community is a complex and emotional decision. The Kensington Reston understands that families need more than just assistance—they need trust. With transparent communication, regular wellness check-ins, and true partnership in care planning, families are always informed and involved.
We also support family caregivers with ongoing educational programs and a compassionate community.
Support groups and workshops are available to provide connection, knowledge, and relief.
To further support family involvement, The Kensington Reston offers regular care plan meetings, open-door communication with leadership, and online resources to help you stay informed and engaged in your loved one’s care journey.
When is Enhanced Assisted Living the Right Choice?
Enhanced assisted living may be appropriate when your loved one:
- Has a chronic illness that requires monitoring
- Needs help with two or more daily activities
- Experiences frequent hospital visits or falls
- Lives with memory loss or mild cognitive impairment
- Requires more medical oversight than traditional assisted living offers
It’s also an ideal option for seniors transitioning from rehabilitation or recovering from surgery who are not quite ready to return to independent living.
If you find yourself frequently worrying about your loved one’s safety or feel exhausted by the demands of caregiving, enhanced assisted living may provide the relief and assurance you need.
Begin the Journey with The Kensington Reston
We invite you to discover how The Kensington Reston’s enhanced assisted living model redefines what’s possible in senior care.
With a clinical team that cares deeply and an environment that feels like home, your loved one can thrive, even with complex health needs.
Schedule a tour or speak with our team today to see firsthand how Our Promise becomes a reality every day.
Contact us to learn more or explore our assisted living services.