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Public Google reviewers rate The Kensington Falls Church highly. Reviewers highlight: compassionate and dedicated nursing staff, engaging and diverse activity programming. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
The Kensington Falls Church is highly regarded by families for its compassionate, family-like care and exceptional programming, including educational seminars and themed dining events. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive nursing staff and the high quality of food, though one visitor noted that loud music during meals can occasionally make conversation difficult for seniors.
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“While no facility is absolutely perfect, The Kensington comes about as close as it gets; providing a beautiful atmosphere, excellent food, a wide variety of activities, and, most importantly, a dedicated, caring staff.”
“The visits and time together with our parents are now focused on enjoying our time together with them rather than worrying about care regimes and administering medication.”
“The daily musical entertainment is a lot of fun and there is a good variety of other activities as well. Most of all, I appreciate the nursing staff. Mom is complicated medically with diabetes and other chronic conditions. They are handling her medicines, coordinating lab work and appointments.”
Source: VA State Licensing Agency
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 7/31/25 (3:30 PM - 4:50PM) A complaint was received by the Fairfax Licensing Office on 7/7/25 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Personnel, Resident Care and Related Services Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 109 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: Two Number of interviews conducted with residents: None Number of interviews conducted with staff: 12 Observations by licensing inspector: Activity Additional Comments/Discussion: The evidence gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within five (5) business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegation of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within 5 business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Marshall Massenberg, Licensing Inspector at (804) 543-5188 or by email at Marshall.x.massenberg@dss.virginia.gov
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 5/30/25 (9:50 AM - 4:15 PM), 6/3/25 (12:50 PM - 5:00 PM), 6/26/25 (1:50 PM ? 3:30 PM). The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Complaints were received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 5/1/25, 5/7/25, 5/8/25, 5/9/25, 5/12/25, and 5/22/25 regarding allegations in the following areas of the regulations: Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part V, Part VI, Part VII, Part VIII, Part IX, and Part X Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 100 Number of resident records reviewed: Two Number of interviews conducted with residents: One Number of interviews conducted with staff: Four Observations by licensing inspector: Meals, Activities, Building and Grounds An exit meeting was conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegation of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within 5 business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Marshall Massenberg, Licensing Inspector at (804) 543-5188 or by email at marshall.x.massenberg@dss.virginia.gov.
Type of inspection: Monitoring Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 5/30/25 (9:50 AM - 4:15 PM), 6/3/25 (12:50 PM - 5:00 PM). The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 100 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: Six Number of interviews conducted with residents: Three Number of interviews conducted with staff: Four Observations by licensing inspector: Meals, Activities, Medication Administration The evidence gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The licensee has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the licensee wishes to provide a plan of correction: (i) type the plan on a separate Word document, (ii) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (iii) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. Compliance with all applicable regulations and law shall be maintained and any areas of noncompliance must be corrected. Within 15 calendar days of your receipt of the inspection findings (inspection summary, violation notice, and supplemental information), you may request a review and discussion of these findings with the inspector's immediate supervisor. To make a request for review and discussion, you must contact the licensing supervisor at the regional licensing office that serves your geographical area. Regardless of whether a supervisory review has been requested, the results of the inspection will be posted to the DSS public website within 5 business days of your receipt of the Inspection Summary and/or Violation Notice. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Marshall Massenberg, Licensing Inspector at (804) 543-5188 or by email at Marshall.x.massenberg@dss.virginia.gov.
Based on documentation and interview, the facility did not ensure that medications ordered for PRN
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 5/30/25 (9:50 AM - 4:15 PM), 6/3/25 (12:50 PM - 5:00 PM), 6/26/25 (1:50 PM ? 3:30 PM). The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Complaints were received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 5/1/25 regarding allegations in the following areas of the regulations: Part III, Part VI, Part VII Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 100 Number of resident records reviewed: One Number of interviews conducted with residents: One Number of interviews conducted with staff: Three Observations by licensing inspector: Activities, Building and Grounds An exit meeting was conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegation of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within 5 business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Marshall Massenberg, Licensing Inspector at (804) 543-5188 or by email at marshall.x.massenberg@dss.virginia.gov.
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 5/30/25 (9:50 AM - 4:15 PM), 6/3/25 (12:50 PM - 5:00 PM), 6/26/25 (1:50 PM - 3:30 PM). The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Complaints were received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 5/9/25, regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Administration and Administrative Services, Admissions and Discharges, Resident Care and Related Services. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 100 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: Three Number of interviews conducted with residents: One Number of interviews conducted with staff: Two An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported some, but not all, of the allegations of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. Substantiated complaint area(s): Resident Care and Related Services. A violation notice was issued; any violation(s) not related to the complaint but identified during the course of the investigation can also be found on the violation notice. The licensee has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the licensee wishes to provide a plan of correction: (i) type the plan on a separate Word document, (ii) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (iii) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. Compliance with all applicable regulations and law shall be maintained and any areas of noncompliance must be corrected. Within 15 calendar days of your receipt of the inspection findings (inspection summary, violation notice, and supplemental information), you may request a review and discussion of these findings with the inspector's immediate supervisor. To make a request for review and discussion, you must contact the licensing supervisor at the regional licensing office that serves your geographical area. Regardless of whether a supervisory review has been requested, the results of the inspection will be posted to the DSS public website within 5 business days of your receipt of the Inspection Summary and/ or Violation Notice. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Marshall Massenberg, Licensing Inspector at (804) 543-5188 or by email at Marshall.x.massenberg@dss.virginia.gov.
Based on record review, the facility did not ensure that the services specified in the individualized service plan ( ISP
Type of inspection: Monitoring Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: Date: 01/20/2026 Time In: 10:03am Time Out: 12:50pm The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A self-reported incident was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 01/06/2026 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Personnel and Resident Care and Related Services. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 106 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 1 Number of staff records reviewed: 3 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: LI observed group activities, lunch, staff records and resident records Additional Comments/Discussion: N/A An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the self-report of non-compliance with standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were issued. Any violation(s) not related to the self-report but identified during the course of the investigation can also be found on the violation notice. The licensee has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the licensee wishes to provide a plan of correction: (i) type the plan on a separate Word document, (ii) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (iii) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventive measure(s). Compliance with all applicable regulations and law shall be maintained and any areas of noncompliance must be corrected. Within 15 calendar days of your receipt of these inspection findings (inspection summary, violation notice, and supplemental information), you may request a review and discussion of these findings with the inspector's immediate supervisor. To make a request for review and discussion, you must contact the licensing supervisor at the regional licensing office that serves your geographical area. Refer to General Procedures and Information for Licensure, 22VAC40-80-260-B for information on requesting a problem solving conference. Regardless of whether a supervisory review has been requested, the results of the inspection will be posted to the DSS public website within 5 business days of your receipt of the Inspection Summary and/ or Violation Notice.
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that orientation and training required in subsections B and C of this section shall occur within the first seven working days of employment. Until this orientation and training is completed; the staff person may only assume job responsibilities if under the sight supervision of a trained direct care staff person or administrator. Evidence: 1. On 01/06/2026, the facility self-reported an allegation of abuse regarding Resident 1 and Staff 5 on 01/01/2026. 2. During the onsite inspection on 01/20/2026, Staff 1 indicated Staff 5 was unsupervised with Resident 1 during the time of the incident at approximately 6:45pm on 01/01/2026. 3. Staff 5?s record (hire date: 12/17/2025) did not include documentation confirming the completion of orientation or initial training. 4. Staff 5?s record included three handwritten ?shadow/training? dates for 12/18/2025, 12/23/2025, and 12/24/2025; however, there was no indication of what training was covered during those dates. 5. During the onsite inspection on 01/20/2026, Staff 1 acknowledged Staff 5 was still within the first seven working days of employment and Staff 5 was unsupervised during the time of the reported incident with Resident 1 on 01/01/2026.
Based on staff record review and staff interview, the assisted living facility failed to ensure that each direct care staff member maintains a current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute, community college, hospital, volunteer rescue squad, or fire department. Evidence: 1. During the onsite inspection on 1/20/2026, Staff 3?s record indicated they were hired on 09/14/2023 as direct care staff. 2. Staff 3?s record includes a certificate of completion from the American Safety and Health Institute for First Aid; however, the certificate expired on 11/2025. 3. Staff 1 and Staff 2 acknowledged that the First Aid certification for Staff 3 was expired.
Type of inspection: Monitoring Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 9/20/24 (11:15 AM ? 1:02 PM), 10/4/24 (2:30 PM ? 5:00 PM). The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A self-reported incident was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 9/6/24 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Resident Care and Related Services The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: Two Number of staff records reviewed: One Number of interviews conducted with residents: One Number of interviews conducted with staff: Two Observations by licensing inspector: Building and Grounds, Facility documentation An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the initial inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The applicant has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the applicant wishes to provide a plan of correction: (i) type the plan on a separate Word document, (ii) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (iii) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. Compliance with all applicable regulations and law shall be maintained and any areas of noncompliance must be corrected. Within 15 calendar days of your receipt of the inspection findings (inspection summary, violation notice, and supplemental information), you may request a review and discussion of these findings with the inspector's immediate supervisor. To make a request for review and discussion, you must contact the licensing supervisor at the regional licensing office that serves your geographical area. Regardless of whether a supervisory review has been requested, the results of the inspection will be posted to the DSS public website should the facility be issued a license to operate. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of a licensed facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Marshall Massenberg, Licensing Inspector at (804) 543-5188 or by email at Marshall.x.Massenberg@dss.virginia.gov.
Based on observation and interview, the facility did not ensure that each staff member attends at least 10 hours of training in cognitive impairment within four months of the starting date of employment in the safe, secure, environment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s record indicates that she was hired in November 2023 and attended facility orientation on 11/14/23 ? 11/15/23. 2. Staff #1?s hiring authorization form states that she was hired as a CNA for memory care and assisted living. 3. Staff #1?s training records indicate that she attended a total of 8.5 hours of training in cognitive impairment, within her first four months of working in the special care unit.
Based on record review, the facility did not ensure that each staff person who administers medication is authorized by ? 54.1-3408 of the Virginia Drug Control Act. All staff responsible for medication administration shall: be licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia to administer medications; or be registered with the Virginia Board of Nursing as a medication aide, except as specified in subdivision 2 of this section Evidence: 1. Resident #2?s September Medication Administration Record ( MAR
Based on documentation, the facility did not ensure that medications are administered within one hour before, or one hour after, the facility?s standard dosing schedule. Exception: Drugs that are ordered for specific times, such as before, after, or with meals. Evidence: 1. Facility documentation states that Resident #1 consumed a portion of Resident #2?s medications during an attempted medication administration at approximately 7:05 PM on 9/5/24. 2. Documentation states that the medications consumed included ?Benztropine, Calcium Citrate, Eliquis, Lamotrigine, Ativan, Melatonin, Trazadone and Tacrolimus.? 3. Resident #2?s Medication Administration Record ( MAR
Based on documentation, the facility did not ensure that medications remain in the pharmacy issued container, until administered to the resident. Evidence: 1. Facility incident report, dated 9/5/24, indicated that Resident #2?s medications were crushed in apple sauce, and then placed on a table in order for Staff #1 to take a resident?s blood pressure. 2. While the crushed medications/apple sauce were on the table, Resident #1 took the medication cup from the table and consumed some of it, as ?a small amount of medication and applesauce was left remaining in cup.? 3. Resident #1?s record contained an assessment of serious cognitive impairment form, completed May 2017, stating that the resident has a serious cognitive impairment with an inability to recognize danger or protect her own safety and welfare. 4. Resident #1 was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Hospital records state that Resident #1 completed an 8-hour observation in the emergency department without difficulty.
Type of inspection: Renewal Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 06/03/2024-06/04/2024 The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 111 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 8 Number of staff records reviewed: 4 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Observations by licensing inspector: Licensing Inspector observed residents participating in various activity programs and eating breakfast and lunch. LI also observed medication being administered to residents. Additional Comments/Discussion: An exit meeting was conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The licensee has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the licensee wishes to provide a plan of correction: (i) type the plan on a separate Word document, (ii) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (iii) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. Compliance with all applicable regulations and law shall be maintained and any areas of noncompliance must be corrected. Within 15 calendar days of your receipt of the inspection findings (inspection summary, violation notice, and supplemental information), you may request a review and discussion of these findings with the inspector's immediate supervisor. To make a request for review and discussion, you must contact the licensing supervisor at the regional licensing office that serves your geographical area. Regardless of whether a supervisory review has been requested, the results of the inspection will be posted to the DSS public website within 5 business days of your receipt of the Inspection Summary and/ or Violation Notice. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Sarah Pearson, Licensing Inspector at (540) 680-9469 or by email at sarah.pearson@dss.virginia.gov
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure direct care staff attended 12 hours of training annually. Evidence: 1. Training record for Staff 4, hired on 6/19/2018 only had 7.25 hours of recorded training from 1/1/2023-6/4/2024. 2. Staff 5 stated ?she doesn?t have the hours.?
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