Yes. Residents have access to on-site personal care services, including salon services, making it easy and convenient to look and feel their best without leaving the community.
Yes. Housekeeping is included as part of community life at The KentRidge Senior Living. Residents can leave the cleaning and maintenance to the team and spend more time doing what they enjoy.
Yes. Transportation is available for shopping, local outings, appointments, and group excursions throughout Kent and the surrounding area.
Daily services include restaurant dining, housekeeping, scheduled events, local transportation, concierge services, maintenance, and access to community amenities.
Monthly costs generally include apartment maintenance, utilities, dining, housekeeping, transportation, and participation in community events. Care services are determined by a care-based assessment and added as needed.
Residents enjoy a full calendar of social activities and events, including chair beachball, live entertainment, outings, exercise classes, and celebrations for traditions, holidays, and special events. Residents are also encouraged to share their own ideas, helping shape a lifestyle calendar that reflects what they enjoy most.
Yes. Assisted living residents enjoy access to all of the community’s amenities, events, entertainment, and restaurant dining, with support available as needed.
Yes. Families are encouraged to visit, join meals, attend events, and participate in care plan reviews. Ongoing communication helps keep families informed and involved.
Care plans are developed collaboratively with the resident, family, and the Wellness Director. Each plan is tailored to the resident’s health needs, personal preferences, routines, and goals.
Trained Care Partners are on-site around the clock. Safety features may include emergency call systems, secure entry points, well-lit hallways, slip-resistant flooring, and regular wellness checks.
The culinary team can accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, preferences, and texture modifications, and team members can help identify safe and satisfying meal options.
Residents have access to community amenities such as the fitness center, walking paths, outdoor courtyards, salon and spa services, and common areas for socializing. Apartments are designed for comfort and convenience.
The move-in process may include orientation, personal items from home, familiar routines, and introductions to team members and neighbors, helping the transition feel smooth and comfortable.
Assisted living provides personalized support for residents who need help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, mobility, or medication management, while still emphasizing independence, dignity, and choice. Unlike memory care, assisted living is intended for residents who do not need a secure dementia-specific neighborhood.
Pricing depends on the apartment type and level of support identified through a care-based assessment. The KentRidge Senior Living can provide a personalized estimate after assessment.
Services include daily support with personal tasks, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, linen services, scheduled transportation, and participation in community events.
Support may include help with personal hygiene, dressing, medication management, mobility assistance, and other activities of daily living, all delivered in a way that respects each resident’s dignity and routine.
Yes. Residents can enjoy lighter fare, beverages, and flexible dining options throughout the day.
Yes. Guests are welcome to join residents for meals, and the community also hosts private dining events, happy hours, candlelight dinners, and other special celebrations.
Yes. Dining events may include candlelight dinners, happy hours with tapas, themed food events, and other special celebrations throughout the year.
Yes. The culinary team is happy to accommodate dietary needs, preferences, and restrictions so each dining experience supports the resident’s health and wellness goals.
The restaurant is open daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, giving residents flexibility to dine on their own schedule rather than following a fixed mealtime.
The culinary team prepares a rotating menu of seasonal dishes, regional favorites, daily chef specials, and always-available options, including comfort classics and resident favorites.
Short-term stays may be available based on apartment availability and care needs. These stays can offer temporary support or a chance to experience the community before making a long-term decision.
Additional fees may apply for optional services such as salon visits, special outings, or care beyond the selected service level.
Families should contact the team directly for the most current information about long-term care insurance and reimbursement documentation.
Tours can be scheduled online, by phone, or in person. Families can also request a brochure, use the contact form on the website, or visit during business hours for more information.
Pricing is based on apartment type and the level of support identified through a care-based assessment. A personalized estimate can be provided after assessment.
Yes. A one-time community fee helps cover move-in and service setup. Unlike a buy-in, it does not include ownership or equity. It begins as a refundable reservation fee and becomes nonrefundable once the lease is signed. The amount varies by level of care.
The KentRidge Senior Living combines upscale senior living with person-centered support, engaging lifestyle programming, welcoming resident ambassadors, and a team that leads with heart, creating a community centered on comfort, wellness, and connection.
The team guides families through each step, including assessment, apartment selection, and coordination with the care team, helping residents feel at home from the start.
Families can stay connected through the Arrow App, the community’s Facebook page, and direct communication from the team.
The KentRidge Senior Living is located at 5241 Sunnybrook Road Kent, OH 44240, Kent, OH 44240.
The KentRidge Senior Living is operated by Arrow Senior Living.
Pet guidelines vary by situation. The team evaluates pet compatibility, safety, and the resident’s needs to determine whether a companion animal is a good fit for the neighborhood.
Yes. The team tailors events and small outings to residents’ interests and energy levels. Engagement is offered throughout the day to reduce long periods of inactivity and to encourage gentle social connection.
Yes. The team supports medical needs, cultural preferences, personal choice, and changing dining needs with a flexible, person-centered approach.
This may include modified textures and other dietary accommodations that support dignity, enjoyment, and quality of life.
Yes. Families can receive education, guidance, and support resources, including Arrow Senior Living’s Thoughtful Connections Memory Care podcast.
The culinary team prepares familiar, flavorful meals with supportive options like finger-friendly choices and cues for pacing and hydration. Support Partners can offer discreet assistance to help residents dine with comfort and dignity. Family-style dining offers supportive choices and time with friends around the table.
Families are encouraged to share life stories, preferences, and routines that matter. The team offers regular updates, care plan reviews, and education, and welcomes family participation during events and visits. Family members are always welcome to volunteer their time and talents to engage with their loved one and the entire neighborhood.
In a medical emergency, the trained team responds immediately, provides first aid as needed, and calls 911 when emergency services are required.
Team members remain with the resident, share information with responders, notify family promptly, and complete ongoing CPR and first aid training.
The team views behaviors as communication and responds by considering each resident’s history, preferences, routines, and unmet needs.
Support includes empathy, redirection, meaningful engagement, a calm environment, and ongoing training in dementia care and non-pharmacological approaches.
The team completes care-based assessments before move-in and at regular intervals. These assessments guide a personalized plan that covers daily routines, safety needs, wellness goals, and preferred ways to communicate and connect.
The neighborhood offers predictable daily rhythms with small-group and one-to-one engagement, sensory experiences, music, movement, and life-skills stations. The goal is to honor personal history, create choice, and encourage participation at each person’s pace.
Memory care provides a higher level of structure, security, and dementia-specific programming than standard assisted living. Team members receive specialized training, and the environment is designed to support comfort, dignity, and daily success.
Memory Care Directors provide regular weekly updates on well-being, engagement, and meaningful changes.
In urgent situations, families are notified promptly, with open communication maintained throughout the process.
Yes. The neighborhood includes safety features that support freedom of movement within a secure setting, helping provide peace of mind while honoring dignity and independence.
Licensed nursing leadership oversees care planning, medication management, and wellness monitoring. The nursing team collaborates with Support Partners and families to adjust support as needs change.
Memory Care Directors hold a Certified Dementia Practitioners license through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
The team develops a step-by-step transition plan that may include gradual visits, favorite belongings, and familiar routines. Support Partners provide reassurance and consistent faces to support a calm, comfortable start.
Pricing reflects the apartment or suite, the memory care program, daily support from Support Partners, dining, 3 snacks per day, and salon services. The care-based assessment determines the level of support. A team member can provide a detailed, personalized estimate.
Memory care is a secure, supportive neighborhood designed for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. It offers structured routines, specialized support, and an environment that reduces stress and promotes comfort.
The memory care neighborhood is staffed above state-required standards, with at least two dedicated Support Partners on-site at all times and a Memory Care Director providing oversight.
Depending on the community, a cook or homemaker may also be part of the daily team to support engagement and personalized care.
Programming is designed to be meaningful and sensory-rich, with engagement tailored to each resident’s history, preferences, and abilities.
Memory care includes secured entrances and exits, monitored common areas, unobtrusive safety checks, and care plans that consider wandering risk and fall prevention. The environment is designed to be calming and easy to navigate.
Support Partners receive initial and ongoing education in dementia care, communication strategies, redirection techniques, and safety best practices. Training focuses on supporting dignity, minimizing stress, and creating moments of purpose each day.
Families are always welcome, with no set visiting hours, because connection is an important part of well-being. At the same time, we strive to maintain a comfortable and supportive environment for all residents. The team may suggest the best times to visit based on the resident’s routine, preferences, and comfort.
Pets may be considered in assisted living and, depending on the situation, in memory care. The team reviews compatibility, safety, and the resident’s needs when determining fit.
Yes. The team can discuss support options that may be available to help residents and pets thrive together.
Yes. Pet-friendly tours are encouraged so prospective residents and their pets can experience the community firsthand.
Residents and families should discuss pet-related details with the team before move-in, including any community guidelines, care considerations, or applicable fees.
Yes. The KentRidge Senior Living is a pet-friendly community and welcomes many pets as part of resident life.
The team encourages prospective residents and families to discuss their specific pet and any community guidelines to make sure the pet is a good fit.
Yes. In-apartment telehealth services can help connect residents with healthcare providers in a more convenient way.
Yes. Residents may receive on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy through EmpowerMe Wellness.
The KentRidge Senior Living partners with EverSpring Pharmacy, which provides organized strip-pack medications designed to support safety, independence, and peace of mind.
EmpowerMe 360 is a holistic wellness program that may include one-on-one restorative exercise coaching, nutrition support, medication education, telehealth access, and coordination with physicians and specialists.
Through a partnership with EmpowerMe Wellness, residents can access on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with group fitness classes, restorative exercise coaching, nutrition guidance, and medication education.
The KentRidge Senior Living serves and employs individuals of all faiths, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or handicap, except as limited by state and federal law.
