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The Kensington At Walnut Creek

(925) 973-1121

About The Kensington At Walnut Creek

Kensington At Walnut Creek provides thoughtful assisted living support for older adults who want to maintain independence while having help with daily tasks. Our Walnut Creek, California community focuses on dignified care, meaningful activities, and building genuine connections with residents and their families.

Community at a glance

Capacity

200 residents

State license

#079201241, Licensed

Location

Walnut Creek, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted Living

Contact & location

1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, California 94597

(925) 973-1121

California inspection record

From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects The Kensington At Walnut Creek. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports

State inspectors last visited The Kensington At Walnut Creek on September 4, 2026.

Since June 2023, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 3 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits and 24 other visits.

Inspectors issued 5 Type A citations and 25 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.

Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.

The state investigated 5 complaints, and found 5 allegations substantiated.

Last visit

Sep 4, 2026

Routine inspections

3

Type A citations

5

Type B citations

25

Visits and citations

Kind of visitVisitsType AType B
Routine inspections300
Complaint investigations604
Other visits24521

Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Aug 28, 2026, Aug 14, 2025, Aug 7, 2024.

Complaints

  • April 13, 20262 unsubstantiated
  • December 9, 20253 allegations substantiated, 2 citations
  • August 27, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
  • August 27, 20251 unsubstantiated
  • August 7, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
substantiated:
the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
inconclusive:
the state could not prove or disprove it.
unsubstantiated:
it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
unfounded:
the state found it false or not possible.

License

License number
079201241
License type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Licensed
Licensed capacity
200 residents
Licensed since
August 18, 2023
Licensee
Kensington Tenant LLC & Kisco Senior Living, LLC
Administrator
Joyce Aquino

Location

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1580 Geary RoadWalnut Creek, CA 94597

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Walnut Creek

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has The Kensington At Walnut Creek had any violations?+

California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued The Kensington At Walnut Creek 5 Type A citations and 25 Type B citations since June 2023. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.

When was The Kensington At Walnut Creek last inspected?+

State inspectors last visited on September 4, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.

Have there been complaints about The Kensington At Walnut Creek?+

The state investigated 5 complaints since June 2023. Of the allegations, 5 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 4 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.

How much does assisted living cost?+

The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+

Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.

What's the difference from a nursing home?+

Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.

Senior living in Walnut Creek Assisted Living in California Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026