Kentway Senior Citizen Apts has been in Kent, OH, since 1970, and joined Family & Community Services back in 2017, offering senior apartments for people fifty-five and up who want independent or assisted living and even memory care, which is good for folks needing help with daily activities or managing medication, and the staff is always on-hand to give support but still lets people do as much as they can for themselves, and there's also skilled nursing available if a resident's needs change. The building has 141 one- and two-bedroom apartments, even ADA-compliant ones for those needing extra accessibility, and all feature a full bath, kitchen, and living room, so there's space to feel at home without having to do the maintenance work, and if someone's income is fixed or they use housing subsidies, they've still got options here because the place works with both.
People living at Kentway have pets, both cats and dogs are allowed, and the community tries to keep things social through regular field trips, events, and group meals, including extra dinners thanks to Kent State's Campus Kitchen partnership, and daily hot lunches delivered on weekdays through Mobile Meals, which is pretty useful. Activities like chair and tai chi exercise classes, sewing, and craft clubs are organized by a full-time activity director, and there's a hair salon and a common room, plus a library and a pool table, so there's no shortage of things to do without having to leave the building unless someone wants to get out, and with parks nearby and transportation options close, a lot of residents do enjoy the outdoors or head out to one of the fifteen restaurants, six doctors, eight pharmacies, or two places of worship within easy reach, not to mention a nearby hospital for extra peace of mind.
Kentway makes room for new friendships, helps tackle loneliness, and opens community events to people beyond the building, keeping the place lively and connected to Kent's larger community, and every effort is made to tailor services for independent people as well as those needing more support, with respite care available for short-term stays. Apartments are straightforward, no-frills and maintenance-free, meant for seniors who're healthy enough to live on their own or with some help, and there's always a way to join in, whether that's through social gatherings in the community room or devotional services offered onsite. The staff tries to ensure folks feel safe, welcome, and part of a real community, and after fifty-one years, the place still works to balance private apartment life with the chance to connect, learn new things, and stay active as long as you can and want to.
