The Kensington
The state lists 1 state inspection, 11 complaint visits, 24 violations. Listing last updated 2026-11-07.
Public record summary
About this facility — The Kensington
The Kensington is a licensed assisted living community in White Plains, New York. It is licensed for 130 beds — well above the median for assisted living communities in New York (80 beds).
It is one of 9 senior care facilities in White Plains and 634 assisted living communities across New York. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
This listing draws on state and federal public records, and was last updated on November 7, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
State inspection record
The state lists 1 state inspection, 11 complaint visits, 24 violations.
Violations (24)
| Report issued | Regulation section | Regulation cited |
|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2024 | Resident protections | 487.5 (a) (1) |
| 05/03/2024 | Resident protections | 487.5 (a) (3) (xi) |
| 08/28/2023 | Civil penalties | 486.5 (a) (4) (v) |
| 07/31/2023 | Resident services | 487.7 (f) (5) |
| 07/31/2023 | Environmental standards | 487.11 (f) (12) |
| 07/31/2023 | Environmental standards | 487.11 (h) (3) |
| 07/31/2023 | Resident protections | 487.5 (a) (3) (ix) |
| 07/31/2023 | Resident services | 487.7 (f) (12) (ii) |
| 07/31/2023 | Personnel | 487.9 (k) (1-2) |
| 07/31/2023 | Resident services. | 1001.10 (j) (1) |
| 07/31/2023 | Personnel. | 1001.11 (c) (2) (i-iv) |
| 07/31/2023 | Records and reports. | 1001.12 (b) (1-7) |
| 03/06/2023 | Inspection | 486.2 (j) (1-2) |
| 03/06/2023 | Resident services | 487.7 (f) (12) (ii) |
| 03/06/2023 | Personnel | 487.9 (d) (1) |
| 03/06/2023 | Resident services. | 1001.10 (j) (1) |
| 03/06/2023 | Records and reports. | 1001.12 (b) (1-7) |
| 12/15/2022 | Resident protections | 487.5 (a) (3) (ix) |
| 12/15/2022 | Resident services | 487.7 (g) (1) (i) |
| 12/15/2022 | Consumer and resident protections. | 1001.8 (d) (1)-(2) (i) (a-c) (ii) |
| 12/15/2022 | Resident services. | 1001.10 (j) (1) |
| 12/15/2022 | Medication management. | 1001.10 (l)(1) |
| 12/15/2022 | Personnel. | 1001.11 (c) (1) (iii-iv) |
| 12/15/2022 | Records and reports. | 1001.12 (b) (1-7) |
Complaints (11)
| State visit | Type | Findings |
|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 |
| 10/15/2024 | Complaint Survey | 0 |
| 05/03/2024 | Complaint Survey | 2 |
| 04/26/2024 | Complaint Survey | 0 |
| 08/31/2023 | Complaint Survey | 0 |
| 07/31/2023 | Complaint Survey | 3 |
| 07/31/2023 | Complaint Survey | 6 |
| 07/25/2023 | Complaint Survey | 0 |
| 03/06/2023 | Complaint, Follow-up Survey | 5 |
| 12/15/2022 | Complaint Survey | 7 |
| 12/01/2022 | Complaint Survey | 0 |
Inspections (1)
| Date | Type | Findings |
|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2023 | Relicensure, Complaint Survey | 1 |
License facts from the state
- Assisted Living Residence (ALR):
- 130
- Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR):
- 130
- Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR):
- 62
- Overall Capacity:
- 130
- License type:
- Adult Home
Source: New York State Department of Health, facility 800-F-988, read 2026-11-07. New York lists inspections by the date it issued the report, over a set window. Violations under dispute through the Inspection Review Process aren't displayed, so a short list isn't proof of a clean record. See the state's record.
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Who to contact in New York
- Licensing: New York State Department of Health · Look up a license
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 855-582-6769. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 844-697-3505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Westchester Medical Center, about 4.5 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Greenwich Hospital Association -, about 7.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Phelps Hospital, about 7.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Martine Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, White Plains, about 0.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Epic Rehabilitation and Nursing At White Plains, White Plains, about 0.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- White Plains Center for Nursing Care, L L C, White Plains, about 0.8 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- The Bristal At White Plains, White Plains, about 0.9 miles. 3 state visits on record.
- Marian Woods, Hartsdale, about 2.2 miles. 3 state visits on record.