Kingsley Manor

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We are very pleased to be living at Kingsley Manor. The staff is wonderful and attentive. All efforts are made to take care of residents; safety, dining, activities and more.

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I leave my spacious suite, walk across lush flower-filled grounds, enter a gorgeous restaurant and have lunch with a famous playwright, a highly-regarded short story writer (I have him autograph a book he wrote I owned long before meeting him) a screenwriter with a long list of well-known titles in his IMDB, a performance artist who will have an exhibition later in the week at the Getty Museum, a former presidential speechwriter, and a lady whose husband owned one of the world's greatest classic car collections. We dine on prime rib, pistachio-encrusted salmon, asparagus, haricot-verts, Lyonnaise potatoes, a Cobb salad, white, red and rose wine, and choose from a selection of fantastic desserts. Have I just described leaving a bungalow at the Beverly Hills Hotel and having a delicious "power lunch" in the Polo Lounge? No, I am describing a typical midday meal at Kingsley Manor! The only difference between the Beverly Hills Hotel and Kingsley Manor, Kingsley has a friendlier more capable staff ( the ladies in the administration building could run a major corporation, trust me) and more interesting guests. Simply the best!

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My daughter in law is helping me write this review. My name is Dianna Evans and I am a new resident, I have been at Kingsley Manor for two months. The accommodations are nice, the staff are nice they are responsive to your needs, the food is enjoyable.

Good care food and medical care good.

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I recently helped a friend of 62 years move in to Kingsley Manor after a very sour experience at another facility. He is absolutely delighted to be surrounded by so many caring people, it's amenities, activities and the stimulating conversations with his fellow residents. The facility has the feel of resort and the dining experience accentuates that. The administrative staff went above and beyond in facilitating my friend's move. Thank you.......

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I would give the Kingsley Manor 5 of 5 but I believe there is always room for improvement. KM is damn close to perfection and they are always looking for ways to improve! My mother moved into KM nearly two years ago. I am comforted knowing that she is safe and that her needs, both medical and physical, are monitored and responded to around the clock. I am pleased too, that her social and emotional needs are also nurtured through her interactions with the incredible residents and staff at KM. KM itself is steeped in the drama, history and extravagance that was Hollywood in its hay-day. The red-brick buildings juxtaposed to the adobe-esque buildings, surrounded by gorgeous gardens that are maintained at an exceptional level. There is an abundance of natural life - flowers, birds, butterflies and even resident squirrels - in these easily accessible and enviable grounds. One of my favorite elements of the romantic buildings are the 'Hitchcock-esque' elevators that provoke an era of times gone by! As well, the incredible roof-top terraces that provide stunning views of the Los Angeles valley and surrounding San Gabriel Mountains, including the Hollywood Hills, Griffith Observatory, Mt Baldy and the glistening skyscrapers of Downtown LA. KM offers modest guest accommodation and access to the fabulous dining room facilities (and all activities) to visitors at very reasonable rates. The convenience of residing on the premises allows residents and loved ones to maximize their time together and focus on enjoying each other's company while also providing private spaces when needed. The staff who maintain KM and serve its residents are amazing! From the dishwashers, to the gardeners, to maintenance, to housekeeping, to the kitchen staff, to the caregivers, to the administration...everyone is friendly, caring and helpful...just as you might expect if you were visiting a 5 star hotel! As well, there is always something to whet the intellectual appetite including external talent invited in, including musical groups (most recently the Karl Marsh Quartet...what an absolute treat), current and classic movies, from The Holdovers and Oppenheimer to Cabaret and The Easter Parade. As well there are resident-lead activities including literature, movie, political or travel discussions, writing clubs, script reading etc; the list goes on. During my most recent visit, I enjoyed a professionally produced fashion show where interested residents donned fabulous clothes and strutted their stuff down a red-carpeted runway! What a memorable, fun and entertaining evening that was! As well, KM acknowledges a variety of spiritual/religious beliefs and practices. Its residents come from all walks of life and varied cultural backgrounds. Everyone is accepted and welcomed with tolerance and open arms! This makes for such interesting discussions and encourages a broadening of perspectives! What a delight! My experience with residential living is limited but I am certain that KM is among the best! My mother and I are so pleased and feel lucky that she has taken residency here! She is happy, content, and enjoying life as she approaches each day in comfort and safety, mingling with her new friends or lounging in her well appointed apartment...what more could anyone could one hope for? Thank you Kingsley Manor for helping to make my mother's twilight years purposeful, memorable and pleasurable! We are forever grateful!

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The food here is very good! Great variety, delicious home made soups, excellent coffee, lovely atmosphere. I like that they have table clothes and linens for every meal. They have surprise events like live sushi stations in the dining room. The chef comes around to tables occasionally to introduce himself and receive feedback. It's not restaurant food, which would be too salty and heavy for every day eating, but it's really nice stuff. I'm at Kingsley 3-4 times a week as an independent assistant and if my mother lived in CA, I would send her here.

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Leaving your beautiful home where you lived happily and independently for 35+ years is emotional. Now imagine that the move is to an assisted living facility because you have Parkinson’s and your doctors and friends are concerned about the increasingly frequent falls you have sustained. That transition is almost certain to be traumatic, right? But Kingsley Manor is a very special assisted living facility. Thanks to Jeannie and her team, my dear friend’s move to Kingsley was amazingly smooth and he is now experiencing senior living at its best. Jeannie, who runs Kingsley with enthusiasm and a deep knowledge of her community and every resident, is a true angel. My husband and I know about this retirement community because 3 of my mom’s friends lived there. Before my mom passed away a number of years ago, we would often stay for a meal, where their choices of entrées are varied and always delicious, or my mom would visit with her friends in their rooms. Often, she joined them on the rooftop lounge and enjoyed the spectacular view spanning LA, from the Hollywood Hills through downtown, then all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Our friend was initially looking at retirement communities on the west side of LA because that’s where his home was located. However, once Jeannie met with us and took our friend on a tour (from the grassy outside grounds to the movie room to the exercise room and hair stylist room, etc ) and invited him to stay for a few meals and participate in one of their activities, he chose Kingsley over the other assisted living communities he had visited. Jeannie continues to be an asset to my friend. She promptly addressed every challenge during our friend’s move and when he misplaced his room key the first day, it was replaced by maintenance right away. Jeannie runs Kingsley a bit like a fancy hotel!!! Our friend has now made a couple of friends who he meets for meals. Everyone he has met is happy to be residing at Kingsley and they all appreciate the amazing professionalism and friendliness of Jeannie and her staff. Jeannie has been working at Kingsley for over 3 decades, and our friend said she is beloved by the residents. As you can tell, we are all big fans of Kingsley and highly recommend it as the perfect choice for assisted living.

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Kingsley Manor has been beyond wonderful for my Mom! She had been at one of the large corporate retirement communities for a couple of years. While that experience was decent, it lacked the caring for the residents we hoped for. We then ran into a friend - Grant Edelstone - that had spent decades running senior facilities. Grant recommended Kingsley Manor and he put us in touch with Jean Weber. Jean has been beyond tremendous in every way! She set up a tour. We ate a surprisingly tasty and delicious lunch, and we dined with some residents. Based on the tour, Jean’s excellent and kind guidance and the warmth of the facility, we immediately knew this was the place! We were also impressed that Jean and many other staff members have been there for decades - that was a good sign for us that they treat their staff well. Many facilities cannot keep their staff. Kingsley Manor is different which was a deciding factor. Jean made the whole moving in process easy including recommending reliable movers. My Mom has been there for 6 months now. We feel so grateful for Kingsley Manor, Jean Weber and the whole staff that Mom is in such a beautiful and caring home. Thank You so much! Heidi Wexler

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My parents have been living at Kingsley Manor for over a year and they are incredibly happy there. The apartments are roomy and the food is excellent, but most importantly they adore the staff, who are all helpful and friendly. There are lots of activities both on and off campus, and the outdoor spaces (a rooftop patio and gardens) are really lovely.