The Kenwood by Senior Star
Serving older adults in Cincinnati’s Hamilton County, The Kenwood by Senior Star is a senior living community on Kenwood Road. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term nursing care.
Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom floor plans ranging from about 380 to 1,100 square feet, making it easy to find a layout that fits different lifestyles and care needs. The community has a Walk Score of 26. A few nearby places can be reached on foot, but outings require a car. In return, residents can enjoy a calmer residential setting than they would in a denser urban area.
Residents have access to shared spaces such as a library, media room, and social areas. Fitness classes, activities, and entertainment are held here regularly. Transportation and housekeeping services are also offered in the community. Smoking and drinking are allowed, giving residents more freedom to maintain their preferred lifestyle.
Families who want to learn more should ask about apartment availability, care programs, and services.
Community insights.
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Inspection History
In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Ohio state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Total citations (57% below)
Citations
| This Facility | OH Average | vs. OH Avg |
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Total citations
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio assisted living residence (3 vs. OH avg 7).↓ 57% better |
Resident satisfaction survey results
Every two years, the Ohio Department of Aging and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman organizations conduct a satisfaction survey among residents in long-term care facilities to assess their quality of care and life.
Average score
Ohio average: 86 / 100
2022 – 2023 Period
Care and services
Ohio average: 89 / 100
Environment
Ohio average: 95 / 100
Moving in
Ohio average: 82 / 100
Facility culture
Ohio average: 86 / 100
Caregivers
Ohio average: 89 / 100
Spending time
Ohio average: 80 / 100
Meals and dining
Ohio average: 81 / 100
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Have you gotten or are you getting physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy, while living at this care facility?
This facility45/100
Ohio average46/100
Did (Do) the therapists help you set goals?
This facility83/100
Ohio average89/100
Did (Do) you know who to speak to about your therapy progress?
This facility92/100
Ohio average85/100
Did (Does) the therapy help you meet your goals?
This facility92/100
Ohio average88/100
Can you decide how to spend your day?
This facility96/100
Ohio average94/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Can you enjoy the outdoors if you want to?
This facility85/100
Ohio average91/100
Are you able to get around the building if you want to?
This facility90/100
Ohio average95/100
Is it very clean here?
This facility96/100
Ohio average96/100
Can you find a place to be alone if you want to be alone?
This facility97/100
Ohio average96/100
Do you feel you have enough privacy?
This facility97/100
Ohio average95/100
Is it easy for you to get around in your room (or apartment)?
This facility100/100
Ohio average96/100
Are your personal items safe here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average92/100
Do you feel safe here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average98/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Did you receive a thorough orientation to KENWOOD BY SENIOR STAR THE?
This facility58/100
Ohio average70/100
Were you given enough information to learn how things work here?
This facility89/100
Ohio average82/100
Did you feel warmly welcomed as a new resident?
This facility95/100
Ohio average93/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Are you friends with anyone who lives here?
This facility68/100
Ohio average81/100
Do the people who work here tell you when rules, policies, and procedures change?
This facility76/100
Ohio average78/100
Are you encouraged to speak up about things you don’t like here?
This facility77/100
Ohio average81/100
Are you as involved in decisions about your care as you want to be?
This facility84/100
Ohio average85/100
Would you highly recommend KENWOOD BY SENIOR STAR THE to someone who needs this type of care?
This facility84/100
Ohio average89/100
Are your concerns taken care of in a timely way?
This facility85/100
Ohio average86/100
Do the people who work here go above and beyond to give you a good life?
This facility88/100
Ohio average87/100
Overall, are you satisfied with the care you receive here?
This facility89/100
Ohio average94/100
Do the people who work here help you with technology, if needed?
This facility92/100
Ohio average89/100
Do the people who work here seem happy to work here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average92/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do the people who work here check on you often enough to see if you need anything?
This facility81/100
Ohio average81/100
Do the people who care for you explain your care and services to you?
This facility81/100
Ohio average85/100
Do the same people take care of you most of the time?
This facility85/100
Ohio average84/100
Do the people who work here ever get angry at you?
This facility85/100
Ohio average88/100
Do you feel confident the people who work here would come quickly anytime you needed help?
This facility86/100
Ohio average85/100
Do the people who work here do things the way you want them done?
This facility90/100
Ohio average88/100
Are the people who work here knowledgeable about your medical conditions and treatments?
This facility92/100
Ohio average90/100
Do you have opportunities to maintain your health and wellness, if you want?
This facility93/100
Ohio average92/100
Do the people who work here support you to do as much for yourself as you are able to do?
This facility96/100
Ohio average96/100
Do the people who work here do everything they can to protect you from getting sick?
This facility100/100
Ohio average94/100
Do the people who work here make sure you are comfortable when they provide care or services?
This facility100/100
Ohio average95/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Are there enjoyable things to do on the weekends, if you want?
This facility63/100
Ohio average63/100
Are you as connected to the community as you want to be?
This facility64/100
Ohio average71/100
Do you have plenty of opportunities to do things that are meaningful to you?
This facility69/100
Ohio average83/100
Do you have something to look forward to most days?
This facility76/100
Ohio average77/100
Do you have enough opportunities to go on outings and special events?
This facility76/100
Ohio average73/100
Do you like the activities here?
This facility78/100
Ohio average83/100
Do you feel included in life here?
This facility84/100
Ohio average89/100
Do you usually enjoy how you spend your time?
This facility93/100
Ohio average87/100
Are you able to do the activities offered here, if you want?
This facility96/100
Ohio average93/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do you look forward to mealtimes?
This facility70/100
Ohio average80/100
Do you have input on the food that is served?
This facility75/100
Ohio average68/100
Do you like the food here?
This facility79/100
Ohio average81/100
Do you get enough fresh food options here?
This facility79/100
Ohio average81/100
Does the menu change often enough?
This facility83/100
Ohio average77/100
Do you get enough to eat here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average95/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 381 - 565 / 696 - 845 / 1,120 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Swimming Pool
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Kenwood by Senior Star
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8.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cincinnati's city center to The Kenwood by Senior Star's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the OH Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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A score out of 100 based on in-person interviews with residents, conducted by an independent third party on behalf of the Ohio Department of Aging. Residents are asked about staff, activities, meals, administration, and overall experience. <em>Source: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator</em>
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Cottingham Retirement Community | AL HOS IL MC NH PC RC SNF | Cincinnati (Sharonville) | 128
Facility
128
OH AVG
75
Rank
#29 / 307 | No |
53
Facility
53
OH AVG
42
Rank
#224 / 675 | Private Rooms | A+ | Shelley Owens | 74
Facility
74
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#187 / 190 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 172 | - |
| Traditions at North Bend | AL IL MC | Cincinnati (Monfort Heights South) | 117
Facility
117
OH AVG
75
Rank
#51 / 307 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
OH AVG
42
Rank
#594 / 675 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- | - | 87
Facility
87
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#63 / 190 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 172 | - |
| Scarlet Oaks | AL MC NH RC SNF | Cincinnati (Clifton) | 87
Facility
87
OH AVG
75
Rank
#110 / 307 | No |
13
Facility
13
OH AVG
42
Rank
#604 / 675 | Private Rooms | A+ | Tunecia Campbell | 80
Facility
80
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#170 / 190 | 28
Facility
28
OH AVG
2
Rank
#160 / 172 | 4.7 |
| Deupree House | AL IL MC NH | Cincinnati (Hyde Park) | 24
Facility
24
OH AVG
75
Rank
#283 / 307 | No |
44
Facility
44
OH AVG
42
Rank
#325 / 675 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Megan Bradford | 91
Facility
91
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#24 / 190 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 172 | - |
| The Kenwood by Senior Star | AL IL MC NH | Cincinnati (Madisonville) | - | Yes |
26
Facility
26
OH AVG
42
Rank
#491 / 675 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ | - | 86
Facility
86
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#81 / 190 | 3
Facility
3
OH AVG
2
Rank
#85 / 172 | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Ohio
The Kenwood by Senior Star is located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Kenwood by Senior Star
What neighborhood is The Kenwood by Senior Star in?
The Kenwood by Senior Star is in the Madisonville neighborhood of Cincinnati.
Is The Kenwood by Senior Star in a walkable area?
The Kenwood by Senior Star has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at The Kenwood by Senior Star?
Yes, The Kenwood by Senior Star allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for The Kenwood by Senior Star?
The team at The Kenwood by Senior Star can be reached at SGIBSON@SENIORSTAR.COM.
Has The Kenwood by Senior Star had any citations?
The Kenwood by Senior Star has had 3 reported citations according to records from Ohio Department of Aging (ODA).
Are there photos of The Kenwood by Senior Star?
Yes — there are 7 photos of The Kenwood by Senior Star in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Kenwood by Senior Star?
The Kenwood by Senior Star is located at 5435 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45227.
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