Welcome to
Kentwood Park Kentwood Park is a licensed
and accredited, long-term care residence located within
walking distance of downtown Picton and the Bay of Quinte.
Emergency medical services are just minutes away at
Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital in Picton.
Our staff provides compassionate, supportive and professional
care and services to 48 residents with varying interests.
Our Behaviour Management Specialist offers leadership
and support to staff and families concerning the individualized
care of residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Our commitment to education provides our staff with
the knowledge to ensure each resident receives care
that respects their individuality and preference. It's
part of our Pursuit of Excellence mission.
Our single-level home is designed for residents' comfort
and boasts a warm family atmosphere. Bedrooms - private
and shared - are attractively decorated and feature
en-suite bathrooms. Residents can socialize and enjoy
visits with family and friends or relax on glider swings
and benches in the park next to the home. Our residents
enjoy watching neighbourhood children in the playground
across the street.
Kentwood Park enjoys strong community support. Based
on our belief that residents continue to be valued citizens,
we encourage them to take part in the life of Picton
and invite local townspeople to become involved in our
home. Our outings include picnics, Thousand Islands
boat cruises, camping swimming and country drives. Our
dedicated volunteers add much to the good times we have
at summer barbecues, birthday parties, musical programs,
holiday dinners and celebrations. Children, local entertainers
and clergy visit us regularly.
We continually strive to exceed the expectations of
individuals and communities we are privileged to serve.
Our commitment to every resident and to those significant
in their lives is to respect and value every individual
and provide an environment which facilitates a purposeful
and peaceful lifestyle and supports the quality of life
residents are entitled to enjoy.
Our residents are valued members of Kentwood Park's
management team. Our Residents Council provides the
opportunity for residents and their family members to
participate in planning and evaluating the services
in the home and supports a strong line of communication
between residents and administration.
News last
updated
May 14, 2008
Residents Norm and Verla Whattam at Kentwood's couples dinner.
Kentwood staff hosts dinner to honour husbands and wives Dinner event fills gap in finding programming for couples Friday May 9, 2008 The life enrichment department at Kentwood Park recently held a special function aimed at meeting the needs of a growing demographic at the Picton long-term care home — couples.
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Paranormal presenter helps residents talk about experiences with spiritual world Kentwood residents discuss long-suppressed ghostly encounters following presentation Wednesday May 7, 2008
A recent presentation on paranormal activity in Prince Edward County was an engaging experience for residents at Kentwood Park, says life enrichment co-ordinator Linda Sheppard. Full Story
Walking program helps reduce risk of falls Wednesday January 9, 2008
A walking program at Kentwood Park which is aimed at reducing falls by increasing strength has been successful in its mission, says Sandra Foreman, director of care at the Picton long-term care home. Full Story
Resident, RPN knitting hats for preemies Thursday November 15, 2007
A resident and a staff member at Kentwood Park are on a mission to knit as many little hats as they can for newborns requiring incubators at Belleville General Hospital. Full Story
Kentwood men’s program proving successful Thursday November 8, 2007
In the six months since it was established, the Boys’ Club at Kentwood Park has met the challenge of creating meaningful men’s programming at the Picton long-term care home. Full Story
Residents enjoy a night on the town Wednesday November 7, 2007
Five residents from Kentwood Park were treated to a Nov. 3 performance of “Anne of Green Gables” at the Mt. Tabor Community Playhouse in Milford. Full Story
If you are
interested in becoming
a member of our family as a resident, an employee
or a volunteer please contact us!
Visit
Kentwood
Kentwood is currently welcoming new residents and has
private, semi-private and basic rooms available. Visitors
are welcome to drop by and tour the home. An appointment
is not necessary.
Tina Cole Administrator/Nursing Administrative Services Manager
E-mail: tcole@omniway.ca
Kentwood
Park 2 Ontario
Street
P. O. Box 1298
Picton, ONK0K 2T0
Telephone: (613) 476-5671
Facsimile: (613) 476-3986
Resource:
Letter: Kentwood
provides
'love, understanding
and compassion' An open letter to Kentwood
Park:
Please share with the staff at Kentwood my sincere
thanks and appreciation for the care and concern
shown to my mother, Evelene Scott, throughout
the years she was a resident and in particular
during her last days.
All those who were involved daily
with her care in the last 10 days were dedicated
to her many needs, her comfort and well-being.
Staff members not directly working with mother
showed their concern and all were kind and considerate.
I’m happy that mother lived
at Kentwood. You do give residents a sense of
hope, purpose and belonging but maybe more importantly
you provide love, understanding and compassion
during those final hours.
