KENSINGTON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

Kensington Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located at 550 Congress Street in Mobile, Alabama (ZIP: 36603). The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified under for-profit partnership ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, serving the Mobile County area. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which is the highest rating available under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rating system. Health inspection results contributed a 5-star rating, reflecting the outcome of state inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating stands at 4 stars, indicating staffing levels and consistency that exceed the national baseline. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, representing performance on clinical quality indicators that falls at or near the national midpoint. CMS star ratings are calculated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest tier. Kensington Health and Rehabilitation accepts Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, as indicated by its dual-certification status. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (251) 433-5471 to confirm current bed availability, accepted payment arrangements, and any private pay or supplemental insurance options that may apply. When compared to national averages, the facility presents a notable profile. The national average overall CMS star rating is 3.0 stars, and Kensington Health and Rehabilitation holds an overall rating of 5 stars, placing it above the national average on that composite measure. The health inspection rating of 5 stars likewise exceeds the national norm, while the staffing rating of 4 stars is above the national baseline. The quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint. These figures are drawn from CMS data and reflect a snapshot in time. Ratings are updated periodically as new inspection, staffing, and quality data become available. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the most current CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data alongside any site visits or consultations with care coordinators when evaluating placement options.