Canterfield of Kennesaw, located in Kennesaw, Georgia, is a senior living facility providing assisted living as its primary service, along with independent living and memory care options. The community offers personalized assistance for seniors who require help with activities of daily living, including full support for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Residents benefit from medication management, diabetic care, and ambulatory support. The facility provides incontinence care and accommodates residents with varying mobility needs. The memory care neighborhood features secured entries and is designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, with an environment and programming tailored to those experiencing memory loss.
The care at Canterfield of Kennesaw includes monitoring and support for medical needs and well-being, delivered by trained staff. Fitness programs, including yoga and chair yoga, are available to promote physical health. The activity calendar features clubs, community groups, social events, and opportunities for engagement, particularly robust in the assisted living and independent living areas. For grooming and relaxation, a barber and beauty salon is available onsite. Residents can also enjoy outdoor walking paths within the secured grounds.
For memory care, Canterfield provides specialized programs and secure areas to address the safety and engagement needs of residents with cognitive impairment. While the community emphasizes a person-centered approach and accommodates both routine and emergent medical needs, family and resident feedback indicates variable experiences within the memory care unit, with some reporting compassionate, communicative care and others expressing concern about staffing levels, engagement, and attention to basic needs.
Complimentary transportation services are provided by the facility for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes such as errands or social outings. These services assist residents in maintaining medical schedules, attending community events, and managing daily tasks outside the facility.
Canterfield of Kennesaw’s environment is generally described by residents and families as clean, attractive, and welcoming, with amenities such as restaurant-style dining and varied activity programming. The facility is noted for staff friendliness and responsive leadership in its assisted living areas. However, prospective residents and families considering memory care are advised to discuss individualized support and monitor quality of care to ensure needs are met consistently. The facility continues to focus on enhancing its person-centered memory care offerings, without recent changes in administration or ownership as of mid-2024.
Costs at this community start at $3,400 and range up to $4,650. The average price in the community is $3,595, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,234. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
