Who We Are
Mission: To provide access to quality, affordable housing, programming, and services for independent seniors fifty-five and older.
Kentway Senior Independent Living, originally built in 1970, was established after a conference on aging was held at Kent State University, sponsored in part by the Henrietta Hamilton Foundation. The conference pointed to the loneliness and lack of programs for older Americans as one of the country’s most serious problems. After the conference, 23 sponsors banded together to fund the creation of Kentway in the hopes that having an apartment complex solely dedicated to those 55 and up would help alleviate some of the loneliness for seniors and give them a stronger sense of community.
In 2017, Kentway became a program of Family & Community Services. In addition to subsidized housing that may reduce the cost of apartments to residents, it offers support services and programs that may enhance and/or improve the quality of their lives as members of the Kentway community.
What We Do
Kentway Senior Independent Living is open to anyone who is over the age of 55 and can afford the cost of renting either through their own income or through eligibility with subsidized housing. Potential residents are assisted in finding appropriate housing within their financial abilities. Kentway offers 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and ADA-compliant apartments that feature a full bath, living room, and kitchen. Supportive services such as meal programs, holidays celebrations, crafts or health and wellness are offered at no cost to residents.
