Kendal~Crosslands Communities is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community (formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community) located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Founded on Quaker values, we offer Independent Living cottages and apartments, Personal Care, and Skilled Nursing all nestled on over 500 acres of rolling countryside in the heart of the Brandywine Valley.
Values and Practices
In carrying out our mission, our primary objective is to establish and maintain integrity and excellence in all aspects of our work. In doing so, we are guided by the following values:
- A Sense of Community
- Continuing Learning
- Welcoming Diversity
- Wellness Programs and Health Care Services
- Environmental Stewardship
- Physical Settings
- Financial Integrity
- Staff Relations, Maintaining a High Quality Work Experience
- Active Role in the Field of Aging
- Community Outreach
- Growth and Development, Opportunities for Service
- Culture of Generosity
Infusing Values in Daily Life
At Kendal~Crosslands Communities, our values are infused in our daily living and working environments. The deep roots that sustain Kendal are found in Kendal Values and Practices. They help ensure that residents and staff share the spirit of community and collaboration and the respect for each individual.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
CARF is an international, non-profit accreditor of health and human services, covering aging services, behavioral health, medical rehabilitation, employment, community services, and more. CARF certification requires a service provider to commit to quality improvement, focusing on the unique needs of each person the provider serves.