Kendal-Crosslands Communities

Kendal-Crosslands Communities sits on more than 500 acres in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and covers several neighborhoods, including Kendal at Longwood, Crosslands, Coniston, and Cartmel, all in a countryside setting filled with meadows, streams, an accredited arboretum, and miles of walking trails. The community offers a range of senior living options for adults over 50, like independent living in cottages and apartments, personal care, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, and home care services, with a Life Plan contract that supports changing needs as people age. Residents can choose studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom homes, some with expanded layouts, full kitchens, patios, or three-season rooms overlooking ponds or the Harlan Glen ruins, and you'll see open spaces, gardens, and a fenced dog park. Meals come with flexible dining options, and the kitchens offer chef-prepared food that can be tailored for special diets, like vegetarian meals. Daily life includes a busy calendar of activities-arts and crafts in dedicated studios, music groups, pottery, ceramics, weaving, and woodworking in fully equipped rooms, plus wellness programs that include fitness centers, pools for swimming or classes like aquatic aerobics, Tai Chi, and yoga. Regular community events, religious services, game nights, and artist gatherings add to the mix. The staff is well known for being friendly and helpful, and help with dressing, bathing, medication, or therapy visits is available if needed. People value the emphasis on Quaker values, strong neighborly connections, and respect, which are the basis for a supportive culture. The facilities are all single-story for ease of access, with outdoor patios, paved walkways, and handy transportation services for residents and guests, and indoor areas like a library, computer lab, recreation rooms, and a bistro. The community is licensed by the state and holds a long-standing CARF International accreditation for retirement living. Monthly fees cover most things, including meals, homeowner's insurance, utilities, health care services, general maintenance, linen, and housekeeping, and there are several refund options for entrance fees. The community encourages engagement with nature, offering gardens, arboretum trails, and preservation of wildlife habitats, and supports people at different needs with health care, rehab, and nursing, along with financial counseling and cost assistance if needed. There's parking for residents and guests, access to a spa, tennis and pickleball courts, and a variety of scheduled transportation options on the wide campus. The communities all focus on providing a safe, caring, and engaging place to live, with plenty of support for those requiring higher levels of personal or nursing care.