Collington, A Kendal Affiliate, sits on 125 acres with lots of trees, open lawns, and a six-acre lake where you can fish off the pier, and there are walking trails and gardens, so it feels like a true community where nature's never far away, plus there's even an accredited arboretum and space for pets, including a dog park, so folks who like animals can enjoy their company. The place started in 1988 as a nonprofit, and the staff numbers somewhere between 200 and 500, so you pretty much always see someone around taking care of things, from security and snow removal to landscaping and trash picking, and you get your buildings and grounds kept up with maintenance, which helps people stay comfortable and safe.
There are different types of homes to choose from, like spacious apartments, cottages, and even villas, with choices that range from one-bedroom up to two-bedroom plus a den, and there are kitchenettes for people who want their own space to cook. Collington gives you access to dining services-meals get served restaurant style, and there are daily snacks, and if you like community meals, those are part of life here, but they also offer flexible meal plans, and you get utilities included in your rent, which makes things simpler. There's cable or satellite TV in shared areas, and high safety is a focus, with a gated entry and round-the-clock emergency response, with transportation services if you need rides, so getting around's less of a worry.
This is a Life Care community, which means Collington offers a full range of care levels, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, respite stays, and skilled nursing right on the grounds, and care is person-centered with real attention to health and wellness, through fitness programs, wellness checks, and a holistic approach that covers the body and mind. Seniors with different needs find help with bathing, dressing, meal prep, medication, housekeeping, and laundry, plus there are salon services and linen service, and they take check or card payments, insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare, so paying is clear, and staff provide financial guidance and help with home sales if you need to move.
Collington supports veterans with VA aid assistance and offers other services for families, like communication support and help with moving, so families stay in touch and folks don't fall through the cracks as they settle in. There are structured activities, games, music, religious services, hobbies, and entertainment, so people can stay active and connected, and if you like to get outdoors, there are places to walk and plenty to see right outside. The community aims to keep things secure and as peaceful as possible, with housekeeping, maintenance, trash and recycling, and snow removal as part of the package, and you can find up-to-date info at their website, www.collington.kendal.org, if you're curious about the details or how the Kendal System ties into life here. English is spoken, and they welcome pets. The focus is on choice, independence, and a sense of togetherness, with care and services that suit many needs as the years go on.
