Our Mission

Our Mission Statement is reviewed annually by our Board of Directors to assure that it continues to be relevant and that Kendal continues to operate in accordance with the statement.

Kendal at Oberlin Mission Statement

A nonprofit organization

Founded on Quaker values, we offer older people a vibrant, diverse, caring community, encouraging individual lifestyles by promoting independence, continuing learning, civic involvement with the wider community, social relationships and excellence in health care.

CORE VALUES

In accordance with the Values and Practices developed by the Kendal Family of Communities, we seek to achieve the following:

• To enhance quality of life and nurture a sense of community
• To provide high quality wellness and health care programs which offer a broad range of services
• To create a warm and comfortable home
• To employ a financial design which promotes stewardship and security, and serves our social objectives
• To encourage persons of diverse backgrounds to live in our community and serve on our staff and committees
• To foster a high quality work experience for employees
• To pursue excellence in management and governance
• To engage in continuing education, evaluation and growth
• To encourage engagement in the larger community
• To provide leadership in the field of care for the aging and take an active and innovative role in addressing aging issues

November, 2008