their exceptional service. Some places of employment have rules about tipping. For instance, Kendal at Oberlin staff are not allowed to accept tips. But twice a year, residents are asked to donate to a fund that is divided among the staff. Thank-you notes and cards, however, are acceptable and always

Published: August 24, 2022 Kendal at Oberlin, and Kendal Corporation’s other affiliates are independent and not part of, or sponsored by any religious or social institution, but they were founded and continue to grow with intentional regard for the principles of the Religious Society of Friends

Published: October 5, 2023 For nearly 30 years Kendal at Oberlin residents and staff have been creating community in ways big and small. As the community prepares to celebrate its 30th birthday this fall, we’ll explore how the 110-acre campus, home to hundreds of residents over the years, creates

. Consider Kendal at Oberlin Kendal at Oberlin offers a range of contractual agreements, including Lifecare, what we call the Platinum Plan. Kendal’s Gold Plan is designed to complement an established long term care insurance policy. Both plans include a flexible meal plan, most utilities, basic cable

of one’s life, regardless of healthcare needs in the future. On the other hand, a resident with a lifecare contract is paying more on the front end for care services that may not be needed in the future.” Kendal at Oberlin offers a range of contractual agreements, including its Platinum Plan

’ then the refundable portion could later be taxable as income.” A portion of fees for  Kendal at Oberlin residents are considered pre-paid healthcare expense. The deductible amounts vary from year to year and are determined annually by the community, based on the relative costs of providing care services. To get

Medicare Supplemental (Medigap), Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D drug coverage, this is the time to review your current plan and make sure it still provides the best coverage and the best value. Kendal at Oberlin, a life plan community, is fortunate to have an insurance coordinator on staff to help

available but why bother. “If you file a paper return the processing time could be up to a year, possibly more,” says Oberlin CPA Vance DeBouter. Vance is a member of Kendal at Oberlin’s Finance Committee and a former Board member. “The use of paper forms instead of a software package also requires

and the portion of the monthly fee attributable to medical care paid by continuing care retirement community residents is deductible as medical expenses.  “Most Kendal at Oberlin residents receive a significant tax deduction for the medical component of the monthly fee. New residents receive an even