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Faces of Kendal: Dave Scholl

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Published: September 18, 2023 We introduce you to David Scholl in this edition of “The Faces of Kendal.” Kendal at Oberlin is home to more than 300 men and women in their 60s and well beyond. They come from near (Oberlin and Cleveland) and far (Hawaii, Canada and elsewhere). The residents share

Faces of Kendal: Dorothy Luciano

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Published: March 17, 2023 Kendal is home to more than 300 men and women in their 60s and well beyond. They come from near (Oberlin and Cleveland) and far (Hawaii, Canada and elsewhere). The residents share many common values, such as sustainability and lifelong learning, and many have ties

Tipping & Year-End Giving

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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

Meet Kendal Residents: Larry & Betsy

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Community. They visited Kendal in May 2018 and by Thanksgiving had moved in.  “It was love at first sight,” Betsy says. Adds Larry, “We couldn’t find anything we didn’t like.” Downsizing: Think Small Rodent Unlike most people who spend a couple years or more on the Priority List before deciding to move

Kendal at Oberlin: Memories of World War II

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Published: May 22, 2021 Kendal at Oberlin residents share many values, including creativity, resiliency, love of learning and concern for others. So, when the pandemic hit, residents came up with many ways to combine all of them.  One of these efforts is a 30-minute video featuring four residents

Lifecare Explained: Your All-Inclusive Option for Senior Living

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. 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

Planning to Pay for Long-Term Care

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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

Medicare Annual Enrollment is Now

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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

Tax Scams and CCRC Deduction

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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 an idea of what the deductions may be, ask