Published: March 4, 2016 Helen Wagner moved to Kendal at Oberlin in 1993 with little thought of starting a family tradition. Widowed and living in nearby Wellington, the 86-year-old woman wanted a home where she could meet new friends, continue to be independent and play her beloved bridge. She

Published: November 4, 2022   Take 100+ acres of diverse habitat, add 500+ environmentally engaged Kendal residents and staff and the result: The John Bartram Arboretum at Kendal at Oberlin.  Now seven years later the arboretum has reached a “major milestone.” It is now a Level II facility, joining

and encourage ongoing life enrichment.  Kendal at Oberlin is such a community, which also offers high quality health care services and wellness programs. Choosing a retirement community is one of life’s major decisions.  Making a list of the criteria that you are looking for in a community is helpful when you

At a recent gathering in Heiser Auditorium, a couple hundred Kendal residents and staff gave Oberlin College President Marvin Krislov a warm welcome, and a heartfelt send-off. After a decade at the helm, Krislov is leaving his post at the liberal arts college this summer. It was recently announced

, to name just a few. And, of course, cost. Can they afford to live there? People interested in learning more about living at Kendal at Oberlin can fill out a simple and quick seven question online evaluation to see if the community is a good financial fit for their personal resources. Kendal

Published: March 17, 2025 One of the cornerstones of Kendal at Oberlin is its inviting natural environment. The campus encompasses The John Bartram Arboretum, with over 100 acres of diverse habitat, more than 1,100 trees and eight ponds. With the grounds now accredited as a Level II arboretum

Published: January 3, 2017 At Kendal at Oberlin, it took a community-wide effort to develop the 2017-2021 strategic plan, which is just what Chair Dick Baznik envisioned when he and the Strategic Planning Committee embarked on the project in the fall of 2015. “My goal, from the beginning

remains of the pandemic and faced many major historical moments, and despite if not because of them, together, we emerged stronger. During this time, we – the Kendal family – found strength in each other and in those around us. Guided always by our values, we rose to challenges by bringing new

Volunteer at Kendal at Oberlin Kendal at Oberlin welcomes and appreciates volunteers. We accept volunteers of all ages, including student volunteers and interns. Volunteers can help by supporting, interacting, or sharing their talents with residents.  Kendal at Oberlin is ideal for individuals