Cops, Kids & Toys 2018
Nov 30, 2018
Each year Kendal at Ithaca’s Wood Shop creates beautiful handmade toys. When completed, the toys are delivered to our neighborhood’s Police Department for distribution to local needy children. This year there were some extra materials, so an additional ten toy trucks were made. The trucks are offered to residents (at a nominal charge of $10 […]
Read MoreCARF reaccredits, S&P reaffirms and U.S. News & World Report lauds Kendal at Ithaca
Nov 12, 2018
Nov. 12, 2018—Kendal at Ithaca has gathered accolades over the past six weeks from CARF, Standard & Poor’s and U.S. News & World Report. Effective Sept. 26, CARF—the Commission on Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities—renewed its accreditation of Kendal at Ithaca. Health and human services providers must demonstrate excellence in the quality of the programs and services […]
Read MoreIthaca Among Top 21 Most Scenic East Coast Cities
Sep 17, 2018
Chloe Mulliner of Expedia writes: “Feast your eyes on the natural wonders of one of the must-see places on the East Coast. Situated in the southern Tier-Finger Lakes region, the city is perfection no matter when you visit. In the winter, the sublime waterfalls at Taughannock Falls State Park freeze around the icy gorges, […]
Read MoreCornell University Student Awarded Kendal at Ithaca Scholarship
Dec 07, 2017
Matthew Avila, a senior in the Department of Human Development at Cornell University, will receive this year’s Kendal at Ithaca Scholarship for students interested in pursuing a career in gerontology. The scholarship was established by an anonymous Cornell alumnus living at Kendal of Ithaca, a continuing care retirement community located a mile from the Cornell […]
Read MoreNew skilled nursing wings and commons accorded Gold LEED certification
Apr 21, 2017
April 21, 2017—Kendal at Ithaca staff and residents learned this week that two more major components of their recently completed $29.3 million expansion and enhancement project—the new skilled nursing center and new commons areas—have been awarded Gold-level LEED certification. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building […]
Read MoreKendal at Ithaca Celebrates $29.3 Million Expansion
Mar 28, 2017
March 28, 2017—After just over two years of construction, Kendal at Ithaca has reached the finish line on a $29.3 million expansion and enhancement project. The life care retirement community celebrated the completion of construction March 27 with a Drop-in Open House. Guests toured the new spaces and enjoyed festive food and music. Kendal at […]
Read MoreIthaca ranked one of the top 10 small cities for successful aging
Mar 16, 2017
March 16, 2017—Ithaca has been ranked seventh among the top 10 small metropolitan areas for successful aging in the U.S. by the Milken Institute. The Milken Institute recently released the third edition of its “Best Cities for Successful Aging” report and index, a collaboration between the Institute’s Center for the Future of Aging and its […]
Read MoreKendal at Ithaca Skilled Nursing Home to Admit Residents Directly
Nov 03, 2016
Kendal at Ithaca is prepared to accept applications for direct admission to our new 48-room Skilled Nursing Facility which provides services for residents recuperating from illness, injury or surgery, or requiring long-term care. Evaluation by a physician is a necessary prerequisite of admission to Taughannock House. Residents have bright private rooms in one of three […]
Read MoreFoundations of Supervision Program Builds Leadership Pipeline
Oct 26, 2016
Oct. 26, 2016—Identifying high-potential staff and cultivating them for leadership can be a competitive advantage for organizations, reducing turnover and creating conditions for optimal performance. Kendal at Ithaca’s investment in systemwide staff development programs is paying off during a time of continuous organizational change. In the past two years, Kendal at Ithaca’s Management Team has […]
Read MoreWarmth and Caring
Oct 07, 2016
The Kendal at Ithaca knitters have reached, and surpassed, their goal of producing 2,000 sweaters for children around the world with the Knit-for-Kids World Vision Project. The current batch of lovely and unique sweaters will be on display Tuesday, October 11 in the Craft Room from 2:00 to 4:00. The knitters are doing their bit to make the world a more beautiful and caring […]
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