Kendal takes pride in sharing the positive impact and unique stories about the Kendal System, residents, members, and employees.
If you’re a member of the media and are interested in these inspiring narratives, please reach out to Jessica Buhler, Director of Communications and Public Relations at The Kendal Corporation at [email protected]. You may also contact Kendal’s PR consultants, AKCG – Public Relations Counselors, at [email protected]. Jessica is your first point of contact for The Kendal Corporation and can connect you to Kendal Affiliate organizations. You may also contact us for logos and photos of Kendal campuses and people.
Special Note: Kendal advocates for the use of age-positive language and respectful imagery that counters the negative stereotypes of aging. We prefer to use terminology that accurately portrays senior living and aging services as options that support independence and champion the continued contributions of people of all ages and abilities.
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More About the Kendal Model
Kendal is structured uniquely in what can be considered a “federal” or “collaborative” model, where each Affiliate is locally owned and managed with its own Board of Directors. Each operating Affiliate is independently operated and, through The Kendal Corporation, has access to the tools and practices that empower growth within its market. This structure fosters a strong sense of identity for each community and enables strong collaboration among the system, making the success of The Kendal Corporation and Kendal System Affiliates a team effort.
With support from The Kendal Corporation, the Kendal System wields the reputation and strength of a highly respected national brand and the benefits of a larger organization without compromising each community’s autonomy, local market position or unique history.
Overview
The Kendal Corporation is a nonprofit supporting organization that provides input, guidance, resources, and support in the areas of governance, operations, technology, trends, strategy, innovation, cooperation, communications, and development to the Kendal System of Affiliates across the country. The Kendal Corporation is not a “parent” corporation to Kendal Affiliates.
Founded on Quaker principles and guided by Values and Practices, the nonprofit Kendal Affiliates include Life Plan Communities, Life Plan at Home, independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care and skilled care options.
Together, transforming the experience of aging®
As of August 2025, the Kendal System has 11 Affiliates operating in 9 states. Kendal Affiliates are in New Hampshire; New York; Massachusetts; Virginia; Maryland; Pennsylvania; Ohio and California.
Kendal Affiliates are in New Hampshire; New York; Massachusetts; Virginia; the Washington, D.C., area; Illinois; Pennsylvania; Ohio and California.
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Expert Insight
Please reach out to us for insight topics such as:
- Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) and Life Plan Communities (nonprofit)
- “At Home” models
- Person-centered care and wellness for older adults
- Lifelong learning
- Intergenerational connections
- Ageism, outreach, advocacy
- Development and growth in the field of senior living
- Environmental sustainability in senior living communities
- Culinary trends in senior living communities
- Senior living community resident engagement
- Quaker principles and consensus decision-making/governance
Featured Speakers
You may also contact Kendal’s PR consultants, AKCG – Public Relations Counselors, at [email protected]. Jessica is your first point of contact for The Kendal Corporation and can connect you to Kendal Affiliate organizations.
Vassar Byrd, CEO
Topics include management; senior living growth, strategy, and innovation; senior living community resident engagement; Quaker values; governance; university connections; dementia inclusion
Doug Helman, Chief Operations Officer
Topics include growth, operations, leadership transitions; health services; finance; new initiatives
Jonathan Jedeikin, Chief Information Officer
Topics include IT security in senior living; tech innovation; data operations; change management
Deb McCardell, Senior Director of Human Resources
Topics include senior living trends; senior living development and market outlook; intergenerational approaches to senior living community development; placemaking
Jennifer Karsten, Governance Advisor
Topics include governance best practices; Quaker distinctive
Christian Ramsey, Director of Hospitality
Topics include culinary and dining operations in senior living communities
Also Available:
- Ten CEOs of Affiliate organizations across the country
- Other members of Kendal leadership teams
- Connections to residents, members, and employees