Compassion & Care. On A Mission.
For more than 60 years, The Army Distaff Foundation has been delivering cutting-edge housing, health, and wellness programs for the Knollwood Military Life Plan Community in NW Washington, DC.
The Army Distaff Foundation
The Army Distaff Foundation (ADF) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization established in 1959 that built, owns, and operates Knollwood, a senior living community for people age 62 and better. The Army Distaff Foundation is led by a prominent Board of Directors with fiduciary, strategic, and operational responsibilities for Knollwood. Led by General John M. Keane, USA, (Ret.), the Board works with a senior management team and an association of Knollwood residents to provide a compassionate, socially engaging retirement community with a top-notch health and wellness experience so people can continue to get the most out of life.
Beyond operating Knollwood, the Army Distaff Foundation is a national thought leader on a mission to help all Americans age well by developing, applying, evaluating, and sharing new and innovative approaches in healthy living.
To learn more, visit The Army Distaff Foundation’s website.
GEN John M. Keane, USA, (Ret.)
Board of Directors
The Honorable Nelson Ford
RADM Kathleen Martin, USN, Ret.
MG Timothy McHale, USA, (Ret.)
VADM Frank Pandolfe, PhD, USN, (Ret.)
CEO, Pan Global Strategies
Dr. Catherine L. Turley, EdD.
School of Medicine and Health Services, GW University
Kimberly A. Kuryea
Senior VP, General Dynamics
Nancy Rodner
President, Knollwood Resident Association
LTC Cordy Schnabel, USA, (Ret.)
Robert Royer
General Counsel
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Living Options
Independent living, assisted living, nursing care & rehab, memory support—around here, the options are many and the worries are few.
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Enticing activities and innovative programs—all in an environment that fosters interactions and nurtures friendships. Explore your surroundings.
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Knollwood welcomes former officers of the U.S. Uniformed Services and high-ranking government officials. See if you or a loved one qualifies.
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