Compassion & Care. On A Mission.
For more than 60 years, ADF (Army Distaff Foundation) has been delivering cutting-edge housing, health, and wellness programs for the Knollwood Life Plan Community in NW Washington, DC.
ADF is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization established in 1959 that built, owns, and operates Knollwood, a community for people age 62 and better. ADF is led by a prominent Board of Directors with fiduciary, strategic, and operational responsibilities for Knollwood.
Delivering Excellence in Health and Wellness
On May 15, 2019, ADF’s Board of Directors approved the overarching strategy presented below to guide the future path of the organization. The Board of Directors envisions a future in which Knollwood becomes a healthy aging center of excellence that delivers optimal wellness to residents, guided by strong and innovative ADF leadership. The ultimate goal is ensuring that the people we serve enjoy compassionate, engaged community living with an exceptional health and wellness experience.
Mission
Provide a compassionate community with exceptional wellness care and purposeful living for older adults who served our nation.
Vision
Be a national leader in developing and implementing an innovative health and wellness experience for older adults, inspiring Knollwood residents and other communities by excellent example.
Values
COMMUNITY
ADF is devoted to providing a caring, compassionate, socially engaging community with a top-notch health and wellness experience, so people thrive.
ACCOUNTABILITY
ADF will be excellent stewards of resources and pursue our mission and vision with integrity.
RESPECT
ADF will always strive to treat Knollwood residents, Knollwood guests, and Knollwood teammates with dignity and honor.
EXCELLENCE
ADF will pursue the highest levels of quality and value in all that they do.
Thought Leaders in Healthy Aging
Pursues partnerships and collaborations
with academia, business, government, and non-profits to identify and explore new technologies and innovations in healthy aging.
Applies, tests, and showcases
creative new approaches at Knollwood, including digital opportunities in care coordination.
Disseminates best practices
and transformational results achieved at Knollwood, to inform and inspire other providers nationwide.
Embraces an engaged leadership
role emphasizing strategic planning and financial stewardship.
Expands fundraising efforts
based on new and compelling investment opportunities in healthy aging initiatives and wellness programs.
ADF ensures that Knollwood residents enjoy compassionate, caring, engaged community living with an exceptional health and wellness experience.
Through ADF’s work, Knollwood receives the best in health and wellness programming and inspires other communities to follow suit through excellent example.
Online or in person, ADF supports meaningful connections with Knollwood staff, residents, and their family members.
Learn more about ADF’s work to create a healthy aging center of excellence at Knollwood.