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INSIDE > OUT Webinar Series: Assisted Living vs. Nursing Care

Learn what differentiates these two degrees of care.

Connecting Creativity with Care

Get to know Janie Druskin, the creative spirit working behind the scenes as a facilitator for so many Knollwood programs, classes, and trips into Washington, D.C.

Knollwood Life Plan Community Welcomes Peter Loew as Director of Human Resources

Knollwood the premier life plan community of choice for those 62 and better in NW Washington, D.C., known for its commitment to serving those with a history with honorable service in federal government or the military, is pleased to announce the hiring of Peter Loew as the new director of the human resources department.

Knollwood Testing Lab Gives Residents Confidence

Knollwood is managed by an amazing set of leaders who have been focused, decisive and undeterred in 2020. The pandemic has been challenging to say the least, but Knollwood leaders set up a Coronavirus Review Board to take swift, informed actions to fight the invisible enemy. Overseen by the CEO, COO and the Medical Director, the Board made the decision to become the first Life Plan Community in the region to conduct universal testing to identify asymptomatic carriers to shut down the virus. A generous donor also made it possible for Knollwood to open an onsite testing lab with COVID-19 equipment to process tests within minutes. Knollwood Strong!

Steve Roy McLean Awarded Ceca Award for Excellence

We are honored that Steve Roy McLean recently received an industry honor, the Ceca Award for excellence.

Knollwood’s Health Services Center Receives 2019-2020 ‘High Performing’ Rating from U.S. News & World Report

Skilled Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Programs Serve Residents and General Public WASHINGTON, D.C. – Knollwood Military Life Plan Community for... View Article

Fall Is When Maintenance-Free Living Gets Good!

It is that time of year again, and fall is here. For many, fall means an arrival of an extensive to-do list. That list typically includes cleaning out gutters, raking leaves, putting up the storm windows, taking care of lingering repairs that are now time-sensitive because of impending holiday visitors, checking heating systems, weatherproofing… or researching, hiring and coordinating professionals to complete the to-do list.

Meet COL Paul Bricker, USA, Ret., Knollwood’s Chief Operating Officer

COL Paul Bricker (USA, Ret.) is a career military officer who has served our country in a variety of positions, from commander of the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade in Afghanistan, to his work on Capitol Hill as an advocate for military families. Now at Knollwood, just a few miles from where he worked to help formulate legislation to aid members of our armed forces, COL Bricker is pleased to have the opportunity to serve those who (like him) know the special sacrifices of a life as a uniformed services officer.