Kendal At Ithaca

01/01/2026

12/25/2025

Wishing you a season full of love, light, and cherished moments
– from all of us at Kendal at Ithaca –

12/24/2025

Celebrating 30 Years of Connection, Commitment, and Dedication

On Friday, December 12, residents and staff gathered to celebrate Kendal at Ithaca’s 30th Anniversary, honoring the people and relationships that have shaped the organization since its founding. The celebration recognized founding members, longtime staff, and second-generation residents whose families have remained connected to the community across generations.

12/23/2025

✨ Now Hiring CNAs & Nurses at Kendal at Ithaca ✨
Looking for more than just a job? Join a team where compassion is valued, and the care you provide truly makes a difference every day.
❤️ Supportive work environment
🌿 Meaningful, resident-centered care
💼 Excellent benefits package
📈 Retirement plan
📩 Apply today by clicking the link below and discover all we have to offer!
https://kai.kendal.org/about/careers/

12/15/2025

The Kendal Indoor Plant Committee had a busy weekend with two horticultural student groups from Cornell! The undergraduate horticulture club, the Hortus Forum, generously provided new plants for the community to enjoy and dedicated their time assisting with repotting Chinese Evergreens and rejuvenating long-standing Bromeliads.

During the same weekend, the Plant Committee also partnered with the Cornell Horticulture Honorary Society (PAX), which packed and hand-delivered over thirty orders of stunning poinsettias, grown and nurtured at Cornell, to Kendal as part of a fundraiser. Everyone who received one commented on their colorful beauty!

Ongoing collaboration with student organizations like these allows Kendal to expand its collection of plant species from around the world. The Indoor Plant Committee is grateful for the opportunity to work with such knowledgeable and generous members of the Cornell horticulture community, and Kendal at Ithaca appreciates the talented efforts of the Indoor Plant Committee.

12/04/2025

At Windows Dining, the aptly named restaurant at Kendal at Ithaca, residents come together to enjoy exceptional meals, build connections, and experience a welcoming atmosphere designed to foster community. Tonight, the staff appreciated the sunset as they prepared the dining room for the dinner crowd.

Bon Appétit!

12/03/2025

Spoiler alert: You may want to grab a tissue. This deeply heartfelt piece was written after managers at Kendal at Ithaca invited employees to express their feelings about their roles as caregivers. Thank you, Kieren Hoey, for sharing your thoughts and your eloquent writing.

Kendal at Ithaca shares caregivers’ stories highlighting the compassion and dedication of CNAs and RCAs in resident care.

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful holiday. We are deeply grateful every day for the residents and staff who make this community so special.

11/26/2025

The Third Tuesday Talk is a monthly event organized, attended, and led by residents. It began as a way for residents to safely connect and remain engaged as the world emerged from the pandemic. Since then, attendance has grown, but the purpose remains the same: to highlight the diverse and compelling life experiences of residents at Kendal at Ithaca, foster connection, and promote lifelong learning. The presentations cover a wide variety of topics, and the unique perspectives and experiences of Kendal residents are exactly what make the Third Tuesday Talks and life at Kendal so special!

Pictured is Robin, former owner of Silk Oak, presenting to a full house this October: “Art for Survival: Designing My Way Through Tough Times.”

A few of 2025’s topics include: “The Twin Experience,” “Assessing the Health of the Finger Lakes’ Streams,” “Bird Migration,” “The Lighter Side of Dark Times in Cartoons,” and “Chatting With AI: How Two Minds Can Be Better Than One, Even If One Is Artificial.”

11/19/2025

Do you have a long list of goals this holiday season? Join us this Saturday, November 22nd, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Kendal Craft Fair. Residents and employees of Kendal at Ithaca have been crafting for a cause, and all vendor booth fees and proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association in support of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Find one-of-a-kind gifts and support the crafters while checking some items from your list!

Enjoy convenient parking and explore a wide variety of handmade items being showcased in the Kendal Auditorium. You will find jewelry, artwork, soap, personalized gifts, home décor, crocheted items, quilts, shawls, rustic wood-crafted items, crafts made from antique silverware, purses, and more.

10/28/2025

We’re hiring a Full-Time Cook who’s passionate about great food, teamwork, and meaningful work — all without the late-night grind. At Kendal at Ithaca, we value our staff as much as our residents, offering a supportive and respectful environment where you can grow and thrive.

👉 Ready to bring your culinary passion to a place that values you?
Apply online today: https://kai.kendal.org/about/careers/

10/23/2025

Kendal at Ithaca is crafting for a great cause! We still have spots available for vendors, so please share this opportunity with your crafty friends and family. Space is limited, so don’t miss your chance to showcase your creativity while supporting the Alzheimer's Association, just in time for the holidays.

This event is open to the public, welcoming both vendors and shoppers! For vending information, contact Jodi at jabel@kai.kendal.org, before November 1st.