Creating community for older adults and all they care about inspired by their vision for purposeful lives.
The Collington Vision
Collington’s vision is to thrive as a community of people living, working and serving together, bringing alive a spirit of collaboration, generosity and mutual respect in our relationships and decision-making. We will be a leader and exemplary contributor to the vitality of the larger community, the sustainability of the environment and an innovator in serving older adults. We believe successful delivery of the Collington experience must include seamless integration of health and wellness services, strong financial and operational performance, empowerment of residents, staff and board members and continual dedication to the pursuit of better ways.
Goals
- Deliver Excellence in Health
- Enrich Collington Culture & Stakeholder Engagement
- Steward Our Resources to Provide Excellence in the Collington Experience
- Serve Our Broader Community as an Outstanding Leader & Partner
Collington, as an affiliate of the Kendal System, has a shared set of values. In carrying out our mission, our primary objective is to establish and maintain integrity and excellence in all aspects of our work.
TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND VITALITY OF THOSE WE SERVE AND TO FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY
treating each person as a valued individual and in an atmosphere of mutual respect and caring
TO PROMOTE AN ENVIRONMENT OF CONTINUING LEARNING
encouraging lifelong growth for staff, community members, boards, and volunteers
TO ENCOURAGE AND WELCOME ALL PEOPLE
without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law, to live in our communities and to serve on our staffs and boards
TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES
treating each person with dignity
TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL SETTINGS THAT ARE SENSITIVE TO THE AGING PROCESS
and that enhance quality of life, security, and wellness
TO ENGAGE IN PRACTICES THAT SUSTAIN AND IMPROVE OUR ENVIRONMENTS
and our planet
TO EMPLOY FINANCIAL DESIGNS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO SECURITY AND SERVE OUR SOCIAL OBJECTIVES
to make our services and communities affordable, to the extent possible, to a range of economic capabilities
TO FOSTER A HIGH QUALITY WORK EXPERIENCE FOR STAFF
recognizing that Kendal must be a good place to work if we are to offer good places to live and to provide high quality services
TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
seeking and developing board and staff dedicated to our mission and values, and building partnerships with those we serve
TO VALUE PARTICIPATION, TRANSPARENCY, AND CONSENSUS BUILDING
by nurturing careful listening and effective decision making
TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY IN THE LARGER COMMUNITY
maintaining extensive and mutually supportive relationships and sharing our resources and experience
TO CONTINUE TO GROW
by engaging in ongoing evaluation and staff development, and by seeking and responding to new opportunities to further our mission
TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN AGING ISSUES
through professional dialogue, research, public policy, and other means, thereby contributing to improved services for all older people
TO FOSTER A CULTURE OF GENEROSITY
encouraging and developing full use of our time, talent, and resources
TO MAINTAIN INTEGRITY AND HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS
in everything that we say and do
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