Collington, A Kendal Affiliate

What Collington, A Kendal Affiliate does

Collington, A Kendal Affiliate is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community (LPC) operating on a 125-acre campus in Mitchellville, Maryland, just outside the Washington D.C. beltway. Founded in 1988, it is governed by a local volunteer board as a 501(c)(3) and is affiliated with The Kendal Corporation, a Quaker-inspired system of 13+ senior living communities. Collington offers a continuum of care across Independent Living (320+ cottages, villas, and apartments), Assisted Living in the Creighton Center (four specialized neighborhoods: Brandywine, Potomac, Shenandoah, Arbor), Memory Support, and Short-Stay Respite Care, complemented by amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool, library with 5,000+ books, and multiple dining venues.

The community runs on a Life Plan Community operating model with two contract types: a Lifecare contract that bundles unlimited assisted living and memory care into the monthly fee for cost predictability, and a Fee-for-Service alternative with lower monthly fees and healthcare billed at market rates. Revenue is generated through one-time entrance fees (ranging from approximately $122,067 to $578,002, with 90%, 50%, or declining-refund structures) plus recurring monthly service packages ($3,597-$7,384), supplemented by philanthropic contributions channeled through The Collington Foundation (established 1996). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, executed by appointment-only Residency Counselors, the MoneyGauge online financial calculator, in-person Rise and Shine Brunch events, and a multi-channel digital presence including virtual tours, email, and social. Post-revenue to revenue, Collington is in active physical and clinical expansion: in 2022 it delicensed skilled nursing in favor of an enhanced Level 3 assisted living neighborhood, and a 2025 campus expansion will add 55 independent living homes, new dining venues, and enlarged assisted living and memory support apartments pending Maryland Department of Aging approval.

Name

Collington, A Kendal Affiliate

Legal name

Collington Episcopal Life Care Community

Website

https://collington.kendal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Collington is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community on 125 acres in Mitchellville, Maryland, serving affluent older adults (60+) in the Washington D.C. metro with independent living, assisted living, memory support, and respite care under Lifecare or Fee-for-Service contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living Services (Continuing Care Retirement Community)

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Life Plan / Entrance-Fee CCRCs (HLADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Site CCRCs (HLADAEAE), Multi-Campus / Regional CCRC Networks (HLADAEAF), Independent Living within CCRC Campuses (IL Component) (HLADAAAF)

Keywords

• Senior living services
• Life plan community
• Assisted living care
• Memory care services
• Independent living residences

Headquarters

HQ city

Mitchellville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Entrance Fees: One-time entrance fees paid upon move-in, with options for 90% refundable, 50% refundable, or traditional declining refund structures. Fees vary by residence type from approximately $122,067 for one-bedroom apartments/cottages to $578,002 for two-bedroom villas.
2. Monthly Service Packages: Recurring monthly fees covering residence services, maintenance, utilities, dining plans, transportation, housekeeping, fitness center access, and activities. Range from $3,597-$7,384 depending on residence type and contract type (Life Care vs Fee-for-Service).
3. Healthcare Services Revenue: Additional fees for healthcare services under Fee-for-Service contracts where care is billed separately at market rates. Life Care residents receive unlimited assisted living and memory care included in monthly fee.
4. Philanthropic Donations: The Collington Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established in 1996, receives donations supporting Fellowship Fund, Scholarship Fund, and Community Fund to benefit residents and the broader community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Collington is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community providing a continuum of senior living services on a 125-acre campus in Mitchellville, Maryland, just outside Washington D.C. Its core offerings include Independent Living residences (cottages, villas, and apartments), Assisted Living through the Creighton Health Center with four specialized neighborhoods, Memory Support in a secure therapeutic environment, and Short-Stay Respite Care. Residents contract under either a Lifecare or Fee-for-Service arrangement, paying an entrance fee plus monthly service fees that cover housing, dining, amenities, transportation, and access to higher levels of care.

Product overview

Collington is a Life Plan Community offering a continuum of care across multiple service levels. The community provides Independent Living (cottages, villas, and apartments on 125 wooded acres), Assisted Living through the Creighton Health Center (with four specialized neighborhoods: Brandywine, Potomac, Shenandoah, and Arbor), Memory Support at The Arbor, and Short-Stay Respite Care. Residents can choose between Lifecare contracts (all-inclusive pricing) or Fee-for-Service contracts. The community also operates The Collington Foundation for philanthropy and offers amenities including fitness/wellness facilities, multiple dining venues, and lifelong learning programs through educational partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Collington Foundation: The philanthropic arm of Collington Life Plan Community, operating as an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) non-profit charity since 1996.

Products and services

• Independent Living Private residences including one-, two-, or three-bedroom cottages, villas, and apartments on a 125-acre wooded campus in Mitchellville, Maryland, with full amenities, maintenance services, dining plans, transportation, and access to wellness and lifelong learning programs for active older adults aged 60 and above.
• Assisted Living (Creighton Health Center) Assisted living care delivered through four specialized neighborhoods (Brandywine, Potomac, Shenandoah, and Arbor) within the Creighton Health Center, providing supervision of daily activities, hands-on maximal assistance, enhanced clinical support, and memory support for residents requiring varying levels of care.
• Memory Support (The Arbor) Specialized secure neighborhood for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory-related challenges, featuring private and semi-private suites, country kitchens, a therapeutic garden, and 24/7 RN support in a secure therapeutic environment.
• Short-Stay Respite Care Temporary care services in the Creighton Center for Assisted Living available for individuals recovering from illness or surgery, or when family caregivers need a respite break. Includes access to community amenities during the temporary stay.
• Fitness and Wellness Center 24-hour fitness facility offering individualized fitness programs, certified personal trainers, fitness classes including Tai Chi, Yoga, and stability classes, and wellness screenings for Collington residents.
• Dining Services Multiple dining venues including the Main Dining Room (restaurant-style and buffet), The Landing bistro café, and The Country Store offering grab-and-go options, provided through a flexible meal plan included in monthly service fees.
• Lifelong Learning Program Educational opportunities through partnerships with Prince George's Community College (SAGE program offering college courses for nominal fees) and the University of Maryland School of Music (Artists in Residence program placing two music graduate students annually at the community).

Quantifiable outcome

• Collington delicensed skilled nursing in 2022 to enhance assisted living capabilities, reflecting resident preferences and care model evolution.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Maryland School of MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtists in Residence (AIR) program places two UMD music graduate students at Collington annually to live alongside residents. Students teach music theory, interact with residents, and perform. The nationally recognized program has been running for nearly a decade and has been featured in local and national news publications. Program provides room and board for students in exchange for educational services.
• Prince George's Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAGE (Seasoned Adults Growing Educationally) partnership allows Collington residents to take college courses for full semesters at nominal fees. Partnership has operated for nearly 30 years. Courses taught both on and off campus include Literature, World History, Art Appreciation, Exercise and Balance, Studio Fine Art, and Digital Photography. College nursing students also conduct clinical rotations at Collington's assisted living and memory care neighborhoods.
• The Kendal CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollington is a Kendal Affiliate, part of a system of 13+ not-for-profit communities and services for older adults. Kendal provides resources, expertise, and national network while Collington maintains local governance through its own volunteer board. Kendal was founded on Quaker principles and has served older adults for over 45 years with known fiscal integrity and transparency.
• SSAFE (Senior Stewards Acting for the Environment)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollington residents participate in SSAFE, a nonprofit dedicated to mitigating global warming by sharing combined experience, knowledge, and resources. SSAFE supports Collington's sustainability initiatives including campus carbon footprint calculations. The late Collington resident Mike Burke was honored with the annual SSAFE 'Mike Burke Annual Award for Excellence in Advocacy' in 2023.
• Leading AgeminorOthersCollington is a member of Leading Age, an association supporting nonprofit aging services providers. Members learn from each other, advocate together, and work to inspire different views on aging in America.
• Episcopal Diocese of WashingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding grant of $200,000 from the Episcopal Diocese of Washington in 1984 launched the Fellowship Fund to assist residents whose finances are depleted. Fund continues to operate as an endowed fund with principal retained and invested.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Asbury Methodist Village: Not-for-profit CCRC in Gaithersburg, MD operated by Asbury Communities, providing independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Direct competitor in the Maryland/DC metro area with similar not-for-profit mission, contract structures, and resident demographics.
• Riderwood (Erickson Senior Living): Large CCRC in Silver Spring, MD operated by Erickson Senior Living, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing with entrance-fee and monthly-fee contracts. Direct competitor in the Maryland/DC metro senior living market with overlapping geographic reach.
• Broadmead: Not-for-profit CCRC in Cockeysville, MD providing independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Direct competitor in the Maryland senior living market with comparable not-for-profit governance, Quaker-inspired heritage, and contract structures.
• Kendal on Hudson: Kendal-affiliated CCRC in Sleepy Hollow, NY offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Sister Kendal community with identical governance structure, Lifecare contracts, and Quaker-inspired values, directly comparable in operating model and resident profile.
• Crosslands: Kendal-affiliated CCRC in Kennett Square, PA offering independent living, personal care, and skilled nursing on a single campus. Sister community to Collington within the Kendal System with comparable entrance-fee + monthly-fee revenue model and resident demographics.
• Kendal at Longwood: Sister Kendal-affiliated CCRC in Kennett Square, PA operating under the same Quaker-inspired not-for-profit model with Lifecare contracts, entrance fees, and a full continuum of independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Directly comparable as a peer community within the Kendal System serving the same resident demographic.
• Friends House Retirement Community: Not-for-profit Quaker-affiliated CCRC in Sandy Spring, MD offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Direct competitor with shared Quaker heritage and similar not-for-profit mission in the Maryland/DC metro area.
• Ingleside at King Farm: Not-for-profit CCRC in Rockville, MD offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care with entrance-fee contracts. Direct competitor in the Maryland/DC metro area targeting similar affluent, intellectually engaged older adults.

Broad incumbents

• Atria Senior Living: Large for-profit operator of senior living communities across the U.S. with a national portfolio of independent living, assisted living, and memory care properties. Operates in the Maryland/DC metro area, representing a scaled commercial competitor to Collington's not-for-profit model.
• Brightview Senior Living: For-profit operator of senior living communities across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Competes in the Maryland/DC metro market against Collington, though operating on a rental model rather than CCRC entrance-fee structure.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/collington.kendal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/collington-a-kendal-affiliate

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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