Learn About Kendal-Crosslands Communities
Kendal~Crosslands Communities is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community (formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community) located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Founded on Quaker values, we offer Independent Living cottages and apartments, Personal Care, and Skilled Nursing all nestled on over 500 acres of rolling countryside in the heart of the Brandywine Valley.
Values and PracticesIn carrying out our mission, our primary objective is to establish and maintain integrity and excellence in all aspects of our work. In doing so, we are guided by the following values:
Values and PracticesIn carrying out our mission, our primary objective is to establish and maintain integrity and excellence in all aspects of our work. In doing so, we are guided by the following values:
- A Sense of Community
- Continuing Learning
- Welcoming Diversity
- Wellness Programs and Health Care Services
- Environmental Stewardship
- Physical Settings
- Financial Integrity
- Staff Relations, Maintaining a High Quality Work Experience
- Active Role in the Field of Aging
- Community Outreach
- Growth and Development, Opportunities for Service
- Culture of Generosity
News from Kendal-Crosslands
A Fresh New Look for Crosslands: Our Community Center Transformation
Susan Renz, PhD, DNP, GNP-BC Honored with the 2026 Dean’s
Exemplary Service Award
Longstanding Board Leader Recognized for Transformational Impact on Nursing Education and Community Health
Susan Renz, Assistant Board Clerk and Clerk of the Health Services Board Committee at Kendal~Crosslands Communities (KCC), has been named a recipient of the 2026 School of Nursing Dean’s Exemplary Service Award by the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, a distinction recognizing extraordinary contributions to academic leadership, innovation, and service.
According to the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Susan received this prestigious honor for demonstrating outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication to faculty and student mentorship through the comprehensive redesign and rigorous review of the School’s MSN Nurse Practitioner programs. Her work ensured alignment with AACN Level II competencies and requirements, setting a new standard for excellence in graduate nursing education. Through collaborative leadership, Susan successfully guided these program advancements through the Master’s Curriculum Committee and the Faculty Senate, a process that resulted in a transformative shift in how graduate nursing education is delivered and evaluated at the institution.
Susan is a long-standing, highly valued member of the KCC Board of Directors, where she serves as Assistant Board Clerk and Clerk of the Health Services Board Committee. Over more than two decades, she has demonstrated unwavering dedication to governance excellence, strategic innovation, and community health improvement. “Susan is an exceptional thought leader who has been dedicated to the health and well-being of our community for more than 20 years,” said Lisa Marsilio, Chief Executive Officer. “Her steady leadership has strengthened our quality improvement processes and best care practices. More recently, she has been instrumental in advancing innovative recruitment initiatives to strengthen the health care workforce. Susan’s impact is both profound and enduring.”
Her influence is particularly evident in clinical leadership and nursing professional development. “Susan’s leadership and commitment to advancing nursing professionals have elevated both practice and education,” said Donna Taylor, Chief Health Services Officer. “Her work strengthens the pipeline of skilled, mission-driven clinicians and ensures the next generation of nurses is prepared to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities.”
The 2026 Dean’s Exemplary Service Award recognizes not only Susan’s significant academic contributions but also her broad influence as a trusted leader, mentor, and advocate for excellence in health care. Her dedication continues to shape institutions, inspire professionals, and improve outcomes for the communities she serves.
Susan Renz, PhD, DNP, GNP-BC Honored with the 2026 Dean’s Exemplary Service Award
Exemplary Service Award
Longstanding Board Leader Recognized for Transformational Impact on Nursing Education and Community Health
Susan Renz, Assistant Board Clerk and Clerk of the Health Services Board Committee at Kendal~Crosslands Communities (KCC), has been named a recipient of the 2026 School of Nursing Dean’s Exemplary Service Award by the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, a distinction recognizing extraordinary contributions to academic leadership, innovation, and service.
According to the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Susan received this prestigious honor for demonstrating outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication to faculty and student mentorship through the comprehensive redesign and rigorous review of the School’s MSN Nurse Practitioner programs. Her work ensured alignment with AACN Level II competencies and requirements, setting a new standard for excellence in graduate nursing education. Through collaborative leadership, Susan successfully guided these program advancements through the Master’s Curriculum Committee and the Faculty Senate, a process that resulted in a transformative shift in how graduate nursing education is delivered and evaluated at the institution.
Susan is a long-standing, highly valued member of the KCC Board of Directors, where she serves as Assistant Board Clerk and Clerk of the Health Services Board Committee. Over more than two decades, she has demonstrated unwavering dedication to governance excellence, strategic innovation, and community health improvement. “Susan is an exceptional thought leader who has been dedicated to the health and well-being of our community for more than 20 years,” said Lisa Marsilio, Chief Executive Officer. “Her steady leadership has strengthened our quality improvement processes and best care practices. More recently, she has been instrumental in advancing innovative recruitment initiatives to strengthen the health care workforce. Susan’s impact is both profound and enduring.”
Her influence is particularly evident in clinical leadership and nursing professional development. “Susan’s leadership and commitment to advancing nursing professionals have elevated both practice and education,” said Donna Taylor, Chief Health Services Officer. “Her work strengthens the pipeline of skilled, mission-driven clinicians and ensures the next generation of nurses is prepared to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities.”
The 2026 Dean’s Exemplary Service Award recognizes not only Susan’s significant academic contributions but also her broad influence as a trusted leader, mentor, and advocate for excellence in health care. Her dedication continues to shape institutions, inspire professionals, and improve outcomes for the communities she serves.
Susan Renz, PhD, DNP, GNP-BC Honored with the 2026 Dean’s Exemplary Service Award
Independent Living at Kendal at Longwood and Crosslands
Crosslands
Located off Route 926, between Route 52 and Parkersville Road, this Life Plan Community offers cottages and apartments with stunning open views of the landscape. Take a Virtual Tour |
Kendal at Longwood
Our first Life Plan Community, located off of U.S. Route 1, adjacent to Longwood Gardens, offers unique residential-style cottages reminiscent of an English village. Take a Virtual Tour 
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50+ Communities With A Difference
Named after beautiful communities in the Lake District in England, Coniston and Cartmel are two of the four campuses that are a part of the Kendal~Crosslands Communities. Both Coniston and Cartmel provide maintenance-free, independent living for people 50 and older, as well as services and amenities not available in most other active adult communities. Coniston and Cartmel residents live in comfortable, well-designed carriage homes, nestled among mature trees and sweeping meadows. Learn More |
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Benefits Of Living At Coniston Or Cartmel
If you are looking for something more than just 50+ living, then Coniston and Cartmel may be just what you’re searching for! As with many 50+ communities, exterior maintenance is included, but at Coniston and Cartmel we include interior maintenance of the home as well. If something of ours breaks, leaks, or just needs repair, you only have one call to make, and we will be over to remedy the problem. Residents can enjoy amenities like weekly housekeeping and linen service without the added expense of a Life Care contract. Residents of Coniston and Cartmel enjoy the use of the many amenities available on the Kendal at Longwood and Crosslands campuses, including fitness centers, indoor pools, exercise rooms, libraries, and programs. Each community has its own residents’ association through which residents participate in the operation of various aspects of the community. Learn More |
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At Kendal~Crosslands Communities, there are many different careers from nursing to administration, from culinary services to working on our 500 acres with the grounds crew. Meet Casey Groff, our Grounds Crew Leader and staff horticulturist who cares for our campuses in collaboration with residents. Read more about how Casey works with new residents to choose the floral aspects of their home, beautifying our campus and inspiring their lifestyle.
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Lisa Marsilio | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Lisa is the Chief Executive Officer for Kendal~Crosslands Communities. Her visionary leadership is responsible for the strategic planning, financial and budgetary management, resident services, and quality healthcare programs for the community.
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Donna Taylor | CHIEF HEALTH SERVICES OFFICER
Donna has been the Chief Health Services Officer since April 2016. Prior, she served in several leadership and management positions over the past thirty two years as a Nursing Home Administrator, Executive Director, and Vice President of Operations.
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Kendal~Crosslands Communities
P.O. Box 100, Kennett Square, PA 19348 Phone: 610.388.1441 | Web page: Kendal~Crosslands Communities |
