About Us
The Army Distaff Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, established in 1959, that built, owns, and operates Knollwood Life Plan Community. We provide housing, health, and wellness services to aging adults. Knollwood is a model community that informs and inspires the aging services industry so that all older Americans can lead better, healthier, longer lives.
Through the support of concerned donors, ADF provides these services to residents facing financial hardship.
Stories from the community
“We feel blessed to be part of Knollwood’s unique culture of appreciation and respect…“
“Since my move in 2008, I have had a warm spot in my heart and a true affection for the community.“
“In 2005, my wife was diagnosed with dementia and it was the ADF and Knollwood’s levels of care… which allowed us to maintain our life together…“
“…the starting point might look a lot like what’s happening at Knollwood“
“Knollwood stands out for the commitment of its staff under pressure“
“This leadership team has the care of its residents at its foundational roots“
“For more than 60 years, ADF has been helping retired service members who no longer have the financial means to care for themselves.“
“The Foundation’s Financial Assistance Fund afforded her the opportunity to remain in her home at Knollwood.“
“I joined the ADF Board in gratitude for the wonderful care my mother received during her three years at Knollwood.“
“I know of no other organization with the depth and breadth of the Foundation’s programs and services.“
“The ADF/Knollwood is dedicated to providing the best in elder care…“
“I am humbly grateful to the Foundation for providing the financial security and the promise that…my mother will always have a home“
“We feel blessed to be part of Knollwood’s unique culture of appreciation and respect…“
“Since my move in 2008, I have had a warm spot in my heart and a true affection for the community.“
“In 2005, my wife was diagnosed with dementia and it was the ADF and Knollwood’s levels of care… which allowed us to maintain our life together…“
“…the starting point might look a lot like what’s happening at Knollwood“
“Knollwood stands out for the commitment of its staff under pressure“
“This leadership team has the care of its residents at its foundational roots“
“For more than 60 years, ADF has been helping retired service members who no longer have the financial means to care for themselves.“
“The Foundation’s Financial Assistance Fund afforded her the opportunity to remain in her home at Knollwood.“
“I joined the ADF Board in gratitude for the wonderful care my mother received during her three years at Knollwood.“
“I know of no other organization with the depth and breadth of the Foundation’s programs and services.“
“The ADF/Knollwood is dedicated to providing the best in elder care…“
“I am humbly grateful to the Foundation for providing the financial security and the promise that…my mother will always have a home“