Admissions Process

Our Two-Phase Admissions Process

Although you or your spouse must be at least age 65 to live at Kendal, we invite you to visit our community for a tour and informational meeting at any time.  We will be pleased to answer your questions and give you an indication of the expected waiting time for one of our residential units, or an assisted living residence.  Our admission process involves two phases, both of which must be completed to become eligible for residency. 

Phase One: Preliminary Application

If you are interested in joining our community either in the near or distant future, we ask that you submit a Preliminary Application accompanied by a per person $1,500 deposit, of which $500 is non-refundable.  The $1,000 is refundable if you withdraw your application, or it will be applied to your entrance fee.  This Preliminary Application is the first step to joining our community.  Once we receive your Preliminary Application, we will keep you abreast of events and changes at Kendal at Hanover.  The Preliminary application however, remains "inactive" until you have completed Phase Two of the admissions process. 

Phase Two: Waiting List

To join the Waiting List, you are required to complete medical forms, financial statements, and personal history forms.  You will also need to meet with various staff members for pre-admission interviews.  To help you experience life at Kendal and be comfortable with your choice, we can arrange for you to enjoy a meal with residents and stay overnight at Kendal as our guest.  Completion of Phase Two places your name(s) on the Waiting List and will begin your waiting time for an apartment.  The waiting time varies according to apartment type. 

The Admissions Department reviews all applications.  Upon acceptance, you are notified in writing and your name(s) moves to our Waiting List.  Once you are on the Waiting List, your name is advanced each time a unit of your choice becomes available. 

For more information please contact the Admissions Department.

Kendal affiliates consider and admit residents without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.