Knollwood/Army Distaff Foundation
6200 Oregon Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20015
About Knollwood/Army Distaff Foundation
Since Knollwood opened its doors in 1962 as the first military retirement community in the United States exclusively for retired officers and female relatives, the mission has been to provide affordable, secure retirement housing and health care to members of the American military family. The Army Distaff Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, has managed this unique community for more than 50 years, offering a continuum of care to best fulfill the physical and emotional needs of each resident.
Knollwood sits atop 16 exquisitely green acres bordering Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC. The location combines the best of both worlds -- the peaceful solitude of a country estate with the amenities and energy of our nation's capital. As residents say, "Life at Knollwood is easy."
At Knollwood, residents have the opportunity to live with others who have experienced the unique life of the military family. Old friendships are renewed and new friends are discovered. It is a community in which one instantly feels "at home."
Knollwood continues to carry out this vision…today and into the future.
Features
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Activities
With four levels of living at Knollwood, the community offers a wide variety of activities and events tailored to resident's needs and levels.Click here to access the calendar of events
Plan your visit to Knollwood around a specific activity you are interested in!
Dining
Residents enjoy dining at Knollwood- Knollwood Café, open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Elegant, full-service dining room where three meals are served daily
Restaurants
As an international hub, the food selection in Washington, D.C. is sure to cater to any culinary aficionado or hungry diner. Cuisine choices range from French to Mediterranean to Latin while price ranges vary just as much. Knollwood's "Lunch Bunch" picks a new spot to try each month, from top Zagat-rated restaurants to neighborhood favorites down the street.
Resident / Staff
Management
BG J. Frank Hennessee, USA, Ret
Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer
COL James F. Laufenburg, USA, Ret
Deputy Director / Chief Operating Officer
Enrico Santos
Chief Financial Officer
CAPT Craig Sackett, USN, Ret.
Independent Living (Hall) Administrator
Gerri Flowers
Assisted Living (Terrace) Administrator
Barbara D’Agostino
Health Services Center & Special Care Center Administrator
Pat Johnson
Director of Human Resources
Kristina J. Vest
Director of Marketing & Admissions
Ashleigh Seidler Hughes
Director of Development & Capital Campaigns
