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Since Knollwood opened its doors in 1962 as the first military retirement community in the United States exclusively for retired officers and certain female relatives, the primary goal 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 almost 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 just minutes away. Residents can sip coffee in the morning on the flagstone patio watching the birds and butterflies, spend the afternoon strolling through a Smithsonian museum, and enjoy an evening at the Kennedy Center. As one resident says, "Life at Knollwood is easy."

At Knollwood, retired officers of all uniformed services and their nuclear female relatives 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."