Every community has its own special qualities that set it apart from the others. Broadmead prides itself on being an open, friendly and relaxed community. Such intangibles can best be realized with a visit to the campus. The sense of community among the residents and staff alike is inescapable.

Among the more tangible qualities that define Broadmead are its extensive type A contract; national accreditation; diversity initiative; overall natural environment; and the active residents association.

Broadmead's Contract for Lifetime Healthcare

Broadmead is a CCRC offering its residents a Type A contract, which provides extensive health care coverage, including prescription medicines. The basic premise of the contract is built upon the concept of shared risk. Residents enter the community in relatively good health and enjoy an independent lifestyle, but should they need it an on-site health clinic, assisted living and nursing care are all available. Broadmead's contract includes (at no additional cost):

	Fully staffed, on-site medical clinic
	Physicians on call at all times
	Full-time, on-site Medical Director
	Prescription medicines approved by a Broadmead physician or nurse practitioner
	Physical, occupational and speech therapies on site
	Preventative medical program
	Medical claims processing
	Assisted living (unlimited stay)
	Skilled nursing facility (unlimited stay)
	Weekly housekeeping & linen service
	Regularly scheduled transportation for shopping
	Indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and exercise room
	Full-time grounds maintenance
	Safe and secure community with round the clock security
	Utilities with individually controlled heating and air conditioning
	Three meals per day
	24-hour emergency call system
	Routine maintenance
	Basic cable TV provided by Broadmead; Comcast discount available for Internet access.

Physical Environment

Nestled in the rolling hills of Hunt Valley, Broadmead's residents enjoy the natural beauty of an environment rich in wildlife, nature trails, and the protected wetlands of the Western Run. The 94-acre campus provides many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, while at the same time offering covered walkways that protect residents during inclement weather. The garden style apartments were designed into 16 "neighborhoods," with units clustered around a common courtyard. These smaller neighborhoods allow residents to get to know one another quickly, yet the individual apartments still provide privacy to those who prefer the quiet of their own backyard patios and gardens. In addition, Broadmead also has a midrise which houses twenty-seven apartments and is connected to the Community Center building.

Not only is Broadmead located in a country setting, it is just a short drive from the many cultural attractions of Baltimore City. Here one can enjoy the opera, theater, professional sporting events, symphony orchestras, the Inner Harbor and so much more.

Residents Association

The Broadmead Residents Association, of which all residents are members, is a dynamic and integral part of the community. The association provides programming for an extensive number of resident groups and activities. In addition, the association has committees that parallel board committees and provide input in several operational areas. Here are just a few examples of the many activities that residents plan and implement:

	Weekly musical programs by professional artists
	Lectures series
	"Adventures in Learning"
	Trail Day
	Semi-annual "Barn Sales"
	Bi-weekly movies
	The VOICE of the Residents - monthly resident newsletter
	Fresh flower arrangements
	Day trips
	Excursions to cultural programs
	Photography club
	Writers Group
	Maintenance of 4 fully stocked libraries
	Country Store gift shop
	Art classes
	Wood shop

Initiative for Diversity and Inclusiveness

Broadmead is operated in the spirit of the Religious Society of Friends, under which all individuals are treated equitably with dignity and appreciation for individual differences. It is an inclusive retirement community that truly lives by its mission statement.

Broadmead's mission is to provide continuing care services to a diverse group of seniors in a warm, congenial community founded and operated in the spirit of the Religious Society of Friends.

A key component of the mission, as well as the Quaker values upon which it is founded, is to appeal to and include a diverse population among our residents, trustees and staff. To this end, an ad-hoc committee was formed by the Board of Trustees in 1997 charged with:

	Educating itself on the multiplicity of issues associated with the building of greater diversity within a continuing care retirement community
	Preparing the Community for the enhancement of diversity through the organization of programs and activities.
	Developing an appropriate, positive action plan proposal to take to the Broadmead Board on building greater diversity in the Community.

The committee developed a vision statement for Broadmead as it relates to the issue of diversity.

Broadmead, its Residents, Staff, and Trustees, is a diverse Community that values and celebrates differences among people and perspectives and will be a Community with increasing diversity of persons, cultures, and backgrounds.

To achieve this vision, the committee set the following goals, along with action steps to reach the goals.

	Create an environment of understanding and respect between and among residents, staff and trustees regarding the many aspects of diversity.
	Assure that Broadmead is open to all who qualify, and that the general public is aware of this policy.
	Integrate diversity competence into all aspects of Broadmead community life.
	Develop the resources necessary to complete the overall Diversity Plan
	Support the Administration in efforts to make proactive adjustments in its Human Resources recruitment and staffing, and in interpersonal communication within and among departments.
	Monitor the progress of the accomplishment of the above goals and the performance of the charge to the Committee.

A fund has been set up to assist those who may otherwise have difficulty paying the entrance fee. The Taylor Fund is available as needed to allow people with more limited means the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of living in our continuing care retirement community.

Broadmead is pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.

Accreditation

Broadmead's commitment to excellence has led to renewed accreditation every year it has applied. Broadmead is nationally accredited by CARF/CCAC, the nation's only system for accrediting continuing care retirement communities. CARF/CCAC holds its accredited communities to the highest of standards. For more information on the review process visit www.ccaconline.com