Kendal on Hudson has earned a top spot on the 2018-2019 U.S. News Best Nursing Home List. After close evaluation of more than 15,000 nursing homes in the country, 2,975 earned a top-rated spot on the U.S. News Best Nursing Home list. Out of the 2,975, 11 of those are located in Rockland and Westchester County in New York. Kendal on Hudson is proud to fill one of those spots.

Who else enjoys waking up to the alluring smell of freshly brewed coffee? Coffee is one of those drinks that a lot of Americans can’t do without. People enjoy coffee for various reasons—it’s comforting, it keeps you awake and it’s a great social beverage.

There are many interesting people enjoying retirement life at Kendal on Hudson, including Pulitzer Prize winners, accomplished authors, artists and more. Recently, we spoke with a World War II fighter pilot who was kind enough to share some of his gripping stories. Bill, a resident of Kendal on Hudson, told us about his time during the war and what a day in the life of a fighter pilot was like ...

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year in the Northeast. As the summer heat gets replaced by brisk winds, we'll see the vivid change of leaves spreading over New York’s Hudson River Valley.

What does your perception of “retirement community” look like? Is it keeping you from moving into a retirement community sooner?

Do you remember the kitchen gadgets your mother or grandmother used? Do you still use those gadgets in your own kitchen?

It’s free. It’s easy to do. It’s relaxing. Walking is an enjoyable exercise that you can do every day. As we age, exercising only becomes more important. Walking is an aerobic exercise that is one of the easiest exercises for staying fit physically and mentally. You can modify it any way you want—whether you take a leisurely stroll or a heart-pumping, fast-paced walk, the choice is yours.

What does your ideal retirement look like? You’ve worked hard at your career and perhaps raised a family. Now you’re retired and the kids are all grown up — so what’s next?