Among SSAFE’s most valuable resources are our case studies, which showcase best practices and lessons learned from chapter communities. You are invited to browse the library below, where case studies are organized by category and can be easily searched to help you find the most relevant examples for your needs.

For SSAFE members, a downloadable case study template is available below the library to support the creation and sharing of new contributions.

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Case Study: Recycling Plastic Film for TREX® Benches

TREX® corporation offers a 48” “Yacht Club” bench in exchange for the recycling of targeted plastic film within a six-month period. Kendal at Lexington (KaLex) began the program on June…

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Case Study: Determine the Feasibility of Installing a Solar Panel Field at Kendal

Summary: Kendal at Oberlin acquired a very large vacant field at our main entrance. More recently, Kendal Northern Ohio acquired an older low-income housing complex lacking many modern energy-saving improvements…

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Case Study: Updating Plastic Recycling Practices at Kendal at Oberlin

Summary & Objective: It is now apparent that most plastics designated as “recyclable,” aren’t, in fact, recycled but are buried in landfills or warehoused in useless bales. Kendal at Oberlin’s…

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Case Study: Kendal at Hanover LED Bulb Initiative

Summary & Objective: Support achievement of the Town of Hanover Climate Change compliance targets:100% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable energy use (including for heating and transportation) by 2050….

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Case Study: Low-Mow Grass

Summary: In a survey leading to its 2018 Master Landscape Plan, the majority of Kendal at Oberlin residents supported converting at least some of its 30 acres of “manicured lawns…

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Last updated on 5/30/2025

CASE STUDY TEMPLATE

Some of the most valuable resources SSAFE offers are our case studies, which highlight best practices and lessons learned from SSAFE chapter communities.

SSAFE chapter members: Your experiences and insights could greatly benefit other chapters and the wider senior living community. We invite you to contribute by downloading the SSAFE Case Study Template below. The download includes submission instructions and contact details. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us for more information.