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History
Not-For-Profit Sponsorship
Mission & Vision Statement / Quaker
Values
Diversity
Downloadable Publications
history
Founded by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
in 1914, The Estaugh began its long history as a simple not-for-profit
boarding home in Haddonfield, New Jersey, dedicated to providing
for the concerns and care needs of older adults.The expansion
of this original mission in 1971 resulted in a transformation
and relocation from boarding home to the creation of Medford
Leas Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Medford,
New Jersey. Today, Medford Leas continues to be recognized
nationally for its standards of excellence, sound values,
vision and leadership in the service of older adults.
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Not-For-Profit
Sponsorship
Medford Leas is sponsored by The Estaugh, a Quaker-related
not-for-profit corporation founded in 1914 to serve the needs
of older adults. Their purpose was to create a special community
in which the principle of loving concern would guide their
common effort. Medford Leas was born of that early vision
and has grown in scope and in stature on The Estaugh’s
stable foundation.
Today, Medford Leas is comprised of nearly 450
residential dwellings of varying design, over 700 residents,
nearly 400 employees, extensive recreational and social facilities,
impressive health and wellness care services and programs,
and nursing and assisted living care facilities. Its campuses
in Medford and Lumberton, New Jersey, both designated as arboretums
(together they are officially known as the Lewis W. Barton
Arboretum and Nature Preserve), provide extraordinary environments
enjoyed not only by those who live and work here, but by interested
visitors from the public, as well.
Throughout its more than 90 years of mission-driven service,
the core values of The Estaugh have remained constant, and
the Board remains engaged in a continuous process of evaluating
what changes or innovations should be made in housing options,
services, and contracts offered to residents, both current
and future. The process of organizational renewal is an essential
component of ensuring The Estaugh’s continued vitality
and viability through its next 90 years.
The Estaugh Board of Trustees is an all volunteer board comprised
of a maximum of 15 members. The composition of the Board requires
that a majority shall be members of the Religious Society
of Friends (Quakers) and that at least one member shall be
a resident of Medford Leas. Trustees serve three-year terms
and are chosen at The Estaugh’s annual meeting after
nomination by their Nominating Committee. None has any
equity or beneficial interest in the community.
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Mission & vision
Statement
Quaker values
Mission
The Estaugh is a Quaker-related not-for-profit corporation, committed to providing a diverse community of senior adults the means to realize the best possible quality of life and to serving them with the highest level of care and respect.
We maintain a community in harmony with nature that provides a healthful, caring and secure environment in order to enhance to the highest possible level the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being of each resident.
We serve our staff as a responsible employer.
We serve our current and future residents by conducting our operations in an ethical and fiscally responsible manner.
Vision
Medford Leas will continue to be the leading-edge senior adult community in the region, successfully meeting the total lifestyle needs of all its residents with innovative and highly valued, life enhancing and sustaining services, technological and environmental advances, up-to-date residential units, and well-equipped community facilities, all in highly desirable arboretum settings. This vision will be achieved by the collaborative efforts of Medford Leas’ caring staff, involved residents, highly respected management team, and engaged board of trustees.
Values
The Estaugh is guided by the teachings and beliefs of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), particularly the basic tenet that there is ‘That of God’ in everyone and the respect for the sanctity of every individual inherent in that belief. The Estaugh is further guided by the following Quaker testimonies: peace and non-violence, equality, stewardship, simplicity, integrity and community.
Approved by The Estaugh, Board of Trustees
November 7, 2007
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Diversity
Medford Leas is a member of Friends Services for the Aging
(FSA), an association of Quaker organizations that provide
services to older adults in Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, and California.
The members of Friends Services for the Aging believe that
their communities and services are enriched by diversity within
their organizations. Their Quaker values lead to a policy
of inclusion, of seeking out diversity, and of nondiscrimination.
Our commitment to diversity flows from our common Quaker
identity and values. Friends believe that each human life
is sacred — that there is “that of God”
in every person. This conviction has led to more than three
centuries of Quaker action to promote equality, respect for
differences, and the dignity of all people.
FSA member organizations are committed to making their services
to the aging a part of this heritage.
The Estaugh Board of Trustees, which conducts Medford Leas,
has fully adopted this statement of diversity into its own
policies and procedures including all admissions of residents
and hiring of employees for the community.
Additionally, there are two committees actively working on
furthering the mission of enhancing diversity with the Medford
Leas community: the Resident Diversity Committee and the Joint
Diversity Committee (a blended committee with equal representation
from residents, staff, and Estaugh Board members).
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Downloadable
Publications: [PDF
format]
 Spring 2008 Newsletter
Fall 2007 Newsletter
Spring 2007 Newsletter
Spring 2006 Newsletter
Spring 2005 Newsletter
2006 Annual Report
2005 Annual Report
2004 Annual Report
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