August 28, 2021

We learned late last evening that an employee was exposed to COVID-19 by a positive family member living in the home.  The employee last worked on Thursday.   Testing was conducted on all residents and employees today. During testing, we did identify one positive employee.  All residents have tested negative.  Because of the one positive test result, the building is considered to be in "outbreak status".  Therefore, we must suspsend communal dining, group activities and visitation until we complete 14-days of testing with no new positive test results.  Outdoor visitation is still available as an option, weather permitting.  Window visits will be scheduled for anyone who is interested. We ask that you contact the administrator or activities in advance to schedule visits.  Staff have been calling families to provide an update.


Sharon Eyster, MA, ACBSW, CNHA, FACHCA

Director of Operations 

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