Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of Byron Park,
We had a wonderful week at Byron Park, with Phase 2 in full swing the excitement and joy of being together and active was palpable. While the foundation of our operations will remain unchanged in the coming weeks, there may be a few enhancements along the way. We are actively working with our salon operator on a plan to reopen safely as soon as we are able. This service is still currently suspended under the most recent County Health Order but understand changes may be coming soon based on the statewide guidance provided today. We want to thank each of you for your continued support, partnership and commitment to our 4 pillars of safety which are – washing your hands frequently, complete our daily health screening and report when you are not feeling well, wear a mask for the entire duration you are in any common area or with other people and stay six feet physically distant.
Measures in place at Byron Park that will continue include:
1. We are continuing to restrict ALL visitors except Essential Visitors as follows:
a. “Compassionate” visits (only in instances of end-of-life)
b. Individuals directly providing essential health services
2. All essential visitors, residents and associates will be health screened and have daily temperature checks.
3. Any individual entering the community is required to sanitize their shoes/wear booties depending on role, sanitize/wash their hands, and wear proper personal protective equipment for the entire duration they are in the community, especially when in a resident apartment.
4. All residents are required to wear a mask when exiting their apartment for the entire duration they are in common areas/hallways. This includes the courtyard.
5. Residents who leave the community for any reason, are required to shelter in place for 14 days upon their return.
a. A wellness plan has been created to support during the duration of the shelter in place with daily focus on emotional, social and physical wellness. For more details, please contact Ricardo Romero, Resident Relations Director for Independent Living residents and Joiedy Laco for Assisted Living residents.
6. All group dining will continue to be suspended until further notice.
a. Happy Hour will continue to happen every Friday afternoon and refreshments and daily snack carts will continue to be served to your apartment. We will not be serving happy hour or refreshments in common areas as group dining is currently suspended.
7. Transportation will continue for medical appointments only. Family is able to transport their loved one to medical/surgical appointments if needed but ask family to remain masked the entire time they are with their loved one.
8. Byron Park will continue to offer complimentary shopping and medication pick up.
9. Byron Park will continue to offer complimentary daily trash pick-up.
10.Complimentary daily package delivery will continue.
The following measures added June 1st, 2020:
1. Beginning June 2nd, 2020 daily scenic drives are available.
2. The fitness center will be available from 7am to 7pm for single person appointments (unless a couple who resides in the same apartment) in 35-minute increments.
3. The pool will be open from 7am to 7pm for single person appointments (unless a couple who resides in the same apartment) in 45-minute increments.
4. We have resumed Monthly Podiatry visits from Dr. Rizzo for all residents and our complimentary monthly Blood Pressure Clinic for independent living residents.
5. All wellness programs previously enjoyed will return to your calendar but modified in count size to maintain 6 feet physical social distancing. Masks are always required by all individuals in the community. Due to the strict restriction on headcount (6-10 people max indoors) we will offer the same class multiple times so all who want to participate can. A few examples of what is returning:
a. In person fitness classes led by our Wellness Team – Tai Chi, gentle stretch and weights and chair yoga to name a few.
b. TED Talks, armchair travels, museum tours and discussions.
c. In Person Bingo. Bingo will be played in the lecture with personal cards/tables.
d. Physical card games are unable to be played at this time due to it being a high touch activity that cannot be played 6 feet apart. We do however have an alternative to our favorites such as scrabble, rummikub and even bridge! We have multiple tablets and staff to assist with setting up virtual games that can be played in person. Each resident would be given a tablet and seated 6 feet apart and can enjoy their favorite games together.
6. Social Visits
a. While we are still requiring residents not socialize in each other’s apartments, we have the following locations available for social visits between residents between 7am and 10pm.
i. Private Living Room
ii. Main Living Room
iii. Courtyard (7am to 7pm)
1. These visits require advance reservation at the front desk (at least 30 minutes in advance), so we can ensure sanitation between these group visits.
7. Outdoor Musical Performances
a. We have added additional shade tents and a shade covering above the white trellis as well as reconfigured all the furniture in the courtyard to maintain social distancing requirements. We are happy to be able to enjoy live performances in the courtyard and can accommodate up to 20 people at each performance. Reservations and proper mask usage are required.
8. Garden Room
a. The Garden Room is the new location for our “Romeo and Juliet Balcony”. Reservations are required in advance as it is first come first serve. Same day options may be available, inquiries are to be directed to the front desk. We have purchased a headphone and transmitter system to enhance this visit experience. The interim solution while this is in route is cell phones.
A member of our team will provide the phone number to you upon your arrival. You can access the Garden room by walking up the ramp located in the South Parking lot. See image 2 attached for the location for family to visit.
b. Residents who are on a 14-day shelter in place due to having left the community, are now eligible for Garden Room visits. This is an enhancement from previous protocol, for more details call the front desk so you can be routed to the appropriate director based on your level of living.
If you have questions, comments, concerns, or would like to discuss any of our operations or sanitation protocols in more detail, please do not hesitate to reach out. We thank you for your support and feedback during these uncharted times.
Warm Regards,
Jennifer Pastora
Executive Director, Byron Park