Kisco Senior Living rolled out additional associate benefits that enhance our existing competitive benefits package, available to full-time associates, starting January 1st, 2022. Read the article from McKnight’s Business Daily “We wanted to strengthen our current benefits for our associates to become an employer of choice, increase retention of our associates and encourage part-time associates to become full-time where possible,” David Hope, Kisco’s senior vice president of human resources, told… Read More
California Department of Public Health Visitor Requirements
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued new requirements for visitors in many care settings, including Assisted Living, Memory Care and CCRCs, including vaccination, boosters, and testing. Beginning Friday, January 7, 2022, through February 7, 2022 (unless extended), CDPH requires the following must be met to visit a resident in an Assisted Living community: Indoor Visits: Indoor visits will be allowed only under the following conditions: Visitors must… Read More
Kisco COVID-19 Update With Andy Kohlberg
The choice to work in the Senior Living industry inherently includes a commitment to the safety of those we serve. Kisco has implemented a vaccine requirement for all associates as of September 30th, and the vast majority of residents and associates are now fully vaccinated. Additionally, starting in October, our communities have access to receive the CDC recommended Pfizer Covid-19 booster shots. As a result, our communities continue to be… Read More
Kisco’s National Culinary Quick Fire Challenge
Kisco’s National Culinary Quick Fire Challenge went live this week streaming our community Chef’s from coast to the coast. The event was hosted by Randall Lonoza, National Director of Culinary Services. The Dining and Wellness teams partnered up and were challenged to use a secret ingredient in their creations; Giuseppe Giusti Gran Deposito Aceto Balsamico Di Modena- a 12-year aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. The culinary teams could prepare any… Read More
Updated COVID-19 Message From Andy Kohlberg
President and CEO, Andy Kohlberg, shares an updated message on PCR testing, vaccinations, and Kisco Confidence as we approach one year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 and Vaccination Update
At Kisco Senior Living, our top priority is and will always be the health and well-being of residents and associates. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Kisco has gone above and beyond to implement protocols that exceed what is required to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and maximize containment. We have conducted more than 120,000 tests using pooled saliva PCR testing on a twice weekly basis across all our communities,… Read More
Drake Terrace: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents, Associates, and Family Members of Drake Terrace: I am very happy to share that after discussing our situation with Marin Public Health the quarantine for Memory Care and Assisted Living has been lifted. Please note that if we identify any positive residents in assisted living during our surveillance testing, we may have to quarantine again. As a reminder, our covid guidelines are not an off and on switch… Read More
Kisco Covid-19 Vaccine Statement
Over the past nine months, close to 300,000 Americans have lost their lives due to Covid-19. Less than 1% of the US population is over 80 years of age, yet this segment represents over 40% of those who have been killed by this deadly disease. At Kisco our top priority from the beginning of the pandemic has been to keep residents and associates as safe as possible, and we are… Read More
Drake Terrace: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents, Associates, and Family Members of Drake Terrace: As part of my daily community update, I wanted to share that we have received all pending results from Monday’s round of testing and all the results were negative. At this time, we are waiting for all the test results from the round of testing done yesterday. Due to the surge in testing all throughout the country we expect the results… Read More
Drake Terrace: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents, Associates, and Family Members of Drake Terrace: Early this morning Marin Public Health informed us of their change to the testing plan. While yesterday I announced that today we would be testing everyone in assisted living, memory care and all the associates. Today they directed us to only test our associates. The testing was completed, and a notification was delivered to all resident apartments. MPH will be back… Read More