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
Best of Senior Living 2022 Awards – A Place For Mom
Kisco Senior Living is proud to announce that 12 of its communities – Abbotswood at Irving Park, Byron Park, Emerald Court, First Colonial Inn, Heritage Greens, ‘Ilima at Leihano, Magnolia Glen, Park Terrace, Sagewood at Daybreak, Valencia Terrace, Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine, Woodland Terrace – have been honored as a Best of Senior Living 2022 award winner by A Place for Mom (APFM), the leading online platform and trusted advisory… Read More
Emerald Court: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents and Families of Emerald Court, We hope that you are doing well. We understand how difficult it has been for everyone and appreciate everyone’s support during these challenging times. From my last letter, we have had an additional two residents and two associates test positive for COVID. We are on the downward trend of this virus surge, and we remain positive that this will continue. With the infection… 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
Emerald Court: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents, Families and Associates, As you may already be aware, COVID positivity rates continue to rise throughout the country. On January 4th, Orange County was at a 20.6% infection rate. Over the last few days, and especially the last 48 hours, Emerald Court has had 7 residents and 10 associates test positive. In doing contact tracing and reviewing each case, the exposure most likely occurred outside the community. To… Read More
Emerald Court: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Emerald Court Residents, Families, and Associates, As we continue our weekly COVID testing, we are able to identify those testing positive and put appropriate infection control protocols in place quickly. From this week’s tests, we have an associate who tested positive. This associate is fully vaccinated and being placed in quarantine. Also this week, we have a resident that took a rapid test elsewhere and the result was positive. … Read More
Emerald Court: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents, Families and Associates of Emerald Court, I hope you are all doing well. As you know, we continue with our ongoing surveillance of the COVID virus and appreciate everyone’s diligence in continuing to test weekly and following the infection control protocols. Today, we identified two residents who tested positive for COVID. We have the precautions in place, and they will be in isolation per public health guidelines. We… 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
Whole Person Wellness Event at Emerald Court
Join us on ZOOM on Friday, May 28 at 2pm for an informative panel featuring a panel of local experts discussing whole person wellness and important ways that you can focus on our 6 dimensions of wellness to maximize your overall health. When we live in balance, our daily experience is improved and our relationships become more meaningful. It is this culture of whole-person wellness that consistently sets Emerald Court… Read More