The 2020 Collection Here you will find an assortment of poems written by the Poetry Class at Emerald Court Senior Living in Anaheim, California. The Poetry Class was formed in 2019 by Herman Sillas. His wife, Cora, does the collecting, organizing, and scheduling for the class. Herman, a seasoned writer, painter, and poet, wanted to share his love of poetry with his neighbors at the community. An assortment of residents… Read More
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
Hello Everyone, Over the past six months as we have introduced operational changes in response to the Covid19 pandemic, we worked hard to stay informed, to follow the science, and to ensure that we stay aligned with state, local, and federal guidance. All our decisions have been influenced by a commitment to balance the safety of our residents and associates while balancing “quality of life” considerations. We have introduced testing… Read More
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 | 2PM Did you know that “life clutter” affects 19 areas of your life… to be precise? The results are deeply transformative once you begin to get rid of it. Settling into a maintenance-free lifestyle, meeting new friends and engaging in different activities is an exciting experience requiring planning, organization and… decluttering. Join Emerald Court virtually for our much anticipated “Clutternomics” Zoom event with special guest Kathleen… Read More
Emerald Court continues to focus on providing new and existing residents an all-inclusive lifestyle that is warm, secure, and friendly. Our principles, values and beliefs remain at the forefront of our focus, and we will continue to provide exemplary service delivered with integrity, dignity, and compassion. It is our goal that residents at Emerald Court continue to enjoy and partake in The Art of Living Well®. We consider it an… Read More
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Kisco Senior Living has kept the safety of its residents and associates its top priority. Now the senior living company is taking it one step further with an innovative approach to testing, similar to the method taken by professional sports teams. Using pooled saliva PCR testing, Kisco Senior Living is aiming to create a “safety bubble,” giving the company the confidence to open up operationally. The… Read More
If there was a better understanding of the wide range of senior living options that we offer, our associates’ exceptional level of care for the residents, our thoughtfully designed programs and extraordinary residences, the decision to consider a senior living community as a place of dwelling would be much easier. To provide you with greater insight as you consider living options for yourself or a loved one, we have compiled… Read More
We would like to congratulate Chef Tony Pulsifer of Emerald Court for being nominated for the Excellence in Service Award, Department Director by the California Assisted Living Association (CALA). Chef Tony has been with Emerald Court for 26 years, with members of his dedicated team being with the community for over 20 years. He continually solicits feedback from residents, family members, and staff on how well his dining program is… Read More
Hello Everyone: As you know, Orange County (as well as the entire State of California) is experiencing a significant increase in Covid-19 cases. Public Health officials warn that positivity rates at 5% (and above) are concerning and represent a high prevalence of the virus in the general public. Currently, the positivity rate in California is at 8%. Because of this, we have instituted a Surveillance testing protocol to test 25%… Read More
Dear Residents, Associates, Families, and Friends of Emerald Court; As you know, we continue with our State-mandated Covid-19 testing. This protocol includes testing all residents and all associates every two weeks. Recently we were advised that an Independent Living resident has tested positive for Covid-19. This resident remains out of the community and will remain isolated until they are clear. We will continue with all residents self-isolating in their apartments… Read More