Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of First Colonial Inn, I am happy to share that we made it through the fast-moving storm, Isaias, safely today. We had some tree branches come down, but that was the worst of it. I hope that all our FCI families stayed safe and were spared of any damage as well. Regarding COVID-19, three of the four associates who had previously tested positive have recovered… Read More
Dear Residents, Associates and Families of First Colonial Inn, I am writing you this letter to update you on the status of COVID-19 testing and cases at our community. The Department of Public Health just sent the list of results from the community-wide baseline test we conducted on July 14th. For your reference, we tested 156 residents and 71 associates. I am pleased to report that all resident tests were… Read More
Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of First Colonial Inn, I would like to thank our residents, associates and the teams from Genesis Rehab and Silver Strands Salon, for participating in the community-wide baseline testing for COVID-19 this past Tuesday. The testing of 235 people in total, led by the Virginia Beach Department of Health and the Medical Reserves Corp, was completed in under two hours in 3 different locations within… Read More
Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of First Colonial Inn, As shared yesterday our residents, associates and members of the Genesis Rehab and Silver Strands Salon teams will be participating in a community-wide Point Prevalence Survey (baseline testing for COVID-19) on Tuesday, July 14th from 9a-noon. Due to this testing schedule our typical Pantry delivery will be held on Wednesday next week. The baseline testing results, which we anticipate receiving within… Read More
Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of First Colonial Inn, Last week I shared that we are working with the Department of Health to coordinate a community-wide Point Prevalence Survey (baseline testing for COVID-19). I have confirmed the date of the testing for our residents and associates; it will be held here on Tuesday, July 14th. Early next week I have a meeting with our Department of Health representatives to discuss… Read More
How many pieces of art can senior citizens in Virginia Beach receive from one request? It turns out: hundreds. Back in March, one of First Colonial Inn’s newest associates had the idea to request original pieces of art from local children to cheer up the community’s senior residents while visitations were unavailable due to COVID-19. Within two months, the Virginia Beach senior living community received artwork via postage mail from… Read More
Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of First Colonial Inn, Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we monitor the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. As we move into week two of Phase Two of the Governor’s Forward Virginia Safer at Home plan, we remain committed to adjusting and adapting to new ways as we move together thru this challenging time. I’m happy to share that since early April we have… Read More
Once again, we find our lives disrupted – not by a pandemic, but by heartbreaking events that have stirred deep emotions in all of us. George Floyd’s death has again shed a bright light on the shameful history of discrimination, hatred, and racism in this country. Sadly, events like these are not isolated, nor are they new. The senseless killings of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and now George Floyd, have… Read More
Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of First Colonial Inn, I am happy to share that First Colonial Inn remained COVID-19 free this week. This is great news and I’d like to remind everyone that all of the safety measures that we have put into place are assisting our residents and associates to remain healthy. Virginia remains in Phase 1 at this time with an additional requirement put into effect today… Read More
Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of First Colonial Inn, This letter is part of our continuing communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. We thank you for your continued support and understanding as we navigate through this difficult time. This afternoon our Governor announced that the state is cautiously moving towards Phase 1 in its Three-Phase plan to ease restrictions. The intent is for Phase 1 to begin on May 15th… Read More