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
First Colonial Inn: Update From The Executive Director
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
Message From President & CEO On Recent Events
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
First Colonial Inn: Update From The Executive Director
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
First Colonial Inn: Update From The Executive Director
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
Eco-friendly, Reusable Dining Containers at Kisco
Learn more about our investment in eco-friendly, reusable dining containers from Director of Culinary Services Randall Lonoza. From personal protective equipment and new technology to labor costs, senior living providers throughout the industry are contending with growing expenses responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Even seemingly straightforward operational adjustments can come with outsized and in some cases unexpected new costs. A look at how Kisco Senior Living altered its dining service… Read More
Video Message From Andy Kohlberg
April 9, 2020: Kisco President and CEO, Andy Kohlberg shares about the additional measures each of our communities has implemented in response to COVID-19. With our experienced management team and dedicated associates, we will get through this together.
First Colonial Inn: Update From The Executive Director
Dear All Residents, Associates and Families of First Colonial Inn, As we have all learned recently things can change quickly. Since the last update that I sent earlier today I wanted to let to let you know that we have had an Assisted Living associate receive a presumptive positive test result for Covid-19. The healthcare authorities were notified immediately. At this time, the origin of exposure is not known and… Read More
First Colonial Inn: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of First Colonial Inn, Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we monitor the ongoing Coronavirus situation. As you may be aware Governor Ralph Northam has issued a mandatory “Stay At Home” order that will remain in place until June 10th unless amended by another executive order. The safety of our residents and associates has remained our top priority since the beginning of… Read More
First Colonial Inn: Message From The Executive Director
March 18, 2020: Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of First Colonial Inn, Thank you for your continued support as we monitor the ongoing Coronavirus situation. Based upon the latest Local/State/Federal guidance we have made additional changes to our dining protocol. The changes are highlighted below: DINING UPDATE · 1 resident per table will be seated; additional residents will not be allowed to join in if someone leaves a table as… Read More