The holidays are here! And everyone, especially at this time of year, looks forward to spending quality time with family. This year is even more emotionally challenging due to the constraints CoVID is presenting. However, we have protocols, policies and procedures in place that are allowing our residents and families to have that much needed time together. Family members may now come to the community and provide a saliva sample… Read More
The Fountains: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents, Families, Associates, and Friends of The Fountains; Last week we had a positive result in one of our associates pooled saliva test groups. The community completed PCR COVID-19 testing right away for all associates within that group. Unfortunately, one of our associates tested positive yesterday that was on vacation. We have completed the contact tracing and are following the CDC protocol. The associate reported they always wore their… Read More
‘Ilima at Leihano: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents, Families and Loved Ones, We have just received confirmation that one (1) non-direct contact associate has tested positive for the Covid-19 Corona virus. This was discovered through our regular Monday mandatory surveillance testing of all associates. The associate is asymptomatic and was last in the community on Thursday, November 12th. The associate will be in self-quarantine at their home and does not work at another health care employer…. Read More
Toy Drive-Thru at The Fountains
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 | 7:30AM – 10AM Join us at The Fountains for our much anticipated annual Toy Drive-Thru in support of the ‘His Place Ministries’ Toy Drive. We believe sharing our time and resources is one of the most important contributions we can make to the communities we serve. Please stop by The Fountains on Friday, November 20th, and drop off a new (unwrapped) toy and we’ll treat… Read More
Virtual Cooking at ‘Ilima at Leihano
Friday, November 20 | 2pm Join us LIVE on Facebook for our much anticipated onsite virtual cooking class hosted by our very own our talented Chef Stella! Although you are safe at home, you can still stay engaged and socialize with us! So put on your aprons, invite a friend, and join us for some fall cooking fun. Enjoy fellowship with your friends, and discover new delicious recipe ideas to… Read More
Food Drive at Woodland Terrace
Woodland Terrace will be collecting donations of canned goods on November 20th from 8am to 11am and we invite you to stop by and donate to a great cause. Simply drive up to the main entrance of Woodland Terrace to drop off your donations. For more information, please contact Andrew Caruana at 919.624.4507.
First Colonial Inn: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of First Colonial Inn, First and foremost, I want to say thank you to all who are Veterans and to the spouses and family members who supported their loved ones who served our country. This afternoon we will be honoring those veterans and/or their spouses who have joined the FCI community since last year’s Veterans’ Day Pinning Ceremony. We will be videotaping the ceremony so… Read More
How To Have ‘The Conversation’ About Senior Living
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 | 6PM – 7PM It is not easy for anyone to consider moving one’s parents into a senior living community, let alone approaching this delicate topic with them. In preparation for family holiday visits, we invite you to join us virtually for an informative Zoom event on how to have ‘the conversation’ with parents about the possibility of moving to a senior living community. How To Have… Read More
The Fountains: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents, Families, Associates, and Friends of The Fountains; Last week we received a positive result in one of our associates pooled saliva groups. The community completed PCR testing right away. We currently have two associates in our wellness department and one associate in our assisted living department that tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully, we complete weekly pooled saliva test because these associates do not have any symptoms and no… Read More
Byron Park: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of Byron Park, As of today, Contra Costa County’s positivity rate is at of 2.2%. While our community continues to employ its weekly pooled saliva testing with negative results and positive opening reviews, our greater community is seeing a shift. Public Health shared “Contra Costa County entered the orange tier of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy on Oct. 27, but the average daily number… Read More