Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of The Fountains; Throughout this entire pandemic experience, I have continued to provide open dialogue with residents, families, and associates and will continue to do so whether the news is good or, as in this case, more “challenging”. It is with a heavy heart that I share that after nearly four months of diligence, focus, and exceeding CDC guidelines, we have learned that we have… Read More
Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of Sagewood: We continue to monitor the ongoing Coronavirus situation and communicate often with residents, families and associates pertaining to protocols we are implementing to provide the safest environment for our residents and associates. We continue to prohibit any non-essential visitors from entering our community, and screening all “Essential” visitors (to include faith-leaders, family, close friends, and individuals providing direct assistance to residents) for: •… 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
Here are a few highlights from last week’s Abbotswood at Irving Park “Cooking with Class” Grilling Out: Indoors! Huge thank you to Chef De Cuisine, Chris Cason, and our very own resident Barbara Spencer as Sous Chef. This talented duo taught our community and friends how to make the delicious a pimento cheeseburger and sides! Visit our Facebook video here. Join us on Thursday, July 2nd at 3:00pm for our… Read More
Dear Residents, Families, Friends, and Associates of Emerald Court; Thank you for your continuing support as we work through the challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic. I am writing today to inform you that a resident on our Sapphire side has tested positive for Covid-19. This resident had been quarantined to their apartment prior to being sent to the hospital where they were tested. Today this resident was returned to community… Read More
Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of Drake Terrace; Happy Father’s Day! Thank you for your support during these unprecedented times. We understand the impact that this pandemic has had on your quality of life, and we will continue to make operational decisions that balance that quality of life with our highest priority of keeping our residents and associates as safe as possible. Kaiser and Marin Public Health came and tested… Read More
Dear Residents, Families and Loved Ones, Thank you for your continuing support and understanding during the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Since the start of this crisis, we have provided regular updates on the precautions being taken at our community based on Federal and State mandates. We are also in regular contact with the local healthcare association and our other communities for industry-wide best practices to minimize the risk of infection for… Read More
Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of Magnolia Glen; I am sending this letter to inform you that a resident from our independent living cottage neighborhood has tested positive for COVID-19. This resident and their spouse are in stable condition and will quarantine in their cottage home for 14 days or until cleared with a negative test result. At this time the source of infection is believed to be unrelated to… Read More
Dear Residents and Families of Valencia Terrace: This message is to inform you about changes to the status of COVID-19 at our community and other related information. Earlier today we were informed that one associate from our Environmental Services Department tested positive for COVID-19. This individual last worked on Sunday June 14th and will be off work for 14 days or until cleared with a negative test. The source of… Read More
Welcome to our monthly newsletter. It’s just another way for all of us to stay in touch during the COVID-19 crisis. We’ll share inspiring and fun stories about how our residents and associates are staying engaged and staying safe – all the while navigating “the new normal.” We hope you enjoy the latest news from Heritage Greens. And if you have any story ideas or news you’d like to share,… Read More