Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of La Posada: As part of our continued openness and transparency, I do need to inform you that we have three positive reported cases of COVID-19. Two associates who work in the health center–one in assisted living and one in skilled nursing– have tested positive. In addition, one Mallorca resident has tested positive. We are now just beginning to conduct contact tracing for these three… Read More
Byron Park: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents, Associates and Families of Byron Park, I am sending this update to inform you as promised that we have had ONE associate receive a positive test result for Covid-19 at Byron Park. The healthcare authorities (Contra Costa Public Health) and the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, were notified immediately. At this time, the origin of exposure is not known, and the associate has self-isolated at home… Read More
Magnolia Conversations: Episode Three
Welcome to the third episode of Magnolia Conversations! This podcast highlights Magnolia Glen with a unique look into the community. Hosted by Betsy Sykes, Sales Director, learn about how the community associates are navigating the new normal under Covid-19. This week John Kretzschmar, Dining Services Director, discusses the new and innovative ways he safely delivers meals to the residents and associates of Magnolia Glen. And Executive Director Jaime Pacheco gives… Read More
Park Terrace: Update From The Executive Director
Good afternoon everyone, We have received new guidance from the State of California Department of Social Services regarding the critical role of testing for COVID-19. This is an abbreviation of Provider Information Notice 20-23ASC: Prevention, containment, and mitigation measures are essential to stop the spread of COVID-19. Testing is additional tool to intervene early in an outbreak, as well as to assist a licensee in developing an effective plan to… Read More
Cooking with Class – “Where’s the Beef?” LIVE on Facebook
Abbotswood at Irving Park | Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 3:00 pm Join us LIVE on Facebook Thursday for our final class, Where’s the Beef?! Get a taste of what life is like at Irving Park as we demonstrate plant based summer grilling options for your ‘meatless days.’ We will offer free meal kits to the first 20 people who RSVP so you can cook along with us! To RSVP,… Read More
Abbotswood at Stonehenge: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents, Families, and Associates of Abbotswood at Stonehenge; Throughout the current coronavirus pandemic, we have pledged to be transparent with you all. Last Friday’s letter was our first time having to address an actual COVID-19 case in our community. Thank you for your words of support in response to that communication. After further review of the associate who tested positive last week, and out of an abundance of… Read More
Magnolia Glen: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents & Families, Magnolia Glen has been committed since the beginning of this pandemic to practice open communication regarding any information that impacts our operations or the safety and well-being of our community. This promise of open communication will continue as we navigate these unprecedented times. My most recent communication was sent on June 20th and it involved the news that one resident had tested positive for COVID-19 at… Read More
Emerald Court: Update From The Executive Director
Dear Residents, Families, and Friends of Emerald Court: We wanted to share some good news today. Our resident who had a positive Covid test, has recently tested and the result was negative. We are very happy to say that this resident seems to be doing well. Thanks to the care staff who have been working hard. This means, starting tomorrow, 7/6/20, residents in the Sapphire building will be able to… Read More
The Fountains: Update From The Executive Director
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”. We have received all the associate results from the community COVID-19 test completed on 6/25/2020. From this testing we had 5 positive cases of the virus for… Read More
First Colonial Inn: Update From The Executive Director 070320
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