The colors associated with the care areas listed below indicate the status of each area. Green = No active COVID symptoms on the unit. The residents can participate in activities and in visitations (window or in person)....
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #50
Yogi Berra, former player for the New York Yankees, infamously stated, “It’s like deja vu all over again.” As I sit down to pen another COVID-19 update, I confess I feel the same way. It never does any of us good to ignore the realities of what is going on around...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #49
Since my last update in early March, the COVID positivity numbers have continued to decline. Consequently, I am thoroughly enjoying interacting with residents in the café area. After two years of muted activity, our conversations are truly energizing (even when they...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #48
Today’s update will focus on changes to our COVID practices and the current infection rate in Lancaster County. First, the good news is that the positivity rate in Lancaster County continues to decrease rapidly. As of March 3, the positivity rate is 6.08. At the time...
Health Care Reopening Plan – Updated
According to the Department of Health's Interim Guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities, we are required to develop a Reopening Implementation Plan during COVID-19. View the DOH Reopening Plan and the CMS Nursing Home Visitation document. For any additional questions...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #47
Today’s update will focus on the effects of the Omicron variant and what it means to our staff and residents. First, the good news is that the positivity rate in Lancaster County is plunging. As of today, the positivity rate is 25.61%. Several weeks ago, we were above...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #46
Happy New Year! The COVID virus continues to impact our nation. The Omicron variant is primarily responsible for our current upheaval. As of yesterday, Lancaster County’s positivity rate was over 30%. Unfortunately, the high positivity rate has resulted in numerous...
Assisted Living/Personal Care Reopening Plan – Updated
According to the Department of Human Services, our licensing agency for Personal Care and Assisted Living Communities, we are required to develop a Reopening Implementation Plan. This guidance was issued on June 26, 2020. The Reopening Plan is available here. For any...
Practicing Daily Gratitude to Enhance Health
From Tansy Rodgers, FNTP (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner), Health and Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, and Physical Therapist Assistant With the holidays right around the corner and the season of gratitude upon us, this is the...
Lititz Fire Company Serves Up Kitchen Safety Tips – Fire Prevention Week
By Mike Michael, Lititz Fire Company It’s Fire Prevention Week, commemorating the Great Chicago Fire that began on October 8, 1871 and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 people homeless, destroyed more than...