DIRECTIVES from the New York State Department of Health:

Skilled Nursing (SN) Facility Resources:

Appointments are not required for visitation. Masks are not required.

Nursing homes are now following the testing and masking guidance set forth by the hospital transmission rates. You can learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html

During periods of substantial increase of COVID and influenza in the community, the Department of Health recommends that masks be worn in resident care areas.

Even if masks are not required, you may wish to wear a mask if:
• someone in your household is at increased risk for severe disease
• you’re visiting or caring for someone who is moderately to severely immunocompromised

The following is recommended: Evening hours for subacute residents to avoid interfering with therapy sessions.

Recommended Hours:
8AM to 8PM with avoidance of meal time hours 8AM-10AM, 12PM-2PM and 5PM-7PM.
• Visitation is not permitted in meal service areas or the therapy gym.

We encourage all visitors to remain up to date with all recommended vaccinations

Please reschedule your visit if you currently have:
1) a positive viral test for SARS-CoV-2
2) symptoms of COVID-19
3) close contact with someone with SARS-CoV-2 infection or were in another situation that put you at higher risk for transmission. It is safest to defer non-urgent in-person visitation until 10 days after your close contact particularly if you are unable to wear source control

While visiting please remember:
• Hand hygiene (use of alcohol-based hand rub is preferred)
• Cover your cough
• A covid test can be made available upon request

Assisted Living (AL) Facility Resources:

Appointments are not required for visitation. Masks are not required.

Assisted living facilities are now following the masking guidance set forth by the hospital transmission rates. You can learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html

During periods of substantial increase of COVID and influenza in the community, the Department of Health recommends that masks be worn in resident care areas.

Even if masks are not required, you may wish to wear a mask if:
• someone in your household is at increased risk for severe disease
• you’re visiting or caring for someone who is moderately to severely immunocompromised

Recommended Hours: 8AM to 8PM with avoidance of meal time hours 8AM-9:30AM, 12PM-1:30PM and 5PM-6:30PM
• Visitation is not permitted in meal service areas.

We encourage all visitors to remain up to date with all recommended vaccinations

Please reschedule your visit if you currently have:
1) a positive viral test for SARS-CoV-2
2) symptoms of COVID-19
3) close contact with someone with SARS-CoV-2 infection or were in another situation that put you at higher risk for transmission. It is safest to defer non-urgent in-person visitation until 10 days after your close contact particularly if you are unable to wear source control

While visiting please remember:
• Hand hygiene (use of alcohol-based hand rub is preferred)
• Cover your cough

Resident Vaccine Resources