LATEST NEWS

We are dedicated to staying on top of the latest health care industry breakthroughs and developments. Below you will find a selection of articles related to our center, the skilled nursing care industry and other health care related news from around the world.

Health Care News

Update from Administrator – November 5, 2020

November 5, 2020 Dear Families, As always, our team hopes this email finds you safe and healthy. We continue testing our staff and residents at regular intervals as required by CMS, CDC and DPH. Last week, more than 35 nursing homes across the state reported staff and/or new resident cases of COVID-19 in their centers.… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – October 16, 2020

October 16, 2020 Dear Families, As always, our team hopes this email finds you safe and healthy. We continue testing our staff and residents at regular intervals as required by CMS, CDC and DPH. We are happy to report that we remain COVID free! Although we are following social distance guidelines, handwashing protocols, hygiene recommendations,… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update From Administrator – October 6, 2020

October 6, 2020 Dear Families, As always, our team hopes this email finds you safe and healthy. We continue testing our staff and residents at regular intervals as required by CMS, CDC and DPH. We are happy to report that we remain COVID free! Now for the exciting news and updates – Visitation!! Indoor Visits… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update From Administrator – September 15, 2020

September 15, 2020 Dear Families, Thank You for all your continued support during this difficult time. We are doing our best to keep our residents safe and happy.  Per DPH guidelines, we have started to test our employees monthly, this will increase based on community spread and other factors.  We continue to have no COVID+… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update From Administrator – August 19, 2020

August 19, 2020 As always, our team and I hope this email finds you safe and healthy. I am pleased to report that we continue to remain COVID-free for both our staff and residents. Unfortunately, in May we had to postpone National Nursing Home Week due to the unforeseen pandemic. Athena Recreation Departments in all… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update From Administrator – July 10, 2020

July 10, 2020 In addition to ongoing virtual and window visits, we have begun to offer outdoor visits for our residents and their families.  These visits require appropriate PPE (masks) to be worn at all times and a social distance of 6 feet between you and your loved ones for the entirety of the visit.… Continue Reading Continue reading