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May 17th, 2021 Dear Families, We hope this week’s weather forecast remains true – as warmer days are ahead of us. This means more time outside in the fresh air for our residents! We encourage you to take a advantage of the weather and schedule an outside visit with your loved one if possible. By… Continue Reading Continue reading
May 10, 2021 Dear Families, This week, we celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week (formerly National Nursing Home Week). This year’s theme is “Together Through the Seasons.” NSNCW began on Sunday, May 9, Mother’s Day and runs through May 15. The theme will honor the collaborative commitment of our staff in providing compassionate… Continue Reading Continue reading
Good afternoon, I am writing this email to update you that we currently have 8 positive residents and 3 positive staff that were identified during our weekly testing. Despite following CDC guidelines, following the core principles of infection control principles, this terrible virus found its way into our facility. There is no one to… Continue Reading Continue reading
Good afternoon, I am reporting to you that we have a new positive employee at Northbridge identified in our weekly testing. We have to put indoor visits on hold until one round of testing is completed for residents and staff. If all are negative, indoor visits can resume. We can continue outdoor and window visits.… Continue Reading Continue reading
Click below for an update on our visitation plan, based on CT DPH and CDC guidance, effective 3/16/2021: Visitation Guidance (CT)… Continue reading
March 11, 2021 Dear Families, It looks like we will see an early burst of spring this week. Our goal is to get everyone some fresh air and sunshine this week! Our current Covid status is COVID FREE for residents and employees. As you well know, this week marks one year… Continue Reading Continue reading
Hello Families and Friends of Northbridge, I hope this email finds you well. Unfortunately, I have to report we have 1 new positive employee. This employee had little to no interaction with residents, but we still have to follow CDC and DPH guidelines. Due to this new positive, we have to put indoor visits… Continue Reading Continue reading
2/26/21 To the families and friends of Northbridge, We currently have no positive staff and two positive residents admitted from the hospital. We continue staff weekly testing on Thursdays and are pending 2.25.21 results. I have attached an informational letter that I share with families annually regarding our emergency preparation information. Please reach out with… Continue Reading Continue reading
2.19.21 Dear families and loved ones of Northbridge residents, Currently, we have no residents or staff that are Covid positive. Since it has been two weeks since our last positive, we now can open indoor visitation BEGINNING MONDAY FEBRUARY 22ND,2021. I have attached a document that answers the most frequently asked questions. Please read it… Continue Reading Continue reading
February 12TH, 2020 Dear Families, As always, we hope this letter finds you safe and healthy. Our current COVID status is COVID FREE FOR STAFF AND RESIDENTS. We are very excited that our residents and staff have had now had the opportunity to receive their doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from CVS here at our… Continue Reading Continue reading
