11/23/2020 @ 4:00 p.m.
Visitation Restrictions and Risk Assessment After Attending a Private Gathering
Please be advised that effective today, November 23, 2020, visitation restrictions will apply. All designated in-person visitor areas will be closed until further notice.
Visitations will be limited to “essential” visits from individuals providing essential services or personal wellbeing related visits e.g., Medication deliveries, healthcare service providers, family members essential to your direct care, etc.
A significant increase in COVID-19 cases in Stanislaus County has elevated the risk of virus transmission. In addition, private gatherings due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday further increases the risk for virus transmission. In an effort to mitigate these elevated risks, a “Private Gathering Risk Assessment” will take place during the health screening at the main vehicle entrance. Individuals returning from a private gathering and who are identified as high risk will be asked to self-quarantine for 14-days. Please refer to CDPH “Private Gathering Guidelines” for ways to minimize your risk of exposure when participating in gatherings.
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11/22/2020 @ 11:00 a.m.
Staff Positive Test Result for COVID-19
A staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Testing and home isolation protocols are in place. We remain on alert for potential COVID-19 risks. Our heightened sanitation protocols continue in full effect along with all other precautionary measures.
Please continue to protect yourself by practicing social distancing, following proper hand washing, and by wearing a face mask (unless you are unable to wear a face mask due to a health condition). Given the rise in COVID-19 cases in Stanislaus County, we ask that you continue to limit your outings to essential outings.
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08/31/2020 @ 4:00 p.m.
Update to Residents and Family Members
Today we were notified of a staff positive test result for COVID-19. As an ongoing precautionary measure, we continue to monitor for potential staff exposures. Please continue to protect yourself by practicing social distancing, following proper hand washing and by wearing a face mask (unless you are unable to wear a face mask due to a health condition). Responding to potential staff exposures due to uncontrollable staff and family dynamics continues as one of our priorities.
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06/30/2020 @ 11:00 a.m.
Update to Residents and Family Members
Due to a recent positive test result for COVID-19 and due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in Stanislaus County, we will maintain a high risk alert and continue our prevention protocols, which include proactive staff testing. Responding to potential staff exposures due to uncontrollable staff and family dynamics continues to be a priority.
The rise in positive cases throughout Stanislaus County increases the risk for staff offsite exposure. Visitation restrictions remain in place. You can also expect for re-opening planning efforts to be put on hold. Current basic services not considered essential will be prioritized to minimize contact.
As mentioned in previous communications, symptom check protocols and self-isolation for residents meeting certain criteria will continue. Staff symptom checks at start of shift and exposure procedures remain in place.
It is imperative that everyone follow all precautionary measures including face coverings (unless health conditions exempt you from this requirement). According to the CDC, wearing face coverings is the best way to protect yourself and others. Please continue proper hand washing and social distancing.
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06/28/2020 @ 11:00 a.m.
Update to Residents and Family Members
A part-time staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. The staff member had no direct contact with any resident and limited contact with other staff members. The source of the virus infection is unknown. The subject staff member has not been present in our community for approximately one (1) week. However, out of extreme caution, additional staff members will be tested and placed on Home Isolation.
Proactive staff testing will continue to support our mitigation efforts. In addition, our symptom check protocol and self-isolation for residents meeting certain criteria will continue. Staff symptom checks at start of shift will also continue. We remain in direct contact with the Health Department and DSS following additional guidance.
In an effort to minimize virus exposure, it is imperative that everyone follow all precautionary measures including face coverings (unless health conditions exempt you from this requirement). According to the CDC, wearing face coverings is the best way to protect yourself and others.
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06/03/2020 @ 10:30 a.m.
Update to Residents and Family Members
As mentioned in the previous communication regarding re-opening efforts, we are in the planning stages of re-opening some of our services and amenities. You can expect a cautious approach with each of these five separate phases, as well as the continuation of various preventative measures. We continue to stay in contact with the Department of Health and DSS.
Re-opening phases:
Phase 1
• Scheduled Housekeeping services
• Centralized symptom screening/temperature checks
Phase 2
• Salon
Phase 3
• Restaurant
Phase 4
• Chapel
Phase 5
• Guest Visitation
You can expect additional communications related to Phase 1 this week. Thank for your ongoing patience and support during this transition.
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05/28/2020 @ 10:30 a.m.
Update to Residents and Family Members
As you may be aware, Stanislaus County has moved its business re-opening efforts into, “Expanded Stage 2”. As a reminder, Samaritan Village must follow different guidelines directed by DSS and the Department of Health.
Samaritan Village management is currently in the planning stages for re-opening, which includes the Chapel, Dining Room, and Beauty Salon.
Please be advised additional information will follow as we work with our regulatory agencies.
We ask for your patience as we work through this process.
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04/30/2020 @ 10:30 a.m.
Update to Residents and Family Members
Our COVID-19 prevention efforts continue to help us mitigate exposure risk. Your individual efforts and ongoing cooperation is helping us stay safe. Only together as a community can we protect each other. Due to the ongoing risk, we ask that you continue to follow all precautionary measures.
As we continue with visitation restrictions, we would like to remind family members and friends to refrain from visiting the community. Should you need to drop off personal items for a loved one, you may do so at our Screening Station located at the Front Gate. Please do not utilize the Curbside Visitation Area to deliver items to your loved one. The Curbside Visitation Area is intended to give residents an opportunity to experience a quick family moment. We truly appreciate your understanding.
Should you feel the need to utilize the Curbside Visitation Area, please remember that you can put others at risk if you do not follow the Curbside Visitation Area rules; we ask that you follow the rules to protect our community. Some of the rules are as follows: keep your family moment to no more than 15 minutes, avoid physical contact, maintain six feet of physical distance, and do not exchange personal items during a Curbside Visitation.
Just as we rely on our entire Samaritan Village team to protect our community, we ask that you continue your own personal awareness and diligence to help keep us safe.
Thank you for your ongoing support and patience.
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04/06/2020 @ 4:30 p.m.
Update to Residents and Family Members
As you may know, the Stanislaus Department of Health reported the first COVID-19 case in the city of Hughson. The proximity of this recent announcement is another reminder that we must follow all preventative measures to minimize the risk of exposure. Also as a reminder, please avoid peak times in certain common areas within the community e.g., mail box station, deli area, etc. By avoiding these peak times you can help minimize the number of people gathering in one area, while also helping our social distancing efforts.
In addition, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently provided new guidance as it relates to the use of face masks. The CDC recommends wearing face masks in public settings where it is difficult to maintain social distancing. We encourage you to wear a cloth mask in public areas. Wearing masks can slow the spread of the virus, especially when people are unaware that they are carrying the virus. Attached you will find detailed guidance from the CDC regarding face masks (See attachment).
As mentioned in prior communications, and to continue minimizing the risk of infection, we ask that you avoid leaving the Samaritan Village community other than for critical doctor appointments. When possible, we ask that you take advantage of alternative appointment methods e.g., phone or video.
We also ask that family members and friends continue to refrain from visiting the community. Visitation restrictions continue to be limited to End-of-Life and essential services.
Thank you for your patience during this difficult time.
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03/23/2020 @ 4:30 p.m.
Update to Residents, Friends, and Family Members
As we continue to ensure your safety through our various COVID-19 preventative efforts, please remember to stay in touch with each other.
Given the current “Stay-at-Home” status and given the current visitation restrictions to our community, we encourage you to stay connected with friends and family.
Continue utilizing technological methods of communication e.g., telephone, text, email, video, etc. These are difficult times and the support we give to each other will maintain the resilience and strength of our community. Thank you.
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03/18/2020 @ 10:30 a.m.
Memo to All Residents, Families & Staff from Dan Aguilar, President & CEO
As of this morning, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Stanislaus County has increased to four (4). In addition, all schools within Stanislaus County will be closed effective tomorrow. Health officials continue to encourage an elevated response to preventative measures, along with home isolation for those 65+ and those vulnerable to COVID-19. Per our earlier communications, visitations are currently restricted to end-of-life and essential services.
In an effort to remain extremely cautious, we continue to be in direct contact with the Department of Health to seek guidance when individuals seek medical attention due to, feeling unwell, when pre-existing health conditions are questionable or if an individual’s temperature is questionable. Moreover, out of extreme caution, when we have a questionable wellness situation involving any individual, we will ask that all residents remain in self-isolation until further notice.
Please review the following updates regrading services within the community.
Limited Visitations
Visitations continue to be limited to End-of-Life and essential services. If you are not sure if your visit meets the “essential” visit criteria, please contact our customer services representative at Ext. 3000. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this requirement may cause. Please continue utilizing alternative methods of communication e.g., telephone, text, email, video, etc.
Vehicle traffic within the community
As mentioned in a prior communication, we informed that the driveway leading to the Hospice House has been blocked for traffic control reasons and to support our vehicle gate closures. Due to some confusion from essential delivery vehicles and to enhance our gate closure efforts, the current barricades will be replaced with portable fencing.
To all residents, friends, families and staff, thank you for your support and patience during this difficult time. Our goal is to ensure that we are taking all necessary actions to ensure everybody’s safety.
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03/16/2020 @ 4:30 p.m.
Memo to All Residents, Families & Staff from Dan Aguilar, President & CEO
As you may already know, the Governor and State officials provided an update yesterday on California’s response to COVID-19. In that update the Governor announced that individuals age 65+ and those vulnerable to COVID-19 should practice home isolation. In addition, the Governor directed all Assisted Living communities and Nursing Homes to limit visitations only to End-of-Life and essential service visits. We expect to receive additional guidance from the Health Department and DSS as it relates to these directives.
Please review the following updates regarding services within our community.
Leaving the community
Based on the recent directive from State officials regarding home isolation, we ask that you follow the directive.
Special requests
If you have special requests or questions while you remain in your home, please do not hesitate to contact the front desk.
Package deliveries and Personal Supply Deliveries
The handling of normal package deliveries has not changed – the front desk will contact you when a package arrives for you and we will deliver the package to your apartment. However, given the current visitation restrictions, any packages or supplies delivered by family members must be left at the main vehicle entrance. Front desk staff will ensure you receive packages delivered by family members. (Concierge fees will be waived)
Limited Visitations
As mentioned, current visitations are limited to End-of-Life and essential service visits. If you are not sure if your visit meets the “essential’ visit criteria, please contact our customer service representative at Ext. 3000.
Upcoming Doctors Appointments
For your protection and to minimize the risk of exposure, when possible, we ask that you take advantage of alternative appointment methods e.g., phone or video.
Handwashing Stations
Additional designated hand washing stations have been added in each residential building. The health screeners at each designated building entrance will direct you to the hand washing station. Continue practicing good handwashing etiquette.
Continue the practice of “Social Distancing”
When interacting with people maintain a distance of six feet between you and others. Do not shake hands with anyone. If you choose to socialize with friends within our community please use Social Distancing practices.
Beauty Salon
The beauty salon is now closed until further notice.
How you can help
If you are a family member, please do not visit our community unless your visit is related to end-of-life circumstances or direct healthcare services. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Residents, family and friends, stay in communication with each other, we encourage everyone to continue utilizing technology methods of communication e.g., telephone, text, email, video, etc.
We are all in this together and together is how we can best deal with this unprecedented pandemic.
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03/12/2020 @ 4:30 p.m.
Memo to All Residents, Families & Staff from Dan Aguilar, President & CEO
The Coronavirus situation and the guidance from health authorities remains very fluid. As of today, there are no additional Coronavirus cases in Stanislaus County, confirmed cases for Stanislaus County are two (2). We continue to evaluate risk factors. Listed below you will find additional safety precautions we are taking to protect you from the risk of infection.
Dining Room Closure
The dining room will be closed through the end of March. A separate communication with details has been provided by Resident Services.
Closing of Campus Gates – Modification to Process
The health screening station at the vehicle gate has been moved inside the vehicle gate. The gates will remain closed. However, during high traffic periods the gate will be opened for extended periods of time as to mitigate traffic. For example, at the start of certain shifts, at the end of certain shifts. This will allow us to screen effectively without creating traffic issues.
Temperature Checks
Be aware that your temperature will be checked at the designated entrances for buildings A, E, F, and G (See attached map).
Communal Activities
Activities will be planned with groups of 10 or fewer people with Social Distancing protocols. For larger popular activities, we will make an effort to schedule multiple sessions to accommodate those interested in such activities.
Town Hall
The March Resident Town Hall scheduled for this Friday, March 13th is cancelled.
Beauty Salon
The Beauty Salon will remain open.
Family Members
Family members should continue using the “Campus Updates” Web Page for information. www.svliving.org/campus-updates
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03/12/2020 @ 2:30 p.m.
Memo to Residents in Buildings E, F, G, and Cottages from Resident Services
In tandem with our current Coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention efforts, the main Dining Room will be closed effective immediately and until further notice.
All lunch and dinner meals will be delivered to your apartment. Please be available in your apartment to accept delivery at the below-designated times:
Lunch will be delivered between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Dinner will be delivered between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Breakfast service will be unavailable until further notice.
Residents will not be charged for additional Board Meals.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to ensure your safety.
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03/11/2020
Memo to All Residents, Families & Staff from Dan Aguilar, President & CEO
As a follow up to the earlier communication regarding the Coronavirus, please be informed that effective today, we are escalating our Coronavirus and Flu Prevention measures. As you may know, there have been two (2) confirmed Coronavirus cases in Stanislaus County. Effective this afternoon, our disease prevention plan will be escalated. We continue to stay in contact with the Health Department following safety precaution guidance.
Closing of all campus gates
For your protection all campus gates will be closed and will remain closed until further notice. All vehicles must use the main vehicle entrance closest to building A. The vehicle gate located next to the Hospice House will also be closed, and intended for hospice use, this allows them to carry-out their screening plan for hospice visitors. In addition, you will notice that the driveway leading to the hospice property will be blocked, this is intended to control hospice traffic.
Limited Visitations
Outside visitations will be limited to reduce risk exposure. Visitations will be limited to “essential” visits from individuals providing essential services or personal wellbeing related visits e.g., Medication deliveries, healthcare service providers, family members essential to your direct care, etc. We will change visit limitations as we continue to evaluate Health Department guidance.
Enhanced Visitor Screening
Enhanced visitor screening will also be initiated. This means that all individuals entering or re-entering our community will be screened. Our goal is to help identify individuals who may pose a risk of infection and restrict them from entering our community.
Limiting Communal Activities
Be aware that certain communal activities/functions may be limited or cancelled. Decisions related to communal activities will continue to evolve. Guidance from Health authorities is very fluid and changing every day. We ask that you be patient. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Transportation
Due to the recent confirmed cases of Coronavirus within the County, we are cancelling all “non-essential” outings. Transportation will continue to be available for healthcare related needs, such as doctor’s appointments etc.
If you typically utilize our transportation services for grocery shopping, the front desk can help coordinate grocery deliveries (concierge fees will be waived). Please see our front desk staff for details.
How you can help
Please communicate with your friends and family members. Encourage them to postpone all visits to our community. Consider utilizing other methods of communication such as email, telephone, or video calls such as Skype.
Don’t bring small children into the community. Unfortunately, it is recommended and advised that young children stay away from older adults, who are age 60+, as children often do not show symptoms of the virus but can still be carriers.
Continue to maintain “social distancing”, especially as you socialize with your friends and staff around the community.
We encourage you to limit your outings, if you leave our campus, limit your contact with sick people. Avoid large gatherings and continue to use proper handwashing techniques.
Please communicate with your family members. Encourage them to utilize the “Campus Updates” Website for information www.svliving.org/campus-updates
