Update from Administrator – July 15, 2020
Our team and I hope this email finds you safe and healthy.
We are happy to report that we are still COVID free (residents and staff) following our third round of testing! We are conducting another round this week, to include any new admissions during the last week, and are hopeful that we will remain free of the virus. Some of our residents and families have been inquiring about increasing time outdoors so we are actively trying to get people out of their rooms while maintaining the appropriate safety measures. As we continue to maintain a COVID-free status, we will hopefully be able to reduce restrictions under the guidance of the CDC and CT Department of Public Health.
Please remember that outdoor visits must be pre-scheduled to ensure safe and healthy visits for you, the residents, and our staff. The specific guidelines and details regarding perimeter visits can be found on our website and Facebook page. If these restrictions pose issues for you, please keep in mind that we continue to offer other visitation alternatives like Facetime, Skype and window visits. You can schedule a visit by calling 860-489-1008 or emailing us at recreation@valeriemanorhcc.com. Please note that we do not allow visitors to drive around the building as it poses a risk to residents and/or staff that may be walking on the paved path. If the distance for a visit is too difficult to walk please let our team know and we can accommodate.
As a reminder, our next “Town Hall” meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, July 16th at 1pm. We encourage any residents and family members to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have about the care we are offering. Our commitment is to be as transparent as possible and work to address any issues that arise.
Thank you and please stay safe and healthy!
Marisa Jones, LNHA, MBA
Administrator
Valerie Manor
1360 Torringford Street
Torrington, CT 06790
860-489-1008