We our 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.
December 15, 2020 Dear Families, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found a COVID-19 vaccine to be safe and effective, and our facility will be able to give the vaccine to residents. This is very encouraging news. We will begin giving the vaccine to residents on 12/27/2020. However, we are required to have… Continue Reading Continue reading
Hi Everyone: Hope you are staying safe and feeling well. As always, I just want to give you an update on the status of a few important things at Valerie Manor. In addition, I have attached an information sheet for your review. We continue to test all of our staff and residents on… Continue Reading Continue reading
Please see the below for an Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic: Facility Sheet… Continue reading
Hi Everyone: Hope you are staying safe and feeling well. I apologize for the late email today, but just wanted to keep everyone informed as to the happenings at Valerie Manor. We continue to test all of our staff and residents on a weekly basis. We currently have close to 20 residents and… Continue Reading Continue reading
TORRINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — So many of us struggling, too many with empty place settings at the table this holiday. But News 8’s viewers are finding ways to celebrate safely, to remember those lost and to celebrate those still with us. At Athena Healthcare’s Valerie Manor nursing home in Torrington, families greet their loved ones… Continue Reading Continue reading
We continue to test all of our staff and residents on a weekly basis. We currently have both residents and staff that have tested positive over the past week. As the state’s positivity rate continues to climb, the state is directing nursing homes to test all residents for COVID 19. This will identify any resident… Continue Reading Continue reading
Please see the attached letter from the Connecticut Department of Health regarding staying safe and healthy during the upcoming Holiday Season. https://athenahealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/11-20-20-letter-to-LTC.fam_.holiday.pdf… Continue reading
November 20, 2020 Dear Families, As of this date we currently have 3 Covid Positive residents in the facility and 3 staff members Covid Positive as well. There are now more than 130 nursing homes across the state reported staff and/or new resident cases of COVID-19 in their centers. We continue to follow… Continue Reading Continue reading
November 13, 2020 Dear Families, We are happy to report that we remain COVID free! Last week, more than 50 nursing homes across the state reported staff and/or new resident cases of COVID-19 in their centers. We continue to follow guidance and protocols set by CT-DPH and are testing our staff weekly. Although so much… Continue Reading Continue reading
November 6, 2020 Dear Families, As always, our team and I hope 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! Last week, more than 35 nursing… Continue Reading Continue reading
