COVID-19 UPDATES ARCHIVE

COVID-19 UPDATES ARCHIVE

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Testing Results — 10/3/22

We are very pleased to be able to announce that all employees who were tested for COVID-19 on Monday, Oct. 3 are negative. We are blessed beyond measure to be able to say that we have not had a positive case in the facility since mid-September.

We will no longer conduct COVID-19 testing unless someone at the facility exhibits symptoms or we see an increase in positive cases in the area. Thank you for your continued faith, patience and consideration. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 9/26/22

We are happy to announce that all employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, Sept. 26. Sixteen residents were also tested, and all results were negative.

All employees who are not fully vaccinated will be tested on Thursday, Sept. 29. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 9/22/22

We are very pleased to be able to announce that all 78 employees tested for COVID-19 on Thursday, Sept. 22 are negative. We are blessed beyond measure.

We will test all employees on Monday, Sept. 26 and Thursday, Sept. 29. Thank you for your continued faith, patience and consideration. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 9/19/22

Following testing on Monday, Sept. 19, we were notified that one employee tested positive for COVID-19.

All employees will be tested on Thursday, Sept. 22. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 9/15/22

We were notified that all employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, Sept. 15.

All employees will be tested on Monday, Sept. 19. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 9/12/22

We were notified that two residents and one employee tested positive for COVID 19 following testing on Monday, Sept. 12.

All employees who are not-fully vaccinated will be tested on Thursday, Sept. 15. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 9/8/22

We were notified that all non-fully vaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, Sept. 8. Three residents and three employees tested positive following testing on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

All residents and employees will be tested on Monday, Sept. 12. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results 9/1/22

Following testing of all non-fully vaccinated staff on Thursday, Sept. 1, we were notified that two employees were positive for COVID-19.

We will test all residents and staff on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Thank you for your continued patience, understanding and above all your faith. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 8/31/22

Following testing on Monday, Aug. 29, we were notified that 15 residents and 10 employees were positive for COVID 19.

All residents and employees will be tested on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 8/25/22

Following testing on Thursday, August 25, we were informed that all non-fully vaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19.

We will test all residents and staff on Monday, August 29. Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and faith. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 8/24/22

We were notified that two residents and four employees tested positive following testing on Monday, Aug. 22.

All employees who are not fully vaccinated will be tested on Thursday, Aug. 25. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 8/18/22

Following testing of all non-fully vaccinated staff Thursday, August 18, we were informed that three employees tested positive for COVID-19.

We will test all residents and staff on Monday, August 22. Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and faith. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 8/17/22

We were notified that three residents and one employee tested positive following testing on Monday, Aug. 15. One resident and one employee tested positive following testing on Wednesday, Aug. 17.

All residents and employees will be tested on Monday, Aug. 22. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 8/11/22

We are happy to announce that all employees who are not fully vaccinated tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, Aug. 11.

We were notified that all residents tested negative following testing on Monday, Aug. 8. Two employees tested positive.

All residents and employees will be tested on Monday, Aug. 15. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 8/4/22

Following testing of all non-fully vaccinated employees Thursday, August 4, we were informed that one employee was positive for COVID-19.

We will test all residents and staff on Monday, August 8. Thank you for your continued patience, understanding and above all your faith. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 8/3/22

We are so very blessed to be able to say that following testing on Aug. 1, all residents are negative for COVID-19. One employee tested positive.

We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated on Thursday, Aug. 4. Thank you for your continued patience, understanding and above all your faith. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 7/28/22

We are happy to announce that following testing on Thursday, July 28, all employees who are not fully vaccinated were negative for COVID-19.

We will test all employees and residents on Monday, August 1 and Monday, August 8. All non-fully vaccinated employees will be tested Thursday, August 4 and Thursday August 11. Thank you for your patience, consideration and faith. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 7/28/22

Following testing on July 25, we were notified that one resident and two employees were positive for COVID-19.

We will test all employee who are not fully vaccinated Thursday, July 28. Please call us at 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 7/24/22

We are very pleased to announce that all employees tested for COVID-19 on Thursday, July 21 were negative. However, we have recently had one resident test positive.

We will test all employees on Monday, July 25. All employees who have not been fully vaccinated will be tested on Thursday, July 28. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 7/18/22

We are happy to announce that all employees who are not fully vaccinated tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, July 18.

We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated on Thursday, July 21. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 7/14/22

We are happy to announce that all employees who are not fully vaccinated tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, July 14.

We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated on Monday, July 18. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 7/11/22

We were notified that one employee tested positive for COVID-19 following testing of staff who are not fully vaccinated on Monday, July 11.

We will test all staff who are not fully vaccinated on Thursday, July 14. Please call us at 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 7/7/22

We are happy to announce that all employees who are not fully vaccinated tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, July 7. We are blessed to be able to add that we have not had a positive case in the facility since late May.

We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated on Monday, July 11. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 7/5/22

We are happy to announce that all employees who are not fully vaccinated tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Tuesday, July 5. We are blessed to be able to add that we did not have a positive case in the facility since late May.

We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated on Thursday, July 7. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 6/30/22

We are happy to announce that all employees who are not fully vaccinated tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, June 30. We are blessed to be able to add that we have not had a positive case in the facility throughout June.

We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated on Tuesday, July 5. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 6/27/22

We are happy to announce that all employees who are not fully vaccinated tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, June 27. We are blessed to be able to add that we have not had a positive case in the facility throughout June.

We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated on Thursday, June 30. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 6/23/22

We are so blessed to be able to announce that all employees who have not been fully vaccinated tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, June 23.

We will test all employees who have not been fully vaccinated on Monday, June 27. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 6/20/22

We are happy to announce that all employees who are not fully vaccinated tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, June 20.

We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated on Thursday, June 23. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 6/16/22

We are happy to announce that all employees who are not fully vaccinated tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, June 16.

We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated on Monday, June 20. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 6/13/22

We are blessed to announce that all employees who are not fully-vaccinated tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, June 13.

We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated on Thursday, June 16. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 6/9/22

We are happy to announce that all employees who are not fully-vaccinated tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, June 9.

We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated on Monday, June 13. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 6/6/22

We are happy to announce that all non-fully vaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, June 6.

We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated on Thursday, June 9. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 6/2/22

We are very blessed to announce that all non-fully vaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, June 2.

We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated on Monday, June 6. Thank you for your continued faith, patience, and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 5/31/22

We were notified that three employees tested positive for COVID-19 following testing on Tuesday, May 31.

All employees who are not fully vaccinated will be tested on Thursday, June 2. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 5/26/22

We are blessed to announce that all unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, May 26.

We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated on Tuesday, May 31. Thank you for your continued faith, patience, and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 5/23/22

We are happy to announce that all unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, May 23.

We will test all unvaccinated employees on Thursday, May 26. Thank you for your continued faith, patience, and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 5/20/22

We are so very happy and blessed to be able to announce that all unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, May 19.

We will test all unvaccinated employees on Monday, May 23. Thank you for your continued faith, patience and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 5/16/22

We were notified that one employee tested positive for COVID-19 following testing of all unvaccinated staff on Monday, May 16. We will again test all unvaccinated employees on Thursday, May 19.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, support and above all your faith. Please do not hesitate to call us at 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 5/12/22

We are happy to announce that all 61 unvaccinated employees tested for COVID-19 on Thursday, May 12 are negative.

We are blessed to be able to say that we have not had a positive test in the facility since April 23. Only unvaccinated staff members will be tested moving forward unless we have positive cases. We will test unvaccinated employees on Monday, May 16.

Thank you for your faith, understanding, patience and support. Please do not hesitate to call us at 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 5/11/22

We are very blessed to be able to announce that all residents and employees tested negative for COVID-19 following facility-wide testing on Monday, May 9.

We have not had a positive case at the facility since April 27. Therefore, we will not test residents unless we begin to see positive cases at the facility. All unvaccinated employees will be tested twice a week, with the next test being Thursday, May 12. We are truly blessed! Thank you for your patience, understanding and faith.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any question

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 5/5/22

We are so very pleased to be able to announce that all unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, May 5.

We will test all residents and employees on Monday, May 9. Thank you for your continued faith, patience, and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 5/4/22

We are so very happy and blessed to be able to announce that all residents and staff tested negative for COVID 19 following testing on Monday, May 2. We will test all unvaccinated staff on Thursday, May 5.

Thank you for your continued faith, support and understanding. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 4/29/22

We are so very pleased to be able to announce that all unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, April 28.

We will test all residents and employees on Monday, May 2. Thank you for your continued faith, patience and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 4/27/22

We were notified that all residents are negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, April 25. Three employees tested positive.

All unvaccinated employees will be tested on Thursday, April 28 and all residents and staff will be tested on Monday, May 2. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 4/22/22

All residents tested negative for COVID-19 following testing this week. Six employees tested positive.

All employees and residents will be tested on Monday, April 25. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 4/18/22

All unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, April 18.

All unvaccinated employees will be tested again on Thursday, April 21. We will continue to test all unvaccinated employees twice a week. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 4/14/22

All unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, April 14.

All unvaccinated employees will be testing again on Monday, April 18. We will continue to test all unvaccinated staff twice per week. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 4/11/22

We are blessed to announce that all unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, April 11.

We will continue to test all unvaccinated employees twice a week with the next testing scheduled for Thursday, April 14. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 4/8/22

All unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, April 7. We are so very happy to be able to say that we have not had a positive test in the facility since March 23.

The facility is no longer considered to be in outbreak status, and we will only test unvaccinated employees.

Thank you for your faith, understanding, patience, and love. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results — 4/6/22

We are very pleased to be able to announce that all residents and employees tested negative for COVID-19 following facility-wide testing on Monday, April 4. No residents have tested positive for seven weeks. We have also not had a single employee test positive since March 23.

We have now moved out of outbreak status. We will cease testing residents at the facility unless we re-enter outbreak status. We will test all employees who are not fully vaccinated twice a week. We are truly blessed! Thank you for your patience, understanding and faith.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results – 3/31/22

We are happy to announce that all unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, March 31.

All residents and employees will be tested on Monday, April 4. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results – 3/30/22

We are blessed to be able to announce that all residents and employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, March 28. We are so happy to be able to say that for the past six weeks all residents have tested negative.

All unvaccinated employees will be tested on Thursday, March 31. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results – 3/24/22

We are happy to announce that all unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, March 24.

All residents and employees will be tested on Monday, March 28. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results – 3/23/22

We are grateful to announce that all residents tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, March 21. One employee tested positive.

All unvaccinated employees will be tested on Thursday, March 24. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results – 3/18/22

We are happy to announce that all unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, March 17.

All residents and employees will be tested on Monday, March 21. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results – 3/16/22

We are blessed to be able to announce that all residents tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, March 14. One employee tested positive.

All unvaccinated employees will be tested on Thursday, March 17. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Visitation Guidelines Update – 3/16/22

We would like to announce that our visitation guidelines have changed to better accommodate family and loved ones. Please refer to our updated Visitation Guidelines and Reopening Plan. You can also call 304-636-1391 with any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results – 3/10/22

We are happy to announce that all unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, March 10.

All residents and employees will be tested on Monday, March 14. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results – 3/9/22

We are happy to announce that all residents tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, March 7. One employee tested positive.

All unvaccinated employees will be tested on Thursday, March 10. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results – 3/3/22

We are so very blessed to be able to announce that the results for every one of the 16 unvaccinated employees tested for COVID 19 on Thursday, March 3 are negative.

We will test all residents and staff on Monday, March 7. All unvaccinated employees will be tested on Thursday, March 10.

Thank you for your continued faith, support and understanding. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results – 3/2/22

We are blessed to be able to announce that all residents tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Monday, Feb. 28. One employee tested positive.

All unvaccinated employees will be tested on Thursday, March 3. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results – 2/24/22

We are happy to announce that all unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, Feb. 24.

We were notified that all residents tested negative following facility-wide testing on Feb. 21. Two employees tested positive.

All residents and employees will be tested on Monday, Feb. 28. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results – 2/17/22

We are blessed to be able to announce that all unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, Feb. 17.

All staff and residents were tested on Monday, Feb. 14. Following testing, we were notified that four residents and five employees tested positive. The positive residents have been moved to the COVID-19 unit.

All residents and employees will be tested on Monday, Feb. 21. Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results – 2/10/22

We were notified that one employee tested positive for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, Feb. 10. On Monday, Feb. 7., 10 residents and three employees tested positive. The residents have been moved to the COVID-19 unit. All residents and staff will be tested on Feb. 14.

Thank you for your continued faith and support. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Results – 2/3/22

Following testing on Feb, 3, we were notified that four employees tested positive for COVID-19.

All staff and residents will be tested on Monday, Feb. 7.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Testing Update — 2/2/22

We were notified that five residents and eight employees have tested positive for COVID-19 following facility-wide testing on Jan. 31. The residents have been quarantined in the COVID-19 unit at the facility. We will test unvaccinated employees on Feb. 3.

Thank you for your continued faith and understanding. Please call 304-696-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Eight Residents, Eight Employees Test Positive – 1/25/22

Following facility wide testing on Tuesday, Jan. 25, we were notified that eight residents and eight employees have tested positive for COVID-19. The residents have been moved to the COVID-19 unit and the employees have been instructed to quarantine off site. We will test all unvaccinated staff on Thursday, Jan. 27.

All residents and staff will be tested on Feb. 1.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

One Employee Tests Positive – 1/20/22

Following testing on Jan. 20, we were notified that one employee tested positive for COVID-19. All residents and staff were tested on Jan. 17, and all residents tested negative. Five employees tested positive. The positive employees have been instructed to quarantine off site.

All staff and residents will be tested on Tuesday, January 25.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative — 1/13/22

We are very happy to announce that all unvaccinated staff members tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Jan. 13. All residents and employees will be tested on Monday, Jan. 17.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Residents Test Negative, Three Employees Test Positive – 1/12/22

Following testing on January 11, we were notified that all residents tested negative for COVID-19 and three employees have tested positive. The positive employees have been instructed to quarantine off site.

Non-vaccinated employees will be tested again on January 13th. All staff and residents will be tested on Monday, January 18th.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative — 1/7/22

We are very blessed to be able to say that all unvaccinated staff members tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Jan. 6. All residents and employees will be tested on Monday, Jan. 10.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Residents Test Negative, Two Employees Test Positive – 12/29/21

Following testing on Dec. 27, we were notified that all residents tested negative for COVID-19. Two employees tested positive. The positive employees have been instructed to quarantine off site.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Residents and Employees Test Negative – 12/20/21

We are blessed to be able to announce that all residents and staff tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Dec. 20. We will test all unvaccinated employees on Dec. 23. All residents and staff will be tested on Dec. 27.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative – 12/16/21

All unvaccinated staff were tested for COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 16 and we are happy to announce that all results returned negative. All faculty and residents will be tested again Monday, Dec. 20.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

One Resident, Three Employees Test Positive – 12/15/21

Following facility wide testing on Monday, Dec. 13, we were notified that one resident and three employees have tested positive for COVID-19. The resident has been moved to the COVID-19 unit and the employees have been instructed to quarantine off site. We will test all unvaccinated staff on Thursday, Dec. 16. All residents and staff will be tested on Dec. 20.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative – 12/9/21

All unvaccinated staff were tested for COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 9 and we are happy to announce that all results returned negative. All faculty and residents will be tested again Monday, Dec. 13.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative – 12/2/21

All unvaccinated staff were tested for COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 2 and we are happy to announce that all results returned negative. We have one staff member who previously tested positive on Nov. 29 and continues to quarantine off site.

All faculty and residents will be tested again Monday, Dec. 6. The facility is being cleaned and disinfected.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Residents Test Negative – 12/1/21

We are happy to announce that all residents tested negative for COVID-19 following our facility wide testing on Nov. 29. All employees tested negative as well except for one individual whose results are pending. All unvaccinated staff will again be tested Thursday, Dec. 2.

Thank you for your continued consideration and faith. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Staff and Residents Test Negative

We are blessed to be able to announce that all unvaccinated staff tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Wednesday, Nov. 24. All residents and staff were tested on Monday, Nov. 22 and all results returned negative. All faculty and residents will be tested again Monday, Nov. 29.

We would like to thank everyone for their continued faith and patience. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative – 11/18/21

All unvaccinated staff were tested for COVID-19 on Thursday, Nov. 18 and we are happy to announce that all results returned negative. All faculty and residents will be tested again Monday, Nov. 22.

Your faith as well as continued patience are appreciated. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Please read our letter to families regarding unscheduled visits.

All Residents Test Negative, Two Employees Test Positive – 11/15/21

Following testing on Nov. 15, we were notified that all residents tested negative for COVID-19. Two employees tested positive. The positive employees have been instructed to quarantine off site.

We will test all unvaccinated staff on Thursday, Nov. 18. All residents and staff will be retested on Monday, Nov. 22. The facility is being cleaned and disinfected.

We are grateful for everyone’s continued faith and patience. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Please read our letter to families regarding unscheduled visits.

One Employee Tests Positive – 11/12/21

Following testing on Nov. 11, we were notified that one employee tested positive for COVID-19. The positive employee has been instructed to quarantine off site.

We will test all residents and staff on Monday, Nov. 15. All unvaccinated staff will be tested Thursday, Nov. 18. The facility is being cleaned and disinfected.

Your faith as well as continued patience and consideration are appreciated. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

One Resident Tests Positive – 11/8/21

Following testing of all employees and residents on Nov. 8, we were notified that one resident tested positive for COVID-19. The positive resident is being treated in the COVID-19 unit at the facility.

We will test all unvaccinated staff on Thursday, Nov. 11. All residents and employees will be tested Monday, Nov. 15. The facility is being cleaned and disinfected.

We are beyond grateful for everyone’s continued faith and consideration. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Staff and Residents Tested – 11/8/21

All employees and residents were tested for COVID-19 on Monday, Nov. 8. All unvaccinated staff will be retested on Thursday, Nov. 11.

We would like to thank everyone for their continued faith and patience. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

One Resident Tests Positive – 11/4/21

Following testing of all employees and residents on Nov. 4, we were notified that one resident tested positive for COVID-19. The positive resident has been moved to the COVID-19 unit at the facility

All residents and employees will be tested Monday, Nov. 8. We will test all unvaccinated staff on Thursday, Nov. 11. The entire facility is being professionally disinfected.

Your faith as well as continued patience and consideration are appreciated. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative – 11/1/21

All unvaccinated staff were tested for COVID-19 using rapid tests on Monday, Nov. 1. We are happy to announce that all results returned negative. All faculty and residents will be tested again Thursday, Nov. 4.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Residents and Employees Test Negative – 10/30/21

We are blessed to be able to announce that all residents tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Oct. 28. All employees were tested on Oct. 29 and all results are negative. We will test all unvaccinated employees on Nov. 1. All residents and staff will be tested on Nov. 4.

We would like to thank everyone for their continued faith and patience. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

One Employee Tests Positive – 10/28/21

Following testing of all unvaccinated employees on Oct. 28, we were notified that one staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The positive employee has been instructed to quarantine off site.

All residents are being tested Thursday, Oct. 28. We will conduct faculty-wide testing on Friday, Oct. 29. The entire facility is being professionally disinfected.

Your faith as well as continued patience and consideration are appreciated. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative – 10/25/21

All unvaccinated staff were tested for COVID-19 on Monday, Oct. 25, and we are pleased to say that all results returned negative. We will retest unvaccinated staff on Thursday, Oct. 28.

We would like to thank everyone for their continued faith and patience. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative – 10/21/21

All unvaccinated staff were tested for COVID-19 on Thursday, Oct. 21, and we are blessed to be able to announce that all results returned negative again. We will retest unvaccinated staff on Monday, Oct. 25.

We are beyond grateful for everyone’s continued faith and consideration. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative – 10/18/21

All unvaccinated staff were tested for COVID-19 on Monday, Oct. 18, and we are happy to say that all results are negative. We will retest unvaccinated staff on Thursday, Oct. 21.

We would like to offer our gratitude to everyone in the ERCC community for their continued faith and consideration. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

In-Person Visitation Resumed – 10/12/21

Because of our continuous negative test results, in-person visitation has finally resumed at ERCC! Loved-ones can call ERCC at 304-636-1391 to schedule an in-person appointment and window visits are still available. Check out our updated Visitation Guidelines and Reopening Plan below for more details.

We would like to give a huge thank you to staff, administration, and the community for making this possible! We appreciate all the hard work everyone has put in to keep our residents safe.

Please do not hesitate to call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative – 10/11/21

All unvaccinated staff were tested for COVID-19 on Monday, Oct. 11, and we are blessed to be able to announce that all results are negative. We will retest unvaccinated staff on Thursday, Oct. 14.

We are beyond grateful for everyone’s continued faith and consideration. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative – 10/8/21

We are blessed to be able to announce that all or our unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 for the third consecutive week following testing on Thursday, Oct. 7. We will retest unvaccinated staff on Monday, Oct. 11 and Thursday, Oct. 14.

We would like to continue to offer our thanks to the community, our ERCC family and those with loved ones at the facility for their continued faith, patience and consideration. Please do not hesitate to call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative – 9/30/21

We are blessed beyond measure to be able to announce that all or our unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on Thursday, Sept. 30. Because of our consistent negative results, facility-wide testing on residents and staff will no longer be necessary. We will continue to test unvaccinated staff on Monday, Oct. 4 and Thursday, Oct. 7.

The staff and administration here would like to say how much we appreciate everyone’s faith, patience and consideration during these times. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative – 9/23/21

All unvaccinated staff were tested for COVID-19 on Thursday, Sept. 23, and we are blessed to be able to announce that all results are negative. We will conduct facility-wide testing on all residents and staff Monday, Sept. 27.

Thank you for your continued faith, patience and consideration. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Updated Reopening Plan and Visitation Guidelines – 9/24/21

Reopening plan
Expanded Visitation Guidelines

All Residents and Employees Test Negative – 9/20/21

We are very pleased to announce that all employees and residents tested negative for COVID-19 following our facility-wide testing on Monday, Sept. 20. All non-vaccinated employees will be tested on Thursday, Sept.23. All residents and employees will be re-tested Monday, Sept 27.

Thank you for your continued faith, patience and consideration. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Residents Test Negative – 9/9/21

We are happy to announce that all residents tested negative for COVID-19 following our facility wide testing on Sept. 7. Two employees tested positive and have been instructed to quarantine off site. We currently have no active COVID-19 cases among residents. Group dining and group activities have resumed at the facility.

Out of an abundance of caution, in-person visitation and outpatient therapy have not yet resumed. Alternative methods of communication, including window visits, Skype and FaceTime can be used to visit with your loved one.

All unvaccinated staff will again be tested today, Sept. 9.

Thank you for your continued consideration and faith. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative – 9/2/21

All non-vaccinated employees were tested for COVID-19 on Thursday and all results were negative. All residents and employees were tested Monday, Aug. 30, and the results for the residents were all negative. Six employees tested positive on Aug. 30. All of the positive employees have been instructed to quarantine off site.

All residents and employees will again be tested on Tuesday, Sept. 7. If all residents test negative; in-person visitation, group activities and group dining will resume.  

There have been NO resident hospitalizations from COVID-19. All positive residents will be fully recovered by Tuesday Sept. 7. Thank you for your faith, patience and consideration. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative – 8/27/21

All unvaccinated staff were tested for COVID-19 on 8/26/21 and all results have come back negative. All residents and staff will be tested Monday, August 30. Antibody treatments have been administered to all residents who have consented and residents are responding positively.

Thank you for your patience and consideration. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Ten Residents and Fourteen Employees Test Positive 8/23/21

We were notified that 10 residents and fourteen employees tested positive for COVID-19 following facility-wide testing on Monday, Aug. 23. The positive residents have been placed in the COVID-19 unit at the facility and the positive employees have been instructed to quarantine off site.

Non-vaccinated employees will be tested once again on Thursday, Aug. 26.

Your faith as well as continued patience and consideration are appreciated. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

In-Person Visitation Suspended Until Further Notice

Due to the rise in positive COVID-19 cases, we regret to inform everyone that in-person visitation has been suspended until further notice. In person, end of life, compassionate care visits will still be permitted. Communal dining and group activities have also been suspended until further notice.

Thank you for your faith, patience and consideration. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Unvaccinated Staff Test Negative on 8/19/21

All unvaccinated staff were tested for COVID-19 and all results have come back negative. We are thankful to have been blessed with all negative results. We will continue to test all residents and staff once weekly and unvaccinated staff twice a week. All residents and staff will be tested Monday, August 23.

Thank you for your patience and consideration. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Nine Residents and Four Employees Test Positive 8/18/21

Following our facility-wide testing on August 16, we were notified that nine residents and four employees tested positive for COVID-19. The positive residents have been moved to the COVID-19 unit at the facility and the positive employees have been instructed to quarantine off site.

All employees and residents will be tested again on Monday, August 23.

Thank you for your patience and consideration. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Non-Vaccinated Staff Tested Negative on 8/12/21

All non-vaccinated employees were tested for COVID-19 and all results are negative. All residents and employees will be re-tested Monday, August 16. Thank you for your continued patience and faith.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Three Residents and One Employee Test Positive 8/10/21

Following our facility-wide testing on August 9, we were notified that three residents and one employee tested positive for COVID-19. The positive residents have been moved to the COVID-19 unit at the facility and the positive employee has been instructed to quarantine off site.

The facility will be professionally decontaminated and cleaned. All unvaccinated employees will be tested again on August 11.

Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Residents and Staff Tested Negative on 8/5/21

This week’s COVID-19 testing results for all employees and residents has returned negative. All residents and employees will be re-tested Monday, August 9th. If there are no positive results, then we will resume only testing non-vaccinated employees twice a week.

All in-person visitation, both inside and outside of the facility, will be resumed. Window visits and compassionate care visits are still permitted.

Thank you for your patience and consideration. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All unvaccinated employees test negative for COVID-19 — 6/1/21

Our blessings continue and we are thankful that we can say that all 74 of our unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 on June 1. We will continue to test all unvaccinated employees twice a week per Gov. Jim Justice’s executive order issued April 30. We would like to thank the community for their continued faith and support and we would like to thank our employees for their dedication.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Sixty-two unvaccinated employees test negative for COVID-19 — 5/27/21

All of our unvaccinated employees tested negative for COVID-19 on May 27. We are thankful for this blessing. We will continue to test all unvaccinated employees twice per week. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our employees for their exemplary service.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Non-Vaccinated Employees Tested For COVID-19, All Results Are Negative — 5/24/21

Sixty-nine unvaccinated employees were tested for COVID-19 on May 24, and all results are negative. We are happy to be blessed with the negative COVID-19 results. We will continue to test unvaccinated staff members twice a week. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Non-Vaccinated Employees Test Negative — 5/20/21

We continue to test all unvaccinated employees twice a week. Following testing on May 20 we were notified that all 74 unvaccinated employees were negative for COVID-19. We are very thankful for this blessing.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Non-Vaccinated Employees Tested, All Results Are Negative — 5/18/21

A total of 72 unvaccinated employees were tested for COVID-19 at the facility today and we are truly blessed because all results are negative. We will continue to test all unvaccinated employees twice per week per Gov. Jim Justice’s executive order.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

All Non-Vaccinated Employees Tested Negative for COVID-19 — 5/10/21

Seventy-three of our unvaccinated employees were tested for COVID-19 today and we are very pleased to be able to say that all results are negative. We have not had a positive case of COVID-19 in the facility since February. We will continue to test all unvaccinated employees twice a week per Gov. Jim Justice’s executive order.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Non-vaccinated employees tested: All results negative — 5/6/21

Due to the fact that many of our staff members have been vaccinated for COVID-19 we will only test non-vaccinated employees twice a week per Gov. Jim Justice’s executive order issued April 30. The first round of testing for non-vaccinated employees took place on May 6 and we are pleased to announce that all 74 tested negative. We will continue to test all non-vaccinated employees twice a week.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Visitation Guidelines Expanded — 5/4/21

Due to the fact that we have not had a case of COVID-19 at the facility since February, we are expanding our controlled, scheduled visitation guidelines in a safe manner effective May 3. Controlled in-person visits are now permitted every day of the week from 9a-11a, 1p-3p and from 6p-8p. We are also allowing four visitors per resident without age restrictions. Masks and screening are required for all in-person visits if the visitors and resident have not been fully vaccinated. Please review the reopening plan for more information on the guidelines. Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted by alternative communication methods.

Reopening plan.

Please review our Expanded Visitation Guidelines.

Employees Test Negative For COVID-19 — 5/3/21

We continue to count our blessings as we remain COVID-19 free at the facility. A total of 145 of our employees were tested on May 3, and all results are negative. We are scheduling controlled, in-person visitation by appointment. Please schedule a time to visit with your loved on at the facility by calling Donna Jones, Director of Activities at 304.636.1391 Ext. 240.

All Employees Test Negative for COVID-19 — 4/29/21

All 133 of our employees tested negative for COVID-19 following staff-wide testing on April 29. We have had no cases of COVID-19 in the facility since February. We continue to count our blessings. We are scheduling controlled, in-person visitation by appointment. Please schedule a time to visit with your loved on at the facility by calling Donna Jones, Director of Activities at 304.636.1391 Ext. 240.

Reopening plan.

Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

Staff-Wide Testing Results Show All Employees Are Negative for COVID-19 — 4/27/21

A total of 137 staff members were tested for COVID-19 on April 26 and we are very pleased to announce that all have tested negative. Our blessings continue and we have not had a single case of COVID-19 in the facility since February. We continue to allow controlled, in-person visitation by appointment. Please schedule a time to visit with your loved one at the facility by calling Donna Jones, Director of Activities at 304.636.1391 Ext. 240.

Reopening plan.

Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

All Employees Test Negative — 4/23/21

All 143 of our employees tested negative for COVID-19 following the staff-wide testing on April 22. We are very thankful and blessed to be able to say we have not had a positive case in the facility since February. We encourage those with loved ones at the facility to schedule a controlled, in-person visit. Please call Donna Jones, Director of Activities at 304.636.1391 Ext. 240 to schedule a controlled in-person visit.

Reopening plan.

Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

Staff-wide Testing Conducted on April 19, All Results Are Negative — 4/20/21

Following our staff-wide COVID-19 testing on April 19, we were notified that all 145 results were negative. We continue to be blessed with the fact that we have had no positive COVID-19 cases at the facility throughout March and April. Controlled in-person visitation by appointment is permitted and encouraged. Please call to schedule an in-person visit with your loved one by calling Donna Jones, Director of Activities at 304.636.1391 Ext. 240.

Reopening plan.

Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

All Employees Test Negative for COVID-19 on April 15- 4/15/21

All 130 employees tested for COVID-19 on April 15 are negative. We are blessed beyond measure to be able to say we have had no positive cases at the facility throughout March and April. Controlled in-person visitation by appointment is permitted and encouraged. Please call to schedule an in-person visit with your loved one by calling Donna Jones, Director of Activities at 304.636.1391 Ext. 240.

Reopening plan.

Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

All Employees Tested For COVID-19, All Employees Are Negative – 4/12/21

All employees were tested for COVID-19 on April 12 and we are blessed to be able to say that all results are negative. We continue to allow and encourage controlled, in-person visitation by appointment. Please schedule a time to visit with your loved one at the facility. Call Donna Jones, Director of Activities at 304.636.1391 Ext. 240 to schedule an in-person visit.

Reopening plan.

Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

All Employees Negative Following April 8 Testing – 4/8/21

All employees tested negative for COVID-19 after our staff-wide testing on April 8. We continue to be blessed in the fact that we have not had any positive cases throughout March and April. We continue to allow controlled, in-person visitation by appointment. Please schedule a time to visit with your loved one. Call Donna Jones, Director of Activities at 304.636.1391 Ext. 240 to schedule an in-person visit.

Reopening plan.

Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

COVID Testing Held April 5, All Employees Negative – 4/6/21

All of our employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on April 5. We are so very happy and blessed to be able to say that we have had no positive COVID-19 cases at the facility throughout March and for the first week of April. Controlled in-person visitation at the facility is permitted by appointment. Please schedule a time to visit with your loved one. Call Donna Jones, Director of Activities at 304.636.1391 Ext. 240 to schedule an in-person visit.

Reopening plan.

Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

All Employees Test Negative – 3/30/21

We are very pleased that we can again announce that all of our employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on March 29. We have had no active COVID-19 cases in the facility in March. We continue to allow controlled in-person visitation by appointment. Please schedule a time to come visit your loved one at the facility. Anyone wishing to schedule an in-person visitation appointment should call Donna Jones, Director of Activities, 304.636.1391 Ext. 240.

Reopening plan.

Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

Staff Tests: All Negative – 3/25/21

All employees were tested for COVID-19 on March 25, and we are very pleased to announce that all results are negative. We have had no positive cases at the facility in March. We are continuing to permit, and encourage, controlled in-person visitation by appointment. Please schedule a time to visit with your loved one at the facility. Anyone wishing to schedule an appointment for an in-person visit should call Donna Jones, Director of Activities, 304.636.1391 Ext. 240.

Reopening plan.

Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

Employees Test Negative – 3/23/21

We are happy that we can once again announce that all of our employees tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on March 22. We will continue to follow all state and federal guidelines. Controlled in-person visitation by appointment is permitted. We encourage those with loved ones at ERCC to schedule a visit. Anyone who wishes to schedule an appointment to visit a loved one should call Donna Jones, Director of Activities, 304.636.1391 Ext. 240.

Reopening plan.

Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

All Employees Test Negative – 3/19/21

All employees tested for COVID-19 on March 18th have tested negative. We will continue to follow all state and federal guidelines. Controlled, in-person visitation by appointment is permitted and encouraged. Anyone who wishes to schedule an appointment to visit a loved one should call Donna Jones, Director of Activities, 304.636.1391 Ext. 240.

Reopening plan.

Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

Employees Test Negative, No Positive Cases During March – 3/16/21

We are happy that we can again announce that all of our employees have tested negative for COVID-19 following testing on March 15. There have been no COVID-19 positive test results for any resident or employee during March. We will continue to follow all state and federal guidelines. Controlled in-person visitation by appointment is permitted and encouraged. Anyone who wishes to schedule an appointment to visit a loved one in-person should call Donna Jones, Director of Activities, 304.636.1391 Ext. 240.

Reopening plan.

Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

All Employees Test Negative – 3/12/21

We are very pleased to announce that all of our employees have tested negative for COVID-19 following our facility-wide testing March 11. We will continue to allow controlled in-person visitation by appointment. We continue to comply with federal and state guidelines. We encourage those with loved ones at the facility to schedule an appointment for an in-person visit: Donna Jones, Director of Activities, 304.636.1391, Ext. 240.

Reopening plan.

Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

All Residents and Staff Test Negative – 3/3/21

All residents and every employee tested negative for COVID-19 following the facility-wide testing on March 1. All employees will be tested again on March 4. Residents will not be tested again unless there is an outbreak at the facility. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

We have resumed controlled in-person visitation effective March 1. For more information, please review our Reopening plan. Loved ones at the facility can also be contacted using Alternative Communication Methods.

In-Person Visitation To Resume – 3/1/21

We are pleased to announce that limited in-person visitation will resume at the facility effective March 1. Appointments must be made and guidelines must be followed. We understand the importance that visitation plays in keeping our residents active, engaged and healthy. Please schedule an appointment to visit with your loved one.

Reopening plan

Alternative Communication Methods.

COVID Testing Results: No Residents Test Positive – 2/24/21

Following our facility-wide testing on February 22, we were notified that there are no residents positive for COVID-19. One employee did test positive and has been instructed to quarantine off site. The facility will be professionally decontaminated and cleaned. All employees will be tested again on February 25. The next facility-wide test is scheduled for March 1. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

The facility will be professionally decontaminated and cleaned. All employees will be tested again on February 18. The next facility-wide test is scheduled for February 22. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

Although no residents tested positive on February 22, out of continued caution, in-person visitation remains suspended. For more information, please review our Reopening plan and we encourage those with loved ones at ERCC to use Alternative Communication Methods.

COVID Testing Results: One Resident and Three Employees Test Positive – 2/17/21

Following our facility-wide testing on February 15, we were notified that one resident and three employees tested positive for COVID-19. The positive resident has been moved to the COVID-19 unit at the facility and the positive employees have been instructed to quarantine off site.

The facility will be professionally decontaminated and cleaned. All employees will be tested again on February 18. The next facility-wide test is scheduled for February 22. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

In-person visitation remains suspended at this time. For more information, please review our Reopening plan and we encourage those with loved ones at ERCC to use Alternative Communication Methods.

COVID Testing Results: Two Employees Test Positive – 2/12/21

We tested 124 employees for COVID-19 on Feb. 11 and two of those employees tested positive. The employees have been ordered to quarantine off site. We will continue to test all employees twice a week and residents once weekly. The next testing will be Monday, Feb. 15.

The facility has been professionally cleaned and sanitized. We will continue to take proactive steps to fight the spread of COVID-19, including regularly scheduled professional cleaning and decontamination of high touch areas at the facility as well as facility-wide cleaning when positive results are returned.

In-person visitation remains suspended at this time. For more information, please review our Reopening plan and we encourage those with loved ones at ERCC to use Alternative Communication Methods.

COVID Testing Results: Three Residents Test Positive – 2/10/21

Following our facility-wide testing on February 8, we were notified that three residents tested positive for COVID-19. All employees were negative. The positive residents have been moved to the COVID-19 unit at the facility. The facility will be professionally decontaminated and cleaned. All employees will be tested again on February 11. The next facility-wide test is scheduled for February 15. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

The facility will remain in Phase Red and we encourage those with loved ones at ERCC to use Alternative Communication Methods.

COVID Testing Results: One Resident Tests Positive – 2/3/21

Following our facility-wide testing on February 1, we were notified that one resident and three employees tested positive for COVID-19. The positive resident has been moved to the COVID-19 unit at the facility. The positive employees have been ordered to quarantine off site. The facility will be professionally decontaminated and cleaned. All employees will be tested again on February 4. The next facility-wide test is scheduled for February 8. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

The facility will remain in Phase Red and we encourage those with loved ones at ERCC to use Alternative Communication Methods.

COVID Testing Results: Three Residents Test Positive – 1/27/21

Following our facility-wide testing on Jan. 25, we were notified that three residents tested positive for COVID-19. The results for all employees were negative. The positive residents are not showing symptoms and have been moved to the COVID-19 unit at the facility. The facility will be professionally decontaminated and cleaned this evening. All employees will be tested again Jan. 28. The next facility-wide test is scheduled for Feb. 1. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

The facility will remain in Phase Red and we encourage those with loved ones at ERCC to use Alternative Communication Methods.

COVID Testing Results – 1/22/21

Following our facility-wide testing on Jan. 18, we were notified that two residents and two employees tested positive for COVID-19. The positive residents are currently showing no symptoms and have been moved to the COVID-19 unit at the facility. The positive employees will quarantine off site. Employees were tested again for COVID-19 on Jan. 21 and all results are negative. The facility has been professionally decontaminated and cleaned. The next facility-wide test is scheduled for Jan. 25. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

The facility will remain in Phase Red and we encourage those with loved ones at ERCC to use Alternative Communication Methods.

COVID Testing Results – 1/20/21

Following our facility-wide testing on Jan. 18, we were notified that one employee tested positive for COVID-19. The results for two residents and one additional employee are pending. The positive employee will quarantine off site. The facility will be professionally decontaminated and cleaned. We will continue to test all residents once a week and staff twice weekly as per state and federal guidelines. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

The facility will remain in Phase Red. We encourage those with loved ones at ERCC to continue to use Alternative Communication Methods.

COVID Testing Results – 1/18/21

Following our mandatory employee testing on Jan. 14, we were notified that two employees tested positive for COVID-19. Those employees are required to quarantine off site. The facility has been professionally cleaned and sanitized. We will continue to test our employees twice a week. We will test all residents along with staff on Jan. 18. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

The facility will remain in Phase Red during this time. We encourage those with loved ones at ERCC to continue to use Alternative Communication Methods.

All residents and staff test negative – 1/13/21

All residents and employees were tested for COVID-19 on Monday and the results have come back negative. We will continue to test employees twice a week. Residents will be tested again on Monday, Jan. 18. However, due to high COVID-19 transmission numbers in Randolph County and state guidelines, all in-person visitation remains suspended. We encourage anyone with a loved one at the facility to utilize alternative means of communication. Thank you for your continued faith and patience.

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Staff Wide Testing Held, All Results Negative 1-7-21

UPDATED THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021
TESTING UPDATE
Today, 127 employees were tested for COVID-19 and all results were negative. We will continue to test all employees twice a week and residents once weekly. The next testing will be Monday, Jan. 11.

The second and final shot of the COVID-19 vaccine was administered to 75 residents and 43 employees today. These individuals opted to be a part of our first vaccine clinic on December 17, 2020. In addition, five residents and 40 employees received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. These individuals will receive their second and final shot 21 days from today.

Testing Results Updated 1-6-21

Following our facility-wide testing on Jan. 5, we were notified that two residents and two employees tested positive for COVID-19. The residents have been isolated in our COVID-19 unit. The employees will quarantine off site. The facility has been professionally decontaminated and cleaned. The staff will be tested again on Thursday, Jan. 7. Please call 304-636-1391 if you have any questions.

The facility will remain in Phase Red during this time. We encourage those with loved ones at ERCC to use Alternative Communication Methods. We will continue to test all residents once a week and staff twice weekly in accordance with the Governor’s orders.

Alternative Communication Methods

Second Dose of Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccines To Be Administered

UPDATED MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2021
UPDATE ON VACCINES
Thursday, January 7th, we will be administering the final dose of COVID-19 vaccines to the 75 residents and 40 staff members who received their first shots on December 17th.

In addition, we will be administering the first shot to an additional 40 employees who have voluntarily consented to receive the vaccines. These 40 employees will receive their second and final dose of the vaccine 21 days after this first shot is given.

Testing Results Updated 12-30-20, 12:00 p.m.

All 133 tests that were administered this morning have been returned as negative. If you have any questions, please call 304-636-1391.

The facility will remain in Phase Red during this time. We will continue to test all residents and staff twice a week in accordance to the Governor’s orders.

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Testing Results Updated 12-30-20, 8:00 a.m.

On December 29th we were notified that we have 5 residents and 12 staff members that have tested positive for COVID. All residents have been isolated, and employees have been ordered to quarantine. No residents are symptomatic. The entire facility has been professionally cleaned and decontaminated and we have begun retesting all staff members. If you have any questions, please call 304-636-1391.

The facility will move to Phase Red during this time. We will continue to test all residents and staff twice a week in accordance to the Governor’s orders.

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No Positive Cases Among Residents 12/23/20

UPDATED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020
TESTING SHOWS NO POSITIVE COVID-19 CASES AMONG RESIDENTS
All employees were tested for COVID-19 today and all results came back negative. All staff members and residents were tested on Dec. 21; all residents tested negative and one staff member tested positive. The employee will remain quarantined off site per public health guidelines. The affected areas of the facility will be professionally cleaned, sanitized and decontaminated.

We will continue to follow the Governor’s mandate requiring that all staff members test twice a week. We will also need to test all residents for the next two weeks. No ERCC residents to date have tested positive for COVID-19.

Testing Continues 12/21/20

UPDATED MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020
ALL STAFF AND RESIDENTS WILL BE TESTED TWICE A WEEK
All Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center staff members were tested for COVID-19 on Dec. 17 and one employee tested positive. The employee will remain quarantined off site and the affected area of the facility was professionally cleaned and sanitized. All residents were tested on December 14 and all results came back negative. Due to the one positive employee test on Dec. 17, we will need to test all residents for two weeks (Dec. 21 and Dec. 28). All employees continue to be tested two times per week per state regulations. If you have questions, please call 304-636-1391.

Testing Shows No Positive Cases of COVID-19 – 12/3/20

UPDATED THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2020
STAFF AND RESIDENT TESTING SHOW NO POSITIVE CASES
Out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with Governor Jim Justice’s mandate, we tested all Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center staff members for COVID-19 today, December 3. All of the results came back negative. This was the second round of testing completed this week. All residents and staff members were also tested on Nov. 30. Those results were also all returned negative. We will continue to follow the Governor’s mandate requiring that all staff members be tested twice a week.

ERCC Has Had Zero COVID-19 Cases Among Residents and Direct-Care Workers – 11/30/20

UPDATED MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2020
ERCC HAS HAD NO COVID-19 CASES AMONG RESIDENTS
There have been four positive cases among non-direct care workers – employees that do not interact with residents – at our facility since October 16th. Each time a non-direct care employee has tested positive, we have had the areas in which they work professionally cleaned, disinfected and decontaminated. There have been ZERO cases of COVID-19 among any residents or direct-care workers (RN/LPN/CNA/NA) .

We continue to take proactive steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the facility, including suspending in-person visitation. We encourage those with loved ones at the facility to utilize alternative means of communication including Skype and FaceTime.

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There are alternative communication methods including Skype and FaceTime.

Alternative Communication Methods

ERCC Moves into Phase Yellow – 11/23/20

UPDATED MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020
ERCC MOVES INTO PHASE YELLOW
Due to improved conditions in the local area, ERCC has been authorized to move into Phase Yellow of the reopening process. But because the health and safety of our residents remains our highest priority, in-person visitation will remain suspended. However, those with loved ones at the facility can continue to communicate through alternative methods such as window visits, Skype and FaceTime.

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There are alternative communication methods including Skype and FaceTime.

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ERCC Moves into Phase Red – 11/16/20

UPDATED MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020
ERCC MOVES INTO PHASE RED
We have moved into Phase Red of the reopening process due to increased community spread of COVID-19 in Randolph County. Per federal and state requirements, we have suspended all in-person visitation, communal dining, group activities and outpatient therapy. We encourage people with loved ones at ERCC to utilize alternative methods of communication, including window visits, Skype and FaceTime. Per Governor Jim Justice’s order, we are also testing our staff members twice per week. We thank you for your patience, understanding and faith.

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There are alternative communication methods including Skype and FaceTime.

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ERCC Moves into Phase Yellow – 11/9/20

UPDATED MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020
ERCC MOVES INTO PHASE YELLOW
We have moved into Phase Yellow of the reopening process and we are now allowing in-person visitation under controlled circumstances. We understand the importance visitation plays in keeping our residents active and engaged, therefore, we encourage the continued use of alternative methods of communication such as Windows Visits, Skype and FaceTime.

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There are alternative communication methods including Skype and FaceTime.

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Remaining In Phase Orange – 10/30/20

UPDATED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020
ERCC REMAINS IN PHASE ORANGE
Due to continued community spread of COVID-19 and because an employee tested positive during our weekly testing on Oct. 28, we will remain in the OHFLAC Orange Alert. Therefore, we will continue with the weekly testing of all residents and staff members. All in-person visitation has also been suspended as has communal dining, group activities and outpatient therapy. We encourage those with loved ones at the facility to utilize the alternative methods of communication. We have already performed a professional cleaning and disinfecting of the facility. We will continue to go above and beyond all federal, state and local guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the facility. We will keep the community updated. And again, thank you for your patience, understanding and faith. We will get through this trying time.

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There are alternative communication methods including Skype and FaceTime.

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Remaining In Phase Orange – 10/26/20

UPDATED MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020
ERCC REMAINS IN PHASE ORANGE
Due to community spread of COVID-19 and because we had an employee test positive, we remain in the OHFLAC Orange Alert. We will continue to test all residents and staff members weekly. Out of an abundance of caution, we have suspended in-person visitation, communal dining, group activities and outpatient therapy until further notice.

We have already performed a professional cleaning, including disinfectant and decontamination, of multiple areas ofthe facility and will continue to go above and beyond federal, state and local guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the facility.

We will continue to update the community. Thank you for your patience, understanding and faith.

Window Visits Resume – 10/26/20

UPDATED MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020
RESUMING WINDOW VISITS
In order to keep our residents engaged and connected to their families and loved ones, we have resumed window visitation. Window visits can be scheduled Monday through Friday at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment call Activities Director Donna Jones at 304.636.1391 ext. 240. Alternative methods of communication including Skype and Facetime can also be utilized.

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There are alternative communication methods including Skype and FaceTime.

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Re-Opening Plan: Phase Orange – 10/19/20

UPDATED MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2020
BASED ON CMS & OHFLAC GUIDELINES: CURRENTLY IN PHASE ORANGE
We were notified on Sunday, October 18 that an ERCC employee test results came back positive for COVID-19. The employee has been off-site and will quarantine for the required amount of time. We will be testing all of residents for COVID-19 on Wednesday, October 21.

Out of an abundance of caution, we have suspended all visitation, communal dining, group activities and outpatient therapy until resident test results have been returned. We have already performed a professional cleaning, including disinfectant and decontamination, of the department in the facility in which the positive employee works and will continue to go above and beyond federal, state and local guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the facility.

We are currently in the OHFLAC Orange Alert. We encourage everyone to use alternative methods previously established to communicate with their family and loved ones during this time. We appreciate your patience, understanding and faith.

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There are alternative communication methods including Skype and FaceTime.

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Statement on Monthly Staff-Wide Testing 10/9/20

UPDATED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020
We recently conducted our monthly staff-wide COVID-19 test and we are pleased to announce that all of the results came back negative. No residents will be tested at this time. All ERCC staff members are tested for COVID-19 monthly per Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements. Thank you for your patience, understanding and faith. The health and safety of our residents and staff continues to be our number one priority.

Re-Opening Plan: Phase Orange – 10/6/20

UPDATED TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
BASED ON CMS & OHFLAC GUIDELINES: CURRENTLY IN PHASE ORANGE
PHASE ORANGE:
In response to Randolph County moving to OHFLAC Phase Orange, we have suspended all in-person visitation at the facility until further notice. We encourage everyone to use alternative methods previously established to communicate with their family and loved ones during this time. We appreciate your patience, understanding and faith.

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There are alternative communication methods including Skype and FaceTime.

Alternative Communication Methods

No Active COVID-19 Cases at the Facility – 9/15/20

UPDATED TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
The Inter-Mountain incorrectly reported that a member of our staff has tested positive for COVID-19. There are no active cases of COVID-19 at the facility and no staff members or residents have tested positive. All staff members have been tested three times, with the most recent being on Sept. 8. We have also tested residents on two separate occasions. All test results have come back negative. Per federal requirements, we will continue to test our staff members monthly. If you have any questions please call us at 304.636.1391.

Mandatory Monthly Testing for Employees – 9/3/20

UPDATED THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
CMS REQUIREMENTS FOR MANDATORY MONTHLY TESTING FOR EMPLOYEES
As of September 2, the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is mandating that every long-term care facility test all employees for COVID-19 on a schedule determined by the amount of community spread in the area. At the time of this update, Randolph County has 3 or fewer active cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents meaning. As long as the county remains at this level, ERCC will only have to test once a month. If one employee tests positive then every resident will also be tested.

Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center will conduct this mandatory testing of all staff members on Sept. 8. ERCC will continue to test all staff members on a monthly basis.

Re-Opening Plan: Phase Green – 8/27/20

UPDATED FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020
BASED ON CMS & OHFLAC GUIDELINES: MOVING INTO PHASE GREEN
PHASE GREEN: In accordance with the Governor’s order on Aug. 24, we are moving into Phase Green of the reopening process, which allows for us to again allow in-person visitation at the facility as of Aug. 31.

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There are also alternative communication methods available, such as Skype and FaceTime.

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We have resumed outpatient therapy services.

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Statement from Resident Council President Stanley Gould – 8/20/20

UPDATED THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020
We the Resident Council at Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to our dedicated staff for their excellent care, and to all our family members and friends for their outside support during this difficult time. We would also like to thank all the school children here in our community and from outside communities of Randolph County for their cards and artwork that have certainly brightened our spirits as well as our rooms.
We will get through this together. God Bless Everyone!

Methods of Communicating with Loved Ones – 8/5/20

UPDATED WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020
METHODS OF COMMUNICATING WITH LOVED ONES AT FACILITY
Due to the fact that we have suspended visitation until further notice, these are the methods for contacting loved ones at the facility.

FAMILY COMMUNICATION WITH RESIDENTS:
Has been addressed in four ways –
1. Family members may contact the facility at 304.636.1391 and ask to speak to the nurse caring for their loved one. An update on your loved one will be given over the phone. Also, you may ask to have the portable phone be taken to your loved one to speak with them;
2. If your loved one has a smart phone available with FaceTime, you may call them to FaceTime with them;
3. Skype – Has been set up in two ERCC locations. Please call the facility at 304.636.1391 and ask to speak with your loved one’s nurse. Request that you would like to Skype with your loved one. The nurse will direct staff to take your loved one to the appropriate Skype location. Contact your resident through Skype using the email addresses below:
a. Intermediate (non-Rehab) Resident – Use Tech1@ercc.biz
b. Rehab Unit Resident – Use Tech2@ercc.biz
4. Window Visits – Window Visits will restart on Monday, July 20. Anyone wishing schedule a window visit with your loved one may do so by calling Donna Jones, Director of Activities, at 304.636.1391 Ext. 240. Window visits typically occur at the front door, which is glass, or through a closed window if the resident is less mobile.

Re-Opening Plan: Phase Blue – 8/3/20

UPDATED MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020
BASED ON CMS & OHFLAC GUIDELINES: CURRENTLY IN PHASE BLUE
PHASE BLUE: Due to recent circumstances, we have opted to remain in Phase Blue of the reopening process.

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Methods of Communicating with Loved Ones – 7/14/20

UPDATED TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2020
METHODS OF COMMUNICATING WITH LOVED ONES AT FACILITY
Due to the fact that we have suspended visitation until further notice, these are the methods for contacting loved ones at the facility.

FAMILY COMMUNICATION WITH RESIDENTS:
Has been addressed in four ways –
1. Family members may contact the facility at 304.636.1391 and ask to speak to the nurse caring for their loved one. An update on your loved one will be given over the phone. Also, you may ask to have the portable phone be taken to your loved one to speak with them;
2. If your loved one has a smart phone available with FaceTime, you may call them to FaceTime with them;
3. Skype – Has been set up in two ERCC locations. Please call the facility at 304.636.1391 and ask to speak with your loved one’s nurse. Request that you would like to Skype with your loved one. The nurse will direct staff to take your loved one to the appropriate Skype location. Contact your resident through Skype using the email addresses below:
a. Intermediate (non-Rehab) Resident – Use Tech1@ercc.biz
b. Rehab Unit Resident – Use Tech2@ercc.biz
4. Window Visits – Window Visits will restart on Monday, July 20. Anyone wishing schedule a window visit with your loved one may do so by calling Donna Jones, Director of Activities, at 304.636.1391 Ext. 240. Window visits typically occur at the front door, which is glass, or through a closed window if the resident is less mobile.

Re-Opening Plan: Phase Blue – 7/13/20

UPDATED MONDAY, JULY 13, 2020
BASED ON CMS & OHFLAC GUIDELINES: CURRENTLY IN PHASE BLUE
PHASE BLUE: Due to recent circumstances, we have opted to move into Phase Blue of the reopening process and suspend visitation except for compassionate end of life care until further notice. We will be providing more information on how we are moving back to Skype, FaceTime and window visits. This move is being made out of an abundance of caution. The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff remains our top priority.

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Statement on Resident COVID-19 Testing: All Results Are Negative – 7/8/20

UPDATED WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020
Today we learned that a person who visited Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center last week tested positive for COVID-19. The visitor was wearing a mask and was screened at the door per our requirements. All of the residents the person came into contact with were also wearing masks and none have showed any symptoms. We immediately tested all residents who came into contact with this visitor. The results came back negative. The residents will remain isolated at the facility for 14 days. Anyone has questions about the mandatory testing should call Kelly Channell, Infection Preventionist, at 304-636-1391. Visitation has been suspended except for compassionate end of life care.

Re-Opening Plan – 7/1/20

UPDATED WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020
BASED ON CMS & OHFLAC GUIDELINES: CURRENTLY IN PHASE YELLOW
PHASE YELLOW: Out of an abundance of caution, we have opted to remain in Phase Yellow of the re-opening process. Our residents’ and staff’s health and safety is our top priority. We will re-evaluate the decision to remain in Phase Yellow in the upcoming weeks. Thank you for your patience.
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Re-Opening Plan – 6/12/20

EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020
BASED ON CMS & OHFLAC GUIDELINES: CURRENTLY IN PHASE YELLOW
PHASE YELLOW: Facilities with no COVID-19 positives, and/or no substantial community spread for the immediately preceding 14 days, beginning no sooner than June 17, 2020, will enter Phase Yellow.
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Process on Re-Opening – 6/10/20

Governor Jim Justice has announced that nursing home facilities that have had no active cases in the last 14 days can begin limited visitation on Wednesday, June 17^th. We are currently reviewing the Governor’s guidelines and developing a strategy that best fits the ERCC residents and staff in order to ensure safety for all. Please check back for updates as we move toward safely re-opening.

Statement on morale at the facility Updated 6/1/20

We understand that it is hard to be separated from loved ones and family, and we want to assure everyone that all of our residents are doing well. They remain active and engaged, and greatly appreciate the window visits as well as the Skype and FaceTime calls. We will reopen cautiously as soon as we are authorized and according to the guidelines set forth by state and local officials. Thank you for your continued patience during this trying time. Questions can be directed to Administrator Tara Shaver at 304-636-1391.

Statement on Recommendations For Reopening Of Facility 5/19/20

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released recommendations for the staged reopening of nursing homes. State and local officials will provide guidance as well as a timeline and procedures for this reopening. After we have received this guidance, we will move forward under the utmost caution and will post updates as they become available. As always, the health and safety of our residents and staff is our top priority.

No Active COVID-19 Cases at Facility Updated 5/18/20

We want to assure everyone in the community that there are currently no active cases of COVID-19 among staff or residents at the facility. We continue to follow safety procedures in compliance with CMS and OHFLAC and out of an abundance of caution. We would like to thank the community for its continued support.

Statement by Residents Council President Stanley Gould Updated 5/18/20

We have had a good National Nursing Home Week despite the Corona Virus Pandemic. Thanks goes out to Activities, Administrator, and everybody’s help in trying to keep us busy as well as being safe during this pandemic. My Hat is off to everyone involved. The pandemic has affected everyone. As far as I can see, the residents are in great shape. Keep safe and God Bless You All!

Statement on COVID-19 Test Results for All Residents and Staff Updated 4/28/20

The results for all COVID-19 testing at the facility have been returned and we are pleased to announce that they are all negative. The testing was done in accordance with Governor Jim Justice’s Executive Order. The testing was administered by ERCC administrative nursing staff and members of the West Virginia National Guard. All resident Medical Powers of Attorney have been notified of the results.

Statement on Completion of Facility-Wide Testing Updated 4/24/20

All 98 of ERCC’s residents and 158 staff members were tested for COVID-19 in accordance with Governor Jim Justice’s executive order. Test results should be returned within the next 2-3 days. Nursing staff will notify by phone all resident Medical Powers of Attorney of the results. Please contact Tara Shaver, Administrator, or Kelly Channell, Infection Preventionist, at 304.636.1391 if you have any questions or concerns.

Statement on Facility-Wide Testing Per Governor Jim Justice’s Executive Order
Updated 4/21/20

In accordance with West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s executive order on April 17, all Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center residents will be tested for COVID-19 Thursday, April 23 by ERCC nursing staff. This is being done out of an abundance of caution. There are no active COVID-19 cases at ERCC.

The testing is being conducted in order to provide the safest possible environment for our residents and staff. Our residents’ health is our number one priority. The testing is also being done to provide West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources officials with valuable information and to determine what level of Personal Protective Equipment ERCC will need at the facility.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Tara Shaver, Administrator, or Kelly Channell, Infection Preventionist at 304-636-1391 before Thursday.

Governor’s Executive Order: All Residents And Staff Members at Every Long-Term Care Facility To Be Tested
Updated 4/17/20

Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center’s number one priority is the health of our residents and there have been no active COVID-19 cases at ERCC. Every resident’s temperature is checked daily and every employee’s temperature is taken at the beginning of their shift. Out of an abundance of caution, Governor Jim Justice has issued an Executive Order that every resident and staff member at ALL long-term care facilities be tested or re-tested for COVID-19.

All visitation at the facility remains suspended and limited access is granted to essential personnel and families of those in the dying process.

We look forward to working with the WV DHHR and the National Guard in implementing this facility-wide testing to further protect our residents and staff. Anyone with questions may contact Kelly Channell, RN, Infection Preventionist, or Tara Shaver, RN, Administrator, at 304.636.1391.

Statement from Administrator Tara Shaver

To the Families of ERCC Residents,

After 4 ½ weeks, we are enduring this COVID-19 crisis very well. All employees have put forth a tremendous team effort to ensure that our residents remain cared for and comfortable under these difficult circumstances. The Activities Department staff continually encourages residents and strives to keep them engaged through various activities. Many window visits have occurred on a daily basis while other residents keep in touch with family through phone calls and Skyping. Most residents are very upbeat and

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention Measures:
Updated 4/3/20

As the number of cases in Randolph and surrounding counties
and in West Virginia continue to grow, we are continuing to make preparations
to best serve and protect our residents and employees. At this time we have
designated our Rehab Unit as our COVID-19 Unit for any residents that may need
isolated for 14 – 21 days. These residents will be cared for by designated and
specific staff members. The goal is to prevent any potential spread of COVID-19
throughout the facility should any residents in isolation develop COVID-19
symptoms or ultimately test positive for COVID-19.

At this time, we do NOT have any COVID-19 positive residents or employees.  This is ONLY a PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE to protect all of our residents and employees.

What we have put in place are Prevention Measures as a safeguard to protect residents, staff, and families. Our residents’ health is always our top priority. Due to President Trump’s declaration of a National Emergency on March 13 regarding the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and following CDC and CMS recommendations, we have suspended all visitation until further notice. Access to the facility will be limited to essential personnel and for certain compassionate care situations, such as an end-of-life situation.

Currently, ERCC is considering inpatient admissions on a day-to-day basis. Outpatient therapy appointments have been postponed until further notice. We will not be conducting interviews for open positions for at least two weeks and there will be no new hires for that same period of time.

FAMILY COMMUNICATION WITH RESIDENTS:
Has been addressed in four ways –
1. Family members may contact the facility at 304.636.1391 and ask to speak to the nurse caring for their loved one. An update on your loved one will be given over the phone. Also, you may ask to have the portable phone be taken to your loved one to speak with them;
2. If your loved one has a smart phone available with FaceTime, you may call them to FaceTime with them;
3. Skype – Has been set up in two ERCC locations. Please call the facility at 304.636.1391 and ask to speak with your loved one’s nurse. Request that you would like to Skype with your loved one. The nurse will direct staff to take your loved one to the appropriate Skype location. Contact your resident through Skype using the email addresses below:
a. Intermediate (non-Rehab) Resident – Use Tech1@ercc.biz
b. Rehab Unit Resident – Use Tech2@ercc.biz
4. Window Visits – Window Visits with your loved one may be scheduled by calling 304.636.1391. Family members will be outside their loved one’s window and communicate with them via a portable telephone.

POINT OF CONTACT:
Kelly Channell, RN, Infection Preventionist, 304.636.1391, Ext. 249.

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“We all are affected by it; and we need to work together so that it will not be a long ongoing virus. It is hard being separated from family members and friends: but remember, together we can whip this! I feel we are being taken care of very well. We want to put our family members’ minds to rest; and not have them worry about us. I would like to thank the Rehab staff, Rebecca Hitt, FNP, doctors, & nursing staff for their care; dietary staff for meals, maintenance for keeping things running, activity staff for providing us with socialization inside– and entertainment, Environmental Services staff for keeping our rooms disinfected, and Administration for keeping us informed of what is happening and what they are trying to do. Mrs. Tara Shaver, Administrator, has been on top of this from day one. As President of Resident Council we are West Virginia, we WILL get through this before you know it with God’s help.”