Dear Residents & Families,
Thank you for your continued support as we do everything we can to keep our staff and your loved ones as safe as possible.
COVID-19 TESTING
As of today, we have no positive cases of COVID-19 in our Bainbridge Senior Living communities. We are actively monitoring for symptoms or circumstances which match those related to COVID-19. Move-ins are being welcomed with safety protocols in place, including quarantine. We are accepting no in-person visits at this time.
Last month, our state Secretary of Health ordered assisted living facilities with memory care units to administer COVID-19 tests to staff and consenting residents. We expect to conduct tests at Madrona House next week. We anticipate no reduction in the restrictions we’re adhering to for the safety of our staff and residents because of test results.
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Friday (June 19
th
), Kitsap officials voted to petition for a move from Phase 2 to Phase 3 of the state's
Safe Start plan
for COVID-19 recovery. Kitsap remains in Phase 2 until it’s approved. While Kitsap has qualified to move forward under the Safe Start plan, it is important to know that
COVID-19 is present and rising in our community
. Regardless of what phase is in effect, we urge everyone to please:
- Maintain six feet of distance from others in public whenever possible
- Wear a cloth face covering in places where physical distancing can’t be maintained
- Stay home when sick
- Wash hands frequently
- Clean and disinfect frequently used objects and surfaces
- Cover coughs and sneezes
Under the re-opening plan “high-risk populations” which include residents of long-term care facilities can “resume public interactions with physical distancing” under Phase 4. Our internal COVID Response Team expects we’ll be able to introduce outdoor patio visits under controlled circumstances as our county enters Phase 3. We are still working out details and timing on when those limited visits will be available across our communities.
