Dear Family and Friends of South Cove Manor,
As you all know, South Cove Manor stopped accepting admissions of any kind on March 12, 2020. Since that time, we have been one of a handful of skilled nursing facilities that have managed to keep our residents and staff safe from the virus.
Our stance has always been that the only way to effectively manage this virus, is through an effective testing program for both residents and staff. For over four months, we scoured the country looking for a testing plan that was manageable, effective, and could return results to us in a timely manner. We were adamant that we would not re-open to admissions until we found such a program.
I am pleased to say that we have finally found a testing partner that meets our specific criteria, and that we will be re-opening our doors to admissions on Monday, August 10th.
With our testing strategy established, we now feel that we can move forward with accepting new admissions safely. This is not a decision we have made lightly – our team has been discussing the possibility of opening to admissions since the beginning of May, but have been adamant that we would not proceed without strict protocols in place, including establishing a solid testing strategy. Even with a solid testing strategy in place, our admissions process will be methodical, and deliberate. We continue to adhere to every Department of Public Health regulation; Our current resident and staff safety remain paramount, and we will not waiver from that.
I am sure that some of you will have concerns with this development. Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have, and we will be happy to alleviate those concerns.
Thank you again for placing your trust in South Cove Manor.
