Taking Safety Seriously

Making History at Samaritas

A key step towards ending the COVID-19 pandemic is now underway in Michigan. Senior Living facility residents and the people who serve them are now getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Samaritas was incredibly honored and fortunate enough to become the first Senior Living facility in Oakland County to receive the vaccine, and also received distribution in two other communities, where over 85% of residents gladly accepted the first vaccine dose. Read More

On Monday, COVID-19 vaccinations began at Samaritas Senior Living Cadillac, ten months into the novel coronavirus pandemic.

"I think that once you've been in this pandemic for 10 months you understand that this is life-changing," said Traci Moore, an RN clinical manager at the nursing home. "This is an amazing event to be a part of. Read More

In Grand Rapids, roughly 175 residents and workers at Samaritas. The federal government is handling vaccine rollouts in long-term care facilities.

As of Monday, the state’s vaccine dashboard showed, more than 8,000 people in Michigan had been vaccinated through that federal program. Read More

Technology Leadership: Optimizing Programs

Partnership with Google Wins Nearly $500K for Dementia Care

Samaritas C.A.R.E.S Program wins $497,081 from Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF) Healthy Aging grant program to implement dementia care training using Google Glass technology that enables real-time expert support from a remote location.

CEO Champions technology for faster, easier adoptions in Freep

This year about 800 children will age out of the foster care system without having found a “forever family." Placing children has become even harder during the pandemic. In response, Sam Beals, CEO, Samaritas, championed the need for online adoptions in the Detroit Free Press.

Samaritas Senior Living is taking important safety measures to protect our residents from COVID-19. In addition to our ever vigilant staff, CDC approved safety procedures, dedicated COVID/observation units, tightened visitor screening, and enhanced cleaning/sanitation schedules, our Samaritas centers have gone even further to ensure the people we serve are safe.

New cutting edge technologies will provide a strong defense against COVID-19 by offering: Enhanced Infection Protection Superior Coverage Cost Effective, Efficient Technology Maximum Automated Germicidal Treatment

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Calvin University | January Series

Samaritas to sponsor Award Winning Author, Bruce Feiler in the

Calvin University January Series

Samaritas is a proud sponsor of Calvin University’s award winning January Series. The January series is one of the leading lecture and cultural arts series in the country. This 15-day series kicks off on January 6.

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Thank You From Samaritas Nation!

Collaboration was alive and well at Samaritas this holiday season! We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Christmas Wish List program! The support we received across Michigan through congregations, individual donors and corporations was overwhelming. This will definitely be a memorable holiday for the youth and families we serve thanks to all of you!