Dear Residents & Families,
We greatly appreciate your continued patience and support in helping us keep our staff and your loved ones safe.
COVID-19 TESTING
As of today, we have no positive or suspected cases of COVID-19 in our Bainbridge Senior Living communities.
Our staff is actively monitoring illnesses and consulting with the department of health. We continue to implement best practices for cleaning and sanitizing.
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Yesterday (May 28
th
), Kitsap County entered Phase 2 of
Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan
. We are consulting with health experts and closely following county, state and federal guidelines to protect our residents as we enter this phase, while recognizing that one of our best potential tools - universal testing for staff or residents -- is not yet available.
Under the
phased reopening plan
, “high-risk populations” which include residents of long-term care facilities can “resume public interactions with physical distancing” under Phase 4.
On a case by case basis, Bainbridge Senior Living will allow physical therapy and other closely controlled healthcare appointments now that Kitsap County is in Phase 2. To increase mental stimulation, we also plan to resume “mystery rides” with no stops (no getting off the bus) and reduced capacity.
As a reminder, Gov. Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order is still in effect. It requires Washingtonians to stay home as much as possible except for allowable activities. These include:
- Essential activities, such as grocery shopping or medical appointments
- Going to work at an essential business
- Picking up takeout food from a nearby restaurant
- Going outside for walks and exercise in areas close to home as long as physical distancing of six feet is maintained
- Some religious services including outdoor services up to 100 individuals wearing face coverings
In-person gatherings with people outside your immediate household are still prohibited. Physical distancing of at least six feet is required when outside the home. Use of a cloth face covering is strongly recommended.
Looking ahead, we hope to make our popular “window visits” a more regular activity. State and local authorities are reviewing guidelines for window and patio visits and we hope to have official info to share with you soon.
Keep washing those hands.
