LATEST NEWS

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Health Care News

Update from Administrator – July 26, 2021

I want to thank you all for being patient with us here at Sheriden Woods while we work through this most recent COVID outbreak.   At this time, we continue to have only the one employee positive case that we notified you about last week.  Our first round of testing all residents and staff is complete… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – July 22, 2021

July 22, 2021, Dear Resident, Family Member or Responsible Party, We are currently in an “outbreak” due to one COVID19 positive case in our center and we are closed to indoor visitation at this time. FAQ: Q:  What is an outbreak? A:  An outbreak is defined as one or more positive cases. Q:  When will… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – June 25, 2021

June 25, 2021 Dear Families, As we continue to see diminishing COVID numbers in our state and region, we are excited to announce a new round of updated guidance from the state Department of Public Health that we have implemented at our center. This is another step in getting our center back to “normal” for… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – June 22, 2021

June 22, 2021 Dear Families, As warmer days are here our recreation department is holding a number of activities outside in our courtyards. This means more time outside in the fresh air for our residents! We encourage you to take a advantage of the weather and schedule an outside visit with your loved one if… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – June 15, 2021

June 15, 2021 Dear Families, As warmer days are here our recreation department is holding a number of activities outside in our courtyards. This means more time outside in the fresh air for our residents! We encourage you to take a advantage of the weather and schedule an outside visit with your loved one if… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021 Dear Families, We hope this week’s weather forecast remains true – as warmer days are ahead of us. This means more time outside in the fresh air for our residents! We encourage you to take a advantage of the weather and schedule an outside visit with your loved one if possible. By… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021 Dear Families, We hope this week’s weather forecast remains true – as warmer days are ahead of us. This means more time outside in the fresh air for our residents! We encourage you to take a advantage of the weather and schedule an outside visit with your loved one if possible. By… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – May 10, 2021

May 10, 2021 Dear Families, This week, we celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week (formerly National Nursing Home Week). This year’s theme is “Together Through the Seasons.” NSNCW began on Sunday, May 9, Mother’s Day and runs through May 15. The theme will honor the collaborative commitment of our staff in providing compassionate care to… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – May 3, 2021

  May 3, 2021   Dear Families,   This week, we celebrate National Nurses Week, which begins on May 6th each year since 1974 and ends on May 12th, in honor of Florence Nightingale’s birthday.   Next week, we begin celebrating National Skilled Nursing Care Week (formerly National Nursing Home Week). This year’s theme is… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – April 23, 2021

April 23, 2020 Dear Families,   Here we are, another week closer to warmer, spring-like weather. Great news for us all to get back outside and enjoy the fresh air and some sunshine. As we have mentioned before in these updates, our outside visits remain the recommended means of visitation for nursing home residents and… Continue Reading Continue reading