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As we enter our third month of managing this pandemic, I wanted to share some encouraging news with you. As we noted, when we identified a positive test in our Haven’s facility, we made the decision to test all of our residents and staff in that building. I’m happy to report that all of the resident tests came back negative.

Although the Governor implemented Phase 1 of re-opening on 5/15, this does not mean Brandermill Woods will be following the same guidelines. Many states place Senior Living Facilities into the last Phases of re-opening. Since we care for the population that is most at risk for complications from COVID-19, we need to be strategic, paced and deliberate in this decision for the safety of our residents and staff. COVID-19 TestingMany residents and family members have asked about testing a...

Despite all of our efforts to contain the coronavirus in a single facility, we have learned that one resident in The Haven Nursing community tested positive for COVID-19. I know this is frustrating news to hear and we all share that reaction. Unfortunately, senior living communities across the Commonwealth have been hit hard by this pandemic.

If you’ve always been a gardener, this spring you may have been surprised to find backorders through your favorite seed companies and crowded parking lots at your garden center. Gardening is experiencing an upsurge as Americans grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and search for fun and productive ways to use their time.According to Reuters, U.S. company Burpee sold more seed than at any time in its 144-year history in March.

It is with great sadness that we share that we lost two of our residents who had tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and had other underlying medical issues. Please keep their families in your thoughts and prayers.On Friday, May 1, 2020, we acquired enough test kits to administer tests to all residents who live in Assisted Living/Memory Care. Based on the results we received, we have a total of twenty-four (24) residents in our Assisted Living/Memory Care who tested positive; twelve (12) resi...

As of today, Thursday, May 7, 2020, we have twelve (12) residents from our Memory Care who have tested positive. We have twelve (12) residents who live in the Assisted Living on 2nd and 3rd floors who have tested positive. All residents on 2nd and 3rd floors who tested positive are being quarantined to their apartment.Positive test results have been reported for a total of twelve (12) employees, nine (9) in Assisted Living/Memory Care and three (3) Health Care Dietary.