LATEST NEWS

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Health Care News

Update from Administrator – May 31, 2021

Happy Memorial Day! Our team and I hope this email finds you spending time with family and remembering those that sacrificed their lives for our freedom. This will be my last family update as my last day at Litchfield Woods is Wednesday, June 2nd. It has been my pleasure being able to interact with your… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – May 18, 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 advantage of the weather and schedule an outside visit with your loved one if possible. By now, I am certain… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – May 12, 2021

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 your loved ones during this… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – May 4, 2021

Dear Families, Next week, we begin celebrating National Skilled Nursing Care Week (formerly National Nursing Home Week). This year’s theme is “Together Through the Seasons.” NSNCW begins 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 your loved… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – April 27, 2021

Here we are, another week closer to more consistent warm, spring-like weather. Thank you for your patience as we have been dealing with our telephone challenges. The phone system was replaced today with a temporary unit and all lines have been transferred. We ask for your continued patience as we learn the new phones, but… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – April 21, 2021

This afternoon, we learned that one of our employees tested positive for COVID-19 through our ongoing PCR testing. We continue to follow guidance and protocols set by CT-DPH and are testing our staff weekly at this time. Unfortunately, today’s new positive result causes us to need to put indoor visitation on hold until one full… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – April 19, 2021

Good evening, I hope this email finds you all doing well and enjoying the great weather.   Late last week, we had an employee test positive for Covid but she had been on quarantine for possible exposure prior to being tested. Therefore, there was no exposure for our residents and we are not required to… Continue Reading Continue reading

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