Long Term Care COVID-19 Updates

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4/16/2024- Residents were tested this morning with no positive cases. All residents will be tested again on 4/23/2024 unless further cases warrant sooner testing. We will continue to test at least weekly until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC while we are in outbreak status and anytime the level of new COVID-19 hospital admissions is high. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.

Date: April 16, 2024                               

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (1 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None

4/9/24- This morning we were notified that an ancillary staff member tested positive for COVID-19. All residents were tested today with no positive results. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. Next testing date will be 4/16/24. We will also perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases.

Date: April 9, 2024                              

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 30 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None

2/27/2024- As of this morning, we have successfully completed 14 days without any new positive cases for staff or residents. LTC is no longer be in outbreak status. Residents will no longer be routinely tested weekly but will continue to be tested if symptomatic or with an exposure. Staff will continue to test and mask in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria for isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status or when community transmission is high. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.

Date: February 27, 2024                               

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (1 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None

2/21/2024- Residents were tested this morning with no positive cases. All residents will be tested again on 2/28/2024 unless further cases warrant sooner testing. We will continue to test at least weekly until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC while we are in outbreak status and anytime the level of new COVID-19 hospital admissions is high. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.

Date: February 21, 2024                               

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (1 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None

2/13/2024- Today we were notified that one ancillary employee tested positive for COVID-19. All residents will be tested on 2/14/23. We will continue to test at least weekly until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. Immediate testing will be performed on any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases.

Date: February 13, 2024

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None

1/20/2024- As of this morning, we have successfully completed 14 days without any new positive cases for staff or residents. LTC will be considered out of outbreak status at this time. Residents will no longer be routinely tested weekly. They will continue to be tested if they are symptomatic or have had a high-risk exposure. Staff will also no longer complete weekly testing and will be allowed to unmask. We continue to ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to isolate.  Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during any outbreak or when the level of new hospital admissions is high. Any time a visitor prefers to wear a mask while in the facility, please go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided. Masks will also continue to be provided to residents if they prefer to wear one. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: January 20, 2024

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (3 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

1/15/2024- Testing was completed today for all residents with no positive COVID-19 cases noted. We will continue to test at least weekly until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. Next testing date will be 1/22/24 unless testing sooner is warranted or outbreak status is completed. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases.  

     Date: January 15, 2024 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (3 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 

Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None  

1/08/2024-  Testing was completed today for all residents with no positive COVID-19 cases noted. We will continue to test at least weekly until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. Next testing date will be 1/15/24 unless testing sooner is warranted. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases.  

      Date: January 08, 2024 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (3 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None  

1/5/2024- This afternoon we were notified that an employee tested positive for COVID-19. We will continue to test at least weekly until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. Next testing date will be 1/8/24 unless testing sooner is warranted. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases. 

Date: January 5, 2024

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1 (3 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 

Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

1/4/2024- This morning all residents were tested for COVID-19 with no new positive cases found. We will continue to test at least weekly until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. If no new cases are found in residents or staff, we are anticipated to be out of outbreak status as of 1/7/2024. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases. 

Date: January 4, 2024

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (2 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

12/28/2023- This morning all residents were tested for COVID-19 with no new positive cases. We will continue to test at least weekly until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. Next testing date will be 01/04/24 unless testing sooner is warranted. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases. 

Date: December 28, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (2 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

12/26/2023- Today we were notified that one ancillary employee tested positive for COVID-19. We will continue to test at least weekly until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. Next testing date will be 12/28/23 unless testing sooner is warranted. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases. 

      Date: December 26, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1 (2 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

12/21/2023- Yesterday evening we were notified that 1 employee tested positive for COVID-19. All residents were tested on 12/21/2023 with no cases found. We will continue to test at least weekly until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. Next testing date will be 12/28/23 unless testing sooner is warranted. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases. 

Date: December 21, 2023                                 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

12/11/2023- This morning we performed our weekly testing of all residents who have not tested positive during the current outbreak and no new cases were found. If no further cases are found with staff testing, we will be out of outbreak status tomorrow. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff when we are out of outbreak status to ensure timely identification and isolation of affected residents or staff. Masking remains mandatory for all visitors while on the unit until we are out of outbreak status. If a visitor does not have a mask, they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call Nicole at 309-944-9156.  

Date: December 11, 2023  

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 (15 total from start of outbreak)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (12 total from start of outbreak)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

12/4/2023- This morning we performed our weekly testing of all residents who have not tested positive during the current outbreak and no new cases were found. Residents will be tested again on 12/11/2023 and we will continue to test every 3-7 days until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. Masking remains mandatory for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. If you are visiting a COVID positive resident, we ask that you remain in the resident room during your visit, if possible, in order to limit movement on the unit and in the hospital. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call Nicole at 309-944-9156.  

Date: December 4, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 (15 total from start of outbreak)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (12 total from start of outbreak)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

11/27/2023- This morning we were notified that an employee tested positive for COVID-19. All residents were tested today and there were no new positive cases. Residents will be tested again on 12/4/2023 and we will continue to test every 3-7 days until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. Masking remains mandatory for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. If you are visiting a COVID positive resident, we ask that you remain in the resident room during your visit, if possible, in order to limit movement on the unit and in the hospital. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call Nicole at 309-944-9156.  

Date: November 27, 2023   

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 (15 total from start of outbreak)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1 (12 total from start of outbreak)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

11/23/2023- This morning we were notified that one resident tested positive for COVID-19. Residents will be tested again on 11/27/2023 and we will continue to test every 3-7 days until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. Masking remains mandatory for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. If you are visiting a COVID positive resident, we ask that you remain in the resident room during your visit, if possible, in order to limit movement on the unit and in the hospital. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call Nicole at 309-944-9156.  

Date: November 23, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 1 (15 total from start of outbreak)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (11 total from start of outbreak)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

11/21/2023- Yesterday we complete a round of testing for all previously negative residents. No new residents were found to be positive for COVID. Yesterday evening we were notified of 2 new positive staff. Residents will be tested again on 11/21/2023 unless testing sooner is warranted. We will continue to test every 3-7 days until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. Masking remains mandatory for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. If you are visiting a COVID positive resident, we ask that you remain in the resident room during your visit if possible to limit movement on the unit and in the hospital. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call Nicole at 309-944-9156.  

Date: November 21, 2023  

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 (14 total from start of outbreak)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 2 (11 total from start of outbreak)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

11/18/2023- Today we were notified that 2 employees and 3 residents tested positive for COVID-19. Residents will still be tested again on 11/18/2023 and we will continue to test every 3-7 days until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. Masking remains mandatory for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. If you are visiting a COVID positive resident, we ask that you remain in the resident room during your visit if possible to limit movement on the unit and in the hospital. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call Nicole at 309-944-9156.  

Date: November 18, 2023  

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 3 (14 total from start of outbreak)
* The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents.
* This includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result.
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive/presumptive positive tests: 2 (9 total from start of outbreak)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order.
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None

11/17/2023 - This morning, we were notified that 3 more employees tested positive for COVID-19. All residents will be tested again on 11/17/2023 and will continue to test at least weekly until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking remains mandatory for all visitors while on the unit. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurses' station and one will be provided to them. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk. Thank you for your cooperation while we work to minimize any further COVID cases.

Date: November 17, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 (10 total from start of outbreak)
* The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents.
* This includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result.
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive/presumptive positive tests: 3 (6 total from start of outbreak)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order.
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None

11/16/2023 - This afternoon, we were notified of a symptomatic resident. After further testing of the unit, we were notified of 10 COVID-positive residents and 3 COVID-positive staff. All residents will be tested again on 11/20/2023 and at least weekly after that until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to isolate. Masking is required for any visitor while they are on the unit. Masks are located in the LTC entryway and at the nurses station. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.

Date: November 16th, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 10
* The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents.
* This includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result.
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive/presumptive positive tests: 3
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order.
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None

10/3/2023 -  As of this morning, we have successfully completed 14 days without any new positive cases for staff or residents. LTC will be considered out of outbreak status at this time. Residents will no longer be routinely tested weekly. They will continue to be tested if they are symptomatic or have had a high-risk exposure. Staff will also no longer complete weekly testing and will be allowed to unmask. We continue to ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to isolate.  Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during any outbreak or when the level of new hospital admissions is high. Any time a visitor prefers to wear a mask while in the facility, please go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided. Masks will also continue to be provided to residents if they prefer to wear one. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: October 3rd, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (4 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

9/19/2023- This morning we were notified that another ancillary employee tested positive for COVID-19. Residents will still be tested again on 9/25/2023.Testing could occur sooner if further cases and exposures warrant testing before that date. Testing will occur at least weekly until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC while we are in outbreak status and anytime the level of new COVID-19 hospital admissions is high. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Masks will also continue to be provided to residents if they choose to wear one when they are out of their rooms. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: September 19, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1 (4 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

9/18/2023- This morning we were notified that an ancillary employee tested positive for COVID-19. All residents were tested 9/18/2023 and there were no positive cases. All residents will be tested again on 9/25/2023 unless further cases warrant sooner testing and we will continue to test at least weekly until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC while we are in outbreak status and anytime the level of new COVID-19 hospital admissions is high. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Masks will also continue to be provided to residents if they choose to wear one when they are out of their rooms. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: September 18, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1 (3 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

9/16/2023- This afternoon we were notified that an employee tested positive for COVID-19. All residents will be tested again on 9/18/2023 and will continue to test at least weekly until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC while we are in outbreak status and anytime the level of new COVID-19 hospital admissions is high. If a visitor does not have a mask they may go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided to them. Masks will also continue to be provided to residents if they choose to wear one when they are out of their rooms. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: September 16, 2023   

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1 (2 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

9/13/2023- This morning we were notified that an ancillary employee tested positive for COVID-19. All residents will be tested on 9/14/2023 and at least weekly after that until we have completed 14 days without a new COVID case. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC while we are in outbreak status and anytime the level of new COVID-19 hospital admissions is high. Any time a visitor prefers to wear a mask while in the facility, please go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided. Masks will also continue to be provided to residents if they prefer to wear one. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: September 13, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

8/27/2023- As of this morning, we have successfully completed 14 days without any new positive cases for staff or residents. LTC will be considered out of outbreak status. Residents will no longer be routinely tested weekly but will continue to be tested if they are symptomatic or have had an exposure. Staff will also no longer complete weekly testing and will be allowed to unmask. We continue to ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation.  Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during any outbreak or when the level of new hospital admissions is high. Any time a visitor prefers to wear a mask while in the facility, please go to the nurse’s station and one will be provided. Masks will also continue to be provided to residents if they prefer to wear one. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: August 27th, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (3 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

8/22/2023- All residents were tested on 8/21/2023 and no cases of COVID-19 were found. If no further staff or residents are found to be positive, we will be out of outbreak status on 8/27/2023. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC until we have no further cases or anytime the level of new COVID-19 hospital admissions is high. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: August 22, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (total 3)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

8/15/2023- All residents were tested on 8/14/2023 and no cases of COVID-19 were found. Our next round of resident testing will occur on 8/21/2023. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC until we have no further cases or anytime the level of new COVID-19 hospital admissions is high. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: August 15, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (total 3)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

8/12/2023- This morning we were notified that an employee tested positive for COVID-19. All residents will be tested on 8/14/2023. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and have not met the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC until we exit outbreak status or anytime the level of new COVID-19 hospital admissions is high. If you need a mask, please stop by the nurses station and a surgical mask can be provided to you.  Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: August 12, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1 (total 3) 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

8/10/2023- This morning we were notified that an ancillary employee tested positive for COVID-19. All residents will be tested on 8/14/2023. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC until we have no further cases or anytime the level of new COVID-19 hospital admissions is high. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: August 10, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1 (total 2)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

8/9/2023- Yesterday afternoon we were notified that an employee tested positive for COVID-19. All residents will be tested on 8/9/2023. If no further cases are found, we will conclude testing after one round. We will continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident or staff. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC until we complete initial testing or anytime the level of new COVID-19 hospital admissions is high. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: August 9, 2023                                 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

5/7/2023- As of this morning, we have successfully completed 14 days without any new positive cases for staff or residents. LTC will no longer be in outbreak status. Residents will no longer be routinely tested weekly but will continue to be tested if they are symptomatic or have had an exposure. Staff will continue to test and mask in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria for isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status or when community transmission is high. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk. HHH LTC will continue to do our very best to follow best practices to reduce spread and ensure that any positive residents receive the best care possible.  

Date: May 7th, 2023  

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 (1 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (1 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

5/1/23- All residents were tested this morning and there were no new cases of COVID. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. We will also perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: May 1, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests:0 (total 1) 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 30 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (total 1)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

4/24/23- Yesterday evening we were notified that an employee tested positive for COVID-19. All residents were tested on 4/24/2023 and there were no cases found. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. Residents will be tested again on 5/1/2023, unless further cases warrant testing sooner. We will also perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to continue isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: April 24, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests:0 (total 1) 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 30 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

4/22/23- Yesterday evening we were notified that a resident tested positive for COVID-19. All residents will be tested on 4/24/2023. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. We will also perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: April 22, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 1 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 30 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

 

3/27/2023- As of this morning, we have successfully completed 14 days without any new positive cases for staff or residents. LTC will no longer be in outbreak status. Residents will no longer be routinely tested weekly but will continue to be tested if they are symptomatic or have had an exposure. Staff will continue to test and mask in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status or when community transmission is high. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk. HHH LTC will continue to do our very best to follow best practices to reduce spread and ensure that any positive residents receive the best care possible.  

Date: March 24th, 2023  

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 (1 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (2 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

 

3/22/23- COVID testing was completed yesterday on all residents. There were no positives found in any resident. Staff have continued to be negative on testing as well. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. We will also perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will continue to test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: March 22, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0  (1 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 30 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (2 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 

Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

3/17/23- Testing was completed on all residents on 3/16/2023 with no further positive cases found. Staff have also had no further cases. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. The next resident testing will occur on 3/21/23. We will also continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will continue to test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk. 

Date: March 17, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 (1 total) 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 30 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (2 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

COVID Visitation Policy

3/13/23 - Yesterday afternoon we were notified that an employee tested positive for COVID-19. We also were notified this morning of a second positive employee. All residents will be tested on 3/13/2023. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. We will also perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

All residents were tested this morning and one resident was found to be COVID positive. All residents will be tested again on 3/16/2023. 

Date: March 13, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 1 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 30 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 2
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

2/18/23- As of this morning, we have successfully completed 14 days without any new positive cases for staff or residents. LTC will no longer be in outbreak status. Residents will no longer be routinely tested weekly but will continue to be tested if they are symptomatic or have had an exposure. Staff will continue to test and mask in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status or when community transmission is high. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk. HHH LTC will continue to do our very best to follow best practices to reduce spread and ensure that any positive residents receive the best care possible.  

Date: February 18th, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (4 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

2/10/23 - Weekly testing was completed on all residents and staff with no further positive cases found. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. The next resident testing will occur on 2/13/23. We will also continue to perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will continue to test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: February 10, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (4 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

1/23/2023 - Yesterday evening we were notified of an ancillary employee testing positive for COVID. We will test all residents on 2/6/23. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. We will also perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will continue to test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: February 3, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents.
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result.
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1 (4 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order.
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

1/27/2023 - Weekly testing was completed on all residents and staff with no further positive cases found. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. Next resident testing will occur on 1/31/23. We will also perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will continue to test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: January 27, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents.
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result.
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (3 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order.
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

1/20/2023 - This evening we were notified of an employee testing positive for COVID. We will test all residents on 1/23/23. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. We will also perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will continue to test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: January 20, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1 (3 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

1/20/2023 - Weekly testing was completed on all residents and staff with no further positive cases found. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. Next resident testing will occur on 1/24/23. We will also perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will continue to test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: January 20, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (2 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

1/16/2023 - This morning we were notified that an ancillary employee had tested positive for COVID-19. All residents will be tested on 1/17/2023. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. We will also perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: January 16, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1 (2 total to date)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

1/12/2023 - COVID testing was completed this morning on all residents. There were no positives found in any resident. Staff have continued to be negative on testing as well. All residents will be tested again on 1/18/2023. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. We will also perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will continue to test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: January 12, 2023 

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 0 (1 total)
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

1/4/2023 - This afternoon we were notified that an ancillary employee tested positive for COVID-19. All residents will be tested on 1/5/2023. We will continue to test residents at least weekly until we are out of outbreak status. We will also perform immediate testing of any symptomatic resident. Staff will test in accordance with CMS and IDPH requirements until we have assured that testing is no longer necessary. We ask that visitors refrain from visiting if they have had an exposure to someone who is positive, have any symptoms of COVID, or who have had a positive test and are still within the healthcare criteria to end isolation. Masking is strongly recommended for all visitors who enter LTC during outbreak status. Please perform hand hygiene when entering the facility and frequently while in the facility to further minimize risk.  

Date: January 4, 2023

Number of new resident COVID-19 positive tests: 0 
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all residents. 
*The includes reinfections > 90 days from a previous positive result. 
Number of new resident COVID-19 related expirations: 0 
Number of new staff COVID-19 positive / presumptive positive tests: 1
*The facility is currently testing and retesting all staff per guidance and Executive Order. 
Cluster of new on-set of respiratory symptoms present: None 

 

Click on the links below for updated information regarding Long Term Care and COVID-19.

COVID-19 Testing  revised: 10/29/2020

Positive Test Plan on LTC

Letter To Reps

Infection Control Policy