[This update was received from Kendal Management on April 8, 2021]
We are hopefully (and cautiously) evaluating “what is next” in reopening our community. COVID-19 is not gone, but we recognize the importance of establishing our next normal within this journey we are on. Resident Committees and groups will begin to gather more frequently in person, and some previous programming that has been on a long pause will be restarting. To support resident activity, room capacity for the following spaces has increased:
• Gathering Room – 32
• Riverview Conference Room – 18
• Art Room – 12
• Craft Room – 10
• Transportation capacity is also increasing to accommodate more riders; capacity varies by vehicle. All occupants must be masked during transport.
All residents are reminded that masks are required while in hallways and common areas (i.e., Resident Lounge, Library). Vaccinated residents participating in group gatherings/activities – outside of the common use areas – may decide to unmask based on personal comfort level.
Changes to Visitation in Clearwater, Sunnyside, and Adirondack
After months, the Department of Health has issued new guidance that makes visitation much more flexible and available for residents in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing settings. Reservations are required for visiting – this allows us to know how many guests we have at any given time to any area and further allows us to be able to contact- trace should the need occur
The main takeaway from the changes is that visitation will no longer be “paused” for 14 day periods should there be a positive staff case. Instead, there are short periods when visitation may need to be paused while initial testing occurs.
The new guidelines continue to require Kendal on Hudson to ensure that “core infection control protocols and best practices” are followed during visits. We have fashioned our new program/policies to address these requirements. All visitors are expected to adhere to the core principles of infection control. The Department of Health expects Kendal on Hudson to enforce this; masks must be worn and social distancing should be practiced regardless of vaccination status.
The current guidelines for dining and activities in Clearwater, Sunnyside and Adirondack include:
• Social visits outside of Kendal are allowed without requiring a COVID test to return
• During dining and activities, residents must remain socially distanced
Specific for Adirondack residents
The lunch-time meal may be enjoyed (socially distanced) with other Adirondack residents in the Formal Dining Room or via delivery to individual apartments
Adirondack residents may dine in the Formal Dining Room if invited by an IL resident for dinner *
Adirondack residents may participate in IL community activities *
* Subject to change upon the COVID status of the specific resident and Adirondack neighborhood.