Geer Covid-19 update 10/21/2020 3:30 pm Based on the nature of this virus, it was not unexpected that number of cases would rise once all testing was completed at the Lodge, assisted living facility. Today we report that the cases have risen to a total of 26 (7 staff and 19 residents). The increase in … Continue reading
2020-10-19 Covid statement We would like to thank those who have donated PPE and who continue to support Geer Village during this difficult time. Lodge update Today we can report that we have received all the results of all our staff and care partner testing, with one additional positive case, for a total of 7. … Continue reading
We anticipate adding an update later today on 10/17/2020 October 16, 2020 To Our Staff, Residents and Family Members, On October 12, 2020 we informed you of one staff member that tested positive for Covid-19 at Geer Lodge. This staff person was assigned to the Gardenside unit. We conducted contact tracing for this staff member and … Continue reading
October 12, 2020 To Our Staff, Residents and Family Members: We need to inform you of one staff member that tested positive for Covid-19 at Geer Lodge. A staff member that initially tested negative became symptomatic over the weekend and subsequently tested positive for Covid-19. We are confident that this staff member worked only in … Continue reading
Please see detailed Indoor Visitation Procedures below 2020-10-08 Geer Nursing Indoor Visitation Procedure AS OF 10/12/2020 – LODGE VISITATION IS ON HOLD 2020-10-08 Lodge Indoor Visitation Procedure &nbs… Continue reading
At a time when Nursing Home residents and staff are extremely concerned about the Covid-19 virus crisis, residents at Geer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are thinking about those less fortunate than themselves. Karen Hawley, of the Resident Council and Alyssa Dungan, a Recreation Assistant came up with a project that the residents of Geer Nursing … Continue reading
Geer Outpatient Physical Therapy is thrilled to announce the beginning of Virtual PT visits! Effective immediately, Geer PT is approved to provide physical therapy services remotely. We can provide both evaluation and treatments for new and existing patients. Visits can be conducted either over the phone or using your computer to see and hear your … Continue reading
Read April 1st update on Life at Nursing Center – 2020-04-01 Nursing Family… Continue reading
March 17, 2020 To our Geer Family and Friends: Last week Governor Lamont declared a public health emergency in Connecticut and pushed forward with a multi-faceted COVID-19 prevention strategy. Connecticut senior care facilities are now focused on preventing COVID-19 from entering their facilities and preparing to contain its spread if the virus does become present. … Continue reading
March 4, 2020 To Staff, Families and Friends of Geer Residents: Recently a respiratory illness, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has been identified and is spreading globally. There have been instances of community spread in the US but none locally as of yet. This has been widely published in the media and Geer wants to assure … Continue reading