Posts by Angela Rizzo

November 4, 2022 Dear Residents, Families, and Visitors, We have increased cases of COVID on campus now affecting all levels. We have a significant outbreak in Vista with additional cases in Townhomes. As of now, no known cases in Cambridge Place apartments. Health Care has positive staff members and residents, while Personal Care currently has positive staff with Reflections considered exposed. We want to stress to families and visitors, most of the cases have been tracked back to off campus exposures. We cannot stress enough, if you are exposed, positive or feeling ill please do not visit. Visitation continues to be allowed, but if you do visit, please continue with frequent handwashing, consider masking and be aware we have active…

September 2, 2022 Dear Residents, Families and Staff, Please read this COVID-19 update for information on the status of COVID at Laurel View Village. We have identified a total of 8 Health Care residents and 4 Independent Living residents. We have also continued to identify approximately 2-3 employees per week with the latest one being identified today. The current positive employees have not created any new exposures and have not extended any quarantines for residents. Please read the information below as to precautions being taken in each area of campus. Independent Living: We have had four positive Independent Living (IL) residents identified recently, one in Vista and three in the Townhomes. All residents should continue to monitor your symptoms. Please…

August 19, 2022 Dear Residents, Families and Staff, Please read this COVID-19 update for information on the status of the Covid outbreak at Laurel View Village. Since my last update on July 18, we have continued to identify three to four employees per week on average. This week we have identified 2 residents of the Health Care Center as positive. We are unaware of any other residents who are positive or who have had significant exposure. In addition to the positives, we have identified on campus the transmission levels in the local counties continues to be categorized as high. Please read the information below as to precautions being taken in each area of campus. Independent Living: Please continue to monitor…

  July 5, 2022 Dear Residents, Families, and Staff, Please read this COVID-19 update for information on the status of an outbreak at Laurel View Village. Through routine testing we have identified three positive staff members this week. One of these staff members has caused an exposure to a number of the health care residents. No other resident exposures have been identified on campus from the other two positive staff members. Therefore, residents in the 100 and 300 halls are considered exposed and in yellow zones. ALL health care residents will be COVID19 tested this evening, and we will communicate further once we have all results. If your loved one is in the 100 or 300 Hall what this means…

June 17, 2022 Dear Residents and Families, Please read this COVID-19 update for information on the status of the outbreak at Laurel View Village This week we have identified no new cases of COVID-19 in staff or residents. Outbreak testing will complete on Friday June 17 assuming no positive individuals are identified. Historical numbers for this outbreak, which began mid-May: Health Care residents: 1, positive upon return from hospital, recovered Personal Care residents: 9, all recovered Independent Living residents: 11, all recovered Staff: 10, all recovered Once again, we are pleased that the outbreak has not spread any further. This will be the last COVID-19 update until more positives are identified. All residents continue to be eligible for visitation. We…

May 25, 2022 Dear Residents and Families, As we have announced we have a new outbreak of COVID on our campus. Each area on campus is affected differently. Please read this update to understand the situation. Health Care: We have one resident who tested positive upon admission from the hospital. This caused us to open our “red zone” to properly isolate the resident. We are monitoring other residents for signs and symptoms currently. We are unaware of any exposures in the Health Care Center from staff or residents. Personal Care: We have 7 Reflections residents and 1 other Personal Care resident who have been identified as positive. While there are no known specific exposures, we did test all Personal Care…

Thank you for supporting our 2022 Basket Party, all proceeds benefit The Caring Fund. Baskets on Saturday, May 7 can be picked up until 5 p.m. and then Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (814) 288-2724 if you have any questions. MAY 2022 WINNING BASKET NUMBERS Basket 1 2715811 Basket 2 2715883 Basket 3 2715834 Basket 4 2715911 Basket 5 2715819 Basket 6 2715626 Basket 7 2715718 Basket 8 2715734 Basket 9 2715945 Basket 10 2715716 Basket 11 0969379 Basket 12 2715807 Basket 13 2715944 Basket 14 2715975 Basket 15 2715916 Basket 16 2715797 Basket 17 2715806 Basket 18 2715959 Basket 19 2715821 Basket 20 2715773 Basket 21 2715915 Basket 22 2715720 Basket 23 2715930 Basket 24…

Contact: Angela Rizzo, Director of Independent Living & Community Relations, Laurel View Village (814) 205-6289; arizzo@lvv1.com Christina Gorschak, Lead Sales Counselor, Laurel View Village (814) 288-2724; cgorschak@lvv1.com   LAUREL VIEW VILLAGE INTRODUCES NEW VISTA PATIO APARTMENTS For Immediate Release: Laurel View Village, a full-service Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) also known as a Life Plan Community, is excited to announce and introduce new patio apartments for Independent Living residents. If you are considering senior living options for yourself or a loved one, this is a great opportunity to visit Laurel View Village and speak with both staff and residents. “Last year, we had the opportunity to explore a new concept. With three apartments available all at the same time, located…

February 9, 2022 Dear Residents and Families, During the week of January 31, we identified one new positive personal care resident and seven employees from multiple areas of campus. Testing PC residents was again completed on February 7 and all residents have tested negative this week. We are awaiting results from employee testing for this week. We pray that this trend of reduced infection continues. We are currently following appropriate guidance for visitation during an outbreak, which happens to be different for Personal Care and Health Care. Health Care: Currently there are no positive residents in Health Care. We are open to visitation for all Health Care residents. N95 masks are required, and face shields are suggested; both are available…

January 28, 2022 Dear Residents and Families, This week we have identified 3 new positive Personal Care Residents and 9 positive employees from different areas of campus. There are 18 staff who are currently isolating at home due to positivity or exposure. We are currently following appropriate guidance for visitation during an outbreak, which happens to be different for Personal Care and Health Care. Health Care: Currently there are no positive residents in Health Care. We are open to visitation for all Health Care residents. N95 masks are required, and face shields are suggested; both are available at the entrance of Health Care Personal Care: Because of the ongoing outbreak, we are required to close to most in-person visitation. Compassionate…