Preparedness

Because we care. Because we take our responsibilities seriously.

Because our residents are family… We are working continually to sustain a COVID-safe environment. We are complying with the latest recommendations and requirements issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our local Department of Health. Read further below on our safety measures we are taking now; subject to change pursuant to latest guidelines.

Team Members

• Staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations is a condition for employment.
• Our team members are screened for symptoms during their daily check in process.
• A team member who exhibits symptoms leaves our community immediately and resumes working on-premises only when all CDC return-to-work guidelines are met.
• Team members wear masks and practice social distancing.
• Team members are equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE), such as protective face shields, N95 or surgical masks, isolation gowns, and gloves. 
• Team members wash hands and use hand sanitizer routinely throughout their shift.

Residents

• We monitor resident temperatures and oxygen levels throughout the day.
• Residents practice social distancing protocols while dining and when engaging in life enrichment activities. 
• Residents wear masks when appropriate. 
• We remind residents to wash and sanitize their hands throughout the day and give assistance, if needed. 
• Our residents have eagerly received the COVID vaccinations. Vaccinations are required for all new residents, as well as a negative COVID test within seven days prior to move in. 

Visitation

• We follow guidelines from the Department of Health and CDC regarding visitation. We encourage outdoor visits as weather permits. Fully vaccinated visitors are welcome to visit indoors and must wear a mask for the duration of their visit and maintain social distancing. 
• Indoor dining is permitted based on the COVID-19 status of the community.
• Permitted visitors use a designated single point of entry into our building. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• All team members and residents, who are able, wear protective masks.
• We stock and regularly monitor an inventory of protective masks, face shields, gloves and gowns for use by team members and residents. 

We are here to help. Please contact us today if you have more questions about The Kensington’s safety measures and our promise to keep loved ones safe.