COVID-19 Update

July 30, 2021

Today, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison, Jr. issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly COVID-19 update on July 23, no staff or residents at Baptist Homes have tested positive for COVID-19. Visitation is open in all areas. Appointments are required for visitors of residents who are in the yellow zone. See visitation guidelines posted on the Baptist Homes website on the RESOURCES tab, under Visiting Our Community. Staff and visitors continue to be screened for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 at the time of entering our buildings and must wear a mask at all times while on our campuses. We are deeply appreciative of your support as we continue to protect our residents and staff from the COVID-19 virus. See the full memo here.

July 23, 2021

Today, Baptist Homes Society Director of Quality Improvement Denise Wolbert issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly COVID-19 update on July 15, no staff or residents at Baptist Homes have tested positive for COVID-19. Visitation is open in all areas. Appointments are required for visitors of residents who are in the yellow zone. See visitation guidelines posted on the Baptist Homes website on the RESOURCES tab, under Visiting Our Community. Staff and visitors continue to be screened for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 at the time of entering our buildings and must wear a mask at all times while in skilled nursing, personal care and memory support areas on our campuses. We are deeply appreciative for your continued support as we continue to protect our residents and staff from the COVID-19 virus. See the full memo here.

July 15, 2021

Today, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly COVID-19 update on July 9, no staff members or residents at Baptist Homes have tested positive for COVID-19. Visitation is temporarily suspended in the 2nd floor skilled nursing unit, but open in all other areas. See visitation guidelines posted on the Baptist Homes website on the RESOURCES tab, under Visiting Our Community. Staff and visitors continue to be screened for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 at the time of entering our buildings and must wear a mask at all times while in skilled nursing, personal care and memory support areas on our campuses. We are deeply appreciative for your continued support as we continue to protect our residents and staff from the COVID-19 virus. See the full memo here.

July 9, 2021

Today, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly COVID-19 update on July 2, one skilled nursing resident who was tested at the hospital at time of their discharge per regulation has tested positive for COVID-19. Visitation on the second floor skilled nursing unit continues to be temporarily suspended. Visitation is open in personal care, and in skilled nursing on the third floor and in the first floor green zone. As of Friday, June 18, visitors are no longer required to make an appointment to visit skilled nursing residents in the green zone at Baptist Homes. Staff and visitors continue to be screened for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 at the time of entering our buildings and must wear a mask at all times while in skilled nursing, personal care and memory support areas on our campuses. We are deeply appreciative for your continued support as we continue to protect our residents and staff from the COVID-19 virus. See the full memo here.

July 2, 2021

Today, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly COVID-19 update on June 25, no staff members or residents at Baptist Homes have tested positive for COVID-19. Visitation is open in all areas with guidelines posted on the Baptist Homes website on the RESOURCES tab, under Visiting Our Community. Staff and visitors continue to be screened for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 at the time of entering our buildings and must wear a mask at all times while in skilled nursing, personal care and memory support areas on our campuses. We are deeply appreciative for your continued support as we continue to protect our residents and staff from the COVID-19 virus. See the full memo here.

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May 7, 2021

On May 7, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly COVID-19 update on April 30, two Baptist Homes skilled nursing residents and one skilled nursing activity aide have tested positive for COVID-19. Visitation for the 2nd floor of the skilled nursing unit is temporarily suspended. Visitation is permitted in personal care resident rooms or outdoors and by appointment for 3rd floor skilled nursing residents. Screening, masking, and social distancing guidelines have not changed. We are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

April 30, 2021

On April 30, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly COVID-19 update on April 23, one Baptist Homes skilled nursing hospitality aide tested positive for COVID nineteen. Visitation in skilled nursing has been suspended until further notice. Visitation is permitted in personal care resident rooms or outdoors. Screening, masking, and social distancing guidelines have not changed. We are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

April 23, 2021

On April 23, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly COVID-19 update on April 16, there were no new positive cases of COVID nineteen on the Baptist Homes campus. Visitation is permitted in personal care resident rooms or outdoors. Visitation in skilled nursing is by appointment and must be scheduled in advance. Screening, masking, and social distancing guidelines have not changed. We are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community.See the full memo here.

April 16, 2021

On April 16, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly COVID-19 update on April 9, there were no new positive cases of COVID nineteen on the Baptist Homes campus. Visitation is permitted in personal care resident rooms or outdoors. Visitation in skilled nursing is by appointment and must be scheduled in advance. Screening, masking, and social distancing guidelines have not changed. We are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

April 9, 2021

On April 9, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly COVID-19 update on April 1, there have been no new positive cases of COVID-19 on the Baptist Homes campus. Visitation is occurring in personal care and will partially resume, by appointment only, in the skilled nursing residences. Screening, masking, and social distancing guidelines have not changed. We are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

April 1, 2021

On April 1, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly COVID-19 update on March 26, one skilled nursing resident on the Baptist Homes campus has tested positive for COVID-19, therefore skilled nursing visitation is suspended, following CMS guidelines. Visitation is occurring in personal care. Screening, masking, and social distancing guidelines have not changed. We are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

March 26,2021

On March 26, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly COVID-19 update on March 19, no staff or residents on the Baptist Homes campus have tested positive for COVID-19. Visitation is occurring in personal care on the 1st and 2nd floor, and remains temporarily closed for the 3rd floor of personal care and skilled nursing, following CMS guidelines. Screening, masking, and social distancing guidelines have not changed. We are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

March 19,2021

On March 19, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly COVID-19 update on March 12, one contracted staff member on the Baptist Homes campus has tested positive for COVID-19. Scheduled visitation for personal care and skilled nursing residents is suspended until further notice, following CMS guidelines. We are following state and federal guidelines and requirements for follow up, testing, and retesting. We are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

March 12, 2021

On March 12, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly update on March 5, no residents or staff have tested positive for the virus. Scheduled visitation for skilled nursing and personal care residents has begun. Please see Visiting Our Community link on this website for more information. We are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community.See the full memo here.

March 5,2021

On March 5, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly update on February 26, 2021, no residents have tested positive for the virus, and one staff member has tested positive. Scheduled visitation for personal care residents has begun and beauty barber services will resume on March 8. Skilled nursing visitation and beauty and barber services are suspended until further notice, following guidelines as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

February 26,2021

On February 26, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly update on February 19, 2021, no residents or staff have tested positive for the virus. Scheduled visitation for personal care residents has begun. Skilled nursing visitation will begin on March 3, and beauty and barber services will resume on March 8, following guidelines as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

February 19,2021

On February 19, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly update on February 12, 2021, no residents or staff have tested positive for the virus. Visitation in skilled nursing will remain suspended, but we are beginning to schedule visits for Personal Care residents. Beauty and barber services continue to be suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community.See the full memo here.

February 12,2021

On February 12, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly update on February 5, 2021, no residents or staff have tested positive for the virus. Visitation in skilled nursing will remain suspended, but we are beginning to schedule visits for Personal Care residents. Beauty and barber services continue to be suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

February 6, 2021

On February 5, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since our last weekly update on January 29, 2021, one skilled nursing staff member on the Baptist Homes campus tested positive for COVID-19. We are following state and federal guidelines and requirements for follow up, testing, and retesting. Visitation and other services are suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

January 29, 2021

On January 29, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. three personal care residents, three skilled nursing and one housekeeping staff member on the Baptist Homes campus tested positive for COVID-19. We are following state and federal guidelines and requirements for follow up, testing, and retesting. Visitation and other services are suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

January 22, 2021

On January 22, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on January 15, one personal care resident, one skilled nursing and one laundry staff member on the Baptist Homes campus tested positive for COVID-19. We are following state and federal guidelines and requirements for follow up, testing, and retesting. Visitation and other services remain suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

January 15, 2021

On January 15, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on January 8, one personal care resident and one skilled nursing staff member on the Baptist Homes campus tested positive for COVID-19. We are following state and federal guidelines and requirements for follow up, testing, and retesting. Visitation and beauty and barber services remain suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community.See the full memo here.

January 8, 2021

On January 8, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on December 30, one skilled nursing resident on the Baptist Homes campus tested positive for COVID-19. In addition, two skilled nursing, one dining, one housekeeping and one contracted agency staff member have tested positive on the Baptist Homes campus. We are following state and federal guidelines and requirements for follow up, testing, and retesting. Visitation and beauty and barber services remain suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community.See the full memo here.

December 30, 2020

On December 30, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on December 23rd, one skilled nursing resident on the Baptist Homes campus have tested positive for COVID-19. In addition, seven skilled nursing staff, one dining services, one resident services, and two contracted nursing staff members have tested positive on the Baptist Homes campus. We are following state and federal guidelines and requirements for follow up, testing, and retesting. Visitation and beauty and barber services remain suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community.See the full memo here.

December 23, 2020

On December 23, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on December 17th, three personal care residents and eight skilled nursing residents on the Baptist Homes campus have tested positive for COVID-19. In addition, eight skilled nursing staff, one activity, one personal care and one contracted therapy staff member have tested positive on the Baptist Homes campus. We are following state and federal guidelines and requirements for follow up, testing, and retesting. Visitation and beauty and barber services remain suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

December 17, 2020

On December 17, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on December ninth, four personal care residents and thirty one skilled nursing residents on the Baptist Homes campus tested positive for COVID-nineteen. In addition, fifteen skilled nursing, one corporate and four personal care staff members have tested positive. Due to the risks in the community, we continue to strongly discourage you from taking your loved one on outings or visits during the holiday season. We are following state and federal guidelines and requirements for follow up, testing, and retesting. Visitation and beauty and barber services remain suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

December 9, 2020

On December 9, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on December 4, twelve personal care residents and twenty seven skilled nursing residents on the Baptist Homes campus tested positive for COVID-19. In addition, three skilled nursing and three personal care staff members have tested positive. We are following state and federal guidelines and requirements for follow up, testing, and retesting. Visitation and beauty and barber services remain suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community.See the full memo here.

December 4, 2020

On December 4, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on November 25, nine personal care residents on the Baptist Homes campus tested positive for COVID-19. In addition, three skilled nursing, two dining services, three personal care, one laundry and one contracted therapy staff members have tested positive on the Baptist Homes campus. We are following state and federal guidelines and requirements for follow up, testing, and retesting. Visitation and beauty and barber services remain suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the continued support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

November 25, 2020

On November 25, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to battle the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on November 20, one skilled nursing resident on the Baptist Homes campus tested positive for COVID-19. We are following state and federal guidelines and requirements for follow up, testing, and retesting. Visitation and beauty and barber services remain temporarily suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan.. Mr. Allison also strongly discourages families from taking family members out of Baptist Homes during the holidays, in light of the increased infection rates in our region. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

November 20, 2020

On November 20, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on November 13, two staff members and one contracted staff member have tested positive for the virus. Anyone who was potentially exposed to the virus due to close contact has been informed of the possible exposure and the next steps to take. Retesting due to potential exposure is being completed per CMS/CDC guidelines. Visitation and beauty and barber services remain temporarily suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community.Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

November 13, 2020

On November 13, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on November 6, one resident in skilled nursing and one staff member have tested positive for the virus. Anyone who was potentially exposed to the virus due to close contact has been informed of the possible exposure and the next steps to take. Retesting due to potential exposure will be completed per CMS/CDC guidelines. Due to the positive case, visitation and beauty and barber services remain temporarily suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

November 6, 2020

On November 6, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on October 29, 2020, one staff member with no direct resident contact has tested positive for the virus. Anyone who was potentially exposed to the virus due to close contact has been informed of the possible exposure and the next steps to take. We continue to conduct universal testing of residents and staff per CMS/CDC guidelines. Due to the positive case, visitation and beauty and barber services remain temporarily suspended as per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan.. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community.See the full memo here.

October 29, 2020

On October 29, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on October 21, 2020 no residents, staff or other individuals have tested positive for the virus. At the present time, no residents or staff members are symptomatic for COVID-19. Baptist Homes will therefore resume a limited visit schedule per our Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. on Monday, November 2, pending the results of continued testing for the virus on our campus. Beauty and barber services will also be reinstated. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community.See the full memo here.

October 23, 2020

On October 21, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on October 16, 2020 no residents, staff or other individuals have tested positive for the virus. At the present time, no residents or staff members are symptomatic for COVID-19. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the federal and state mandates that restrict visitation and support infection control. This does affect our current visitation and beauty & barber services. See Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. for more information. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

October 16, 2020

Today, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on October 9, 2020 no residents have tested positive for the virus. We were notified today that one contracted staff member on the Baptist Homes campus has tested positive. At the present time, no residents or staff members are symptomatic for COVID-19. We will conduct COVID-19 testing of all Baptist Homes campus staff and skilled nursing residents. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the federal and state mandates that restrict visitation and support infection control. This does affect our current visitation and beauty & barber services. See Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. for more information. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

October 9, 2020

Today, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on October 2, 2020 no residents or staff on either the Baptist Homes or Providence Point campus have tested positive for the virus. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the federal and state mandates that restrict visitation and support infection control. Baptist Homes has posted its reopening plan on this site. Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. for more information. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

October 2, 2020

Today, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on September 24, 2020 no residents or staff on either the Baptist Homes or Providence Point campus have tested positive for the virus. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the mandates put in place by Governor Wolf that restrict visitation and support infection control. Baptist Homes has posted its reopening plan on this site. See Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. for more information. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

September 24, 2020

Today, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on September 18, 2020 no residents or staff on either the Baptist Homes or Providence Point campus have tested positive for the virus. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the mandates put in place by Governor Wolf that restrict visitation and support infection control. Baptist Homes has posted its reopening plan on this site. See Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. for more information. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

September 18, 2020

Today, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on September 11, 2020 no residents or staff on either the Baptist Homes or Providence Point campus have tested positive for the virus. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the mandates put in place by Governor Wolf that restrict visitation and support infection control. Baptist Homes has announced its reopening plan, see Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan. for more information. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

September 17, 2020

Today, Baptist Homes announced that on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, the facility will begin to lift restrictions on visitation as outlined in its Baptist Homes Nursing and Personal Care Implementation Plan, and move to Step 2 of its reopening plan. In the event Allegheny County would be required to return to the red phase under Governor Wolf’s Reopening of Pennsylvania Plan, or in the event a resident or staff member of Baptist Homes tests positive for the virus, the facility would immediate halt the Implementation Plan and follow the guidance as set forth by the Governor’s Office and the Pa Dept. of Health.

September 11, 2020

Today, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on September 3, 2020 no residents on either the Baptist Homes or Providence Point campus have tested positive for the virus. We were informed late last week that a staff member on the Providence Point campus tested positive for COVID-19. All skilled nursing residents, staff and other potentially exposed individuals are being tested. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the mandates put in place by Governor Wolf that restrict visitation and support infection control. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community. See Full Memo Here.

September 3, 2020

Today, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on August 28, 2020 no residents on either the Baptist Homes or Providence Point campus have tested positive for the virus. On August 31, 2020, we were informed that a consulting physician who provided services at the Baptist Homes Skilled Nursing Center tested positive for COVID-19. All staff and residents who were potentially exposed have been notified and are being tested. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the mandates put in place by Governor Wolf that restrict visitation and support infection control. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are appreciative of the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community. See Full Memo Here.

August 28, 2020

Today, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on August 21, 2020 no residents on either the Baptist Homes or Providence Point campus have tested positive for the virus. Two dining services staff members on the Providence Point campus tested positive; however, these individuals had no contact with residents. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the mandates put in place by Governor Wolf that restrict visitation and support infection control. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community. See Full Memo Here.

August 21, 2020

Today, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families, and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on August 14, 2020, no residents or staff on either the Baptist Homes or Providence Point campus have tested positive for the virus. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the mandates put in place by Governor Wolf that restrict visitation and support infection control. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative of the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

August 14, 2020

Today, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families, and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on August 6, 2020, no residents or staff on either the Baptist Homes or Providence Point campus have tested positive for the virus. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the mandates put in place by Governor Wolf that restrict visitation and support infection control. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative of the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents, and the community. See the full memo here.

August 6, 2020

A memo was issued to all residents, families, and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on July 31, 2020, no residents on either the Baptist Homes or Providence Point campus have tested positive for the virus. One staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Anyone who was potentially exposed to the virus due to close contact with this individual has been informed of the possible exposure and the next steps to take. Retesting due to potential exposure is being completed. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the mandates put in place by Governor Wolf that restrict visitation and support infection control. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative of the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents, and the community. See the full memo here.

July 31, 2020

A memo was issued to all residents, families and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on July 23, 2020 two residents of the Providence Point Healthcare Center have tested positive for COVID-19 and no residents on the Baptist Homes campus have tested positive. Between both campuses, a total of seven staff members and two contracted staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. We have contacted anyone who was potentially exposed to the virus due to close contact with these individuals to inform them of the possible exposure. Retesting due to potential exposure is being completed. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the mandates put in place by Governor Wolf that restrict visitation and support infection control. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community. See the full memo here.

July 23, 2020

On July 23, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families, and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our communities. Since the last update on July 17, 2020, there have been no newly diagnosed cases among residents at Baptist Homes or Providence Point, and there are no residents or staff members who are symptomatic for COVID-19 on either of our campuses. There was one staff member who tested positive for COVID-19 at Providence Point who was in a position where there was no resident contact, and exposure to other staff members was minimal. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the mandates put in place by Governor Wolf that restrict visitation and support infection control. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative of the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents, and the community. See the full memo here.

July 17, 2020

On July 17th, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families, and staff regarding the organization’s ongoing battle with the COVID-19 virus. Since our last weekly update on July 10, 2020, there have been no residents at the Baptist Homes and Providence Point campuses who have tested positive for COVID-19. During the orientation process in which all new staff is tested, one person tested positive for the virus. This person had no contact with residents and was masked. Other staff who had been in contact with this person were tested and were found to be negative for COVID-19. There are currently no residents or staff members who are symptomatic for COVID-19 on either of our campuses. The skilled nursing, personal care, and memory support residences continue to follow the Governor’s mandates regarding visitation, communal dining, group activities, and beauty and barber services. Thank you for your continued cooperation and compliance with all of the measures that are in place due to COVID-19. See the full memo here.

July 10, 2020

On July 10th, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families, and staff regarding the organization’s ongoing battle with the COVID-19 virus. Since our last weekly update on July 2, 2020, there have been no residents or staff at the Baptist Homes and Providence Point campuses who have tested positive for COVID-19. There are currently no residents or staff members who are symptomatic for COVID-19 on either of our campuses. The skilled nursing, personal care, and memory support residences continue to follow the Governor’s mandates regarding visitation, communal dining, group activities, and beauty and barber services. The resurgence in the number of positive cases in southwestern Pennsylvania is continuing, prompting the Department of Health to extend its restrictions and orders for residents of Allegheny County for two additional weeks. We all must be diligent to continue to:

Wear masks while at work,
Follow the mandate of the State’s expanded face-covering and mask-wearing order to, essentially, wear a mask “whenever anyone leaves home,”
Practice social distancing of 6 feet or more,
Continue to observe appropriate cough and sneeze etiquette,
Continue to wash hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, and
Use hand sanitizer frequently when hand washing is not practicable.

See the full memo here.

July 2, 2020

On July 2nd, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families, and staff regarding the organization’s ongoing battle with the COVID-19 virus. Since our last weekly update on June 25, 2020, there have been no residents or staff at the Baptist Homes and Providence Point campuses who have tested positive for COVID-19. There are currently no residents or staff members who are symptomatic for COVID-19 on either of our campuses. The skilled nursing, personal care, and memory support residences continue to follow the Governor’s mandates regarding visitation, communal dining, group activities, and beauty and barber services. See the full memo here.

June 25, 2020

On June 25th, Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families, and staff regarding the organization’s ongoing battle with the COVID-19 virus. Per the mandate of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, we conducted universal baseline COVID-19 testing of all residents and staff. All of our residents had negative test results. We were notified earlier this week that a resident’s caregiver at Providence Point tested positive for COVID-19. We were notified yesterday that one Dining Services employee at the Baptist Homes campus tested positive for COVID-19. That employee had no close contact with any of our residents. We will conduct further testing of all persons who had close contact with either of these individuals to ensure that they continue to be negative for COVID-19. See the full memo here.

June 18, 2020

Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo today to all residents, families and staff regarding the organization’s ongoing battle with the COVID-19 virus. We have had no new cases of COVID-19 among our residents or staff since our last weekly update on June 12, 2020. We have had no new cases among our residents since April 16, 2020. There are currently no residents or staff members who are symptomatic for COVID-19 on either of our campuses. Per Governor Wolf’s mandate, our skilled nursing, personal care, and memory support residences continue to follow visitation restrictions and other COVID-19 guidelines. In addition, per the order of the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health issued on June 8, 2020, in order to assist in protecting the safety of residents and staff, we are beginning the process of universal COVID-19 baseline testing of residents and staff in our healthcare residences. See the full memo here.

June 12, 2020

Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo today to all residents, families, and staff regarding the organization’s ongoing battle with the COVID-19 virus. We have had no new cases of COVID-19 among our residents or staff since our last weekly update on June 5, 2020. We have had no new cases among our residents since April 16, 2020. There are currently no residents or staff members who are symptomatic for COVID-19 on either of our campuses. Per Governor Wolf’s mandate, our skilled nursing, personal care, and memory support residences continue to follow visitation restrictions and other guidelines. In addition, per the order of the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health issued on June 8, 2020, in order to assist in protecting the safety of residents and staff, we are beginning the process of universal COVID-19 baseline testing of residents and staff in our healthcare residences. Thank you for your continued understanding, cooperation, and compliance with all of the measures that are in place due to COVID-19. See the full memo here.

June 5, 2020

Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo today to all residents, families, and staff regarding the organization’s ongoing battle against the spread of COVID-19. Since the last update on May 29th, there have been no new cases among residents of either of our campuses, and no new cases among our residents since April 16, 2020. There are currently no residents or staff members who are symptomatic for COVID-19 on either campus. On June 4, 2020, in the testing of all newly-hired staff, one person, who had not yet assumed any job duties, tested positive for the virus. We will continue to be diligent in our efforts to keep ourselves, our families, and our residents free from the COVID-19 virus. Although Allegheny County moved to COVID Green on June 5, the Governor’s announcement states that “Given the critical importance of limiting COVID-19 in nursing homes, personal care homes and long-term care facilities, visitation restrictions will remain in place for the next 28 days.” We continue to follow these mandates and restrictions and are deeply appreciative of the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents, and the community. See the full memo here.

May 29, 2020

Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo today to all residents, families, and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued success in the ongoing battle against the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Since the last update of May 21st, there have been no newly diagnosed cases among staff or residents. Currently, there are no residents or staff members who are symptomatic for COVID-19 on either of our campuses. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the mandates put in place by Governor Wolf that restrict visitation and support infection control. We are deeply appreciative of the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community and ask you to remain diligent in your efforts, as we do in ours, to contain the spread of COVID-19. See the full memo here.

May 21, 2020

Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison issued a memo to all residents, families, and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s continued success in containing and preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Since the last update of May 15th there have been no newly diagnosed cases among staff or residents. Currently, there are no residents or staff members who are symptomatic for COVID-19 on either of our campuses. Baptist Homes Society continues to follow the mandates put in place by Governor Wolf that restrict visitation and support infection control. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative of the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents, and the community. See the full memo here.

May 15, 2020

Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison, Jr. issued an update to all residents, families, and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s efforts over the last two months to contain and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Since the last update of May 8th, there have been no newly diagnosed cases among staff or residents. Currently, there are no residents or staff members who are symptomatic for COVID-19 on either of our campuses. While Allegheny County has been moved from COVID Condition Red to COVID Condition Yellow, restrictions for visitation in all healthcare areas have not changed. Baptist Homes Society thanks you for your continued understanding, cooperation, and compliance. See the full memo here.

May 8, 2020

Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison, Jr. issued a memo to all residents, families, and staff regarding Baptist Homes Society’s efforts over the last two months to contain and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. There have been no new cases of COVID-19 since the last update on April 30. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative of the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents, and the community. See the full memo here.

April 30, 2020
Baptist Homes Society President & CEO Al Allison, Jr. issued a memo regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and Baptist Homes Society’s hard work over the last two months to contain and prevent the spread of the virus. Since early March, Baptist Homes Society has taken steps to prevent and contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our communities. In accordance with the guidance published by the Centers for Disease Control, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the PA Department of Health, and the PA Department of Human Services, Baptist Homes Society has worked diligently to limit exposures and bolster infection control procedures. We prepared staff, accumulated resources, and enlisted the cooperation of residents and their families. We remain resolved to provide a safe environment for residents and staff. To date, with a total of about 755 residents being served on our two campuses, three residents have tested positive (about 0.4%) for COVID-19. With a total of approximately 656 staff and contracted staff members, 14 staff have tested positive (about 2.13%) during this same time period. We understand and embrace our obligations, and are deeply appreciative of the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents, and the community. Click Here to read the COVID-19 Memo.

April 21, 2020
As previously reported, due to the receipt of a report that a Baptist Homes staff member had tested positive for COVID-19, Baptist Homes began testing all residents and staff of the Skilled Nursing Center. To date, of the 200 tests administered, 197 have come back negative for COVID-19 and we are awaiting results on three more individuals.

April 17, 2020
Late last evening, Baptist Homes was notified that a member of the skilled nursing staff tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. This staff member has not been in the building since April 10, 2020. Fortunately, at this point in time, no residents or other staff members exhibit any signs or symptoms of a COVID-19 infection. However, in an abundance of caution and to provide our residents and staff with a measure of assurance, Baptist Homes is testing all residents and staff of the Skilled Nursing Center for the presence of COVID-19. We hope and pray that these tests will be negative.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this important safety measure.

April 14, 2020
As part of our Baptist Homes Society family, we want you to be aware of a recent development on the status of the COVID-19 virus at the Providence Point campus. Today, we were notified that three additional Providence Point staff members have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. One has not worked since April 5, one has not worked since April 7, and one has not worked since April 8.
We have notified the PA Department of Health and the Allegheny County Health Department and are following their recommendations for next steps and appropriate follow-up.
Baptist Homes Society is resolved to continue to provide a safe environment for our residents and staff.

April 10, 2020
Today we were notified that two of Providence Point’s skilled nursing residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Allegheny County Health Department were informed, and we continue to follow their recommendations and guidance in our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We understand and embrace our obligations in this challenging time and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents, and the community. To date, Baptist Homes has no reported incidents of COVID-19.

April 9, 2020
In this time of pandemic, Baptist Homes Society remains committed to the fulfilment of our mission. For more than 110 years, Baptist Homes Society has been in the forefront of providing quality senior living and care to older adults of Southwestern Pennsylvania. For months, we have planned and taken steps to prepare for the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on our communities. In accordance with guidance published by the Centers for Disease Control, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, we have worked to limit exposures and bolster our infection control procedures to address the specific risks presented by COVID-19. We have prepared staff, accumulated resources and enlisted the cooperation of residents and their families as we face this unprecedented challenge together.

Despite these efforts, on April 8, 2020, Providence Point administrators were notified that two staff members had tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. We have notified the County Health Department and the Allegheny County Health Department of this development. We are following their directives and recommendations on our next steps. In addition, we have implemented pre-planned measures to contain the COVID-19 virus.

Baptist Homes Society is resolved to continue to provide a safe environment and quality and compassionate care to our residents. We understand and embrace our obligations in this challenging time and are deeply appreciative for the cooperation and support of our care teams, residents and the community.

You may also call our COVID-19 Update for updates: 412.572.2080