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November 14, 2020 Dear Residents and Families: The health and safety of our Residents and Team Members is our highest priority. As we continue to face the uncertainty and concern regarding the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, we continue to follow the guidelines of the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”), McHenry County Health, and Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”). Family members and staff will be notified if and when someone tests positive for COVID-19 – and working together with the McHenry County Department of Health, we coordinate all notification efforts of those who have come in contact with a positive…

October 10, 2020 Dear Residents, Families and Friends: The health and safety of our residents and team members has and always will be our highest priority. As we continue to face the uncertainty and concern regarding the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, we continue to follow the guidelines of the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”), McHenry County Health, and Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”). Reopening Plans: We are now progressing to Phase 2 which means Residents can start participating in group activities and communal dining. Initially, our groups for both activities and dining room will be limited to ten Residents….

September 30, 2020 Dear Residents, Families and Friends: The health and safety of our residents and team members is our highest priority. As we continue to face the uncertainty and concern regarding the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we continue to follow the guidelines of the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”), McHenry County Health, and Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”). COVID-19 Testing update: We are happy to announce that all of our COVID-19 test results came back negative. Thank you to everyone for their cooperation in helping keep our community safe. We may do testing at another time in the…

September 14, 2020 Dear Residents and Families: The health and safety of our residents and team members is our highest priority. As we continue to face the uncertainty and concern regarding the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we continue to follow the guidelines of the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”), McHenry County Health, and Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”). Eastgate has implemented the following control measures to prevent further spread of COVID-19: Control measures for any resident with signs/symptoms of a respiratory viral infection include: vitals every 4 hours, blood pressure every 8 hours maintaining Standard, Contact, and Droplet Precautions….

September 6, 2020 Dear Residents and Families: The health and safety of our residents and team members is our highest priority. As we continue to face the uncertainty and concern regarding the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, we continue to follow the guidelines of the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”), McHenry County Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”). We had two Persons Under Investigation (PUI) presenting COVID-19 like symptoms that had pending test results for the virus; one staff member and one resident. We are happy to report that both tested negative for the virus. Updates on…

August 28, 2020 Dear Valued Residents and Family Members, We understand how difficult it has been to be separated from your loved ones while visitation within our communities remains restricted at Eastgate Manor. As we closely follow the IDPH and Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan along with the CDC, the ability to continue outdoor visits will be based on: Case status of COVID-19 in the community. The Restore Illinois plan divides the state into 11 health regions for purposes of regional pandemic recovery phases. Region 8: Lexington of Bloomingdale, Elmhurst, Lombard, Elmhurst Square, Lombard Square Region 9: Lexington of Lake…

August 19, 2020 Dear Residents and Families: The health and safety of our residents and team members is our highest priority. As we continue to face the uncertainty and concern regarding the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we continue to follow the guidelines of the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”), McHenry County Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”). Our current restrictions and screening will continue until further notice. We have not had any positive COVID-19 cases since whole house testing on June 2, 2020. We still have to take all precautions necessary for any residents who leave…

July 25, 2020 Dear Residents and Families: The health and safety of our residents and team members remain our highest priority. As we continue to face the uncertainty and concern regarding the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we continue to follow the guidelines of the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”), McHenry County Health, and Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”). Our current restrictions and screening will continue until further notice. We have been very fortunate to have no positive COVID-19 cases since whole house testing on June 2, 2020. We still have to take all precautions necessary for any residents who…

June 12, 2020 Valued Residents, Family Members and Staff, The health and safety of our Eastgate Manor residents, families and employees is our highest priority. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis continues, we recognize the importance of sharing information and communicating actions we are taking to protect and care for our Eastgate Manor family. We are working with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), local health departments and our laboratory partners to procure needed testing. Where universal COVID-19 testing and resources are available to our company, Eastgate Manor proactively will test all staff and residents. This may lead to…

June 5, 2020 Valued Residents, Family Members and Staff, The health and safety of our Eastgate Manor residents, families and employees is our highest priority. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis continues, we recognize the importance of sharing information and communicating actions we are taking to protect and care for our Eastgate Manor family. We are working with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), local health departments and our laboratory partners to procure needed testing. Where universal COVID-19 testing and resources are available to our company, Eastgate Manor will proactively test all staff and residents. This may lead to…