June 1, 2021- Mask Policy Update Fully vaccinated residents, staff and visitors: Please continue to wear a mask indoors* WHY? Since not everyone we come in contact with is fully vaccinated, face coverings inside the House ensure our continued safety. *Masks are not required outdoors for those fully vaccinated (as long as you can socially […]
Covid-19
Covid Precautions Update- May 2021
Covid-Precautions Update Some restrictions lifted for those fully-vaccinated Face coverings are still required inside the house during visits, when we’re doing activities together, or traveling throughout the halls. The good news is masks are no longer required when dining and residents are allowed to sit with their friends at meals once again. The CDC recently […]
Spring In-House Visits Policy
It’s been a long year apart. But we are now vaccinated and excited to announce that starting March 15th, we will welcome families to visit residents indoors, inside their apartments, with precautions (see below). Please sign up for indoor visits here. We ask that you sign up at least 24 hours’ in advance to ensure […]
Schedule a Visit with Your Decatur House Loved One
We are not inviting indoor visits as this time due to the ongoing pandemic. But we encourage friends and family to connect virtually to their loved ones via Zoom. To schedule a Zoom visit with a Decatur House resident, please email [email protected]. We will work with you to find a date and time that works.
Connection is Everything
It has been a long winter and with Covid-19 precautions ramped up as we navigate a small number of cases at the house, we want to be sure our residents are staying engaged and connected to their loved ones. We are keeping everyone engaged, but are not able to offer our usual group activities again […]
We Got Our (first dose) Vaccines!
We were excited to get our first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine on January 28th. Thirty managers, residents and staff did their part to “Lick Covid” by getting their shots. Their prize?: The security of having taken the first step towards immunity from a deadly disease—and a celebratory post-injection lollipop! The House is abuzz with […]