At Life Care Center of Rochester, the health of our residents is our highest priority.

From the beginning of the pandemic, our associates have followed all guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. We continue to work closely with our local and state health departments, and many of our residents and staff have also been vaccinated against COVID.

On July 2, during routine testing, we discovered a case of COVID-19 within the facility. Our incredible associates have worked so hard and continue to go above and beyond each day. We are thankful that we have adequate staff to continue to provide quality care during this outbreak.

Here are the latest details from our facility:

As of right now, we have had 9 residents test positive for COVID, as well as 6 associates. We are sad to report that one of our COVID-positive residents has passed away, and we grieve with the family.

Our other positive residents are being cared for in an isolated area to limit the chance of exposure for other residents, and our positive associates are home in isolation until cleared by the health department to return to work.

We are continuing our outbreak testing according to the guidance we have received from the local and state departments of health, testing residents for COVID daily and associates frequently as well. Residents are monitored throughout the day and night, and associates are screened when they arrive and leave.

Our staff continue to follow all infection control protocols, including wearing appropriate protective personal equipment and practicing proper hand hygiene.

We stay in consistent communication with the loved ones of residents, and we welcome their questions at any time. Visitation remains restricted, but we are happy to coordinate video or phone calls. We are thankful for the support and prayers of our community.