On March 13, visits to all skilled nursing centers – Ciena Group facilities included – were restricted by the federal government, with the exception of certain compassionate care circumstances such as an end-of-life situation.
As many states begin to re-open nursing homes for visitation, please check our individual facility websites for updates regarding visitation status. The clinical and operational teams at each of our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers complete a weekly self-assessment to determine our ability to accommodate these visits based on the criteria established by state health departments. Our facilities will communicate their visitation status and any related plans for scheduling visits on their websites and to families via phone and email.
Our Commitment
Ciena Group facilities are committed to effective communication during this unprecedented time in our history. We regularly apprise residents, families, and employees to changes in facility status and policy as needed and as deemed appropriate. This COVID-19 Resources page is an extension of these efforts and also serves as a means to update the communities we serve.
We have been humbled by the support we’ve received from our local communities and we truly appreciate everyone’s continued cooperation and understanding.
We truly apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation during this challenging time.
Our facility is taking appropriate measures, consistent with the guidelines and directives from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), for the prevention and control of Coronavirus (COVID-19). COVID-19 is a viral infection that is caused by a distinct Coronavirus. The incubation period is two to fourteen (2-14) days, with the average being four (4) to five (5) days. This virus may be mild, moderate, or severe, and can be potentially life threatening.
This facility endeavors to follow CDC and CMS guidance and to collaborate with State and Local health departments in its mitigating actions as we work through the necessary response to this unprecedented pandemic together.
Visitation and Family Communications Efforts
As of March 13, 2020, visits to all skilled nursing centers – ours included – have been restricted by the federal government, with the exception of certain compassionate care circumstances such as an end-of-life situation. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The facility has taken measures to provide virtual visits with loved ones, virtual family council meetings, and an enhanced facility website for increased communications during this period of restricted visits.
Screening Efforts
All associates, essential health care vendors and emergent visitors will be screened and documented as directed by CDC and CMS guidance.
Our staff is monitoring residents daily for change in condition, including the presence of elevated temperatures and respiratory illness in our facility. Any residents showing signs consistent with the virus are monitored each shift or more frequently as needed.
Staff are being screened for elevated temperature and respiratory illness prior to and after each shift, and we are requiring staff to stay home if they are sick or display symptoms of the virus.
Mitigating Actions Implemented to Prevent or Reduce the Risk of Transmission
The facility has several measures in place to prevent or reduce the risk of transmission, including, but not all-inclusive, as follows:
Reminding those in our facility that they must:
Last updated: May 28, 2020
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Last updated: May 28, 2020
At Ciena, there is nothing we take more seriously than the safety and well being of our guests and our dedicated associates who care for them. We are doing everything in our power to keep your loved ones safe and healthy during this crisis.
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Additional Resources
#CareNotCOVID - Share a message of support to our nursing home and assisted living residents
How to Protect Yourself and Others
LARA Health Care Facility Complaint Form
LETTER - Family Communication - Michigan Visitation & Gov Order - 7-6-2020
Medicare Scam Alert - CMS warning to Medicare beneficiaries
LETTER – Family Communications – Holiday Events – 11-11-2020
American Health Care Association COVID-19 Page
Center for Disease Control & Prevention COVID-19 Information
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid COVID-19 Page
Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Page
June 15 MDHHS Emergency Order on Skilled Nursing Facility Testing
Just The Facts: What Caused COVID-19 Outbreak in Nursing Homes?
New York Times COVID-19 Tracker
Health Care Association of Michigan COVID-19 Page
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Page
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Donations don't have to be big to be meaningful! Please consider a donation to our facility, a healthcare worker you know, your local hospital, public health department or other skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.
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Last updated: May 8, 2020