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Weekly COVID-19 Updates

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Grand Oaks has sent email updates to our residents’ friends, family, and loved ones. You can view each of these communications below or learn more about our updated policies and practices here.

COVID-19 Updates: June 2, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Wishing you a warm and wonderful Friday! As we bid farewell to another productive week, we hope you’re looking forward to a rejuvenating weekend ahead. In this weekly email, we aim to keep you informed and connected to the happenings at Grand Oaks. From exciting events to important updates, we strive to create an enriching experience for all our residents and their families. So without further ado, let’s dive into this week’s highlights and discover the moments that make Grand Oaks truly special.

Father’s Day Celebration Announcement

Celebrate Father’s Day with us at Grand Oaks Assisted Living on Sunday, June 18th. We have planned a special event to honor and appreciate all the incredible fathers in our community. Join us for an enjoyable gathering filled with love, laughter, and heartwarming moments. To ensure your participation, please make your reservations by contacting our Concierge at 202-349-3400 no later than June 12. We look forward to sharing this memorable day with you and creating cherished memories together at Grand Oaks Assisted Living.

Masking & COVID-19 Guidelines

Our clinical team is finalizing updates to our masking procedures in the community that will affect residents, families, and staff.  We anticipate rolling out new masking procedures by the end of next week.

Activities

Our team is excited to invite you to our annual outdoor Spring & Summer BBQs. Mark your calendars for the following dates, and prepare yourself for some epic BBQ fun:

  1. Father’s Day: Sunday, June 18 – RSVP by 06/12, please limit guests to 5 per resident
  2. 4th of July: Tuesday, July 4
  3. Labor Day: Monday, September 4

If you have any questions or suggestions for new activities and programs, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, at yasrat1@jhmi.edu. We appreciate your involvement in our community and look forward to continuing to serve you and your loved ones. Next week’s program schedules for both Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods are below.

Routine Reminders

Dining Reservations

  • Holidays/Special Events Only
    • Please call our Concierge at 202-349-3400. Reservations must be made seven days in advance.
  • Routine Dining Reservations
    • Call our Dining Supervisors at 202-349-3411 between 8 am and 5 pm, seven days a week. If you reach voicemail, leave a detailed message, and a supervisor will confirm your reservation within 24 hours.
    • For groups of five or more, a seven-day advance notice is required for non-holiday reservations.
    • To reserve the private dining room, contact the dining supervisor at least seven days in advance.

Beauty Salon

The beauty salon is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. To schedule an appointment, please contact them directly.  

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  

Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Reminder Regarding Parking at Fire Lane in the Main Entrance

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that parking your car at the fire lane located in the main entrance of the building is strictly prohibited. The fire lane is reserved for emergency purposes and is designated for pick-up and drop-off purposes only. Please note that your car cannot be left unattended for any reason. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and efficient environment for everyone.

A Friendly Reminder: Picking Up After Your Pets

Hey pet parents – we know your furry family members make visiting even more enjoyable, and we’re happy to have them be a part of your visits! But let’s all work together to keep our home clean by kindly disposing of your pets’ waste responsibly. That way everyone can enjoy the sparkling environment that makes Grand Oaks so special. Thank you for doing your part in helping us maintain a safe and clean space for everyone.

Transportation

Families, to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, provides notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement, Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm. Please call her directly to schedule an appointment, 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com,

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

Kara Wilson, Rehab Director, Legacy Healthcare Services lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Janet Martinez, Intake Coordinator, Johns Hopkins Care at Home, jmarti241@jhmi.edu

Beauty Salon – Phone:  1.800.543.9140  Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

 

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm  Eno

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am  Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm     Eno

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am     Florence

Once again, we extend our warmest wishes for a fantastic weekend.  Thank you for being part of our wonderful community.

COVID-19 Updates: June 1, 2023

Dear Families of Grand Oaks Assisted Living,

I hope this email finds you well. I am excited to invite you to a special Father’s Day celebration that we have planned for your loved ones.

We believe that Father’s Day is a time to honor and appreciate the incredible fathers who have made a positive impact in our lives. To make this day even more memorable, we have organized a wonderful event filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Date: June 18, 2023

Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Below, you will find the official invitation that provides all the details of the event.

To ensure that we can accommodate all attendees accordingly, we kindly request that you call our Concierge at 202-349-3400 to RSVP by June 12. Your prompt response will greatly assist us in finalizing the preparations for this special celebration.

We strive to create meaningful experiences and a sense of community for our residents and their families. This Father’s Day event is just one of the many ways we aim to make their time with us truly special.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, directly. We look forward to celebrating Father’s Day with your loved ones and making this occasion a truly memorable one.

COVID-19 Updates: May 26, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday!

As we approach the long-awaited Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a joyful and rejuvenating time with your loved ones. This is a special occasion to honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

If you will be joining us for our Memorial Day celebration, we are truly excited to celebrate with you. Our team has planned a wonderful event to ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone. We look forward to sharing this meaningful holiday together and creating lasting memories. 

Please take a moment to review the exciting updates and friendly reminders provided below. We have critical information that we would like to share with you. (For electronic users – All new updates and reminders have been denoted in blue for your convenience.)

Memorial Day BBQ Venue Change
We have an important update regarding our upcoming Memorial Day BBQ. Due to the forecast of rain showers in the morning and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon, we have made the decision to move the event indoors to the dining room. While we understand this may be disappointing for those looking forward to an outdoor gathering, the safety and comfort of our residents and guests are our utmost priority. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and sincerely appreciate your understanding. We are working diligently to create a festive atmosphere indoors, complete with decorations, live music, and a delicious BBQ menu. Thank you for your cooperation and support in making this event a memorable celebration.

Dining Reservation Notice/Update
We have an important update regarding our dining reservation policy. Walk-ins are now welcome for groups of four or fewer for regular non-holiday dining. Please note that a seven-day advance notice reservation is still required for holidays, non-holiday reservations for groups of 5 or more, and to reserve the private dining room. Here is who you should call to make a reservation:

  • Concierge Reservation: For Holidays Only
    • Please call our Concierge at 202-349-3400. Reservations must be made 7 days in advance.
  • Dining Supervisor Reservation:
    • Regular Reservation/Non-Holiday Call our Dining Supervisors at 202-349-3411 between 8 am and 5 pm, seven days a week. If you reach voicemail, leave a detailed message, and a supervisor will confirm your reservation within 24 hours.
    • For groups of five or more, a seven-day advance notice is required for non-holiday reservations.
    • To reserve the private dining room, contact the dining supervisor at least seven days in advance.

Please note that the above changes apply to our dining reservation policy. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Beauty Salon
The beauty salon is open from Tuesday to Friday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. To schedule an appointment, please contact them directly.  Phone: 1.800.543.9140  Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Masking & COVID-19 Guidelines
As of yesterday, May 11, 2023, the COVID-19 Federal Public Health Emergency Declaration has ended. However, we have not yet received updated guidelines from DC Health. Therefore, our policies have not changed.

DC Health is still working on updating their guidelines for senior healthcare facilities. Once we receive these new guidelines, we will review and update our policies accordingly. In the meantime, Grand Oaks must continue to enforce the current masking and social distancing policies in our community to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents and staff.

During your visits to our community, we kindly request that you comply with our COVID screening procedures and wear a mask. If you do not have a mask, our concierge will provide you with one. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this process. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our community safe and healthy.

Reminder Regarding Parking at Fire Lane in the Main Entrance:
We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that parking your car at the fire lane located in the main entrance of the building is strictly prohibited. The fire lane is reserved for emergency purposes and is designated for pick-up and drop-off purposes only. Please note that your car cannot be left unattended for any reason. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and efficient environment for everyone.

Activities

Upcoming Events

Our team is excited to invite you to our annual outdoor Spring & Summer BBQs. Mark your calendars for the following dates, and prepare yourself for some epic BBQ fun:

  1. Memorial Day: Monday, May 29- RSVP is Open
  2. Father’s Day: Sunday, June 18
  3. 4th of July: Tuesday, July 4
  4. Labor Day: Monday, September 4

To make sure our BBQs run seamlessly, we request that families RSVP at least 7 days in advance, and limit their guests to a maximum of 5 per resident. We want everyone to have the chance to enjoy the mouthwatering BBQ feast!

If you have any questions or suggestions for new activities and programs, please do not hesitate to reach out to me, Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, at yasrat1@jhmi.edu. We appreciate your involvement in our community and look forward to continuing to serve you and your loved ones.

A Friendly Reminder: Picking Up After Your Pets
Hey pet parents – we know your furry family members make visiting even more enjoyable, and we’re happy to have them be a part of your visits! But let’s all work together to keep our home clean by kindly disposing of your pets’ waste responsibly. That way everyone can enjoy the sparkling environment that makes Grand Oaks so special. Thank you for doing your part in helping us maintain a safe and clean space for everyone.

Transportation
Families, to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services
I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus.  As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service.  We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement, Theresa must be paid directly for this service.  Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11am – 2pm.  Please call her directly to schedule an appointment, 202-349-3424.  As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents.  Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Leadership Contact Information

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

  • Saturday 7am – 7pm   Bianca
  • Saturday 7pm – 7am   Raquel
  • Sunday 7am – 7pm     Bianca
  • Sunday 7pm – 7am     Raquel

Once again, we extend our warmest wishes for a fantastic Friday and a memorable Memorial Day weekend. May it be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. Thank you for being part of our wonderful community.

COVID-19 Updates: May 19, 2023

Greetings, Residents and Families of Grand Oaks,

I hope this message finds you feeling wonderful and energized on this beautiful Friday. As we enter the weekend, I encourage you to take some time for yourself to recharge and prioritize your well-being. Share happy moments with your loved ones and remember to find joy in laughter.

It was truly a joy to see everyone at our Mother’s Day celebration. Your presence made the occasion even more special, and seeing your smiles was such a delight. I’m excited to invite you all back to celebrate Memorial Day with us! Attached is a flyer with more detailed information about the festivities. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us. We’re always happy to help you and your loved ones in any way we can. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend filled with love, laughter, and sunshine!

Please take a moment to review the exciting updates and friendly reminders provided below. We have critical information that we would like to share with you.

Beauty Salon

The beauty salon is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. To schedule an appointment, please contact them directly.  

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Masking & COVID-19 Guidelines

As of May 11, 2023, the COVID-19 Federal Public Health Emergency Declaration has ended. However, we have not yet received updated guidelines from DC Health. Therefore, our policies have not changed.

DC Health is still working on updating their guidelines for senior healthcare facilities. Once we receive these new guidelines, we will review and update our policies accordingly. In the meantime, Grand Oaks must continue to enforce the current masking and social distancing policies in our community to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents and staff.

During your visits to our community, we kindly request that you comply with our COVID screening procedures and wear a mask. If you do not have a mask, our concierge will provide you with one. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this process. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our community safe and healthy.

Family Forum

I would like to express my gratitude to those who attended our first in-person Family Forum meeting post-COVID. It was a pleasure to see you all in person and to share with you the latest updates from our community. Additionally, the feedback, comments, and suggestions that we received during the meeting are highly valued and considered essential in ensuring the best possible care for your loved ones. We strongly encourage you to continue providing us with your feedback, comments, and suggestions so that we can continuously improve and enhance our services.

For your convenience, I have included the contact information of our leadership team at the bottom of this email. Please do not hesitate to reach out to them with any questions, concerns, or feedback you may have.

Reminder Regarding Parking at Fire Lane in the Main Entrance:

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that parking your car at the fire lane located in the main entrance of the building is strictly prohibited. The fire lane is reserved for emergency purposes and is designated for pick-up and drop-off purposes only. Please note that your car cannot be left unattended for any reason. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and efficient environment for everyone.

Dining Services: Dine with Us! Make Your Reservation in Our Main Dining Room

We are committed to providing you with the best dining experience possible, so we have implemented a new process to ensure your visit runs smoothly and your reservation is guaranteed. When making a reservation with our concierge, please provide us with your best email address or phone number for confirmation purposes. Our concierge will contact you 48 hours before your reservation date to confirm your booking, so please be sure to respond to this confirmation request to secure your reservation.

Remember, reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance, and there are limited slots for parties of 5 or less. For larger parties, only one reservation per meal is allowed in our private dining room. Guests will be seated in the far-left section of the dining room. To ensure the safety and well-being of all guests, we kindly ask that you wear a mask whenever you get up from your table during your visit, including Sunday brunch. Our team is committed to providing you with top-notch service and an unforgettable dining experience. Don’t miss this opportunity! Contact us today at 202-349-3400 to make your dining room reservation now.

Activities

Upcoming Events

Our team is excited to invite you to our annual outdoor Spring & Summer BBQs. Mark your calendars for the following dates, and prepare yourself for some epic BBQ fun:

  1. Memorial Day: Monday, May 29- RSVP is Open
  2. Father’s Day: Sunday, June 18
  3. 4th of July: Tuesday, July 4
  4. Labor Day: Monday, September 4

To make sure our BBQs run seamlessly, we request that families RSVP at least 7 days in advance, and limit their guests to a maximum of 5 per resident. We want everyone to have the chance to enjoy the mouthwatering BBQ feast!

Weekly program updates:

If you have any questions or suggestions for new activities and programs, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, at yasrat1@jhmi.edu. We appreciate your involvement in our community and look forward to continuing to serve you and your loved ones.

A Friendly Reminder: Picking Up After Your Pets

Hey pet parents – we know your furry family members make visiting even more enjoyable, and we’re happy to have them be a part of your visits! But let’s all work together to keep our home clean by kindly disposing of your pets’ waste responsibly. That way everyone can enjoy the sparkling environment that makes Grand Oaks so special. Thank you for doing your part in helping us maintain a safe and clean space for everyone.

Transportation

Families, to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement; Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm. Please call her directly to schedule an appointment, 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com,

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

Kara Wilson, Rehab Director, Legacy Healthcare Services lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Janet Martinez, Intake Coordinator, Johns Hopkins Care at Home, jmarti241@jhmi.edu

 

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm     Adele

Sunday 7pm – 7am     Florence

 

We feel grateful that you are a part of our Grand Oaks family. We wish you a fantastic weekend! If there is anything you need, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

COVID-19 Updates: May 12, 2023

Greetings, Residents and Families of Grand Oaks,

Happy Friday! As we approach the weekend, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a happy Friday! We hope that you’ve accomplished much and savored plenty of joy this week, and that you’re eagerly anticipating a restful and replenishing weekend.

As Mother’s Day draws near, I would like to extend my warmest wishes for a happy Mother’s Day to all of our cherished residents and family members who have taken on the noble role of motherhood. Your tireless efforts and incredible dedication not only enrich the lives of your children, but also contribute to making the world a brighter and better place. We are truly grateful to have each and every one of you as an integral member of our Grand Oaks family, and we honor and celebrate you on this special day. For those of you joining us for our Mother’s Day celebration, we hope you have a wonderful time and enjoy the festivities.

Please take a moment to review the exciting updates and friendly reminders provided below. We have critical information that we would like to share with you.

Masking & COVID-19 Guidelines

As of May 11, 2023, the COVID-19 Federal Public Health Emergency Declaration has ended. However, we have not yet received updated guidelines from DC Health. Therefore, our policies have not changed.

DC Health is still working on updating their guidelines for senior healthcare facilities. Once we receive these new guidelines, we will review and update our policies accordingly. In the meantime, Grand Oaks must continue to enforce the current masking and social distancing policies in our community to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents and staff.

During your visits to our community, we kindly request that you comply with our COVID screening procedures and wear a mask. If you do not have a mask, our concierge will provide you with one. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this process. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our community safe and healthy.

Family Forum

I would like to express my gratitude to those who attended our first in-person Family Forum meeting post-COVID. It was a pleasure to see you all in person and to share with you the latest updates from our community. Additionally, the feedback, comments, and suggestions that we received during the meeting are highly valued and considered essential in ensuring the best possible care for your loved ones. We strongly encourage you to continue providing us with your feedback, comments, and suggestions so that we can continuously improve and enhance our services.

For your convenience, I have included the contact information of our leadership team at the bottom of this email. Please do not hesitate to reach out to them with any questions, concerns, or feedback you may have.

Reminder Regarding Parking at Fire Lane in the Main Entrance:

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that parking your car at the fire lane located in the main entrance of the building is strictly prohibited. The fire lane is reserved for emergency purposes and is designated for pick-up and drop-off purposes only. Please note that your car cannot be left unattended for any reason. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and efficient environment for everyone.

Dining Services: Dine with Us! Make Your Reservation in Our Main Dining Room

We are committed to providing you with the best dining experience possible, so we have implemented a new process to ensure your visit runs smoothly and your reservation is guaranteed. When making a reservation with our concierge, please provide us with your best email address or phone number for confirmation purposes. Our concierge will contact you 48 hours before your reservation date to confirm your booking, so please be sure to respond to this confirmation request to secure your reservation.

Remember, reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance, and there are limited slots for parties of 5 or less. For larger parties, only one reservation per meal is allowed in our private dining room. Guests will be seated in the far-left section of the dining room. To ensure the safety and well-being of all guests, we kindly ask that you wear a mask whenever you get up from your table during your visit, including Sunday brunch. Our team is committed to providing you with top-notch service and an unforgettable dining experience. Don’t miss this opportunity! Contact us today at 202-349-3400 to make your dining room reservation now.

Activities

Upcoming Events

Our team is excited to invite you to our annual outdoor Spring & Summer BBQs. Mark your calendars for the following dates, and prepare yourself for some epic BBQ fun:

  1. Memorial Day: Monday, May 29- RSVP is Open
  2. Father’s Day: Sunday, June 18
  3. 4th of July: Tuesday, July 4
  4. Labor Day: Monday, September 4

To make sure our BBQs run seamlessly, we request that families RSVP at least 7 days in advance, and limit their guests to a maximum of 5 per resident. We want everyone to have the chance to enjoy the mouthwatering BBQ feast!

Weekly program updates:

If you have any questions or suggestions for new activities and programs, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, at yasrat1@jhmi.edu. We appreciate your involvement in our community and look forward to continuing to serve you and your loved ones.

A Friendly Reminder: Picking Up After Your Pets

Hey pet parents – we know your furry family members make visiting even more enjoyable, and we’re happy to have them be a part of your visits! But let’s all work together to keep our home clean by kindly disposing of your pets’ waste responsibly. That way everyone can enjoy the sparkling environment that makes Grand Oaks so special. Thank you for doing your part in helping us maintain a safe and clean space for everyone.

Transportation

Families, to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement; Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm. Please call her directly to schedule an appointment, 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com,

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

Kara Wilson, Rehab Director, Legacy Healthcare Services lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Janet Martinez, Intake Coordinator, Johns Hopkins Care at Home, jmarti241@jhmi.edu

 

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Bianca

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Raquel

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm     Bianca

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am     Raquel

We feel grateful that you are a part of our Grand Oaks family. We wish you a fantastic weekend and a happy Mother’s Day! If there is anything you need, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

COVID-19 Updates: May 5, 2023

Greetings, Residents and Families of Grand Oaks,

We hope that this message finds you well and enjoying the beautiful spring weather. May is National Mental Health Month and we want to take this opportunity to remind everyone how important it is to prioritize your well-being. We understand that life can be stressful and overwhelming at times, so setting aside time for yourself each day can make a world of difference in reducing stress levels.

Whether it’s reading a book or going on a walk, find something that brings you joy! This month also serves as an excellent reminder to appreciate all the special things about our loved ones—no matter how small they may be. Make sure to take pictures with them or write down memories together—these moments will last far beyond the present moment.

COVID-19 Update:

Unfortunately, this week we had one resident test positive for COVID-19. All individuals potentially exposed have been notified by our team and we urge anyone who has questions or concerns regarding their loved ones’ health to reach out directly to the wellness office here at Grand Oaks.

Join Us for the Grand Oaks Family Forum Meeting!

We are thrilled to announce the return of our Family Forum meeting at Grand Oaks! Join us for an engaging in-person discussion with our leadership team about all the exciting happenings at Grand Oaks. Your safety is our top priority, so we kindly request all participants to wear masks during the meeting. While we won’t be serving food, we’ll have plenty of refreshing bottled water available for you to enjoy.

Here are the details:

When: Wednesday, May 10th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Where: Grand Oaks Commons (1st floor Assisted Living)

Please RSVP to our Administrative Assistant, Erika Hayes-Trumble, at ehayes11@jhmi.edu or 202-660-7904.

We can’t wait to see you all there and have a wonderful discussion together!

Reminder Regarding Parking at Fire Lane in the Main Entrance:

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that parking your car at the fire lane located in the main entrance of the building is strictly prohibited. The fire lane is reserved for emergency purposes and is designated for pick-up and drop-off purposes only. Please note that your car cannot be left unattended for any reason. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and efficient environment for everyone.

Dining Services: Dine with Us! Make Your Reservation in Our Main Dining Room

We are committed to providing you with the best dining experience possible, so we have implemented a new process to ensure your visit runs smoothly and your reservation is guaranteed. When making a reservation with our concierge, please provide us with your best email address or phone number for confirmation purposes. Our concierge will contact you 48 hours before your reservation date to confirm your booking, so please be sure to respond to this confirmation request in order to secure your reservation. 

Remember, reservations must be made at least seven days in advance, and there are limited slots for parties of five or less. For larger parties, only one reservation per meal is allowed in our private dining room. Guests will be seated in the far-left section of the dining room. To ensure the safety and well-being of all guests, we kindly ask that you wear a mask whenever you get up from your table during your visit, including Sunday brunch. Our team is committed to providing you with top-notch service and an unforgettable dining experience. Don’t miss this opportunity! Contact us today at 202-349-3400 to make your dining room reservation now.

Activities

Upcoming Events

Our team is excited to invite you to our annual outdoor Spring & Summer BBQs. Mark your calendars for the following dates, and prepare yourself for some epic BBQ fun:

  1. Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 14 – RSVP Open Now
  2. Memorial Day: Monday, May 29
  3. Father’s Day: Sunday, June 18
  4. 4th of July: Tuesday, July 4
  5. Labor Day: Monday, September 4

To make sure our BBQs run seamlessly, we request that families RSVP at least seven days in advance, and limit their guests to a maximum of five per resident. We want everyone to have the chance to enjoy the mouthwatering BBQ feast!

Weekly activity schedules:

If you have any questions or suggestions for new activities and programs, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, at yasrat1@jhmi.edu. We appreciate your involvement in our community and look forward to continuing to serve you and your loved ones.

A Friendly Reminder: Picking Up After Your Pets

Hey pet parents—we know your furry family members make visiting even more enjoyable, and we’re happy to have them be a part of your visits! But let’s all work together to keep our home clean by kindly disposing of your pets’ waste responsibly. That way everyone can enjoy the sparkling environment that makes Grand Oaks so special. Thank you for doing your part in helping us maintain a safe and clean space for everyone.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Transportation

Families, to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement; Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm. Please call her directly to schedule an appointment at 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm     Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am     Florence

We feel grateful that you are a part of our Grand Oaks family. We wish you a fantastic weekend! If there is anything you need, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

 

COVID-19 Updates: April 28, 2023

Greetings, Residents and Families of Grand Oaks,

Happy Friday! I hope this message finds you all in good spirits and ready to unwind and recharge over the weekend. As we bid farewell to April, let’s take a moment to appreciate our personal achievements and the progress we’ve made. Remember to take some time for self-care this weekend, so you can start the new month feeling refreshed and energized.

Please take a moment to read the exciting updates and friendly reminders below. We have some important information to share with you.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend, and let’s welcome May with open arms!

Join us for the Grand Oaks Family Forum Meeting!

We are thrilled to announce the return of our Family Forum meeting at Grand Oaks! Join us for an engaging in-person discussion with our leadership team about all the exciting happenings at Grand Oaks. Your safety is our top priority, so we kindly request all participants to wear masks during the meeting. While we won’t be serving food, we’ll have plenty of refreshing bottled water available for you to enjoy.

Here are the details:

When: Wednesday, May 10th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Where: Grand Oaks Commons (1st floor Assisted Living)

Please RSVP to our Administrative Assistant, Erika Hayes-Trumble, at ehayes11@jhmi.edu or 202-660-7904.

We can’t wait to see you all there and have a wonderful discussion together!

Reminder Regarding Parking at Fire Lane in the Main Entrance:

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that parking your car at the fire lane located in the main entrance of the building is strictly prohibited. The fire lane is reserved for emergency purposes and is designated for pick-up and drop-off purposes only. Please note that your car cannot be left unattended for any reason. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and efficient environment for everyone.

Dining Services: Dine with Us! Make Your Reservation in Our Main Dining Room

We are committed to providing you with the best dining experience possible, so we have implemented a new process to ensure your visit runs smoothly and your reservation is guaranteed. When making a reservation with our concierge, please provide us with your best email address or phone number for confirmation purposes. Our concierge will contact you 48 hours before your reservation date to confirm your booking, so please be sure to respond to this confirmation request in order to secure your reservation. 

Remember, reservations must be made at least seven days in advance, and there are limited slots for parties of five or less. For larger parties, only one reservation per meal is allowed in our private dining room. Guests will be seated in the far-left section of the dining room. To ensure the safety and well-being of all guests, we kindly ask that you wear a mask whenever you get up from your table during your visit, including Sunday brunch. Our team is committed to providing you with top-notch service and an unforgettable dining experience. Don’t miss this opportunity! Contact us today at 202-349-3400 to make your dining room reservation now.

Activities

Upcoming Events

  • Our team is excited to invite you to our annual outdoor Spring & Summer BBQs. Mark your calendars for the following dates, and prepare yourself for some epic BBQ fun:
  1. Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 14 – RSVP Open Now
  2. Memorial Day: Monday, May 29
  3. Father’s Day: Sunday, June 18
  4. 4th of July: Tuesday, July 4
  5. Labor Day: Monday, September 4

To make sure our BBQs run seamlessly, we request that families RSVP at least seven days in advance, and limit their guests to a maximum of five per resident. We want everyone to have the chance to enjoy the mouthwatering BBQ feast!

Weekly program schedules

Additional activities

If you have any questions or suggestions for new activities and programs, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, at yasrat1@jhmi.edu. We appreciate your involvement in our community and look forward to continuing to serve you and your loved ones.

A Friendly Reminder: Picking Up After Your Pets

Hey pet parents – we know your furry family members make visiting even more enjoyable, and we’re happy to have them be a part of your visits! But let’s all work together to keep our home clean by kindly disposing of your pets’ waste responsibly. That way everyone can enjoy the sparkling environment that makes Grand Oaks so special. Thank you for doing your part in helping us maintain a safe and clean space for everyone.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Transportation

Families, to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement, Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm. Please call her directly to schedule an appointment at 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Sheka

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Raquel

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm     Bianca

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am     Raquel

We feel grateful that you are a part of our Grand Oaks family. We wish you a fantastic weekend! If there is anything you need, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.

COVID-19 Updates: April 21, 2023

Dear Residents and Families, 

Greetings and a very happy Friday to you all! With the weekend within reach, it’s time to gear up for some well-deserved rest and relaxation.

But before you dive into your weekend activities, let’s take a moment to appreciate and pat ourselves on the back for all that we’ve achieved this week, no matter how big or small. Let’s give ourselves a much-needed boost of confidence before we hit the dance floor of our weekend plans. So, take a deep breath, stretch, and get ready to unleash your inner superhero this weekend! Whether you’re spending quality time with your loved ones, exploring new hobbies, or just kicking back, make the most of it and enjoy every moment.

As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything. Our team is always here to assist you in any way possible. Wishing you all a fantastic weekend!

Activities

Upcoming Events

Our team is excited to invite you to our annual outdoor Spring & Summer BBQs. Mark your calendars for the following dates, and prepare yourself for some epic BBQ fun:

  1. Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 14 – RSVP Open Now
  2. Memorial Day: Monday, May 29
  3. Father’s Day: Sunday, June 18
  4. 4th of July: Tuesday, July 4
  5. Labor Day: Monday, September 4

To make sure our BBQs run seamlessly, we request that families RSVP at least seven days in advance and limit their guests to a maximum of five per resident. We want everyone to have the chance to enjoy the mouthwatering BBQ feast!

If you have any questions or suggestions for new activities and programs, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, at yasrat1@jhmi.edu. We appreciate your involvement in our community and look forward to continuing to serve you and your loved ones.

Next week’s program schedules for both Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods are below.

Dining Services: Dine with Us! Make Your Reservation in Our Main Dining Room

Grand Oaks welcomes you to make a reservation in our dining room. We strive to offer a high-quality experience that is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for our residents and all our guests, and we look forward to helping you make beautiful memories while dining here with your loved ones. To ensure the safety of all residents and guests, we have implemented a few rules and regulations.

First and foremost, reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. We have limited reservation slots for parties of five or less each meal and only one reservation per meal for larger parties that can be accommodated in our private dining room. Guests will dine in the far-left section of the dining room. In addition to making a reservation, guests are also asked to wear a mask if they get up from their table at any time during their visit. This includes Sunday brunch, so don’t forget your masks! This is all part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for all guests. Our team provides top-notch service, creating an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones. So, don’t miss out on this opportunity—contact us today at 202-349-3400 to make your dining room reservation now! 

A Friendly Reminder: Picking Up After Your Pets

Hey pet parents – we know your furry family members make visiting even more enjoyable, and we’re happy to have them be a part of your visits! But let’s all work together to keep our home clean by kindly disposing of your pets’ waste responsibly. That way everyone can enjoy the sparkling environment that makes Grand Oaks so special. Thank you for doing your part in helping us maintain a safe and clean space for everyone.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Transportation

Families, to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement, Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm. Please call her directly to schedule an appointment at 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm     Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am     Florence

Thank you for being part of our Grand Oaks family. You are appreciated, valued, and celebrated.

Enjoy your weekend!

COVID-19 Updates: April 14, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Greetings and a happy Friday! I hope this message finds you in high spirits and looking forward to a relaxing weekend.

As we wrap up another week, I encourage you to take a moment to appreciate your accomplishments, no matter how big or small they may be. Celebrate your efforts and recharge your batteries for the exciting weekend ahead.

At Grand Oaks, we know how important it is to celebrate life and cherish every moment with our loved ones. And this week was certainly one of celebrations as two of our beloved residents reached incredible milestones: one resident proudly turned 95, while another joyfully celebrated her 105th year! Today, these generous souls celebrated themselves surrounded by their nearest and dearest in a grand event complete with live music, cake, and cocktails that made us all smile.

Seeing our residents surrounded by the people they love, celebrating such a significant milestone with joy and excitement, was truly heartwarming. The event was a reminder of the importance of cherishing every moment with our loved ones and living life to the fullest. At Grand Oaks, we believe that life should be celebrated, and this event was a testament to that. Let’s use this inspiring occasion to remember the power of celebrating each other’s accomplishments, no matter what age or stage in life you’re at. Let’s jump into any opportunity presented to have some fun together!

Activities

The French and Math Club we recently launched in Oasis has been an absolute hit! Our memory care residents have been participating enthusiastically in the activities, which include learning basic French phrases and solving math problems. We have seen fantastic participation and engagement from our residents, and we are thrilled to see them enjoying themselves so much. The club has been an excellent opportunity for them to engage their minds, socialize with others, and have some fun. By learning basic French phrases and solving math problems, our residents can challenge themselves and engage their minds, which is vital for mental stimulation and helps improve cognitive function. We appreciate our residents’ enthusiasm for the club and the staff’s hard work in making it a success. We believe that providing engaging activities like this is essential to enhancing our residents’ quality of life.

If you have any questions or suggestions for new activities and programs, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, at yasrat1@jhmi.edu. We appreciate your involvement in our community and look forward to continuing to serve you and your loved ones.

Next week’s program schedules for Assisted Living and Oasis are below.

Dining Services: Dine with Us! Make Your Reservation in Our Main Dining Room

Grand Oaks welcomes you to make a reservation in our dining room. We strive to offer a high-quality experience that is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for our residents and all our guests, and we look forward to helping you make beautiful memories while dining here with your loved ones. To ensure the safety of all residents and guests, we have implemented a few rules and regulations.

First and foremost, reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. We have limited reservation slots for parties of five or less each meal and only one reservation per meal for larger parties that can be accommodated in our private dining room. Guests will dine in the far-left section of the dining room. In addition to making a reservation, guests are also asked to wear a mask if they get up from their table at any time during their visit. This includes Sunday brunch, so don’t forget your masks! This is all part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for all guests. Our team provides top-notch service, creating an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones. So, don’t miss out on this opportunity—contact us today at 202-349-3400 to make your dining room reservation now! 

A Friendly Reminder: Picking Up After Your Pets

Hey pet parents – we know your furry family members make visiting even more enjoyable, and we’re happy to have them be a part of your visits! But let’s all work together to keep our home clean by kindly disposing of your pets’ waste responsibly. That way everyone can enjoy the sparkling environment that makes Grand Oaks so special. Thank you for doing your part in helping us maintain a safe and clean space for everyone.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Transportation

Families, to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement, Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm. Please call her directly to schedule an appointment at 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Bianca

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Leona

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm     Bianca

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am     Kufa

Thank you for being part of our Grand Oaks family. You are appreciated, valued, and celebrated.

Enjoy your weekend!

COVID-19 Updates: April 7, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday!

Wishing you an incredibly happy Good Friday! Whether you’re observing the holiday or not, we hope your weekend is filled with peace, love, joy, and shared special moments with those you hold dear. The Easter season is always a time for celebration, and we’re excited to be a part of it here at Grand Oaks. 

We’re excited to announce that Andrew and his team have prepared a wonderful Easter Sunday brunch menu, and we can’t wait for you to try it. For those who have already made their RSVP, we hope you have a wonderful time visiting your loved one and enjoy the delicious courses that will be served. To make your brunch even more delightful, a live piano player will be accompanying your meal. If you have any questions or concerns during your brunch, please don’t hesitate to ask one of our cheerful and experienced dining staff. Enjoy your weekend to its fullest – we’re sure it will bring cheer in abundance!

Activities

Next week’s program schedules for both Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods are below.

Dining Services: Dine with Us! Make Your Reservation in Our Main Dining Room

Grand Oaks welcomes you to make a reservation in our dining room. We strive to offer a high-quality experience that is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for our residents and all our guests, and we look forward to helping you make beautiful memories while dining here with your loved ones. To ensure the safety of all residents and guests, we have implemented a few rules and regulations.

First and foremost, reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. We have limited reservation slots for parties of five or less each meal and only one reservation per meal for larger parties that can be accommodated in our private dining room. Guests will dine in the far-left section of the dining room. In addition to making a reservation, guests are also asked to wear a mask if they get up from their table at any time during their visit. This includes Sunday brunch, so don’t forget your masks! This is all part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for all guests. Our team provides top-notch service, creating an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones. So, don’t miss out on this opportunity—contact us today at 202-349-3400 to make your dining room reservation now! 

A Friendly Reminder: Picking Up After Your Pets

Hey pet parents – we know your furry family members make visiting even more enjoyable, and we’re happy to have them be a part of your visits! But let’s all work together to keep our home clean by kindly disposing of your pets’ waste responsibly. That way everyone can enjoy the sparkling environment that makes Grand Oaks so special. Thank you for doing your part in helping us maintain a safe and clean space for everyone.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Transportation

Families, to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement, Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm. Please call her directly to schedule an appointment at 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm     Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am     Florence

Thank you for all of your support, have a safe and healthy weekend filled with joy and happiness!

COVID-19 Updates: March 31, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday!

As the week draws to a close, we hope you are doing well and enjoying the start of the weekend. With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to slow down and relish in the moments that make life truly special.

Speaking of special moments, mark your calendars for Sunday, April 9th, when we will be hosting our annual Easter Sunday Brunch for you and your loved ones. This cherished tradition is not to be missed, so be sure to check out this flyer for more information and reserve your spot soon!

Activities

We’re thrilled to share that our residents have been keeping busy with exciting activities this week. Our resident’s book club met earlier in the week and had a great time choosing their next book, The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. And let’s not forget our first Trivia Mania night on Thursday! Our residents had a blast showcasing their knowledge and competing in a fun-filled evening. It’s always wonderful to see everyone engage in activities they love. Keep an eye out for more upcoming events and enjoy your weekend!

Next week’s program schedules for both Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods are below. 

 

Dining Services: Dine with Us! Make Your Reservation in Our Main Dining Room

Grand Oaks welcomes you to make a reservation in our dining room. We strive to offer a high-quality experience that is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for our residents and all our guests, and we look forward to helping you make beautiful memories while dining here with your loved ones. To ensure the safety of all residents and guests, we have implemented a few rules and regulations.

First and foremost, reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. We have limited reservation slots for parties of five or less each meal and only one reservation per meal for larger parties that can be accommodated in our private dining room. Guests will dine in the far-left section of the dining room. In addition to making a reservation, guests are also asked to wear a mask if they get up from their table at any time during their visit. This includes Sunday brunch, so don’t forget your masks! This is all part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for all guests. Our team provides top-notch service, creating an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones. So, don’t miss out on this opportunity—contact us today at 202-349-3400 to make your dining room reservation now!

A Friendly Reminder: Picking Up After Your Pets

Hey pet parents – we know your furry family members make visiting even more enjoyable, and we’re happy to have them be a part of your visits! But let’s all work together to keep our home clean by kindly disposing of your pets’ waste responsibly. That way everyone can enjoy the sparkling environment that makes Grand Oaks so special. Thank you for doing your part in helping us maintain a safe and clean space for everyone.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Transportation

Families, to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement, Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm.  Please call her directly to schedule an appointment at 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm     Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am     Florence

Wishing you all a fantastic weekend filled with happiness and relaxation!

 

 

COVID-19 Updates: March 24, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday!

As we wrap up another productive week, just wanted to drop a quick note and remind you all to take care of yourselves. We all work hard, but it’s important to remember to be kind to yourself and focus on positivity. So, let’s make this weekend count! Take a moment to appreciate the little things and create memories that will last a lifetime. And of course, indulge a little – you deserve it.

Activities

Yesterday, our Assisted Living neighborhood was buzzing with excitement as four residents and four staff members teamed up to create their ultimate chili masterpieces. The competition was fierce, with secret ingredients being prepped since Wednesday and chili simmering away early Thursday. The aroma of savory spices filled the halls, sending anticipation levels sky high. At 3 pm, the Commons was packed to the gills with chili enthusiasts savoring every bite, laughing, and bonding over their love of good food. After all was said and done, it turns out that everyone was a winner thanks to the magic of chili-powered bonding!

Want to know who came out on top? You can find out the result of this tasty treat showdown on the Grand Oaks Facebook page and Tiktok. Check it out and follow us to stay up to date on all the fun events and activities in our community! And who knows, maybe you’ll even take-home top honors in the next Grand Oaks Cook-Off! 

Next week’s program schedules for both Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods are below. 

Dining Services: Dine with Us! Make Your Reservation in Our Main Dining Room

Grand Oaks welcomes you to make a reservation in our dining room. We strive to offer a high-quality experience that is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for our residents and all our guests, and we look forward to helping you make beautiful memories while dining here with your loved ones. To ensure the safety of all residents and guests, we have implemented a few rules and regulations.

First and foremost, reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. We have limited reservation slots for parties of five or less each meal and only one reservation per meal for larger parties that can be accommodated in our private dining room. Guests will dine in the far-left section of the dining room. In addition to making a reservation, guests are also asked to wear a mask if they get up from their table at any time during their visit. This includes Sunday brunch, so don’t forget your masks! This is all part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for all guests. Our team provides top-notch service, creating an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones. So, don’t miss out on this opportunity—contact us today at 202-349-3400 to make your dining room reservation now! 

A Friendly Reminder: Picking Up After Your Pets

Hey pet parents – we know your furry family members make visiting even more enjoyable, and we’re happy to have them be a part of your visits! But let’s all work together to keep our home clean by kindly disposing of your pets’ waste responsibly. That way everyone can enjoy the sparkling environment that makes Grand Oaks so special. Thank you for doing your part in helping us maintain a safe and clean space for everyone.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Transportation

Families, to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus.  As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement, Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm.  Please call her directly to schedule an appointment at 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

 

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm     Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am     Florence

Wishing you all a fantastic weekend filled with happiness and relaxation!

 

COVID-19 Updates: March 17, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday!

Wishin’ you a wee bit of fun and a lot ‘o’ luck on St. Patrick’s Day! May the day bring you joy and happiness as you celebrate the Irish culture and traditions with your loved ones. Sláinte!

Today was a special day at Grand Oaks. It was St. Patrick’s Day, and everyone gathered to celebrate in style! This afternoon, our residents gathered in the commons and the Oasis Activities Room, dressed for the occasion and ready to have a good time. The celebration started with live traditional Irish music, dancing, and wine, beer, and sweet treats.

Little did they know that their celebrations would take an even more magical turn when a mysterious figure began making its way through the crowd: a green man in a top hat who seemed to have sprung right out of an old folktale! Everyone quickly realized that this must be their very own leprechaun friend here to grant three wishes to whoever caught him first! Cheers erupted from all corners as our little leprechaun made his rounds. Everyone was delighted by his presence and welcomed him warmly into their festivities. The leprechaun began dancing around the room, doing jigs and reels with anyone willing to join him!

It was a day to remember—what started off as any old St. Patrick’s Day celebration in our community ended up becoming a one-of-a-kind occasion when the leprechaun joined our festivities. Watching all the residents and staff come together to join in the fun was truly priceless. All eyes were filled with joy and laughter as our magical visitor gifted our lucky participants with three wishes each!

With our St. Patrick’s Day celebration concluding, we can’t help but look ahead to the spring and summer season with promise and excitement. As the weather warms up, our residents will have more opportunities to participate in outdoor activities, from gardening to enjoying nature walks around our lush campus. We also plan to plan more fun holiday events, like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day brunches, Memorial Day, and Fourth of July cookouts. However, nothing could take away the joy our leprechaun companion brought us this St. Patrick’s Day. His presence reminded us that small moments shared together bring larger moments of happiness and unforgettable memories. No matter what holiday we celebrate next, we look forward to seeing how this cheerful little leprechaun spreads more joy throughout our community!

Dining Services: Dine with Us! Make Your Reservation in Our Main Dining Room

Grand Oaks welcomes you to make a reservation in our dining room. We strive to offer a high-quality experience that is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for our residents and all our guests, and we look forward to helping you make beautiful memories while dining here with your loved ones. To ensure the safety of all residents and guests, we have implemented a few rules and regulations.

First and foremost, reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. We have limited reservation slots for parties of five or less each meal and only one reservation per meal for larger parties that can be accommodated in our private dining room. Guests will dine in the far-left section of the dining room. In addition to making a reservation, guests are also asked to wear a mask if they get up from their table at any time during their visit. This includes Sunday brunch, so don’t forget your masks! This is all part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for all guests. Our team provides top-notch service, creating an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones. So, don’t miss out on this opportunity—contact us today at 202-349-3400 to make your dining room reservation now! 

A Friendly Reminder: Picking Up After Your Pets

Hey pet parents – we know your furry family members make visiting even more enjoyable, and we’re happy to have them be a part of your visits! But let’s all work together to keep our home clean by kindly disposing of your pets’ waste responsibly. That way, everyone can enjoy the sparkling environment that makes Grand Oaks so special. Thank you for doing your part in helping us maintain a safe and clean space for everyone.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Transportation

Families, to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement, Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm. Please call her directly to schedule an appointment at 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Activities

Next week’s program schedules for both Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods are below. 

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

 

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Mimi

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Nancy

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm     Mimi

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am     Nancy

We are grateful for your continued support and willingness to work with us. Enjoy your weekend and take some time to relax!

COVID-19 Updates: March 10, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday! Let’s kick off the weekend with a bit of TLC! Treat yourself to something special today – it could be as simple as reading your favorite book, taking time for a stroll in nature, or indulging in that sweet treat you’ve been eyeing. No matter what floats your boat, make sure you save some energy for all those fun plans this beautiful Friday has ahead 🙂

Chili Cook Off – Sign up Deadline: Monday, March 13 at Midnight.

Attention all residents! Time is running out to sign up for the Partner Chili Contest happening on March 23rd. Don’t miss your chance to put your culinary skills in the spotlight and show off what you’ve got—we can’t wait to see! Get creative with some delicious ingredients, team up with a fellow staff member, and make sure those chili recipes are spiced just right. Not into cooking? No problem. Come join us on judging day as well—dig in, have fun, meet new people, and give votes ’til it hurts. Let’s make this event awesome together: Sign up today so you don’t miss out—prizes await for whoever makes THE best bowl of chili! (Further details will be provided to those participating on Tuesday, March 14).

Daylight Saving: Spring Forward 

It is daylight saving time on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 2:00 AM. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed on Saturday night and enjoy the extra hour of daylight in the evenings.

A Friendly Reminder: Picking Up After Your Pets

Hey pet parents – we know your furry family members make visiting even more enjoyable, and we’re happy to have them be a part of your visits! But let’s all work together to keep our home clean by kindly disposing of your pets waste responsibly. That way everyone can enjoy the sparkling environment that makes Grand Oaks so special. Thank you for doing your part in helping us maintain a safe and clean space for everyone.

Dining Services: Dine with Us! Make Your Reservation in Our Main Dining Room

After months of anticipation, we are thrilled to announce that our dining room is now open for guests! On Wednesday, March 1st, we reopened our doors for guests for the first time since the pandemic began. To ensure the safety of all residents and guests, we have implemented a few rules and regulations.

First and foremost, reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. We have limited reservation slots for parties of five or less each meal and only one reservation per meal for larger parties that can be accommodated in our Private Dining Room. Guests will dine in the far-left section of the dining room.

In addition to making a reservation, guests are also asked to wear a mask if they get up from their table at any time during their visit. This includes Sunday Brunch – so don’t forget your masks! This is all part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for all guests. Our team is dedicated to providing top-notch service and creating an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones. So, don’t miss out on this opportunity – contact us today at 202-349-3400 to make your Dining Room Reservation now!

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at  lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Transportation

Families, in order to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement, Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm. Please call her directly to schedule an appointment at 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Activities

Next week’s program schedules for both Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods are below. 

 

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Kufa

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm     Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am     Martha

We are grateful for your continued support and willingness to work with us. Enjoy your weekend and take some time to relax!

COVID-19 Updates: March 3, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday! I hope this day finds you all feeling good, healthy, and ready for a fantastic weekend. Whatever you decide to do this weekend, remember that it is important to carve out moments of joy throughout each day. Life can be busy but science has proven that moments of pleasure can help reset our mental state. So go ahead and make yourself smile!

A Friendly Reminder: Picking Up After Your Pets

Hey pet parents – we know your furry family members make visiting even more enjoyable, and we’re happy to have them be a part of your visits! But let’s all work together to keep our home clean by kindly disposing of your pets waste responsibly. That way everyone can enjoy the sparkling environment that makes Grand Oaks so special. Thank you for doing your part in helping us maintain a safe and clean space for everyone.

Dining Services: Dine with Us! Make Your Reservation in Our Main Dining Room

After months of anticipation, we are thrilled to announce that our dining room is now open for guests! On Wednesday, March 1st, we reopened our doors for guests for the first time since the pandemic began. To ensure the safety of all residents and guests, we have implemented a few rules and regulations.

First and foremost, reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. We have limited reservation slots for parties of five or less each meal and only one reservation per meal for larger parties that can be accommodated in our Private Dining Room. Guests will dine in the far-left section of the dining room.

In addition to making a reservation, guests are also asked to wear a mask if they get up from their table at any time during their visit. This includes Sunday Brunch – so don’t forget your masks! This is all part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for all guests. Our team is dedicated to providing top-notch service and creating an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones. So, don’t miss out on this opportunity – contact us today at 202-349-3400 to make your Dining Room reservation now!

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at  lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Transportation

Families, in order to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement, Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm.  Please call her directly to schedule an appointment, 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Activities

Next week’s program schedules for both Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods are below. 

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Bianca

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Raquel

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Bianca

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am      Raquel

We are grateful for your continued support and willingness to work with us. Enjoy your weekend and take some time to relax!

COVID-19 Updates: February 24, 2023

Dear Residents and Families;

We hope everyone had a wonderful week and enjoyed the beautiful weather that graced us.

Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration

The day began with a jubilant cheer that echoed throughout Grand Oaks as residents and staff celebrated Mardi Gras. Pancakes were flipped, parades were thrown, and music filled the air.

Residents in Oasis kicked off their celebration by making Shrove pancakes and then taking part in an exciting parade through the neighborhood. As they marched along, residents and the Oasis team cheered them on and waved colorful flags in support of the revelry. The parade had a festive atmosphere that was complemented by the sweet aroma of pancakes wafting through the air. After their march concluded, residents settled down to enjoy some tasty mini king cakes followed by classic New Orleans jazz tunes for dancing. Throughout the afternoon, residents laughed together as they swayed back and forth across the dance floor while enjoying each other’s company.

Meanwhile over in assisted living, more festivities continued for those eager participants who took part in a special Mardi Gras scavenger hunt throughout the day! Afterward winners were announced amidst cheers from all those gathered around before everyone moved onto enjoying Fat Tuesday to its fullest potential – eating king cakes, drinking delicious beverages, listening to mesmerizing New Orleans jazz, and of course, lots of dancing!

All in all, our Mardi Gras celebration here at Grand Oaks was an absolute blast & thank you to everyone that joined us during this memorable occasion!

Dining Services

As we communicated, we will begin to have guests dine in our main dining room on March 1, 2023. Reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. We will have limited reservation slots for parties of five or less each meal and only one reservation per meal of larger parties that can be accommodated in our Private Dining Room. Guests will dine in the far-left section of the dining room away from our residents. Guests will also be required to wear a mask if they get up from their table at any time (i.e. – Sunday Brunch). Please contact the concierge to make a reservation at 202-349-3400.

Activities (Sibley Senior Association)

Next week’s program schedules for both Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods are below. 

Diabetes, Obesity, and Health Equity – Discussing the Facts on February 22 @ 7 p.m.

Sexual Health Equity and the LGBTQ+ Community – Presentation and Panel Discussion on February 24 @ 4 p.m.

Sex and Aging Conference on February 25 @ 12:30 p.m.

Transportation

Families, in order to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement, Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm. Please call her directly to schedule an appointment, 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service. 

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at  lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Bianca

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Raquel

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Bianca

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am      Raquel

Let’s use this weekend as an opportunity to recharge our batteries so that when Monday comes around again we are ready for whatever life throws at us. Until then, enjoy every moment!

 

COVID-19 Updates: February 17, 2023

Dear Residents and Families;

I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy the nice weather this week, the windy cold air has arrived again tonight.

Dining Services

As we communicated, we will begin to have guests dine in our main dining room on March 1, 2023. Reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. We will have limited reservation slots for parties of five or less each meal and only one reservation per meal of larger parties that can be accommodated in our Private Dining Room. Guests will dine in the far left section of the dining room away from our residents. Guests will also be required to wear a mask if they get up from their table at any time (i.e. – Sunday Brunch). Please contact the concierge to make a reservation at 202-349-3400.

Activities (Sibley Senior Association)

We have an exciting week of programs planned next week. Sibley Senior Association is offering several educational seminars in the next few weeks.  Tuesday we will be celebrating Mardi Gras. Father Andy is joining us for confession on Tuesday and Mass on Ash Wednesday. Flyers for these events with information on registering your loved one if they are interested and next week’s program schedules for both Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods are below. 

Diabetes, Obesity, and Health Equity – Discussing the Facts on February 22 @ 7 p.m.

Sexual Health Equity and the LGBTQ+ Community – Presentation and Panel Discussion on February 24 @ 4 p.m.

Sex and Aging Conference on February 25 at 12:30 p.m.

Transportation

Families, In order to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement, Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm. Please call her directly to schedule an appointment, 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at  lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

 Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Bianca

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Raquel

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Bianca

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am      Raquel

Thank you for all of your support, have a safe and healthy weekend filled with joy and happiness!

COVID-19 Updates: February 10, 2023

Dear Residents and Families;

Happy Friday! Last week we bundled up for winter, this week spring was upon us. I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy the nice weather.

Dining Services

We are excited to announce that we will begin to have guests dine in our main dining room on March 1, 2023. Reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. We will have limited reservation slots for parties of five or less for each meal and only one reservation per meal of larger parties that can be accommodated in our Private Dining Room. Guests will dine in the far left section of the dining room away from our residents. Guests will also be required to wear a mask if they get up from their table at any time (i.e. – Sunday Brunch). Please contact the concierge to make a reservation at 202-349-3400. 

Activities

It was wonderful to see our Oasis residents in the AL dining room again today for lunch bunch. Next week’s program schedules for both Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods are below. Next week we are welcoming The Sapphires Shining Moments program on Wednesday evening, we hope our residents will enjoy the program. More information here.

Transportation

Families, In order to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement; Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm.  Please call her directly to schedule an appointment, 202-349-3424. As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at  lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

 Saturday 7 am – 7 pm  Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am      Florence

Thank you for all of your support, have a safe and healthy weekend filled with joy and happiness!

COVID-19 Updates: February 3, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Frigid Friday! We don’t have any snow on the ground, but today definitely feels like winter.

This week we had one exposed resident test positive for COVID-19. Our Oasis neighborhood continues to operate with limited communal dining and programming. The activity department continues to provide 1:1 room visits and personalize these visits based on our resident’s needs. The Oasis activity programs are scheduled to return to normal on Monday, February 6, 2023. Both activity schedules for next week are below.

“National Dark Chocolate Day” Wed, February 1st

From the smiles on everyone’s faces, it was clear that National Dark Chocolate Day was a success! As the aroma of freshly baked dark chocolate lava cake permeated the air, more residents emerged from their rooms to partake in the fun. The atmosphere was filled with joy as everyone enjoyed their cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with fresh strawberries. We shared stories and reminisced about our favorite recipes while indulging in the sweet flavor of dark chocolate.  A sense of camaraderie filled the room as residents shared memories of moms, grandmothers, and aunts baking with dark chocolate. Everyone enjoyed the delicious treats, and the warm atmosphere created by their shared stories. We can’t wait for the next baking club event.

Notary Services

I am pleased to announce that Theresa Henderson, our Administrative Assistant in the Wellness office, is now providing notary services on the campus. As per Sibley policy, the fee for notary service is $5.00/seal, cash only, paid to the notary at the time of service. We are unable to add this charge to a resident statement, Theresa must be paid directly for this service. Notary services are available by appointment only, Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm. Please call her directly to schedule an appointment at 202-349-3424.  As a reminder, our employees are not permitted to serve as witnesses for any documents. Please ensure that you provide your own witnesses as needed for any notary service.

Dining Services

We are excited to announce that we will begin accepting reservations for guests to dine in our main dining room beginning March 1, 2023. We are finalizing the procedures to ensure the safest process for our residents and guests and will provide details next week. Advance reservations will be required to dine with us. We will be unable to accommodate any same-day reservations at this time.

Transportation:

Families, in order to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Masking:

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at  lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

 Saturday 7 am – 7 pm  Bianca

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Raquel

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Bianca

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am      Raquel

Thank you for all of your support, have a safe and healthy weekend filled with joy and happiness!

COVID-19 Updates: January 27, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday, everyone! I hope everyone has had a great week and is looking forward to a restful weekend

This week, we had both residents and staff who tested positive in our Oasis neighborhood. As a precaution, all Oasis residents got tested yesterday, and all positive results have already been reported to their families. To ensure the health and safety of all our residents, we are suspending communal dining and activities, and the salon will not be scheduling Oasis residents next week. Please contact the wellness team if you require any additional clinical information. Thank you for your patience as we continue to navigate through COVID.

AL Activity Program Updates

In honor of National Dark Chocolate Day, our baking club will be making a rich, gooey, and luxurious dark chocolate lava cake in the air fryer on Wednesday, Feb. 1. We are all looking forward to the special treat. The weekly activity schedule for Assisted Living is below.

Oasis Activity Program Updates

  • 1:1 Room visits
  • During quarantine, each resident will be offered a personal, meaningful, and engaging experience that is tailored to their individual needs. Activities offered during room visits can include personalized sensory activities, music therapy, crafts, exercise, conversation, and reading. 

Transportation:

Families, in order to provide the best possible service to our residents, we require 48 hours’ notice prior to scheduling any medical transportation for your loved ones. Scheduling in advance allows us to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to provide smooth and timely service for your loved ones.

Masking:

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly at  lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

 Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am      Florence

Thank you for all of your support, have a safe and healthy weekend filled with joy and happiness!

COVID-19 Updates: January 20, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday, everyone!

I hope this Friday finds everyone feeling healthy and happy! Let’s make it a great start to the weekend by enjoying some fun activities and taking some time to relax.

This week, residents celebrated International Flower Day by making flower arrangements for themselves or to give to friends. Residents discussed their favorite flowers and shared memories of when they received flowers as gifts from family and friends. Everyone enjoyed a sense of creativity and connectedness while they worked together in small, socially distant groups.

I am pleased to report that there were no positive COVID cases this week. In light of this positive news, the Assisted Living dining room and activity programs will open fully Monday, January 23. We recognize the importance of socialization, activities, and meaningful interactions for our residents during this time, and our staff will be working diligently to make sure residents get the opportunity to get out of their rooms, visit with their friends, and engage in all the exciting community activities.

Masking 

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community.  Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment.  If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

Activity Program Updates

Information on programs for next week is below. In Assisted Living, we will continue with small-group activity programs next week without the need for registration or an RSVP. I encourage all residents to take part in these events and to remember that wearing a mask is required during activities.

Private Dining Room Reservations

We continue to welcome family and friends in our private dining room. Please contact the concierge to make a reservation at 202-349-3400.

 Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Bianca

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am  Raquel

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm    Bianca

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am     Raquel

Thank you for all of your support. Have a safe and healthy weekend filled with joy and happiness!

 

COVID-19 Updates: January 19, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Thursday! I am pleased to communicate that beginning today, we will open the Assisted Living dining room seating to two residents per table. We have not had any additional COVID cases and our positive resident and staff have surpassed their 10 day isolation period. As communicated earlier this week, we plan to fully reopen both the Assisted Living dining room and activity programs on Monday, January 23rd. Grand Oaks will provide additional communication if these plans change.

As always, we appreciate your support as we navigate through our most recent COVID cases.

 

COVID-19 Updates: January 16, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Monday!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! On this MLK Day, let us find ways to honor him in our own lives by checking in on ourselves and those around us. Self-care and a simple act of kindness can be powerful acts of resistance and change.

Over the past week, we have had one positive resident and one positive staff member. DC Health Guidance recommends a full reopening after 14 days with no cases. We are working with DC Health to slowly increase our dining capacity for later this week, then plan for a full reopening on January 23, assuming no new positive cases. We are grateful for your continued support, and we are committed to following DC Health’s guidelines to ensure the safety of our residents, staff, and visitors.

The wellness office at 202-349-3424 is available to help with any questions or concerns you may have about the health of your loved ones.

We understand that this has been a difficult time for everyone, and we thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to move toward our goal of a full reopening on January 23.

COVID-19 Updates: January 13, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy Friday!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and please take a few minutes to review the programs we will be offering in both neighborhoods next week.

I’d like to remind everyone that all family visits must be done in your loved ones’ apartment. Families are not allowed to visit their loved ones in the library, the Commons, or other areas where residents gather. It is important that we follow the guidelines of DC Health and remain mindful of everyone’s health and safety.

Masking 

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

Activity Program Updates

Information on programs for next week are below. In AL, we will continue with small-group activity programs next week without the need for registration or an RSVP. I encourage all residents to take part in these events and to remember that wearing a mask is required during activities.

Private Dining Room Reservations

We continue to welcome family and friends in our private dining room. Please contact the concierge to make a reservation at 202-349-3400.

 Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am      Florence

Thank you for all of your support, have a safe and healthy weekend filled with joy and happiness!

COVID-19 Updates: January 9, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Please see the COVID-19 update letter below that will be delivered to residents this afternoon.

COVID-19 Updates: January 6, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,    

Thank you again for your patience as we navigate the current COVID-19 cases in the community. We had one additional staff member and one additional exposed resident test positive earlier this week. We continue to have no active cases of COVID-19 related to the Oasis memory care neighborhood.

Assuming there are no additional Assisted Living cases through the weekend and Monday, we will reopen our community on Tuesday morning for limited dining and activities. We will send another communication on Monday to confirm our reopening. As a reminder, unless you/your loved one is currently in isolation for a positive result or exposure, the residents are not quarantined at this time. Grand Oaks is unable to schedule and/or coordinate any communal gatherings at this time.   Residents are able to leave their apartments, move about the community, and visit with each other.

Please contact the Wellness Office at 202-349-3424 if you have questions about you/your loved one’s current isolation status.                                         

Masking 

Please remember that all visitors to our community must continue to wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly. 

Activity Program

Below is the Oasis weekly activity schedule. We will send an Assisted Living activity schedule out next week pending our reopening.

  • Oasis                                                                                                              

Beauty Salon

As long as there are no new cases, the salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday with limited capacity for both hair and nail care services for all residents. The salon will have to limit the number of residents in the salon at a single time. Please be patient with them as they try to serve all of our residents through the week. Please contact them directly for an appointment.  

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Leadership Contact Information

Executive Director – Laurie Henley lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3400

Director of Nursing – Jessie Charles, RN, BSN,  jcharl12@jh.edu, 202-660-7545

AL Director of Resident Services– Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis RN Coordinator – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, D.N.P., APRN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC,RN-BC,  babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Director Of Facilities/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office Manager – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Director of Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Bianca

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Raquel

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Bianca

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am     Raquel

As always, thank you for your continued support.

COVID-19 Updates: January 3, 2023

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy New Year!  Please see the notice being delivered to our residents this afternoon below.

Previous COVID-19 Updates by Year

2022 COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Updates: August 26, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy Friday!  This week we have not had anyone test positive for COVID. We will continue to follow the current DC Health guidance and our standard precautions to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community. 

Masking 

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

  Leadership Contact Information

We are currently in a transitional period recruiting for a new Director of Nursing. Please find contact information for all of our leaders in the event you need to reach out for any questions or concerns.

 AL Clinical/Care concerns – Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis Clinical/Care concerns – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Maintenance/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 Activity Program Updates

Information on programs for next week for both neighborhoods is below.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to:

  • National Assisted Living Week, September 11th – 17th, Annual Theme: “Joyful Moments”
      • We will be celebrating with events daily for residents and staff
  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am      Florence

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend!

 

COVID-19 Updates: August 19, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy Friday! This week we had one staff member test positive for COVID through asymptomatic testing. Any residents with potential exposure have been notified. This week, the DC level of community transmission has reduced to substantial. We remain hopeful that this reduction in cases continues. We will continue to follow the current DC Health guidance and our standard precautions to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community. 

Masking 

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

  Leadership Contact Information

We are currently in a transitional period recruiting for a new Director of Nursing. Please find contact information for all of our leaders below in the event you need to reach out for any questions or concerns.

 AL Clinical/Care concerns – Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis Clinical/Care concerns – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Maintenance/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 Activity Program Updates

Below is information on programs for next week for both neighborhoods.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.  

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to:

  • National Senior Citizen Day celebration, August 21st
  • National Assisted Living Week, September 11th – 17th, Annual Theme:  “Joyful Moments”
      • We will be celebrating with events daily for residents and staff
  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

  As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Bianca

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Raquel

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Bianca

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am      Raquel

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend!

COVID-19 Updates: August 12, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday! What a beautiful day. I hope everyone has plans to spend time outdoors this weekend, the weather forecast looks wonderful. This week we have not had any residents or staff test positive for COVID-19. DC remains at a high level of community transmission. We continue to follow the current DC Health guidance and our standard precautions to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.

The CDC updated recommendations for school age children regarding testing and quarantine periods this week, we are hopeful that they are working on updates information that affect our residents. As soon as we receive any updates to our guidance I will share the information with our residents and families.

Masking 

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly at Lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Leadership Contact Information

We are currently in a transitional period recruiting for a new Director of Nursing, please find contact information for all of our leaders in the event you need to reach out for any questions or concerns.

Activity Program Updates

You’ll find information on programs for next week for both neighborhoods below:

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone:  1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to:

  • National Senior Citizen Day celebration, August 21st , Flyer attached
  • National Assisted Living Week, September 11th -17th, Annual Theme:  “Joyful Moments”
    • We will be celebrating with events daily for residents and staff
  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

  • Saturday 7 am – 7 pm: Adele
  • Saturday 7 pm – 7 am: Florence
  • Sunday 7 am – 7 pm: Adele
  • Sunday 7 pm – 7 am: Florence

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend!

COVID-19 Updates: August 5, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

I hope everyone found some cooler places to spend their time this week, the summer heat is here!  This week we have not had any residents or staff test positive for COVID-19. DC remains at a high level of community transmission.  We continue to follow the current DC Health guidance and our standard precautions to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.

Masking 

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

  Leadership Contact Information

We are currently in a transitional period recruiting for a new Director of Nursing, please find contact information below for all of our leaders in the event you need to reach out for any questions or concerns.

 AL Clinical/Care concerns – Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis Clinical/Care concerns – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Maintenance/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

 Activity Program Updates

Below is information on programs for next week for both neighborhoods.

  • Assisted Living
  • Oasis                                                                                                              

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.  

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to:

  • National Assisted Living Week, September 11th -17th, Annual Theme: “Joyful Moments”
      • We will be celebrating with events daily for residents and staff
  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

  As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Bianca

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Leona

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Bianca

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am      Leona

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend!

COVID-19 Updates: July 29, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

I hope everyone continues to enjoy their summer. It is hard to believe August is already upon us. DC remains at a high level of community transmission with COVID cases continuing to rise. This week we had three Oasis residents test positive for COVID-19. Families of any positive residents have already been notified. We completed precautionary mass testing for all Oasis residents. All of the remaining residents returned negative results today.

Masking 

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

Leadership Contact Information

We are currently in a transitional period recruiting for a new Director of Nursing. Please find contact information for all of our leaders below in the event you need to reach out for any questions or concerns.

 AL Clinical/Care concerns – Michelle Hill, RN, mhill72@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7312

Oasis Clinical/Care concerns – Jill Youens, RN, jyouens1@jhu.edu, 202-660-5184

Nurse Practitioner, Beth Abate, babate1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7471

Legacy Rehab – Kara Wilson, lhs-265@legacyinc.com, 202-244-6200

Maintenance/Security/Transportation – Jermaine Pendleton, jpendle4@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7228

Housekeeping concerns – Polima Sainvil, psainvi1@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3421

Executive Chef – Andrew Conlin, aconlin2@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7473

Dining Room Manager – Angel Perez, eperez16@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3411

Business Office – Fema Watson-Brown, fwatson5@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7900

Activities – Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, 202-660-7881

Activity Program Updates

Information on programs for next week for both neighborhoods is below.

  • Assisted Living
  • Oasis                                                                                     

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone:  1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to:

  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Nancy

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am      Nancy

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend!

COVID-19 Updates: July 22, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. DC continues to remain at a high level of community transmission with COVID cases on the rise once again.  This week we had three staff members test positive for COVID-19. As a reminder, any staff who tests positive will not return to the community until cleared by the Sibley Occupational Health team. During this forecast of extreme heat, we encourage our residents and families to stay cool and hydrated! Limit outdoor activity and avoid direct sunlight, especially in the afternoon when it is hottest.

 Masking 

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

  Activity Program Updates

Information on programs for next week for both neighborhoods is below.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.  

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to:

  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

  As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm  Raquel

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am  Bianca

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm     Raquel

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am     Bianca 

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend!

 

COVID-19 Updates: July 15, 2022 (Additional)

Dear Residents and Families,

Please see the notice below that will be delivered to residents this evening.

Thank you!

COVID-19 Updates: July 15, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. DC continues to remain at a high level of community transmission with COVID cases on the rise once again. This week we had two staff members test positive for COVID-19. As a reminder, any staff who tests positive will not return to the community until cleared by the Sibley Occupational Health team.

 Masking 

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

Activity Program Updates

Information on programs for next week for both neighborhoods is below.

  • Assisted Living
  • Oasis                                                                                                           

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone:  1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to:

  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

 

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am      Florence

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend!

COVID-19 Updates: July 8, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy Friday, our residents enjoyed participating in the Palisades 4th of July parade on Monday. Thank you to Denver, our maintenance assistant, who drove the bus in the parade.   

 Masking 

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

COVID-19 update

This week we had one additional staff member test positive for COVID-19.   

Activity Program Updates

This week we had our inaugural Spanish Class for residents in Assisted Living, and it was a great success. Information on next week’s programs for each neighborhood are below. 

  • Assisted Living 
  • Oasis                                                                                                          

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.  

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to:

  • July 12th – Book Club meeting, ‘The Spy and the Traitor’
  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

  As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Raquel

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Bianca

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Raquel

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am      Bianca 

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend!

 

 

COVID-19 Updates: July 1, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy Fourth of July weekend! It has been a rough week and a half with an uptick in COVID cases, we are all glad to be out of mass testing for the weekend. I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend.

Masking 

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

COVID Update

This week we had 9 staff test positive during our round of mass staff testing. We did have Oasis staff test positive, and subsequently tested all Oasis residents yesterday. All Oasis residents also tested negative. We have no additional plans for any mass testing of residents or staff at this time.

Activity Program Updates

Next week we are having our inaugural Spanish class for residents in Assisted Living. More information on this and the programs for next week is below.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.  

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to:

  • 4th of July Palisades Parade – Grand Oaks Bus will ride in the parade
  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

 As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm   Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm      Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am      Florence 

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend!

 

COVID-19 Updates: June 27, 2022 #2

Dear Residents and Families,

I am pleased to communicate that we have now received all of the resident results from last week’s testing. We did not have any additional positive results. At this time, only residents who are positive or have been notified of a potential exposure remain quarantined. We will open tomorrow morning for activities and the dining room will open at lunch. The beauty salon will also open at 10 am. Thank you again for your patience.

COVID-19 Updates: June 27, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

I wanted to let you know that we still have not received any test results for our resident testing. The lab has scanned them into their system but they are still in process. As a reminder, all assisted living residents remain quarantined at this time. The dining room, salon, and communal spaces are closed and there are no scheduled activities. The activity department is conducting 1:1 exercise programs in resident rooms. Please reach out to Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu if you are interested and/or would like to sign your loved one up to be included. 

Thank you again for your patience as we try to maintain a safe environment. I remain hopeful that we will have results early tomorrow and will continue to provide updates as indicated.

COVID-19 Updates: June 26, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

I wanted to provide an update on our current quarantine status. I reached out to the DC Health epidemiology team today since we have not seen any results returned for our resident testing. It was communicated that the lab sometimes suspends work on the weekends, however they would follow up with our specimens ASAP. I will continue to monitor for results and communicate updates as indicated.

I appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to provide the safest environment for everyone in the community.

COVID-19 Updates: June 24, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday!  As you know our assisted living residents are currently quarantined after mass testing today. We did not have to test our Oasis residents today. We are hopeful that we will receive all of the results in the next few days and be able to reopen everything early next week. I will send out additional updates as indicated through the weekend, including an Assisted Living activity schedule for next week as appropriate. I have attached the Oasis activity schedule for next week.

Masking 

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

Visitation

Visitation is welcome in the assisted living neighborhood during this time. Please remember that all residents are quarantined, visitation can only occur in the resident suite at this time. 

COVID Update

This week we have had 2 staff and 2 resident COVID cases. As a reminder, both residents are in the Assisted Living neighborhood.

Things to Look Forward to:

  • 4th of July Palisades Parade – Grand Oaks Bus will ride in the parade
  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page: 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

  • Saturday 7am – 7pm: Bianca
  • Saturday 7pm – 7am: Raquel
  • Sunday 7am – 7pm: Bianca
  • Sunday 7pm – 7am: Raquel

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend.

COVID-19 Updates: June 23, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy rainy Thursday! This week we had two residents test positive for COVID-19 in the Assisted Living neighborhood. Any residents with potential exposure have been notified and placed on quarantine. As per DC Health guidance, we will be mass testing all residents tomorrow, Friday June 24th, beginning at 10 am. At this time, we have requested NOT to test our Oasis residents but are awaiting confirmation from DC Health. 

All residents will need to return to their rooms tomorrow after breakfast and will be quarantined until all test results are returned. The Assisted Living dining room will be open for breakfast tomorrow, but closed and provide room service only through the weekend. We are hopeful that all additional test results will be negative so we can resume normal activity next week. In addition to the dining room closure, there will be no communal activities starting tomorrow and the beauty salon will be closed as well. All communal areas of the community will be closed through the weekend since all residents must remain in their apartment. We will be working with the DC Health lab through the weekend.  Additional updates will be provided as indicated throughout the next few days.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Nicole Blaufox, DON, 202-437-2804 or Laurie Henley, 202-349-3400.

COVID-19 Updates: June 17, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy Friday! The summer weather has definitely arrived. Please remember to hydrate well by drinking several glasses of water throughout the day. Legacy Healthcare will also be providing a discussion on hydration next week Tuesday in the Commons, please join us!

 Masking

Resident Masking – as a reminder all residents must wear a mask while in the common areas of the community. Please be sure that masks fully cover your nose and mouth at all times. Residents may choose not to wear a mask while in their private apartments.

 Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

COVID Update

This week we have had no staff or resident COVID cases.

 Sibley 7th Annual Journey to Hope Virtual Conference for Alzheimer’s Family Care Partners

Saturday, June 25th from 12:30 pm-5:30 pm. Free via Zoom – We invite all of our families to join the 7th annual Journey to Hope-DC virtual conference. 

Dining Services

The weather looks wonderful for our Father’s Day celebration on Sunday. We look forward to seeing those families that RSVP’d for the event.

 Activity Program Updates

Information on programs for next week is below. Please reach out to Jordan Asrat with any questions.  Yasrat1@jhmi.edu

  • Assisted Living
  • Oasis                                                                                                         

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment. 

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to:

  • 4th of July Palisades Parade – Grand Oaks Bus will ride in the parade
  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm    Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am    Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm       Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am       Raquel

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend.

COVID-19 Updates: June 10, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy Friday! This was another great week at Grand Oaks. The assisted living residents enjoyed the first three parts of an 18-part series “Hermitage masterpieces” which examines the museum in St. Petersburg. Our Oasis residents began their gardening club by planting cherry tomatoes in the Myrtle Garden.

 Masking

Resident Masking – as a reminder all residents must wear a mask while in the common areas of the community. Residents may choose not to wear a mask while in their private apartments.

 Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

COVID Update

This week we have no staff or resident COVID concerns.

 Sibley 7th Annual Journey to Hope Virtual Conference for Alzheimer’s Family Care Partners

Saturday, June 25th from 12:30 pm-5:30 pm. Free via Zoom – We invite all of our families to join the 7th annual Journey to Hope-DC virtual conference. 

Dining Services

Father’s Day is right around the corner. Please join us as we celebrate the amazing fathers that live at our community. Families are invited to join us for a Sunday brunch event, dining outside with live entertainment. Please see the menu below. RSVP to the concierge by Wednesday, June 15th (202-349-3400) to let us know how many guests will be joining the celebration. As a reminder, holiday guest meals are billed to the monthly statements – $30/person.

Activity Program Updates

 Information on programs for next week is below. Please reach out to Jordan Asrat with any questions.  Yasrat1@jhmi.edu

  • Assisted Living
  • Oasis                                                                                                       

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to:

  • Father’s Day Celebration – Sunday, June 19th celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited to join outside only, RSVP to the concierge.
  • 4th of July Palisades Parade – Grand Oaks Bus will ride in the parade
  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.

They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm    Alma

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am    Leona

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm       Arit

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am       Leona

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend.

 

COVID-19 Updates: June 3, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

What a beautiful Friday! Thank you to all of our families who joined us on Monday for our Memorial Day celebration. Everyone had a wonderful time and we appreciated the opportunity to host an event again. We are looking forward to our Father’s Day Brunch in a few weeks 

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. Please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting in your loved one’s apartment. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

COVID Update

This week we had 1 staff member test positive. We have notified residents and families of any potential exposure. These residents will remain on quarantine as per DC Health guidance.

Sibley 7th Annual Journey to Hope – Virtual Conference for Alzheimer’s Family Care Partners

Saturday, June 25th from 12:30 pm-5:30 pm

Free via Zoom – We invite all of our families to join the 7th annual Journey to Hope-DC virtual conference.

Dining Services

Father’s Day is right around the corner. Please join us as we celebrate the amazing fathers that live at our community. Families are invited to join us for a Sunday brunch event, dining outside with live entertainment. RSVP to the concierge by Wednesday, June 15th (202-349-3400) to let us know how many guests will be joining the celebration. As a reminder, holiday guest meals are billed to the monthly statements – $30/person.

 Activity Program Updates

Next week we will resume holy communion and prayer in the Commons. Below is more information about this and the programs for next week. Please reach out to Jordan Asrat with any questions.  Yasrat1@jhmi.edu

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone:  1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to:

  • Thursday, June 9th- meet & greet with Beau Finley, candidate for Ward 3 council member. 3:00 pm in the Commons.
  • Father’s Day Celebration – Sunday, June 19th celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited to join outside only, RSVP to the concierge.
  • 4th of July Palisades Parade – Grand Oaks Bus will ride in the parade
  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm    Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am    Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm       Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am       Florence

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend.

COVID-19 Updates: May 27, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                              

Happy Memorial Day weekend! We are excited to see some of our families on Monday for our outdoor celebration. As a reminder, reservations closed earlier this week for this event. 

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

COVID Update

As we continue to see COVID cases increase again in the surrounding areas, I want to remind all visitors that you must continue wearing masks in our community. In addition, please DO NOT remove your mask while visiting your loved one in their apartment. In discussions with DC Health this week, they are reporting that the current outbreaks in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living communities are majority resident cases, not staff cases. It is imperative that we maintain the safest environment for our residents. Grand Oaks does not currently have any active cases of COVID-19. 

Dementia Support Group

As a reminder, our dementia support group has been meeting for the last several  months. If you are interested in joining the virtual support group, please contact Jill Youens at jyouens1@jhmi.edu.

 Activity Program Updates

Below is information on the programs for next week. Please reach out to Jordan Asrat with any questions. Yasrat1@jhmi.edu

  • Assisted Living
  • Oasis                                                                                                           

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to:

  • Friday, June 3rd- Meet & greet with Ben Bergmann, candidate for Ward 3 council member, 2:00 pm in the Commons.
  • Father’s Day Celebration – Sunday, June 19th, celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited to join outside only, more info to follow.
  • 4th of July Palisades Parade – Grand Oaks bus will ride in the parade
  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm    Bianca

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am    Leona

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm       Bianca

Sunday 7pm – 7am       Raquel

Monday 7 am – 7 pm      Alma

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend.

COVID-19 Updates: May 20, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday! We had a great week this week that started with a delicious Sunday brunch for our residents. Residents also enjoyed a great presentation last evening; COVID-19 in the post pandemic world: What older adults should know, presented by Dr. Sabra Klein.

 Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

COVID Update

As we continue to see COVID cases increase again in the surrounding areas I want to remind all visitors that you must complete the visitor guest book upon entry to the community. It is necessary that we gather this information in the event we must conduct contact tracing after a positive COVID result. If you have any concerns about completing this information during each visit, please contact me directly.

 Oasis Visitors

All visitors to our Oasis Neighborhood must enter the community through the main Grand Oaks entrance. Visitors may not enter the neighborhood through the Renaissance main entry. Our community requirements for screening are more strict to ensure the safety of everyone in the neighborhood. I appreciate your cooperation with this process, if you have any questions about visitation, please contact me at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

 Dining Services

We are looking forward to celebrating Memorial Day with families again this year with an outdoor BBQ lunch event with entertainment on Monday, May 30th, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. As a reminder, families must dine outdoor in the courtyard during this event. Guests are not currently joining us in the main dining room. Reservations are required for families to attend, please contact the concierge to make a reservation and specify 11:30 am or 1:00 pm for your attendance. $30/guest RSVP by close of business on Wednesday, May 25th.

 Activity Program Updates

Below is information on programs for next week as well as a flyer to our council member candidate visit. Please reach out to Jordan Asrat with any questions. Yasrat1@jhmi.edu

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone:  1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to:

  • Tuesday, May 24th, Matt Frumin, candidate for ward 3 council member
  • Memorial Day BBQ – Monday, May 30th, celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited to join outside only, more info to follow.
  • Father’s Day Celebration – Sunday, June 19th, celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited to join outside only, more info to follow.
  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm    Alma

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am    Nancy

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm       Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am       Raquel

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend.

 

COVID-19 Updates: May 13, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                         

Happy Friday! We had a great week this week that included two great scenic drives for our residents. In addition, our visit and discussion with Robert White, a current candidate for DC mayor, was well attended. He spent a significant amount of time answering questions and chatting with our residents. Our next candidate visit will be with Matt Frumin, who is a candidate for Ward 3 Council Member on May 24th.  We will provide a specific flyer closer to the event.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

 

COVID Update

This week we had one staff member test positive for COVID, fortunately, there were no residents potentially exposed by this individual. As we begin to see COVID cases increase again in the surrounding areas, I want to remind all visitors that you must complete the visitor guest book upon entry to the community. It is necessary that we gather this information in the event we must conduct contact tracing after a positive COVID result. If you have any concerns about completing this information during each visit, please contact me directly. Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

 SCAM Warning

We have heard from several residents that have unfortunately been victims of recent computer scams. Please DO NOT click on any pop up windows or items on your computer that you do not recognize. Additionally, we have provided you with a list of accurate support phone numbers for Microsoft, HP, and Best Buy tech support. If a number pops up on your screen or via email, please verify it with this list or contact our concierge for assistance. Do not click to dial any numbers that pop up on your computer or email without verifying them.

 Oasis Visitors

All visitors to our Oasis Neighborhood must enter the community through the main Grand Oaks entrance. Visitors may not enter the neighborhood through the Renaissance main entry. Our community requirements for screening are more strict to ensure the safety of  everyone in the neighborhood. I appreciate your cooperation with this process, if you have any questions about visitation, please contact me at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

 Activity Program Updates

As a reminder, families are not permitted to join our activity programs in either neighborhood at this time. Family visits should be occurring in resident rooms or other private areas as designated by staff. Activity programs continue in both neighborhoods. Below is information on programs for next week. Please reach out to Jordan Asrat with any questions.  Yasrat1@jhmi.edu

  • Oasis
  • Assisted Living                                                                                                           

Sunday Brunch

Beginning this Sunday, May 15th, we will resume our Sunday brunches in the dining room. Brunch will be a resident-only event at this time.  Please see the flyer below for additional information.

 Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment. 

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to

  • Resident Events – Assisted Living
    • Thursday, May 19th, 6:30pm, Speaker Series – COVID-19 in the post-pandemic world: What older adults should know.  (Presented by Dr. Sabra Klein)
  • Memorial Day BBQ – Monday, May 30th, celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited to join outside only, more info to follow.
  • Father’s Day Celebration – Sunday, June 19th, celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited to join outside only, more info to follow.
  • Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm    Bianca

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am   Raquel

Sunday 7am – 7 pm      Bianca

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am       Raquel

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend.

 

COVID-19 Updates: May 6, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy rainy Friday! Happy Mother’s Day to all of our residents and family members who are mothers or mother figures to loved ones.  Thank you for all that you do.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

COVID Update

As we begin to see COVID cases increase again in the surrounding areas, I want to remind all visitors that you must complete the visitor guest book upon entry to the community. It is necessary that we gather this information in the event we must conduct contact tracing after a positive COVID result. If you have any concerns about completing this information during each visit, please contact me directly. 

 Oasis Visitors

All visitors to our Oasis Neighborhood must enter the community through the main Grand Oaks entrance. Visitors may not enter the neighborhood through the Renaissance main entry. Our community requirements for screening are more strict to ensure the safety of everyone in the neighborhood. I appreciate your cooperation with this process, if you have any questions about visitation, please contact me at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

 Activity Program Updates

Activity programs continue in both neighborhoods. Information on programs for next week as well as information to assist residents who need to register to vote is below. Please reach out to Jordan Asrat with any questions. Yasrat1@jhmi.edu

Mother’s Day Celebration

Unfortunately, Mother Nature has not been helpful to us for our Sunday celebration. We have cancelled our outdoor event for our residents and families. We will continue to have entertainment for our residents during the lunch meal in the Commons.

 Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Alzheimer’s isn’t waiting — and neither are we. This year, we are participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Will you stand with us in this fight by joining our team? If you’re unable to participate, please consider making a donation to my fundraising efforts. Every dollar you donate helps the Alzheimer’s Association® provide care and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, and advance critical research.

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

 Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment. 

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to

  • Resident Events – Assisted Living
  • Memorial Day BBQ – Monday, May 30th- celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited to join outside only, more info to follow.
  • Father’s Day Celebration – Sunday, June 19th- celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited to join outside only, more info to follow.

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm    Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am    Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm       Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am       Florence

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend.

 

COVID-19 Updates: April 29, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                                                                                     

Happy Friday!  We had a very successful COVID-19 booster clinic yesterday. Some of our residents may be feeling a little sluggish today, please be sure to encourage lots of water and fluids over the weekend.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

COVID Update

I am pleased to let you know that all of our residents who were potentially exposed last week returned negative test results. There are no longer any residents on quarantine in the community.

Oasis Visitors

All visitors to our Oasis neighborhood must enter the community through the main Grand Oaks entrance.  Visitors may not enter the neighborhood through the Renaissance main entry. Our community requirements for screening are more strict to ensure the safety of everyone in the neighborhood.  I appreciate your cooperation with this process, if you have any questions about visitation, please contact me at lhenley3@jhmi.edu

Activity Program Updates

Activity programs continue in both neighborhoods. Next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood are below.   

  • Oasis
  • Assisted Living                                                                                            

Mother’s Day Celebration

We are excited to host families again for Mother’s Day this year. We will be celebrating outside since we are still not open to guests for indoor dining. Our celebration will be held in the main Grand Oaks courtyard, weather permitting. Please see the menu below for additional information. This event is open to all Assisted Living and Oasis residents and families.11:30 am and 1:00 pm seating times. Reservations are required. Please call the concierge to RSVP – 202-349-3400 by Wednesday, May 4th.

Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Alzheimer’s isn’t waiting — and neither are we. This year, we are participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Will you stand with us in this fight by joining our team?  If you’re unable to participate, please consider making a donation to my fundraising efforts. Every dollar you donate helps the Alzheimer’s Association® provide care and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, and advance critical research.

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s 

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment. 

Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to

  • Resident Event – Thursday, May 19th, 6:30pm, Speaker Series – COVID-19 in the post pandemic world: What older adults should know. (Presented by Dr. Sabra Klein)
  • Memorial Day BBQ – Monday, May 30th celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited to join outside only, More info to follow.
  • Father’s Day Celebration – Sunday, June 19th celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch.  Families will be invited to join outside only, more info to follow.

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm    Raquel

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am    Josephine

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm       Raquel

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am       Josephine

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend.

 

COVID-19 Updates: April 22, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy sunny and warm Friday!  I hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather this week. I want to share several updates for us to share including access to the 2nd booster shot during a clinic at the community next week. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly by emailing Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

COVID Update

For the first time in several weeks, we had a staff member test positive which resulted in residents who are now quarantined due to potential exposure. As a reminder, COVID continues to be active in the surrounding areas, please maintain your mask when visiting and remind your loved one to wear a mask when outside of their apartment.

Moderna Booster Clinic

We will be holding a clinic for residents to receive their second booster shot on Thursday, April 28th. We will be offering the Moderna vaccine. Additional information about this vaccine is available below. Vaccinations will be given room to room in each neighborhood beginning around 9 am. If you/your loved one is interested in receiving a second booster shot, please complete the COVID-19 vaccine screening form below and return it to the wellness team in each neighborhood. Only the YELLOW highlighted section needs to be completed. Assisted Living forms should be sent to Julie Wieder at jwieder4@jhmi.edu. Oasis forms should be sent to Lynda Boateng at lboaten4@jhmi.edu. Forms may also be dropped off at the concierge desk.

Activity Program Updates

Activity programs continue in both neighborhoods. Next week’s activity schedules are below.

Alzheimer’s Walk – October 8th, National Mall

Alzheimer’s isn’t waiting — and neither are we. This year, we are participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Will you stand with us in this fight by joining our team?  If you’re unable to participate, please consider making a donation to my fundraising efforts. Every dollar you donate helps the Alzheimer’s Association® provide care and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, and advance critical research.

Grand Oaks Page:  2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Washington, DC: Grand Oaks/Sibley – Walking Warriors | Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone:  1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to

  • Mother’s Day Celebration – Sunday, May 8th celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch.  We are excited to host families again for Mother’s Day this year. We will be celebrating outside since we are still not open to guests for indoor dining. Our celebration will be held in the main Grand Oaks courtyard, weather permitting. This event is open to all Assisted Living and Oasis residents and families. 11:30 am and 1:00 pm seating times. Reservations are required. Please call the concierge to RSVP – 202-349-3400.
  • Memorial Day BBQ – Monday, May 30th celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch.  Families will be invited to join outside only, more info to follow.
  • Father’s Day Celebration – Sunday, June 19th celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited to join outside only, more info to follow.

(In the event of bad weather, events may be moved inside and families may not be able to attend)

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm    Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am    Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm       Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am       Florence

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend.

 

COVID-19 Updates: April 8, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday! We are hoping that these April showers definitely bring us May flowers. It has been a rainy week and we had to cancel our scenic rides, but we are thankful to be gathering together inside. As we continue to provide more opportunities for socialization, it is important to remember that residents are still required to wear masks in our community. In addition, if you take your loved one out, please remember that public settings that are indoor, crowded, and/or poorly ventilated all create increased risks of exposure to our residents.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly by emailing Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

Activity Program Updates

Activity programs continue in both neighborhoods. This week we enjoyed a steel drum performance during happy hour and are continuing to schedule more entertainment and outings as the weather gets warmer. Oasis residents enjoyed another Lunch Bunch in the main dining room today. Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis Neighborhood.

Weekly Telegraph

Our Weekly Telegraph began publication this week, we will continue distributing these on Tuesday each week in the Assisted living Neighborhood.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone: 1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to

As we continue to work to incorporate more normalcy, we are planning some upcoming events for residents and families.

  • Easter Brunch – Sunday, April 17th served in the main dining room (open to residents only)
  • Mother’s Day Celebration – Sunday, May 8th celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited to join outside only, more info to follow.
  • Memorial Day BBQ – Monday, May 30th celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited to join outside only, more info to follow.
  • Father’s Day Celebration – Sunday, June 19th celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited to join outside only, more info to follow.

(In the event of bad weather, events may be moved inside and families may not be able to attend)

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm Adele

Saturday 7 pm – 7 am Florence

Sunday 7 am – 7 pm  Adele

Sunday 7 pm – 7 am  Florence

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend.

 

COVID-19 Updates: April 4, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday, we hope that Spring has finally arrived.  We had a wonderful party to welcome spring this week, we are thankful to be celebrating some additional normalcy with our residents.  As we continue to provide more opportunities for socialization, it is important to remember that residents are still required to wear masks in our community. In addition, if you take your loved one out, please remember that public settings that are indoor, crowded, and/or poorly ventilated all create increased risks of exposure to our residents.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

Activity Program Updates

Activity programs continue in both neighborhoods. Today we held our Activity planning committee meeting, thank you to everyone who attended. We also hosted our Oasis residents for Lunch Bunch in the main dining room again, it was wonderful to welcome them back. Next week we are excited to welcome back a Steel Drum band performance on Thursday. Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis Neighborhood.

Weekly Telegraph

Our Weekly Telegraph began publication this week, we will be distributing these on Tuesday each week.

Resident/Family Surveys

As a reminder, you or your loved one will be invited to participate in a resident survey being conducted on behalf of Grand Oaks by Holleran, an independent research firm. Residents and/or families will receive either a hard copy survey or a notification via email beginning on Monday, April 4th to participate in the survey. This study is critical to our continuous improvement process and will provide a “benchmark” for future studies. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the resident survey.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.
Phone: 1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Things to Look Forward to

As we continue to work to incorporate more normalcy, we are planning some upcoming events for residents and families.

  • Easter Brunch – Sunday, April 17th served in the main dining room (open to residents only)
  • Mother’s Day Celebration – Sunday, May 8th celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited; more info to follow.
  • Memorial Day BBQ – Monday, May 30th celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited; more info to follow.
  • Father’s Day Celebration – Sunday, June 19th celebrated outside in the courtyard during lunch. Families will be invited; more info to follow.

(In the event of bad weather, events may be moved inside and families may not be able to attend)

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm    Raquel
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am    Josephine
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm       Raquel
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am       Josephine

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful week.

COVID-19 Updates: March 25, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                           

Happy Friday! It’s has been another great week at Grand Oaks. We had 2 trips to see cherry blossoms this week, we are thankful the weather held off for us yesterday. As we continue to provide more opportunities for socialization, it is important to remember that residents are still required to wear masks in our community. In addition, please remember that public settings that are indoor, crowded, and/or poorly ventilated all create increased risks of exposure to our residents.    

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly at Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

Activity Program Updates

Activity programs continue in both neighborhoods.  Next week we are excited to “March into Spring” on Tuesday, March 29th with an afternoon of entertainment and celebration in the Commons. Next week our Oasis residents will resume their weekly trips to the Grand Oaks dining room for lunch on Friday. Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood:

Daily Telegraph

After two full years of publishing our Daily Telegraph, we have decided to scale back publication to once per week. The final issues of the Daily Telegraph will be delivered this weekend. Our Weekly Telegraph will begin publication next week.

Resident/Family Surveys

You will soon be invited to participate in a resident survey being conducted on behalf of Grand Oaks by Holleran, an independent research firm. Residents and/or families will receive either a hard copy survey or a notification via email to participate in the survey. This study is critical to our continuous improvement process and will provide a “benchmark” for future studies. Our goal is to provide our residents and their loved ones with an opportunity to voice their opinions and ideas. I will provide more information on the process next week. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the resident survey. 

Educational Program

The sales and marketing team is sponsoring an educational event on March 30, 2022. Please join us for a virtual discussion about the future of healthcare with Dr. Ernest Brown. Dr. Brown will be highlighting the role of older adults in the American healthcare system. To register for this event, please email Shon-nay at smcnei16@jhmi.edu.  Click HERE for more information.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm      Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am      Florence

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend.

COVID-19 Updates: March 18, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                                                                                       

Happy Friday!  I am pleased that today all of our staff were able to finally remove their face shields. We are hopeful that these shields will not return anytime soon. This week, both neighborhoods celebrated Saint Patrick’s day and enjoyed live musical performances by Darren and Peggy. We are thankful for our entertainers who have returned to Grand Oaks and look forward to seeing many more.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly: Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

Activity Program Updates

Activity programs continue in both neighborhoods. Next week are excited to go see the Cherry Blossoms, we have trips planned for both neighborhoods. Assisted living residents must RSVP at the concierge for this trip. As a reminder, we continue to require residents to wear masks while they are outside of their apartments and at all activity events. Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood:

Educational Program

The sales and marketing team is sponsoring an educational event March 30, 2022. Please join us for a virtual discussion about the future of healthcare with Dr. Ernest Brown. Dr. Brown will be highlighting the role of older adults in the American healthcare system. To register for this event, please email Shon-nay at smcnei16@jhmi.edu. Click HERE for more information.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine

Thank you for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend.

COVID-19 Updates: March 11, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy Friday! What a wonderful week at Grand Oaks. It was great to finally see all of our assisted living residents socializing and dining together again. This week we held a number of activities, including our cocktail hour in the bistro and a scenic ride for our Oasis residents around the monuments and tidal basin. It feels great to get back to some sense of normalcy. 

Daylight Savings Time

Just a reminder that Daylight savings time begins on Sunday morning and we spring forward. Don’t forget to set you clocks ahead 1 hour on Sunday.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly at Lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Dining

The Assisted Living dining room will began full service dining last week. Beginning on Monday, March 14th, we will reinstate the $5.00/meal tray charge for room service in assisted living. We encourage all of our residents to return to the dining room for meals. As a reminder, the dining room is only open to residents at this time. I will provide an update when we reopen for guest dining.

Activity Program Updates

Activity programs continue in both neighborhoods. We are working to increase the frequency of live entertainment as well in both assisted living and Oasis. We will continue to require residents to wear masks while they are outside of their apartments and at all activity events. Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood:

Educational Program

The sales and marketing team is sponsoring an educational event next week. Please join us for a virtual discussion about the future of healthcare with Dr. Ernest Brown. Dr. Brown will be highlighting the role of older adults in the American healthcare system. To register for this event, please email Shon-nay at smcnei16@jhmi.edu. Click HERE for more information.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.co

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Florence

Thank you again for all of your support, have a wonderful weekend.

COVID-19 Updates: March 4, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy Friday!  This week it really is a HAPPY Friday. We have received all negative test results for both staff and residents this week. We will be moving to a risk-based testing strategy next week, effectively testing any symptomatic or exposed individuals. I have provided several updates below as we transition back to more normal operations. 

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly at Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

Dining

The Assisted Living dining room will begin full-service dining for all residents on Saturday morning at breakfast. Residents will no longer have to dine alone at the table. We will no longer deliver daily menus, if you are interested in receiving room service, please contact the kitchen during meal times. At this time we are still not providing dining room service to guests. Guest dining may be enjoyed in resident apartments. The dining room is open for resident dining only right now. 

Activity Program Updates

Activity programs will resume next week without the need for sign-up/RSVP. We will continue to require residents to wear masks while they are outside of their apartments and at all activity events. I have attached next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood.   

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for all residents. Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm Raquel
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am Josephine
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm Raquel
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am Josephine

Thank you again for all of your patience and support as we navigated the COVID-19 surge during the last 10 weeks, we appreciate it!

COVID-19 Updates: February 25, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Good evening, this week we had 3 positive results in Assisted Living.  Two positive 2nd floor residents and 1 positive private duty aide.  The positive private aide was not working with either of the positive residents.  Nicole and I have been advocating for a risk-based testing strategy all week.  However, while it appears that the transmission for both residents may have been through outside appointments and/or indoor family visitation, DC Health is requiring another week of mass testing for the 2nd floor residents.  Our Oasis neighborhood will not undergo mass testing next week.  Staff testing will continue next week.

Testing on the 2nd floor will be completed next WEDNESDAY morning, March 2, 2022.  As a reminder, once testing begins, residents will be quarantined to their apartment until results are received.

Dining – Assisted Living Floors 1/3/4 and Oasis Residents Only

Limited communal dining will continue next week for anyone living on the 1st, 3rd, or 4th floor.  If you would like to order room service, please contact the kitchen. (202) 349-3400 Please refer to your weekly menu for dining options.  Daily menus will continue to be delivered to the 2nd floor for room service all next week.  Oasis residents will return to the dining room.

  • Breakfast 7:30am-9:30am
  • Lunch 12:00pm-1:30pm
  • Dining 5:00pm-6:30pm

Activities – Assisted Living Floors 1/3/4 and Oasis Residents Only

Limited small group activities will continue for residents living on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th floor.  Space is limited, residents must RSVP to the concierge to attend an activity.  I have attached the activity program to this email communication.  The printed schedule will only be delivered to the 1st, 3rd and 4th floors for next week’s programs. Oasis activities will resume next week, I have attached the Oasis activity schedule.

Beauty Salon – Assisted Living Floors 1/3/4 and Oasis Residents Only

The salon will be open next Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for floors 1st, 3rd, 4th floor and Oasis residents only.  Appointments must be made to limit capacity and allow for appropriate distancing in the salon.  As a reminder, 2nd floor residents will not be able to make salon appointments next week.  Please contact the salon directly for an appointment.

Phone: 1.800.543.9140
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Eno
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm      Eno
Sunday 7pm – 7am      Florence

Thank you for your continued support during this very challenging time.

COVID-19 Updates: February 18, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy President’s Day weekend. Nicole and I met with DC Health today to discuss the community COVID cases during this Omicron surge and outbreak. At this time, we will continue to test all staff weekly. In addition to weekly staff testing, DC Health has requested that our 2nd floor Assisted living and Oasis neighborhood continue weekly testing. These 2 areas of the community had positive results from the prior week. Testing on the 2nd floor and Oasis neighborhood will be completed next Tuesday morning, February 22, 2022. As a reminder, once testing begins, residents will be quarantined to their apartment until results are received.

I am pleased to let you know that residents who reside on floors 1, 3, and 4 in Assisted living may begin some limited communal activities. The Assisted Living 2nd floor and the Oasis neighborhood residents cannot partake in the Dining, Activity, and Salon programs listed below at this time. I will provide additional updates next week after we complete the weekly testing.

Dining – Assisted Living Floors 1/3/4 only

Limited communal dining will begin tomorrow during breakfast for anyone living on the 1st, 3rd, or 4th floor. Menus will no longer be delivered to these floors. If you would like to order room service, please contact the kitchen. Please refer to your weekly menu for dining options. Daily menus will continue to be delivered to the 2nd floor for room service all of next week.

  • Breakfast 7:30am-9:30am
  • Lunch 12:00pm-1:30pm
  • Dining 5:00pm-6:30pm

Activities – Assisted Living Floors 1/3/4 only

Limited small group activities will begin on Monday, February 21st for residents living on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th floors. Space is limited, residents must RSVP to the concierge to attend an activity (see the program here). The printed schedule will only be delivered to the 1st, 3rd, and 4th floors for next week’s programs.  

Beauty Salon – Assisted Living Floors 1/3/4 only

The salon will be open next Wednesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services for floors 1st, 3rdand 4th floor only. Appointments will be made to limit capacity and allow for appropriate distancing in the salon. As a reminder, the 2nd floor and Oasis residents will not be able to make salon appointments next week. Please contact the salon directly for an appointment.  

Phone: 1.800.543.9140
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine

Thank you for your continued support during this most recent surge.

COVID-19 Updates: February 17, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

I am pleased to let you know that we have received all of our weekly mass testing results for this week. We had only 1 positive staff member and no positive residents. The staff member works in the Assisted Living neighborhood. At this time, all residents are no longer on quarantine unless they have been notified of exposure or positive results within the last 2 weeks. If you have questions about your quarantine status, please contact the wellness office at 202-349-3424.

Nicole Blaufox, Director of Nursing, and I are meeting with DC Health tomorrow morning. We are hopeful that we can move past weekly testing toward a risk-based testing strategy which would allow for more activity in the community. I will provide an update tomorrow detailing any plans for testing next week.

COVID-19 Updates: February 11, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

This week we had residents in both the Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood test positive for COVID-19. We completed testing all of the Oasis residents this afternoon as a precaution given the positive result in the neighborhood.  We expect to have these results back by the end of the weekend. At this time, the Assisted Living residents no longer remain on quarantine, unless they have been notified of a positive result or exposure. If you have specific questions about you/your loved one’s quarantine status, please contact the wellness office at 202-349-3424.

We will be continuing our mass testing of both staff and residents again next week. The resident testing schedule will flip back to the 1st/2nd floor testing on Tuesday and the 3rd/4th floor testing on Wednesday. Oasis testing will be conducted on Wednesday next week since we tested today. Testing next week will begin around 10 am each day.

This week DC Health announced that all healthcare workers must be “up to date” on their vaccination status by March 1, 2022. This means that anyone who is eligible for a booster must complete the dose prior to March 1st. We will be working with all Grand Oaks and Private Aide staff to ensure opportunities to meet this requirement as we continue to work to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.

As we continue to manage the current outbreak at Grand Oaks it is imperative that all residents and guests follow our infection control and PPE policies by utilizing the hand sanitizer provided and maintaining your mask over your mouth and above your nose anytime you are in the community. Please do not remove your mask while visiting residents at this time. Additionally, all residents are encouraged to wear a mask when anyone enters your apartment. Please contact the concierge if you need an additional mask.

The entire Grand Oaks team is working hard to mitigate the current COVID outbreak so we can go back to more normal operations at Grand Oaks. As always, we appreciate your support.

COVID-19 Updates: February 4, 2022

1:00 PM Update

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy rainy Friday. We have received all of our mass testing results for this week. Unfortunately, we had Assisted Living residents and private aide staff return positive results. At this time residents are no longer quarantined to their room unless they have been notified about exposure in the last 2 weeks. I am meeting with DC Health later today and will be reviewing the guidance and whether or not they will allow us to open areas of the community. I will provide an additional update tonight. Thank you for your patience during this continued pandemic event, our entire team appreciates your understanding while we work to maintain the safest environment for everyone at Grand Oaks.

5:00 PM Update

Good evening, we have been informed by DC Health that we will need to complete another round of mass testing next week which will include the Assisted Living residents. Testing in Assisted Living will be conducted following the same schedule as this week. We will test the 3rd/4th floor on Tuesday and the 1st/2nd floors on Wednesday. As a reminder, residents will be quarantined to their rooms once testing occurs until all results are returned from the lab. If you have any questions regarding weekly testing and quarantine, please contact the Wellness Office at 202-349-3424.

At this time the dining room and beauty salon remain closed. The activity department will continue to provide 1:1 exercise and social visits.

We can’t thank you enough for your support.

COVID-19 Updates: January 28, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday!  I am pleased to let everyone know that all residents tested negative again this week. Unfortunately, DC Health is requiring us to test residents again because of positive staff results. In the past 2 weeks, 9 staff (including PDAs & Contractors) have tested positive. Although the positivity rate has declined in the past few weeks, they have advised that at least one more week of testing will be required to ensure the safety of our residents. 

Weekly Mass Testing

We will continue mass testing of residents and staff next week. The testing schedule for Assisted Living next week will remain the same as last week. We will test the 3rd and 4th floors on Tuesday. We will test the 1st and 2nd floors of Assisted Living on Wednesday. Again, once testing begins on you/your loved one’s floor, residents will be quarantined until all of the results are returned. Please contact the Wellness Office with any questions (202-349-3424). Testing in Oasis for any exposed residents will be completed on Tuesday next week.

Dining

As a reminder, the dining room remains closed at this time. All residents will receive room service at no additional cost during this time. The dining team will continue delivering daily menus to Assisted Living residents a day in advance, please circle your orders and place them on the shelf outside your apartment for delivery the following day. 

Activities

Communal activity programs remain paused at this time. The activity team continues to provide 1:1 exercise and social visits in the community. Next week we are excited to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Tuesday. Andrew has prepared a special menu (linked here) and Jordan and her team is preparing for the celebration. Our celebration will include social carts and a room-to-room delivery for residents to enjoy. There will not be a communal celebration next week. In an effort to get our residents moving again, Jordan and the activity team are starting a “Step Your Way to Better Help” challenge for the month of February. Here is the flyer with more information, please contact the concierge if you are interested in signing up.

Beauty Salon

The salon will remain closed for both hair and nail care services right now. 

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group

As a reminder, our dementia support group has been meeting for the last 2 months. If you are interested in joining the virtual support group, please contact Jill Youens, at jyouens1@jhmi.edu.

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm Adele
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am Josephine
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm Adele
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am Josephine

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: January 21, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday!  As communicated earlier today, we have received all of our weekly test results and had no positive residents. Resident testing will continue until we have 2 consecutive weeks of all negative resident results. Residents are no longer on quarantine unless they received communication about potential exposure.

Weekly Mass Testing

We will continue mass testing of both residents and staff next week. The testing schedule for Assisted Living next week will be adjusted to test the 3rd and 4th floors on Tuesday. We will test the 1st and 2nd floors of Assisted Living on Wednesday. Again, once testing begins on you/your loved one’s floor, residents will be quarantined until all of the results are returned. Please contact the Wellness Office with any questions (202-349-3424). Oasis testing will be completed on Tuesday next week.

Dining

As a reminder, the dining room remains closed at this time. All residents will receive room service at no additional cost during this time. The dining team will continue delivering daily menus to Assisted Living residents a day in advance, please circle your orders and place them on the shelf outside your apartment for delivery the following day. 

Activities

Communal activity programs are still canceled at this time. The activity team continues to provide 1:1 exercise and social visits daily in both neighborhoods. 

Beauty Salon

The salon will be closed for both hair and nail care services right now.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group

Our dementia support group has been meeting for the last 2 months. If you are interested in joining the virtual support group, please contact Jill Youens, at jyouens1@jhmi.edu.

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Florence

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: January 21, 2022

Dear Residents & Families,

I am pleased to report that we have received all of our testing results from this week’s mass testing. We received NO positive resident results but did receive a few positive staff results. At this time, residents are no longer quarantined unless they have been informed of a positive exposure this week. We will test residents again next week per DC Health guidance. Weekly testing for residents will continue until we receive 2 consecutive weeks of ALL NEGATIVE resident results. I will provide additional information in my COVID update later this afternoon.

COVID-19 Updates: January 15, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Good morning, I am pleased to share that we have now received all of our weekly testing results from the lab. At this time all residents and families have been notified of any positive results and/or exposure. Any residents who HAVE NOT been notified of a positive result or exposure are no longer on quarantine. 

As a reminder, we will conduct mass testing again next week beginning Tuesday morning. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

COVID-19 Updates: January 14, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday. It has been another tough week at Grand Oaks as we continue to manage the current pandemic. We are still awaiting 35 lab results at this time (much less than last week). I was optimistic that we would have all results by the end of today, but I will continue to work with the DC Public Lab through the weekend and provide updates as soon as possible. This week we have been notified again of asymptomatic positive results for both residents and staff as a result of our mass testing. During this surge, approximately 75% of our positive cases have been asymptomatic and remained asymptomatic during their entire quarantine period. As we continue to learn more about the Omicron variant and the ease of transmission amongst individuals, it is imperative that when visiting our community you must wear your mask during the ENTIRE visit. Please do not remove your mask when visiting the resident rooms. 

Resident Masking

As a reminder residents are required to wear masks when they are out of their apartments. Additionally, it is highly recommended that all residents put on a mask when a staff member enters your room. If you need a new mask, please let the concierge know and we will have one delivered to you.

Resident/Staff Mass Testing

We will continue mass testing next week for all residents and staff.  Resident testing will be conducted in the same process as the last 2 weeks. The 1st and 2nd floors, along with our Oasis neighborhood will be tested on Tuesday morning.  3rd and 4th-floor testing will be conducted on Wednesday morning.

Salon/Dining/Activities

As we continue navigating the current outbreak, the salon, dining room, and communal activities remain paused. Our activity team will continue providing 1:1 exercise and social visits for all residents.

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Florence

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: January 9, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

We have received all of our mass testing results. All residents with positive results and/or potential exposure have been notified at this time. Residents who have NOT been notified of positive results or potential exposure are no longer quarantined. As a reminder, the dining room is still closed and our activity programs and exercise classes will remain 1:1 in resident suites at this time.

We will be mass testing residents and staff again this week. Resident testing will be performed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. We will test the 1stfloor, 2nd floor, and Oasis on Tuesday and the 3rd and 4th floors on Wednesday again. Testing will begin around 10 am each morning. As a reminder, once testing begins on your floor, residents will need to be quarantined again until results are received. 

I understand how frustrating and challenging this is for all of our residents and appreciate your support as we navigate the current COVID-19 surge.

As always, thank you for your understanding as we work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone at Grand Oaks.

COVID-19 Updates: January 7, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday.  It has been a long week at Grand Oaks and we are still waiting on over 200 lab results for both residents and staff testing this week. We will work through the weekend with the DC Public Health lab to obtain results as soon as possible. I will continue to provide updates as indicated through the weekend.

Dining

As a reminder, the dining room remains closed at this time. All residents will receive room service at no additional cost during the quarantine. The dining team will begin delivering daily menus a day in advance, please circle your orders and place them on the shelf outside your apartment for delivery the following day.

Activities

Communal activity programs are still canceled at this time. The activity team continues to provide 1:1 exercise and social visits daily in both neighborhoods. 

Beauty Salon

The salon will be closed for both hair and nail care services right now.

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: January 6, 2022

Dear Residents and Families,

We continue to learn more about the current COVID variant, including the potential for more transient transmission between individuals. It remains imperative that any visitors to the community wear masks at all times while in our community. Grand Oaks completed our resident COVID-19 testing yesterday. Staff testing continues to be completed today at Grand Oaks for all staff, contractors, and private duty aides. We have started to receive results from tests that were completed early this week. Unfortunately, we have been notified that we have additional resident and staff positive results in both Assisted Living and in Memory Care. All residents and families who returned positive results have been notified. Residents remain quarantined at this time until we receive the remainder of the results. I will provide an additional update as soon as possible. 

Grand Oaks will remain in an outbreak phase with the following restrictions/changes per DC Health guidance:

  • The dining room will remain closed to communal dining until further notice.  All residents will receive meals via room service at no charge.
  • All activity programs will remain canceled until further notice. The activity team will continue 1:1 exercise and social visits in the suites.
  • Grand Oaks will only provide transportation to essential medical appointments as determined by our Wellness team. Telemedicine is encouraged for all appointments when possible.
  • While friends and family visitation is not restricted, it is not encouraged at this time due to the current outbreak in the community. All visitors must fully comply with our COVID-19 policies and procedures for screening and masking while in the community.

The entire Grand Oaks team appreciates all of your support as we navigate the current COVID surge. I will continue to provide routine updates as indicated during this continued pandemic and unprecedented time. 

2021 COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Updates: December 31, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy New Year!  I imagine everyone is ready to say goodbye to 2021.  I know the team at Grand Oaks is hoping for a very different 2022 and praying we finally say goodbye to COVID.  As you are aware, there is significant data supporting the benefits of vaccinations and boosters.  While almost all of our residents are vaccinated and have received booster shots, we continue to encourage all of our families and staff to do the same.  The safety of our community is our number one priority.  The entire team is thankful for your support throughout the year and we continue to work diligently to maintain the safety of everyone in the community.

COVID Testing

This week we had 3 staff test positive.  They work in various areas of the community.  I am pleased to report that all residents with potential exposure to these staff have tested negative for COVID-19.

Unfortunately, we had a resident test positive today.  This resident was not exposed to any of the positive staff mentioned above, but did leave the community recently for both personal and medical reasons.  At this time, we recommend residents only leave the community for medically essential appointments.  As you are aware, Washington DC has one of the highest COVID-19 transmission rates at this time.  It is safer for you to remain in the community until this surge is over.  If you have specific questions about your medical appointment, please contact the Wellness Center.

Visitation

As communicated, we have had positive cases this week.  While visitation is not restricted at this time, it is imperative that you understand the potential for prevalence of COVID-19 in the community.  If you are experiencing any cold like symptoms, we ask that you DO NOT VISIT at this time.  If you are planning a visit to Grand Oaks, please follow all necessary protocols to maintain your safety and the safety of everyone in the community.  As a reminder, visitors must go directly to the resident’s suite and not roam the public areas or other resident areas of the community.  We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this request.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community.  If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu 

Activity Program Updates

I have attached next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted living and the Oasis neighborhood.


Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  The Salon staff schedules are adjusted next week as follows:

Phone:  1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

During the holiday weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Eno
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Florence

Thank you again for all of your support, here’s to a new beginning in 2022!!

Phone: 1.800.543.9140
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

COVID-19 Updates: December 23, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

The holidays are here.  I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday this weekend.  It is hard to believe 2021 is almost over and we continue to be challenged with the COVID-19 pandemic.  The entire Grand Oaks team is thankful for your support throughout the year and we continue to work diligently to maintain the safety of everyone in the community.

COVID Testing

This week we have received no positive COVID-19 test results.

Masking

As communicated, we had 2 staff test positive this week.  I am pleased to report that all residents who were potentially exposed tested negative for COVID-19.  As a reminder, Grand Oaks does not conduct asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for residents.  Residents are only tested if they are symptomatic and/or potentially exposed to COVID-19.

Visitation

As previously communicated, we have had positive staff tests this week.  While visitation is not restricted at this time, it is imperative that you understand the potential for prevalence of COVID-19 in the community.  If you are planning a visit to Grand Oaks, please follow all necessary protocols to maintain your safety and the safety of everyone in the community.  As a reminder, visitors must go directly to the resident’s suite and not roam the public areas or other resident areas of the community.  We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this request.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community.  If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly.  Lhenley3@jhmi.edu

Christmas Eve Family Room Service – CANCELLED

As a reminder, we had to cancel our Christmas Eve room service meal for the safety of our residents.  

Activity Program Updates

I have attached next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted living and the Oasis neighborhood.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  The Salon staff schedules are adjusted next week as follows:
Maria: vacation Friday 31st
Lynn: vacation Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th

During the holiday weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

  • Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
  • Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
  • Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
  • Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine

Thank you again for all of your support.

Phone: 1.800.543.9140
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

COVID-19 Updates: December 22, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Good evening, I am sure everyone has seen the exponential uptick in COVID cases over the last several weeks.  Unfortunately, we have had 2 staff test positive this week as a result of this surge.  I am very concerned that we may see additional positive results over the coming weeks.  While we have very high vaccination and booster rates in our community, Grand Oaks is not immune to positive cases.  Both cases this week resulted in staff who are fully vaccinated and have received their booster shot.  The staff work in both the Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods.  Residents and families of anyone with potential exposure have been contacted.

I am even more bummed to notify you that we will have to cancel our Christmas Eve meal delivery in the resident rooms on Friday.  At this time, the risk to our residents is too great to offer in-room dining for the large crowd that was expected for the holiday.  I sincerely apologize about this last-minute change but hope you understand the decision to maintain the safety of our residents and staff as our number one priority.

At this time, 2 cases of COVID are considered an outbreak in the community.  While we will not be restricting visitation, I want to be sure that everyone is aware of the risk of visitation.  If you decide to visit, please continue to follow all of our processes and procedures to maintain the safety of everyone at Grand Oaks.

As always, thank you for your support during these continued challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: December 17, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday! I hope everyone has had a wonderful week. The holiday spirit is upon us at Grand Oaks. Many staff got into the holiday spirit with festive wear, we look forward to continuing the spirit next week.

COVID Testing

This week we have received no positive COVID-19 test results.

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly at Lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Christmas Eve Family Meal

As a reminder, we will be hosting families on Christmas Eve for the afternoon meal, similar to our Thanksgiving meal. Families must RSVP to the concierge desk (202-349-3400) by Monday, December 20th for either the 11:30 am or the 1:00 pm reservation time.  As a reminder, all meals will be served in each resident suite. We are not currently hosting guests in the main dining room. Please contact Angel, Front House Manager, eperez16@jhmi.edu, with any questions. 

Activity Program Updates

Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood:

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Thursday for both hair and nail care services. Please contact them directly for an appointment. The Salon schedule will be adjusted or closed on the following days for the upcoming holiday season:

  • Friday, December 24th – closed
  • Maria: vacation Thursday 23rd & Friday 31st
  • Lynn: vacation Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th

If you would like to have your nails done prior to the New Year’s Eve holiday or reschedule a Friday appointment, please call or stop by the salon in advance.

Phone: 1.800.543.9140
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm Adele
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am Florence
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm Adele
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am Florence

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: December 10, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy Friday!  Last night we were so excited to host a holiday celebration again for our residents. There was great food, music, dancing, and so many smiles!  While we wish the families could have joined us, I am so glad that we could plan this for our residents. We look forward to everyone joining us again next year. 

COVID Testing

This week we have received no positive COVID-19 test results. 

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly at: Lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Christmas Eve Family Meal

We will be hosting families on Christmas Eve for the afternoon meal, similar to our Thanksgiving meal. Families must RSVP to the concierge desk (202-349-3400) for either the 11:30 am or the 1:00 pm reservation time. As a reminder, all meals will be served in each resident suite. We are not currently hosting guests in the main dining room. Click here for additional details regarding the menu. The fee for the meal is only applicable to guests, not residents.

Activity Program Updates

Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis Neighborhood:

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services. Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm Raquel
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am Josephine
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm Raquel
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am Josephine

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: December 3, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

We made it to December…again.  I hope everyone had a joyous Thanksgiving and is looking forward to the holiday season.  Thursday, December 9th from 5pm-7pm we will once be hosting a holiday event for our residents.  Unfortunately, families will not be joining us this year due to the ongoing COVID concerns, however, we look forward to celebrating again with our residents.

Staff Vaccination/Mass Testing

This week we have received no positive COVID-19 test results. 

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community.  If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly at Lhenley3@jhmi.edu. 

Visitation

Please see the attached notice related to visitation updates at Grand Oaks.

Activity Program Updates

Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis Neighborhood:

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: November 19, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy Friday!  What a difference a day makes… yesterday many residents were outside enjoying the gorgeous weather, today we are all bundled up.

Staff Vaccination/Mass Testing

This week we have received no positive COVID-19 test results. 

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community. If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact me directly at lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

Visitation

Visitation continues at Grand Oaks with the same requirements implemented in May 2021, visits must be scheduled in advance. Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents. We appreciate your understanding of this request – schedule your visit today.

Activity Program Updates

Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis Neighborhood:

 

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services. Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm Adele
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am Florence
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm Adele
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am Florence

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: November 12, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy Friday!  This week we celebrated two wonderful events.  Wednesday we conducted our Moderna COVID booster clinic for our residents followed by a great celebration on Thursday honoring our veterans.  Thank you to everyone who was able to join us.

Staff Vaccination/Mass Testing

This week we have received no positive COVID-19 test results. 

Masking

Please remember that all visitors to our community must wear a mask while in the community.  If you have any concerns about your ability to adhere to this requirement, please contact Laurie Henley directly.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

We are currently scheduling our inaugural Alzheimer’s support group meeting.  We will be reaching out to the families who expressed interest in participating.  If you are interested in participating and have not let us know, please contact Jill Youens at jyouens1@jhmi.edu. 

Visitation

Visitation continues at Grand Oaks with the same requirements implemented in May 2021, visits must be scheduled in advance.    Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org)  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding with this request.   Click on the link in the top left to schedule a visit with a family member.

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Activity Program Updates

Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood:

 

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm Raquel
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am    Josephine
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm       Raquel
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am       Josephine

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: November 5, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy Friday! We are excited to hold our COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic next week, additional details are listed below. Please contact the wellness office with any questions at 202-349-3424.

Staff Vaccination/Mass Testing

This week we have received no positive COVID-19 test results. 

Resident Booster Shots – Moderna

Grand Oaks has partnered with our primary pharmacy, Foer’s Pharmacy, to provide a booster clinic for residents. The clinic is confirmed for Wednesday, November 10th. Booster shots will be given room to room, similar to the Flu shot clinic. If you have questions about the COVID booster shots, please contact Nicole Blaufox, DON, at nblaufo1@jhmi.edu.

Thanksgiving Day

As a reminder, today is the last day to RSVP to join your loved one for Thanksgiving lunch in their suite. This year we are unable to receive guests in the main dining room but are welcoming Thanksgiving reservations to dine in resident suites.  We will be accepting reservations for either 11:30 am or 1:00 pm on Thanksgiving day, November 25th. There will be a $20/per guest charge billed to the resident statement. As a reminder, Thanksgiving lunch guests will still sign in via the Accushield kiosk and be escorted to resident apartments. I will be providing the escorts for the Thanksgiving meal and look forward to seeing everyone. 

Visitation

Visitation continues at Grand Oaks with the same requirements implemented in May 2021, visits must be scheduled in advance. Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org).  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents. We appreciate your understanding of this request. Click on the link in the top left to schedule a visit with a family member.

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Activity Program Updates

We are preparing for our annual Veteran’s Day celebration to honor our Grand Oaks veterans. If you/your loved one is new to Grand Oaks and served our country, please contact Jordan at yasrat1@jhmi.edu to verify we have the correct information to recognize this service. Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis Neighborhood.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Florence

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: October 29, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy rainy Friday!  I hope everyone stayed dry and safe today with all of the wet weather.  This afternoon we enjoyed a Spooktacular cocktail hour at Grand Oaks where we served Witch’s Heart and Bloody Vampire cocktails.  Happy Halloween to everyone.

Staff Vaccination/Mass Testing

This week we have received no positive COVID-19 test results. 

Resident Booster Shots

CVS Health has had trouble confirming a date for our booster shot clinic.  Grand Oaks has decided to partner with our primary pharmacy, Foer’s Pharmacy, to provide a booster clinic for residents.  The clinic is now confirmed for Wednesday, November 10th.  Booster shots will be given room to room, similar to the Flu shot clinic.  The wellness team will be reaching out regarding necessary consent forms if they have not reached out already.   If you have questions about the COVID booster shots, please contact Nicole Blaufox, DON, at nblaufo1@jhmi.edu.

Thanksgiving Day

It is great to see that several families have already signed up to join us for Thanksgiving in their loved one’s suite.  This year we are unable to receive guests in the main dining room but are welcoming Thanksgiving reservations to dine in resident suites.  We will be accepting reservations for either 11:30am or 1:00pm on Thanksgiving day, November 25th.  There will be a $20/per guest charge billed to the resident statement.  Please RSVP to the concierge by Friday, November 5th so we can plan accordingly.  As a reminder, Thanksgiving lunch guests will still sign in via the Accushield kiosk and be escorted to resident apartments.  I will be providing the escorts for the Thanksgiving meal and look forward to seeing everyone.

Visitation

Visitation continues at Grand Oaks with the same requirements implemented in May 2021, visits must be scheduled in advance.   Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org)  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding with this request.   Click on the link in the top left to schedule a visit with a family member.

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Activity Program Updates

We are preparing for our annual Veteran’s Day celebration to honor our Grand Oaks veterans.  If you/your loved one is new to Grand Oaks and served our country, please contact Jordan at yasrat1@jhmi.edu to verify we have the correct information to recognize this service.  I have also attached next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted living and the Oasis neighborhood. 

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone: 1.800.543.9140
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: October 22, 2021
Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday!  We had another wonderful trip to Butler’s Orchard this week before the colder weather arrives.  There are a few updates to share below, please let me us know if you have any questions.

Staff Vaccination/Mass Testing

This week we have received no positive COVID-19 test results.

Resident Booster Shots

CVS Health will begin scheduling these clinics on Monday, October 25th.  I will provide additional details as soon as they issue us a date.  If you have questions about the COVID booster shots, please contact Nicole Blaufox, DON, at nblaufo1@jhmi.edu.

Thanksgiving Day

This year we will be unable to receive guests in the main dining room but are welcoming Thanksgiving reservations to dine in resident suites.  We will be accepting reservations for either 11:30am or 1:00pm on Thanksgiving day, November 25th.  I have attached the menu for Thanksgiving.  Meals will be delivered on China and include a sampling of the entire menu.  There will be a $20/per guest charge billed to the resident statement.  Please RSVP to the concierge by Friday, November 5th so we can plan accordingly.  As a reminder, Thanksgiving lunch guests will still sign in via the Accushield kiosk and be escorted to resident apartments.  I will be providing the escorts for the Thanksgiving meal and look forward to seeing everyone.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sibley Senior Association (SSA)

The Sibley Senior Association Journey to Hope conference is scheduled for Saturday, October 30th.  This FREE conference is being held virtually to support Alzheimer’s Family Care Partners.  Please see the attached link to the SSA quarterly newsletter for additional information on how to register to attend.  sibley-senior-q4-2021-newsletter.pdf (hopkinsmedicine.org).

Visitation

Visitation continues at Grand Oaks with the same requirements implemented in May 2021, visits must be scheduled in advance.   Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org)  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding with this request.   Click on the link in the top left to schedule a visit with a family member.

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Activity Program Updates

Next week, Kara, our Rehab Director from Legacy Healthcare will be giving a Health talk on Tuesday, October 26th at 2:00pm in the Commons.  I have attached a flyer for more information.  I have also attached next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted living and the Oasis neighborhood.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone: 1.800.543.9140
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Alma
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Florence

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: October 15, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday!  I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful fall weather.  Residents enjoyed the outing to Butler’s Orchard, we are looking forward to another trip next Thursday.

Staff Vaccination/Mass Testing

This week we have received no positive COVID-19 test results.

Resident Booster Shots

As you may have heard, the FDA has now endorsed Moderna’s COVID booster for our resident population.  CVS Health has been contacted about scheduling a vaccine clinic for residents who received the Moderna vaccine.  I will provide additional details as indicated.  Additionally, we have scheduled booster shot appointments at Sibley for any residents who received the Pfizer vaccine.  If you have questions about the COVID booster shots, please contact Nicole Blaufox, DON, at nblaufo1@jhmi.edu.

Sibley Senior Association (SSA)

The Sibley Senior Association Journey to Hope conference is scheduled for Saturday, October 30th.  This FREE conference is being held virtually to support Alzheimer’s Family Care Partners.  Please see the attached link to the SSA quarterly newsletter for additional information on how to register to attend.  sibley-senior-q4-2021-newsletter.pdf (hopkinsmedicine.org)

Alzheimer’s Support Group

We have had several individuals reach out to us about their interest in an Alzheimer’s support group.   We are currently looking into external resources who can best lead this group.  If you or your family is interested in joining an Alzheimer’s support group, please reach out to Jill Youens at jyouens1@jhmi.edu.

Visitation

Visitation continues at Grand Oaks with the same requirements implemented in May 2021, visits must be scheduled in advance.   Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org)  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding with this request.   Click on the link in the top left to schedule a visit with a family member.

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Activity Program Updates

I have attached next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted living and the Oasis neighborhood.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone: 1.800.543.9140
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: October 11, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday!  I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful fall weather.  We are looking forward to taking advantage of it on our upcoming trips to Butler’s Orchard.

CapTel Captioned Phone

A family member advised us of a captioned phone they recently purchased for their loved one.  This phone has been a great solution to communicating with their loved one so I thought I would share the link.  This does require in-room wi-fi for compatibility but may be a great solution for better communication.  Jermaine Pendleton, our Director of Facilities, was involved in the set up.  Please reach out to him with any questions, jpendle4@jhmi.edu.

Phone 

Amazon.com : Hamilton CapTel 2400i Captioned Telephone Large Touch-Screen Captioned Telephone with 40dB Amplification : Office Products

Staff Vaccination/Mass Testing

This week we have received no positive COVID-19 test results.  As a reminder, 98% of Grand Oaks staff is vaccinated.  Unvaccinated individuals working in the community have approved medical/religious exemptions and continue to undergo weekly COVID-19 tests.

Sibley Senior Association (SSA)

The Sibley Senior Association Journey to Hope conference is scheduled for Saturday, October 30th.  This FREE conference is being held virtually to support Alzheimer’s Family Care Partners.  Please see the attached link to the SSA quarterly newsletter for additional information on how to register to attend.  sibley-senior-q4-2021-newsletter.pdf (hopkinsmedicine.org)

Alzheimer’s Support Group

We have had several individuals reach out to us about their interest in an Alzheimer’s support group.   We are currently looking into external resources who can best lead this group.  If you or your family is interested in joining an Alzheimer’s support group, please reach out to Jill Youens at jyouens1@jhmi.edu.

Visitation

Visitation continues at Grand Oaks with the same requirements implemented in May 2021, visits must be scheduled in advance.    Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org)  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding with this request.   Click on the link in the top left to schedule a visit with a family member.

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Activity Program Updates

I have attached next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted living and the Oasis neighborhood.   We have had great interest in our trip to Butler’s Orchard.  We currently have 2 dates scheduled, Thursday, October 14th and Thursday October 21st.  We will plan to include our Oasis residents on the October 21st trip.  At this time, both dates are fully booked.   Jordan will provide final notification of which date you/your loved one is attending by Tuesday, October 12th.  Please contact Jordan with any additional questions, yasrat1@jhmi.edu.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.

Phone: 1.800.543.9140
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Alma
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Raquel

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: October 1, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy Friday. Thank you to everyone who attended our virtual family forum yesterday.  I have attached the full slide deck to this email for your reference.   

Staff Vaccination/Mass Testing

I am happy to announce that 98% of Grand Oaks staff and 100% of Private Duty Aides are vaccinated at this time. Any remaining unvaccinated individuals working in the community have approved medical/religious exemptions from Johns Hopkins. These unvaccinated individuals will continue to undergo weekly COVID-19 tests. This week we have received no positive COVID-19 test results.

Sibley Senior Association (SSA)

The Sibley Senior Association Journey to Hope conference is scheduled for Saturday, October 30th. This conference is being held virtually to support Alzheimer’s Family Care Partners. Click here to view the SSA quarterly newsletter for additional information on how to register to attend.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

We are currently gathering interest to determine the interest in starting an Alzheimer’s support group for our families. If you or your family member would be interested in joining an Alzheimer’s support group, please reach out to Jill Youens at jyouens1@jhmi.edu. We are currently gathering interest to determine next steps of hosting a support group for our families.

Visitation

Visitation continues at Grand Oaks with the same requirements implemented in May 2021, visits must be scheduled in advance. Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org). As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents. We appreciate your understanding with this request. Click on the link in the top left to schedule a visit with a family member.

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Activity Program Updates

I have attached next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood. In addition, here is the flyer for our trip to Butler’s Orchard the following week. We are excited to head back to the orchard and hope lots of residents will attend. This outing will include both Assisted Living and Oasis residents, please contact the concierge to sign up.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  

Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: September 17, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,                       

Happy Friday!  This week we celebrated Assisted Living week with a variety of events and themed days for our staff. Thank you to all of the residents who participated and/or voted on our Tacky Tuesday dress contest. Lashae Jenkins, our concierge, was the winner!

Staff Mass Testing

This week we have received no positive results.

Visitation

Visitation continues at Grand Oaks with the same requirements implemented in May 2021, visits must be scheduled in advance. We appreciate everyone who has been patient and understanding as we adhere to the DC Health guidance and Grand Oaks visitation policies, however the team has communicated that some families have not waited in the lobby for escorts and have moved freely through the community.  As a reminder, per CDC and DC Health guidance we must ensure that guests are not freely roaming about the community into unnecessary areas.  If you have questions or concerns about these procedures, please reach out to me directly.  

Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org) As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding with this request. Click on the link in the top left to schedule a visit with a family member.

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Activity Program Updates

Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood:

Resident Flu Clinic

CVS Health will be here on Tuesday, September 21st  from 10 am – 2 pm to administer our annual resident flu clinic.  As we did last year, CVS will once again go room to room to administer the vaccine.  We will be administering the recommended high-dose vaccine for residents over 65 years of age. Please contact the Wellness Office, 202-349-3424, with any questions.

Virtual Family Forum

We will be hosting another virtual Family Forum on Thursday, September 30th from 4:00-5:00 pm. I will be forwarding the registration link in a separate email next week. We look forward to introducing some of our new leadership team and providing updates. 

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: September 10, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,                                                                 

Happy Friday!  It was a great week at Grand Oaks will the return of live entertainers.  We will continue to incorporate entertainers into our schedule in the upcoming weeks.  Family Forum has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 30th to respect the celebration of Yom Kippur next week.  We apologize for the oversight on scheduling the initial date.  More details on how to register for the virtual Family Forum webinar will be forthcoming. 

Staff Mass Testing

This week we have received no positive results.

Visitation

Visitation continues at Grand Oaks with the same requirements implemented in May 2021. We appreciate everyone who has been patient and understanding as we adhere to the DC Health guidance and Grand Oaks visitation policies, however, the team has communicated that some families have not waited in the lobby for escorts and have moved freely through the community.  I understand that there may be a slight delay, however, we will never shorten a scheduled visit based on a delay caused by Grand Oaks.   As a reminder, per CDC and DC Health guidance we must ensure that guests are not freely roaming about the community into unnecessary areas.  If you have questions or concerns about these procedures, please reach out to me directly.  

Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found in the COVID-19 section of our website)  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding with this request.   Click here to schedule a visit with a family member.

Activity Program Updates

Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood:

Save the Dates (more information to follow)

Tuesday, September 21st 10am – 2pm CVS Annual Flu Clinic
Thursday, September 30th 4:00-5:00pm Virtual Family Forum

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services. Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Florence

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: September 3, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,                                                                                                       

Happy Labor Day Weekend! The weather forecast looks great and Grand Oaks has our first live musical performance scheduled this Sunday, with an additional live performance during Happy Hour next week. Look for details in the attached activity calendar. Jordan will continue to add additional performances throughout the month for both neighborhoods.

Staff Mass Testing

This week we have received no positive results.

Visitation

Visitation continues at Grand Oaks with the same requirements implemented in May 2021. We appreciate everyone who has been patient and understanding as we adhere to the DC Health guidance and Grand Oaks visitation policies, however, the team has communicated that some families have not waited in the lobby for escorts and have moved freely through the community.  I understand that there may be a slight delay, however, we will never shorten a scheduled visit based on a delay caused by Grand Oaks. As a reminder, per CDC and DC Health guidance we must ensure that guests are not freely roaming about the community into unnecessary areas.  If you have questions or concerns about these procedures, please reach out to me directly.   

Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section)  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents. We appreciate your understanding with this request. Click here to schedule a visit with a family member.

Activity Program Updates

Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood. 

Save the Dates (more information to follow)

  • Thursday, September 16th 4pm – 5pm Virtual Family Forum
  • Tuesday, September 21st 10am – 2pm CVS Annual Flu Clinic

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services. Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Martha
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: August 27, 2021
Dear Residents and Families,

Thank you for your patience over the last 24 hours as we were challenged with phone outages due to yesterday’s severe storm. As you are aware, COVID-19 cases in Washington, DC continue to grow, therefore we request that all residents and families remain diligent in their safe practices of masking, hand washing, and use of alcohol-based sanitizers. We have a few important updates and a few SAVE THE DATESincluded in today’s update. As a reminder, Grand Oaks continues to require universal masking throughout the community. We continue to see residents at times noncompliant with this request and urge you to continue to wear masks and remind your loved ones that masking is required in the community.  Masks remain available at the concierge desk 24 hours/day.

Staff Mass Testing

This week we have received no positive results.  

Visitation

Visitation continues at Grand Oaks with the same requirements implemented in May 2021.  We appreciate everyone who has been patient and understanding as we adhere to the DC Health guidance and Grand Oaks visitation policies, however, the team has communicated that some families have not waited in the lobby for escorts and have moved freely through the community.  I understand that there may be a slight delay, however, we will never shorten a scheduled visit based on a delay caused by Grand Oaks.   As a reminder, per CDC and DC Health guidance we must ensure that guests are not freely roaming about the community into unnecessary areas.  If you have questions or concerns about these procedures, please reach out to me directly.

Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors (this can also be found on our COVID-19 info page). As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents. We appreciate your understanding of this request. Click here to schedule a visit with a family member.

Activity Program Updates

Last week we began hosting Cocktail Hour in the Bistro featuring wine and beer offerings. These events have been held each Wednesday and Saturday and will begin to be added to our weekly calendar. We look forward to seeing you there. Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood.

Oasis Leadership Contacts

Jill Youens, our new RN Oasis Coordinator, starts full-time in Oasis on Monday, August 30th.  Jill is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Musical Therapist, and a Certified Wound Care Nurse. She is joining us after working 15+ years in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living communities in Virginia.  Please join me in welcoming her to our community.

Save the Dates (more information to follow)

  • Thursday, September 16th 4 pm – 5 pm: Virtual Family Forum
  • Tuesday, September 21st 10 am – 2 pm: CVS Annual Flu Clinic

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic

I have requested CVS to schedule a booster clinic at Grand Oaks for our residents. They are currently working through procedures for scheduling and operations of these clinics. I will share additional information as soon as it becomes available. If you have specific questions regarding booster shots, please contact Nicole Blaufox, Director of Nursing, nblaufo1@jhmi.edu or 202-660-7545.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.
Phone: 1.800.543.9140
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Florence

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: August 6, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,                                                                    

I hope everyone enjoyed the wonderful weather this week.  The summer heat and humidity are back this weekend.  The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for our residents.

Staff Mass Testing

This week we received no positive staff testing results.

Risk Assessments

DC Health has issued updated guidance related to the completion of risk assessments for residents who leave the community.  At this time, risk assessments will only be completed for any unvaccinated or immunocompromised residents.

 Visitation

Grand Oaks continues to offer in-room visitation for all residents unless the resident prefers visitation in the courtyard or bistro area.   Visits in the bistro and/or courtyard may be limited to 30 minutes subject to the availability of the space.  All visits to our community must be scheduled on our website.  At this time all in-room visits will be 60 minutes in length and require all guests to be escorted to and from the resident room.  Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org)  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding with this request.

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Activity Program Updates

I have attached next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted living and the Oasis neighborhood.

Oasis Leadership Contacts

Jill Youens, RN, will be joining us full time as our new Oasis RN Coordinator on August 30th. In the absence of this Coordinator, please contact Lynda Boateng, Wellness Nurse at 202-438-7404 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with any questions or concerns about the Oasis neighborhood. If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact the nurse supervisor at 202-437-0346.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services. Please contact them directly for an appointment.
Phone: 1-800-543-9140
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am Josephine

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: July 30, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday! I hope everyone has been able to enjoy some more “normal” aspects of life lately. The team at Grand Oaks continues to encourage all of our residents to get out and participate in dining and social programs.

Universal Masking

As you know, the Delta variant has continued to prove challenging in many regions of the country. As a reminder, Grand Oaks continues to require all individuals, including residents, to wear masks throughout the community. Masks are always available at the concierge desk for residents and visitors.

Staff Mass Testing

This week we have received no positive test results.  

Visitation

Grand Oaks continues to offer in-room visitation for all residents unless the resident prefers visitation in the courtyard or bistro area. Visits in the bistro and/or courtyard may be limited to 30 minutes subject to the availability of the space.  All visits to our community must be scheduled on our website.  At this time all in-room visits will be 60 minutes in length and require all guests to be escorted to and from the resident room.  Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org). As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents. We appreciate your understanding of this request.   Click on the link in the top left to schedule a visit with a family member.

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Activity Program Updates

Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis Neighborhood.

Oasis Leadership Contacts

In the absence of our Oasis RN Coordinator, please contact Lynda Boateng, Wellness Nurse at 202-438-7404 Monday – Friday 9 am-5 pm with any questions or concerns about the Oasis neighborhood. If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact the nurse supervisor at 202-437-0346.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.
Phone: 1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm    Adele
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am    Florence
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm       Adele
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am       Florence

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: July 23, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,                                                                                                       

Happy Friday!  I hope everyone has had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather this week.  Our residents have been out in the courtyards soaking in the fresh air.  We have a few updates this week, most importantly notification about the vaccination of our staff.

Staff Mass Testing

This week we received notification that 1 private duty aide in Assisted Living tested positive.  As a reminder, this individual will not return to the community until they are cleared by Sibley occupational health.

Staff Vaccination Requirement

I am pleased to announce that Grand Oaks in addition to all Sibley employees will be required to be fully vaccinated to continue to work on our campus.  This also includes any private duty aide that works in the community.  Our goal for implementation is September 1st unless an individual has a medical or religious exemption.

Visitation

Grand Oaks continues to offer in-room visitation for all residents unless the resident prefers visitation in the courtyard or bistro area.   Visits in the bistro and/or courtyard may be limited to 30 minutes subject to the availability of the space.  All visits to our community must be scheduled on our website.  At this time all in-room visits will be 60 minutes in length and require all guests to be escorted to and from the resident room.  Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org)  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding with this request.   

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Activity Program Updates

Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood:

Oasis Leadership Contacts

I am excited to share that Jill Youens, RN, will be joining us as our new Oasis RN Coordinator at the end of August.  I will provide additional background and a confirmed start date in a future update.  In the meantime, please contact Lynda Boateng, Wellness Nurse at 202-438-7404 Monday – Friday 9 am-5 pm with any questions or concerns about the Oasis neighborhood.  If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact the nurse supervisor at 202-437-0346.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Leona
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Leona

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: July 16, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

This week Grand Oaks residents enjoyed programs again without capacity limits.  Assisted Living residents also no longer have to RSVP for in-house programs. It was wonderful to see the activity rooms full of residents exercising each morning. DC Health has released new guidance that also allows for resident outings and additional programming options. Jordan will be working on updating these programs in the coming weeks. Additionally, DC Health has released updated visitation requirements. The Grand Oaks team will be reviewing this guidance for potential adjustments to our procedures in the coming weeks, however, the new guidance continues to require escorts in and out of the community.

Staff Mass Testing

This week we have no positive results from weekly testing.

Visitation

Grand Oaks continues to offer in-room visitation for all residents unless the resident prefers visitation in the courtyard or bistro area. Visits in the bistro and/or courtyard may be limited to 30 minutes subject to the availability of the space. All visits to our community must be scheduled on our website.  At this time all in-room visits will be 60 minutes in length and require all guests to be escorted to and from the resident room.  Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org)  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents. We appreciate your understanding of this request.   

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Activity Program Updates

Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis Neighborhood:

Oasis Leadership Contacts

We have made an offer to a candidate for the Oasis RN Coordinator position and will provide additional information after confirmation of a start date in the community. In the meantime, please contact Lynda Boateng, Wellness Nurse at 202-438-7404 Monday – Friday 9 am-5 pm with any questions or concerns about the Oasis neighborhood. If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact the nurse supervisor at 202-437-0346.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Florence

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: July 9, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

I hope everyone enjoyed a safe and happy holiday.  We continue to enjoy seeing more residents participating in small group activities and dining.

Staff Mass Testing

This week we have no positive results from weekly testing.

Visitation

Grand Oaks continues to offer in-room visitation for all residents unless the resident prefers visitation in the courtyard or bistro area.   Visits in the bistro and/or courtyard may be limited to 30 minutes subject to the availability of the space.  All visits to our community must be scheduled on our website.  At this time all in-room visits will be 60 minutes in length and require all guests to be escorted to and from the resident room.  Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org)  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding with this request.   

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Dining Services

As a reminder, Grand Oaks reinstated the $5.00/tray room service delivery charge on July 1, 2021.  If you have specific dining room questions, please contact Angel Perez at 202-349-3411.

Activity Program Updates

Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis Neighborhood.  As a reminder, Assisted Living residents must sign up for activities at the concierge desk so we can ensure to maintain appropriate social distancing.

Oasis Leadership Contacts

As we continue to recruit for our Oasis RN Coordinator, please contact Lynda Boateng, Wellness Nurse at 202-438-7404 Monday – Friday 9am-5pm with any questions or concerns about the Oasis neighborhood.  If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact the nurse supervisor at 202-437-0346.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone:1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: July 6, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,                                                       

Happy 4th of July Weekend to all of our residents and families. I hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy holiday weekend. It was wonderful to see so many additional residents enjoying meals, company and conversation in the dining room this week. We look forward to continuing to return to more normal operations in the coming weeks. As a reminder, assisted living guidance from DC Health has not been changed for several months, as soon as any updates are communicated we will let you know.

Staff Mass Testing

This week we have no positive results from weekly testing.

Legacy Healthcare

The Legacy Healthcare therapy offices will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of the holiday. They will return to the offices on Tuesday, July 6th.

Leaves of Absence (LOA)

As previously communicated, if you/your loved one is currently on a leave of absence or take one, our LOA policies have changed during the pandemic.

  • An LOA of less than 7 days requires notification to the Wellness Office of the LOA dates.  Prior to resident’s return, reassessment will be completed if indicated and upon return, resident will be on a 14 day quarantine to monitor for any COVID symptoms.
  • An LOA of less than 6 months requires notification to the Wellness Office of the LOA dates.  Prior to resident’s requested return, a reassessment will be scheduled and completed to include a COVID screening questionnaire.  A new Individualized Service Plan (ISP) will be created if indicated, reviewed, and then signed by all parties prior to readmission.  Upon return, resident will be on a 14 day quarantine to monitor for any COVID symptoms.
  • An LOA of more than 6 months requires notification to the Wellness Office of the LOA dates.  Prior to resident’s requested return date, resident must be seen by their Primary Care Physician to have the DC Health’s Assisted Living Residence History and Physical Form completed and a COVID test must be performed within 72 hours of your return.  An assessment will be scheduled and completed,  a new Individualized Service Plan (ISP) will be created, reviewed, and then signed by all parties prior to readmission.  Upon return, resident will be on a 14 day quarantine to monitor for any COVID symptoms.

Please contact Nicole Blaufox, Director of Nursing for specific questions regarding leaves of absences for you/your loved one.

Visitation

Grand Oaks continues to offer in-room visitation for all residents unless the resident prefers visitation in the courtyard or bistro area.   Visits in the bistro and/or courtyard may be limited to 30 minutes subject to the availability of the space.  All visits to our community must be scheduled on our website.  At this time all in-room visits will be 60 minutes in length and require all guests to be escorted to and from the resident room.  Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org)  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding with this request.   

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

Dining Services

As a reminder, Grand Oaks reinstated the $5.00/tray room service delivery charge on July 1, 2021. If you have specific dining room questions, please contact Angel Perez at 202-349-3411.

Activity Program Updates

Next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted living and the Oasis neighborhood are linked below. As a reminder, Assisted Living residents must sign up for activities at the concierge desk so we can ensure to maintain appropriate social distancing.

Oasis Leadership Contacts

As we continue to recruit for our Oasis RN Coordinator, please contact Lynda Boateng, Wellness Nurse at 202-438-7404 Monday – Friday 9am-5pm with any questions or concerns about the Oasis neighborhood.  If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact the nurse supervisor at 202-437-0346.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Florence 

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: June 25, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Grand Oaks continues to add programs and events in both neighborhoods as we slowly emerge from our pandemic environment. I will continue to provide routine updates as we add and/or change processes. Next week we have significant updates to our dining services. Please see below for specifics.

Staff Mass Testing

This week we have no positive results from weekly testing.

Visitation

Grand Oaks continues to offer in-room visitation for all residents unless the resident prefers visitation in the courtyard or bistro area. Visits in the bistro and/or courtyard may be limited to 30 minutes subject to the availability of the space. All visits to our community must be scheduled on our website. At this time all in-room visits will be 60 minutes in length and require all guests to be escorted to and from the resident room. Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org). As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents. We appreciate your understanding of this request.   

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Dining Services

As we previously communicated, Thursday, July 1st Grand Oaks will reinstate our $5.00/tray room service delivery charge. I will provide additional communication related to our expanded dining menu, hours, and room service process next week prior to July 1st. We look forward to seeing our residents back in the dining room daily. If you have specific dining room questions, please contact Angel Perez at 202-349-3411. 

Activity Program Updates

I have attached next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood. Please disregard the date on the book club attachment name, the meeting is scheduled for June 29th. As a reminder, Assisted Living residents must sign up for activities at the concierge desk so we can ensure to maintain appropriate social distancing.

Oasis Leadership Contacts

As we continue to recruit for our Oasis RN Coordinator, please contact Lynda Boateng, Wellness Nurse at 202-438-7404 Monday – Friday 9 am-5 pm with any questions or concerns about the Oasis neighborhood. If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact the nurse supervisor at 202-437-0346.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services. Please contact them directly for an appointment.
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine 

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: June 18, 2021

Just a friendly reminder that all visitors must sign IN and OUT via the Accushield kiosk when entering and leaving the community.  I appreciate your support with the processes we have implemented to provide the safest environment for everyone in the community.

Staff Mass Testing

This week we have no positive results from weekly testing.

Activity Program Updates

See below for next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood. Please remember that Assisted Living residents must sign up for activities at the concierge desk so we can ensure to maintain appropriate social distancing. 

Oasis Leadership Contacts

As we continue to recruit for our Oasis RN Coordinator, please contact Lynda Boateng, Wellness Nurse at 202-438-7404 Monday – Friday 9 am-5 pm with any questions or concerns about the Oasis neighborhood.  If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact the nurse supervisor at 202-437-0346.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  Phone:  1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Florence

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: June 11, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

This week we were pleased to see residents in both neighborhoods enjoying dining experiences with their friends.   Our team continues to monitor DC Health guidance and work toward normalcy for our residents.

Staff Mass Testing

This week we have no positive results from weekly testing.

Package Deliveries

Effective immediately, packages may now be brought into the community and dropped off inside the double doors to your left at the “Designated Drop Zone.”  Please be sure to label your package with resident name and/or room number and wear your mask upon entry to the community.

Activity Program Updates

Linked below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood.  Please remember that Assisted Living residents must sign up for activities at the concierge desk so we can ensure to maintain appropriate social distancing.

Visitation

Grand Oaks continues to offer in-room visitation for all residents unless the resident prefers visitation in the courtyard or bistro area.   Visits in the bistro and/or courtyard may be limited to 30 minutes subject to the availability of the space.  All visits to our community must be scheduled on our website.  At this time all in-room visits will be 60 minutes in length and require all guests to be escorted to and from the resident room.  Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. (this can be found on our website in the COVID-19 section www.grandoaksdc.org)  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding with this request.   

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Oasis Leadership Contacts

As we continue to recruit for our Oasis RN Coordinator, please contact Lynda Boateng, Wellness Nurse at 202-438-7404 Monday – Friday 9 am-5 pm with any questions or concerns about the Oasis neighborhood.  If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact the nurse supervisor at 202-437-0346.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine 

Thank you again for all of your support during this unprecedented time.

COVID-19 Updates: June 4, 2021

Dear Residents and Families, 

We continue to see a slow transition to more normal operations in the community.  Please see below the new and upcoming changes regarding package delivery and dining programs at Grand Oaks.

Staff Mass Testing

This week we have no positive results from weekly testing.

CDC/DC Health Guidance

As many of you are aware, the CDC issued updates to their recommendations regarding masking for fully vaccinated individuals.  This guidance is currently advised for the general population only and DOES NOT apply to residents or staff of senior living communities.  All Grand Oaks residents and staff should continue to wear masks throughout the community.   

Dining Services

Beginning Wednesday, June 9th we will open the dining room for communal dining for all meals.  We will continue to provide additional spacing between tables but residents will begin dining together again.  We will also begin using china, silver, and glassware for our dining room service.  Oasis meals will continue to be pre-plated but we will resume China service as well.  Room service meals will continue to be served on paper products.  Beginning, Thursday, July 1st Grand Oaks will reinstate our $5.00/tray room service delivery charge.  We look forward to seeing our residents back in the dining room daily.  If you have specific dining room questions, please contact Angel Perez at 202-349-3411.

Package Delivery

Effective immediately, packages may now be brought into the community and dropped off inside the double doors to your left at the “Designated Drop Zone.”  Please be sure to wear your mask upon entry to the community.

Activity Program Updates

This week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood are linked here.  Please remember that Assisted Living residents must sign up for activities at the concierge desk so we can ensure to maintain appropriate social distancing.

Visitation

Grand Oaks continues to offer in-room visitation for all residents unless the resident prefers visitation in the courtyard or bistro area.   Visits in the bistro and/or courtyard may be limited to 30 minutes subject to the availability of the space.  All visits to our community must be scheduled on our website.  At this time all in-room visits will be 60 minutes in length and require all guests to be escorted to and from the resident room.  Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding of this request.

 

Schedule a Visit – Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community

Schedule a Visit. If you’d like to visit your loved one, select whether they reside in Assisted Living or the Oasis Neighborhood below. Once you’ve made your selection, use the calendar to select an available time slot.

www.grandoaksdc.org

 

Oasis Leadership Contacts

As we continue to recruit for our Oasis RN Coordinator, please contact Lynda Boateng, Wellness Nurse at 202-438-7404 Monday – Friday 9 am-5 pm with any questions or concerns about the Oasis neighborhood.  If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact the nurse supervisor at 202-437-0346.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone:  1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Florence

Thank you again for all of your support during this unprecedented time.

COVID-19 Updates: May 28, 2021

Dear Residents and Families, 

We continue to see general public restrictions lifting and more signs of returning to normal.  DC Health is continuing to review the current COVID status in the city and will update senior living community guidance as indicated.  I will continue to communicate changes to our specific guidance as we receive them.  

Staff Mass Testing

This week we have been informed of a single positive result of an outside healthcare provider.  As a reminder, this individual will not return to the community until cleared by the Sibley Occupational Health team.  Beginning Tuesday, June 1st, we will no longer be conducting surveillance testing on fully vaccinated staff. 

CDC/DC Health Guidance

As many of you are aware, the CDC issued updates to their recommendations regarding masking for fully vaccinated individuals.  This guidance is currently advised for the general population only and DOES NOT apply to residents or staff of senior living communities.  All Grand Oaks residents and staff should continue to wear masks throughout the community.   

Visitation

Grand Oaks continues to offer in-room visitation for all residents unless the resident prefers visitation in the courtyard or bistro area. Visits in the bistro and/or courtyard may be limited to 30 minutes subject to the availability of the space.  All visits to our community must be scheduled on our website.  At this time all in-room visits will be 60 minutes in length and require all guests to be escorted to and from the resident room.  Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors. As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding of this request.   

Director of Facilities

Please join me in welcoming Jermaine Pendleton to the Grand Oaks team.  Jermaine is our new Director of Facilities.  He joins us after working 19 years in a variety of facility management leadership positions with Planned Parenthood.  As a reminder, Jermaine will be leading the maintenance, transportation, and security teams at Grand Oaks.  He can be reached at 202-660-7228 or jpendle4@jhmi.edu 

Oasis Leadership Contacts

As we continue to recruit for our Oasis RN Coordinator, please contact Lynda Boateng, Wellness Nurse at 202-438-7404 Monday – Friday 9am-5pm with any questions or concerns about the Oasis neighborhood.  If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact the nurse supervisor at 202-437-0346.

Additional Housekeeping Charges

Beginning June 1st the housekeeping charges for additional carpet cleaning will resume.  If you have any specific questions about housekeeping charges, please contact Polima Sainvil at psainvi1@jhmi.edu

Activity Program Updates

Below are next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood.  Please remember that Assisted Living residents must sign up for activities at the concierge desk so we can ensure we maintain appropriate social distancing.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine 
Monday 7am – 7pm     Alma      
Monday 7pm – 7am     Raquel   

I hope everyone has an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.

COVID-19 Updates: May 14, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

It certainly feels like we are starting to see the light at the end of this long, dark tunnel!  Please see below the updates for the week, including notification regarding the latest CDC guidance about masking for fully vaccinated individuals.

Staff Mass Testing

The DC Health strike team continues to provide weekly testing of all staff.  This week we have not received any positive results. 

CDC/DC Health Guidance

As many of you are aware, the CDC issued updates to their recommendations regarding masking for fully vaccinated individuals.  This guidance is currently advised for the general population only and DOES NOT apply to residents or staff of senior living communities.  All Grand Oaks residents and staff should continue to wear masks throughout the community.   

Visitation

Grand Oaks continues to offer in-room visitation for all residents unless the resident prefers visitation in the courtyard or bistro area.   Visits in the bistro and/or courtyard may be limited to 30 minutes subject to the availability of the space.  All visits to our community must be scheduled on our website.  At this time all in-room visits will be 60 minutes in length and require all guests to be escorted to and from the resident room.  Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors.   As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding of this request – schedule your visit here.   

Resident Quarantine 

As I communicated last week, DC Health provided updated guidance related to resident quarantine.  Effective immediately, Grand Oaks will complete a DC Health Risk Assessment for all residents who leave the community if they are not on a Grand Oaks sponsored trip.  This risk assessment will become part of their medical record.  As part of this risk assessment, fully vaccinated residents who ARE NOT immunocompromised (ex. – receiving chemotherapy for cancer, hematologic malignancies, within 1 year of hematopoietic stem cell or solid organ treatment, taking immunosuppressive medications) may leave the community and return with no quarantine period.  Unvaccinated or immunocompromised residents will be directed whether to quarantine based on the DC Health risk assessment score.  All quarantine periods remain 14 days.

Resident Outings with Families

Just a reminder that the procedure for residents leaving the community still requires families to check in at the main Grand Oaks lobby.  All residents will be escorted to the main entry regardless of whether they reside in the AL or Oasis neighborhood.  Upon returning with your loved one, check in with the main concierge and our staff will escort them back to the appropriate neighborhood as indicated.  As a reminder, families CAN NOT enter the Oasis neighborhood unescorted at this time.  All visitors into the community must be appropriately screened for entry via the main Grand Oaks entrance.   

Oasis Leadership Contacts

As we continue to recruit for our Oasis RN Coordinator, please contact Lynda Boateng, Wellness Nurse at 202-438-7404 Monday – Friday 9am-5pm with any questions or concerns about the Oasis neighborhood.  If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact the nurse supervisor at 202-437-0346. 

Activity Program Updates

Beginning Monday, May 17th we will no longer offer an in-room 1:1 exercise program.  We have been able to add additional group activity programs and encourage all residents to attend these programs.  I have attached next week’s activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood.  Please remember that Assisted Living residents must sign up for activities at the concierge desk so we can ensure we maintain appropriate social distancing.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Bianca
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Bianca
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine 

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: May 7, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all of our wonderful mothers!  We have an exciting day planned for Mother’s Day and hope everyone enjoys their day.  This has been a busy week as we continue to receive updates and changes to our guidance from DC Health.  Please see below for new updates including visitation and quarantine guidance.

Staff Mass Testing

The DC Health strike team continues to provide weekly testing of all staff.  This week we have not received any positive results.  

Visitation

As previously communicated Grand Oaks is now offering in-room visitation for all residents unless the resident prefers visitation in the courtyard or bistro area.   Visits in the bistro and/or courtyard may be limited to 30 minutes subject to the availability of the space.  All visits to our community must be scheduled on our website.  At this time all in-room visits will be 60 minutes in length and require all guests to be escorted to and from the resident room.  Please refer to the update from 05/05/21 for additional responsibilities required for all visitors.   As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding of this request.

Resident Quarantine

DC Health provided updated guidance related to resident quarantine this week.  Effective immediately, Grand Oaks will complete a DC Health Risk Assessment for all residents who leave the community if they are not on a Grand Oaks sponsored trip.  This risk assessment will become part of their medical record.  As part of this risk assessment, fully vaccinated residents who ARE NOT immunocompromised (ex. – receiving chemotherapy for cancer, hematologic malignancies, within 1 year of hematopoietic stem cell or solid organ treatment, taking immunosuppressive medications) may leave the community and return with no quarantine period.  Unvaccinated or immunocompromised residents will be directed whether or not to quarantine based on the DC Health risk assessment score.  All quarantine periods remain 14 days at this time.

Resident Outings with Families

Just a reminder that the procedure for residents leaving the community still requires families to check-in at the main Grand Oaks lobby.  All residents will be escorted to the main entry regardless of whether they reside in the AL or Oasis neighborhood.  Upon returning with your loved one, check in with the main concierge and our staff will escort them back to the appropriate neighborhood as indicated.  As a reminder, families CAN NOT enter the Oasis neighborhood unescorted at this time.  All visitors into the community must be appropriately screened for entry via the main Grand Oaks entrance.

Oasis Leadership Transition

Tuesday, May 11th will be Monique Simpkins’ last day with the Oasis neighborhood.  In her absence, please contact Lynda Boateng, Wellness Nurse at 202-438-7404 Monday – Friday 9 am-5 pm.  If you need assistance outside of this hour, please contact the nurse supervisor at 202-437-0346.

Dining Room Service

The dining room continues to be open 7 days a week for socially distant dining 3 meals/day.  Please continue to complete your daily meal ticket to let us know if you prefer in-person dining or room service.

Activity Programs

Please remember that Assisted Living residents must sign up for activities at the concierge desk so we can ensure we maintain social distancing. See below for activity information:

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  Phone:  1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Florence

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: April 30, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Our team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone.  We are feeling more optimistic that change is coming very soon.  As communicated earlier this week, DC Health issued new guidance on visitation.  We are currently updating our policy and procedure and expect to implement new processes by the end of next week.  Unfortunately, we still have not received guidance related to the 14-day quarantine period for residents coming and going from the community.  As a reminder, Grand Oaks residents should continue to wear masks anytime they are outside of their apartments.  Additionally, residents should always maintain appropriate social distancing and meet in open common areas when socializing, not together in resident apartments.  I will communicate any changes to this guidance as soon as possible.

Staff Mass Testing

The DC Health strike team continues to provide weekly testing of all staff.  This week we have not received any positive results. 

Visitation

We continue to offer indoor/outdoor/window and virtual visitation at Grand Oaks.  As a reminder, we request that individuals continue to limit visits to once weekly so we can accommodate visitors for all of our residents.  We appreciate your understanding with this request.  All community visits must continue to be scheduled via our online booking system, please use this link to book a visit. Please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu to schedule a virtual visit.  

Dining Room Service

The dining room continues to be open 7 days a week for socially distant dining 3 meals/day.  Please continue to complete your daily meal ticket to let us know if you prefer in-person dining or room service.

Activity Programs

I have attached the activity schedules for both Assisted living and the Oasis neighborhood.  Please remember that Assisted Living residents must sign up for activities at the concierge desk so we can ensure we maintain social distancing.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm    Raquel 
Saturday 7pm – 7am    Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Raquel
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Josephine 

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: April 23, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Unfortunately, we still await official communication from DC Health regarding updated guidelines for visitation and quarantine as it relates to senior living communities.  I understand how frustrating this is and appreciate your patience as we await new guidance.  In the meantime, we continue to enjoy wonderful weather and lots of family visits.  

Staff Mass Testing

The DC Health strike team continues to provide weekly testing of all staff.  This week we have not received any positive results. 

Visitation

We continue to offer indoor/outdoor/window and virtual visitation at Grand Oaks.  At this time, all indoor and outdoor visitors (including Oasis) must enter the community through the Grand Oaks main lobby.  Visitors will be appropriately screened upon arrival.  As a reminder outdoor visitation allows for parties of 4, indoor visitation is limited to 2 individuals, who must be from the same household.  All community visits must continue to be scheduled via our online booking system, please use this link to book a visit. Please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu to schedule a virtual visit. 

Dining Room Service

The dining room continues to be open 7 days a week for socially distant dining 3 meals/day.  Please continue to complete your daily meal ticket to let us know if you prefer in-person dining or room service. 

Activity Programs

I have attached the activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood.  Please remember that Assisted Living residents must sign up for activities at the concierge desk so we can ensure we maintain social distancing.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm     Adele 
Saturday 7pm – 7am     Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm       Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am       Raquel 

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: April 16, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.  We are optimistic about DC Health revising guidelines soon and await further guidance.  In the meantime, we continue to enjoy wonderful weather and lots of family visits. 

Staff Mass Testing

The DC Health strike team continues to provide weekly testing of all staff.  This week we have not received any positive results. 

Visitation

We continue to offer indoor/outdoor/window and virtual visitation at Grand Oaks.  At this time, all indoor and outdoor visitors (including Oasis) must enter the community through the Grand Oaks main lobby.  Visitors will be appropriately screened upon arrival.  All community visits must continue to be scheduled via our online booking system, please use this link to book a visit.  Please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu to schedule a virtual visit. 

Quarantine

I continue to hear from many residents and families about their frustrations with the DC Health 14-day quarantine period for vaccinated residents.  Although the CDC guidelines have changed, DC Health has not released updated guidance and still expects all senior living communities to comply with the 14-day quarantine when indicated.  As soon as I receive an update, I will pass it on to everyone.

Dining Room Service

The dining room continues to be open 7 days a week for socially distant dining 3 meals/day.  Please continue to complete your daily meal ticket to let us know if you prefer in-person dining or room service. 

Activity Programs

Activity schedules for both Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood are linked here.  Please remember that Assisted Living residents must sign up for activities at the concierge desk so we can ensure we maintain social distancing.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.co

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm     Bianca 
Saturday 7pm – 7am     Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm        Bianca
Sunday 7pm – 7am        Josephine 

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: April 9, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

This week we enjoyed wonderful weather and lots of outdoor family visits.  It has been great to see everyone.  We have several important updates to share this week.  

Staff Mass Testing

This week we were notified of 1 positive staff result.  This individual works in the Assisted Living neighborhood.  As a reminder, they will not return to the community until they are cleared by Sibley Occupational Health.

Visitation

Effective Monday, April 12th we will begin to offer indoor visitation in the AL Bistro area or Oasis lobby area.  All visits must continue to be scheduled via our online booking system, please use this link to book a visit. DC Health has very specific requirements for any visitation in senior living communities, please fully review the family notification and visitor procedure/responsibilities (click to view) to ensure you understand the process prior to visitation.  We also continue to offer virtual visits via FaceTime and Skype.  Please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu to schedule a virtual visit. 

Leaves of Absence (LOA)

We have had many discussions in recent weeks about leaves of absence and wanted to take time to review our Grand Oaks readmission process.

  • An LOA of less than 7 days requires notification to the Wellness Office of the LOA dates.  Prior to resident’s return, reassessment will be completed if indicated and upon return, resident will be on a 14 day quarantine to monitor for any COVID symptoms.
  • An LOA of less than 6 months requires notification to the Wellness Office of the LOA dates.  Prior to resident’s requested return, a reassessment will be scheduled and completed to include a COVID screening questionnaire.  A new Individualized Service Plan (ISP) will be created if indicated, reviewed, and then signed by all parties prior to readmission.  Upon return, resident will be on a 14 day quarantine to monitor for any COVID symptoms.
  • An LOA of more than 6 months requires notification to the Wellness Office of the LOA dates.  Prior to resident’s requested return date, resident must be seen by their Primary Care Physician to have the DC Health’s Assisted Living Residence History and Physical Form completed and a COVID test must be performed within 72 hours of your return.  An assessment will be scheduled and completed,  a new Individualized Service Plan (ISP) will be created, reviewed, and then signed by all parties prior to readmission.  Upon return, resident will be on a 14 day quarantine to monitor for any COVID symptoms.

Please contact Nicole Blaufox, Director of Nursing for specific questions regarding leaves of absences for you/your loved one.

Quarantine

I have heard from many residents and families about their frustrations with the DC Health 14 day quarantine period for vaccinated residents.  Please know that the Grand Oaks team, in partnership with many other assisted living and skilled nursing communities, has communicated those frustrations to DC Health leadership.  It is my understanding that they are currently reviewing this guidance for possible updates in the near future.  As soon as I receive updates, I will pass them on to everyone. 

Dining Room Service

The dining room continues to be open 7 days a week for socially distant dining 3 meals/day.  Please continue to complete your daily meal ticket to let us know if you prefer in-person dining or room service.

Activity Programs

I have included the activity schedules for both Assisted living (click here) and the Oasis neighborhood (click here).  Please remember that Assisted Living residents must sign up for activities at the concierge desk so we can ensure we maintain social distancing.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.
Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm     Adele  
Saturday 7pm – 7am     Nasu 
Sunday 7am – 7pm        Adele  
Sunday 7pm – 7am        Raquel 

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: April 2, 2021
Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Easter to those celebrating this weekend.  I wanted to send a quick note to let you know that all resident and staff testing has returned negative results this week.  We will no longer need to test residents weekly.  Staff testing will continue weekly via the DC Health strike team.

Dining Room Service

The dining room opened this evening for dinner service and will now be open 7 days a week for socially distant dining 3 meals/day.  Please continue to complete your daily meal ticket to let us know if you prefer in-person dining or room service. 

Activity Programs

Beginning Monday, April 5th we will resume in-person small group activities for all residents.  For Assisted Living, please contact the concierge desk to sign up for programs.

Window/Courtyard/Virtual Visits

We continue to offer window visits in both neighborhoods.  Use this link to book a window visit. Schedule a Visit Today  We also continue to offer virtual visits via FaceTime and Skype.  Please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu to schedule a virtual visit. 

Beginning Tuesday, April 6th, we will resume outdoor courtyard visits in both neighborhoods.  Please continue to utilize the same link, we will assume all visits are outdoor courtyard visits effective Tuesday unless inclement weather or a desired window visit is communicated to our concierge desk prior to the visit.  We are in the process of finalizing the indoor visitation scheduling process, we expect to implement an indoor visitation option by the end of next week.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week Tuesday – Friday for both hair and nail care services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm     Menbere  
Saturday 7pm – 7am     Josephine  
Sunday 7am – 7pm        Menbere  
Sunday 7pm – 7am        Josephine 

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: March 26, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Spring!  Everyone is looking forward to spring and hoping for lots of changes as vaccinations continue around the city.   Thank you to everyone who has for reached out to DC to inquire about new guidelines that incorporate vaccination status.  We are working diligently with our DC Health partners in hopes of changes to the guidance in the near future.

Staff Testing

The DC Health strike team continues to test staff weekly.  This week we have had no positive staff results.  

Resident Testing

As previously communicated, the DC Health strike team performed mass testing for residents this week.  All residents have tested negative this week.  Residents are no longer on quarantine at this time pending test results.  If you/your loved one is on quarantine after an LOA, the quarantine remains in place.  DC Health will return to the community next Wednesday, March 31st for another round of resident testing.   Resident testing will cease once we receive 2 consecutive weeks of negative results.  Window visits will be paused again Wednesday – Friday next week while residents quarantine pending results.

Dining Room Service

Phase 1 does allow us to continue limited communal dining at this time.  This week’s results came in earlier than expected, so we will adjust the dining room schedule next week as follows:

Saturday – Tuesday OPEN

Wednesday – Friday closed, reopen for Dinner Friday, April 2nd

Internal Promotions

I am pleased to announce two internal promotions of current Grand Oaks team members.  Chipo Sibanda, our current Laundry Attendant, has accepted the Housekeeping Supervisor role.  Chipo has been a member of the Grand Oaks housekeeping team for almost 4 years.  In addition, Erika Hayes-Trumble, our current full-time concierge has accepted the full time administrative assistant position.  Riley Anderson, our current AA will be relocating to attend graduate school at Johns Hopkins in the coming weeks.  Please congratulate all of these individuals on their newest endeavors, we are so excited for all of them.

Activity Programs/Easter Sunday

We continue offering 1:1 exercise classes and social visits for residents.  Jordan and her team will also be offering Easter holiday zoom calls on Easter Sunday.  If you are interested in scheduling an Easter zoom, please email Jordan at yasrat1@jhmi.edu by the end of day Wednesday, March 31st.

Window/Virtual Visits

We continue to offer window visits in both neighborhoods.  Use this link to book a window visit. Schedule a Visit Today Please remember that window visits will be paused Wednesday – Friday during resident testing periods.  We also continue to offer virtual visits via FaceTime and Skype.  Please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu to schedule a virtual visit. 

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week on Monday and Tuesday for haircare services.  Per DC Health guidance, nail care services cannot be provided at this time.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm       Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am       Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm          Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am          Raquel

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: March 19, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

I hope everyone is staying well through this ongoing healthcare emergency.  We have several updates to share this week.  

Staff Testing

We have been notified that 2 assisted living staff members have tested positive this week.  As a reminder, these individuals will not return to the community until they have been cleared by Sibley Occupational Health.  

Phase 1 Transition

Unfortunately, over the last 2 weeks we have had 3 positive individuals from weekly testing.  Currently, DC Health guidance requires that Grand Oaks move back to Phase 1.  Nicole and I had a call today with DC Health expressing our concerns about the social and emotional impact of this decision on our residents, especially given our 90+ percent resident vaccination status.  Unfortunately, DC Health still requires that we adhere to phase 1 guidance.  Effective immediately, we will no longer be able to offer small group activities, nail care services, or transportation to appointments unless they are medically essential. 

Resident Testing

We have also received notification from DC Health that they will resume resident testing beginning Wednesday of next week.  Over the past few weeks, the lab has returned results quicker so I assume that residents will be quarantined Wednesday – Friday for at least the next 2 weeks.  Resident testing will cease once we receive 2 consecutive weeks of negative results.  Window visits will be paused Wednesday – Friday next week while residents quarantine pending results.

Dining Room Service

Phase 1 does allow us to continue limited communal dining at this time.  Effective immediately the dining room schedule will be as follows while we undergo resident testing.  We will open Sundays beginning March 21, 2021.

Saturday – Tuesday OPEN

Wednesday – Friday CLOSED (residents quarantined pending test results)

Activity Programs

Starting tomorrow we will resume offering 1:1 exercise classes and social visits for residents.

Window/Virtual Visits

We continue to offer window visits in both neighborhoods.  Use this link to book a window visit. Please remember that window visits will be paused Wednesday – Friday during resident testing periods.  We also continue to offer virtual visits via Facetime and Skype.  Please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu to schedule a virtual visit. 

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week on Tuesday for haircare services.  Nail care services cannot be provided at this time.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm        Bianca
Saturday 7pm – 7am        Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm          Bianca
Sunday 7pm – 7am          Josephine

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: March 12, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

One year ago today we made the difficult, but necessary decision to restrict visitation at Grand Oaks due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the Washington DC area.  None of us imagined what the next 365 days would look like.  It has been an extremely emotionally and physically challenging time for everyone, but especially for our seniors.  I am sure most of you are aware that CMS released updated visitation guidance for Skilled Nursing communities earlier this week that allows increased visitation.  DC Health is currently working on updated guidance for both Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living communities that I hope will be published in the coming days.  In the meantime, Grand Oaks must still operate under the current published guidance.  Thank you to everyone who has reached out and offered support by contacting DC Health requesting updated visitation guidance.  We will continue to provide updates as indicated.

Mass Testing

Weekly staff testing continues with the support of the DC Health Strike Team.  This week we were notified of 1 positive healthcare professional that serves Grand Oaks.  As a reminder, this individual will not return to the community until cleared by Sibley Occupational Health.  

Window Visits

We continue to offer window visits 7 days/week.  Please use the link below to book a visit.  We continue to monitor the weather and will implement outdoor courtyard visits once the temperature is consistently reaching the mid60s.  We will communicate this change once finalized.  We have also submitted our indoor visitation plan to DC Health and are currently awaiting approval.  We will update everyone as indicated.

https://www.grandoaksdc.org/schedule-a-visit/

Virtual Visits

As a reminder, we are still providing virtual visits for residents and families.  If you are interested in scheduling a visit, please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.

Activity/Dining Programs

We continue to offer limited communal dining in both Assisted Living and Oasis and encourage all residents to join us in the dining rooms.  Additionally, our small group activities continue in both neighborhoods.  Click to view the Oasis activities.  Click to view the weekly schedule of daily activities. Click to view details for our showing of 1961’s The Guns of Navarone.  As a reminder, to ensure appropriate social distancing, Assisted Living residents must sign up for activities by contacting the concierge desk. 

Beauty Salon

The salon continues to be week Tuesday – Friday providing both hair and nail services.  For appointments next week, please contact them directly. Phone:  1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Weekend Supervisor

Please contact the nurse supervisor over the weekend with any concerns.  (202) 437-0346

Saturday 7a-7p       Adele

Saturday 7p-7a       Florence

Sunday 7a-7p          Adele

Sunday 7p-7a          Navneet

Thank you again for your support,

COVID-19 Updates: March 5, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Spring is in the air! This was an exciting week at Grand Oaks as we were able to move back into Phase 2 and reopen limited communal dining and activity programs. Click here to view the weekly activity schedule for next week. There are several additional updates below.

Mass Testing

Weekly staff testing continues with the support of the DC Health Strike Team. This week we were notified of 1 positive private duty aide. As a reminder, this individual will not return to the community until cleared by Sibley Occupational Health.

DC Health Guidance

As previously communicated, DC Health has not published updated guidance for any Assisted Living communities.  We will continue to provide updates about guidance changes as indicated.

Housekeeping Leadership Changes

Shirley Steele has decided to move on to pursue other opportunities. I am pleased to announce Polima Sainvil’s promotion to Housekeeping Manager. Polima has been instrumental in the department’s success during the current COVID-19 pandemic.  Please join us in congratulating him on his new role. Polima can be reached at 202-349-3421 or psainvi1@jhmi.edu.

Window Visits

We continue to offer window visits 7 days/week. Please use this link to book a visit. As warmer weather approaches, we are reviewing a potential reopen date for outdoor courtyard visits. We will communicate this change once finalized.

Virtual Visits

As a reminder, we are still providing virtual visits for residents and families. If you are interested in scheduling a visit, please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.

Beauty Salon

The salon continues to be week Tuesday – Friday providing both hair and nail services. For appointments next week, please contact them directly.
Phone: 1-800-543-9140
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Weekend Supervisor

Please contact the nurse supervisor over the weekend with any concerns at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7a-7p       Bianca

Saturday 7p-7a       Josephine

Sunday 7a-7p          Bianca

Sunday 7p-7a          Josephine

Thank you again for your support.

COVID-19 Updates: February 26, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

The warmer weather definitely brought some exciting energy to the community this week as we all look forward to Spring and all that it will hopefully bring!

Mass Testing

Weekly staff testing continues with the support of the DC Health Strike Team.  At this time, we have received over 200 results, all being negative.

Vaccination and Visitation

As a reminder, DC Health has not changed any of their guidance regarding visitation or leaving the community despite the vaccination status for residents and/or prospective visitors. While we are very proud of the high percentage of resident and staff vaccinations at Grand Oaks, we must continue to be vigilant and adhere to the guidance provided to us as a licensed and regulated Assisted Living Residence. We certainly understand and share your frustration and eagerness for the current pandemic situation to change.  We continue to offer window visits scheduled by appointment on the Grand Oaks website. In addition, we anticipate outdoor visitation to begin again once cleared by DC Health. If you are interested in sending correspondence to DC Health, please email them at Coronavirus.Hai@dc.gov with questions.

Dining Room & Activities

The Dining Room will reopen for socially distant communal dining with one resident per table starting with breakfast service on Monday morning.  The Activity Department will also resume their socially distant small group activities starting on Monday. The calendar can be viewed here.  We are excited for the residents to experience their meals and meaningful activities such as exercise classes, church service streaming, movies, trivia, word find, bingo, and happy hours again with their neighbors!  As a reminder, residents need to sign up for any activities they would like to participate in by contacting the Front Desk at 202-349-3400.  In addition, residents are reminded that they must have their masks on when leaving their apartments to attend meals or activities.

Beauty Salon

The salon is open and is now available to resume nail services. For appointments, please contact the salon at:
Phone: 1-800-543-9140
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Weekend Supervisor

Please contact the nurse supervisor over the weekend with any concerns at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am-7 pm Adele
Saturday 7 pm-7 am Florence
Sunday 7 am-7 pm Adele
Sunday 7 pm-7 am    Nasu

As always, we continue to appreciate your understanding, continued patience, and cooperation as we navigate this pandemic.

COVID-19 Updates: February 19, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

This week we were again challenged with winter weather, but not much in the form of accumulating snowfall.  I think many of wish the ice would stop falling!  Here are a few updates from the week.

Mass Testing

Weekly staff testing continues with the support of the DC Health Strike Team.  This week we were notified of 1 positive staff member.  As a reminder, this individual will not return to the community until cleared by Sibley Occupational Health.

DC Health Guidance

As previously communicated, we continue to await updated guidance from DC Health now that vaccinations have been administered.  If you are interested in sending correspondence to DC Health, please email them at Coronavirus.Hai@dc.gov with questions.

 
Phase 2 Dining and Activities 
I have spoken with DC Health and requested authorization for Grand Oaks to move back into phase 2 which allows limited communal dining and small group activities.  Phase 2 also allows for nail services to resume in the beauty salon.  I expect to receive approval next week and am optimistic that we can reopen for dining and activity programs on March 1st.  I will provide additional updates next week once confirmed.
 

Window Visits

We continue to offer window visits 7 days/week.  Please use this link to book a visit. https://www.grandoaksdc.org/schedule-a-visit/

Virtual Visits

As a reminder, we are still providing virtual visits for residents and families.  If you are interested in scheduling a visit, please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.

Beauty Salon

The salon will open again next week Tuesday – Friday.  For appointments next week, please contact them directly.
Phone:  1.800.543.9140
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Weekend Supervisor

Please contact the nurse supervisor over the weekend with any concerns.  (202) 437-0346

Saturday 7a-7p   Bianca
Saturday 7p-7a.  Nasu
Sunday 7a-7p.    Bianc
Sunday 7p-7a.    Nasu

Thank you again for your support,

COVID-19 Updates: February 15, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

I am pleased to communicate that we will no longer test residents weekly at this time.  Should we resume mass testing for residents at any time in the future I will provide updated communication.  Weekly staff testing continues indefinitely via the DC Health strike team. 

COVID-19 Updates: February 12, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Today was a great day at Grand Oaks. We held our 2nd COVID-19 vaccination clinic with CVS.  We were able to vaccinate over 230 people today. I am pleased to say that the majority of our residents also received their 2nd dose today. I know how challenging the last several months have been and appreciate all of your support and understanding. As a reminder, DC Health has not issued updated guidance related to vaccinated residents or staff. At this time, CDC guidance regarding quarantine and isolation also remains the same for residents of senior living communities. I will continue to provide updates for any changes as indicated.

Mass Testing

Resident and staff testing was completed this week via the DC Health strike team. We have received no positive results to date. We are still awaiting a handful of resident results at this time, which we expect to have tomorrow. Communication from DC Health regarding any resident testing requirements for next week should be received this weekend. I will provide an update once received.

Window Visits

Window visits will be resumed for both the Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood effective Sunday, February 14. In the event that resident testing is required again next week, window visits would pause on Wednesday, February 17. I will provide an update as soon as possible.

 

Virtual Visits

As a reminder, we are still providing virtual visits for residents and families. If you are interested in scheduling a visit, please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.

 

Valentine’s Day/Fat Tuesday Celebration

The activity department has been busy this week working on a valentine’s surprise for all of our residents. The team is looking forward to delivering them on Sunday. We are also gearing up for a Fat Tuesday celebration that includes lots of music and king cakes. We will deliver flyers next week for the Fat Tuesday celebration.

 

Beauty Salon

The salon will open again next week on Tuesday. For appointments next week, please contact them directly.
Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

 

Annual Tax Statements

Last week the annual tax letter was attached to the weekly COVID-19 update. We will also stuff the tax letter along with individual annual tax statements into the bills on Monday. Please be on the lookout for these documents when you receive your monthly Grand Oaks statement.

 

Weekend Supervisor

Please contact the nurse supervisor over the weekend with any concerns at (202) 437-0346

Saturday 7a-7p   Adele
Saturday 7p-7a.  Florence
Sunday 7a-7p.    Adele
Sunday 7p-7a.    Raquel

As always, thank you for your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: February 5, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.  As previously communicated, all residents were tested again this week as per DC Health guidance.  At this time, all of our Oasis residents and have returned negative results.  All of our results for AL residents and staff to date are negative.  We still await some staff and AL resident results, I will provide an update should any positive results be returned.  As a reminder, any staff that test positive do not return to the community until they are cleared by Sibley Occupational Health.     

Resident Testing

The DC Health strike team will return on Wednesday next week for another round of testing for all residents.  As per DC Health guidance, all residents remain quarantined to their apartments until we receive 2 consecutive weeks of negative resident test results.  At this time all window visits remain canceled.  The beauty salon is also closed.  We continue to provide room to room exercises and social visits. 

Director of Nursing Update

As you know, Katelyn Manning, Director of Nursing, will be relocating to be closer to the family the first week of March.  I am pleased to announce that Nicole Blaufox, our current Director of Resident Services will assume this role at Grand Oaks upon Katelyn’s departure.  Nicole joined the Grand Oaks team as an RN Supervisor in 2017.  She was promoted to the Director of Resident Services role in 2019 and lead the community through the first several months of the COVID-19 pandemic while Katelyn was away.  Nicole is excited to lead the nursing team and continue her growth with Grand Oaks.  Please help me congratulate her on this new role.

Virtual Visits

As a reminder, we continue to provide virtual visits for residents and families via FaceTime and Skype.  Please contact Jordan Asrat if you are interested in scheduling a visit.  Yasrat1@jhmi.edu

2021 Grand Oaks Tax Letter

I have attached the Grand Oaks tax letter for use when filing your 2020 taxes.  If you have specific questions about the deductibility of your Grand Oaks expenses, please reach out to your individual tax advisor.

Winter Weather Forecast

We continue to be prepared for any impending winter weather that may arrive this weekend.

Weekend Supervisor

Please contact the nurse supervisor over the weekend with any concerns.  (202) 437-0346

Saturday 7a-7p       Bianca

Saturday 7p-7a       Florence

Sunday 7a-7p          Bianca

Sunday 7p-7a          Nasu

We are looking forward to our CVS Vaccine clinic next Friday.  Thank you to everyone who submitted your 2nd dose consent forms to Julie this week.  As always, we appreciate your support during these unprecedented times.  We will continue to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone. 

COVID-19 Updates: January 29, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

The current COVID-19 pandemic continues to create challenges for our community. This week we learned that 1 Assisted Living resident, 1 Oasis resident, and 2 private duty aides have tested positive. As per DC Health guidance, all residents will remain quarantined to their apartments until we receive 2 consecutive weeks of negative test results. At this time all window visits are canceled for at least the next 2 weeks. The beauty salon will also be closed. We will continue to provide room to room exercises and social visits. 

Virtual Visits

As a reminder, we continue to provide virtual visits for residents and families via FaceTime and Skype. Please contact Jordan Asrat if you are interested in scheduling a visit. 

Social Visits/Celebrations

We understand how difficult this is for everyone. If you would like us to provide specific social visits or you have something special to celebrate, we want to be sure to create a special day for you/your loved one. Please let Jordan know how we can help at Yasrat1@jhmi.edu.

Winter Weather Forecast

As you know there is snow in the forecast beginning Sunday. Our leadership team has been communicating to staff over the last few days and are ready for the winter storm. We have prepared for staff to stay overnight in the community to ensure we provide seamless care to our residents. Additionally, we have communicated our expectations to all Private Duty Aide companies to provide the same seamless coverage.

Weekend Supervisor

Please contact the nurse supervisor over the weekend with any concerns at (202) 437-0346

Saturday 7a-7p       Adele
Saturday 7p-7a       Raquel
Sunday 7a-7p          Adele
Sunday 7p-7a          Nicole

As always, we appreciate your support during these unprecedented times. Our second vaccine clinic on February 12th can’t come soon enough! We will continue to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone. Thank you again for your thoughts, prayers, and support.

COVID-19 Updates: January 27, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community. There are several updates to share this week.

Staff Testing

The DC Health strike team continues to support weekly testing of all staff. We were notified that 1 private duty aide tested positive last week. As a reminder, this individual will not return to the community until they are cleared by Sibley Occupational Health. 

Resident Testing

All residents were tested again today by the DC Health strike team. As a reminder, residents are now quarantined to their apartments until the results are returned. I will provide updates as soon as possible.

Window Visits

As a reminder, all Oasis window visits are paused indefinitely due to the recent positive cases on the Myrtle side of the neighborhood. Assisted Living window visits are paused Wednesday – Saturday while we await testing results.

Vaccine Clinic

CVS will be hosting our next Vaccine clinic on Friday, February 12th.  We will be vaccinating both residents and staff again using the same procedures as our initial clinic. On February 12th we will be providing the 2nd dose to the majority of individuals but also have space for residents and staff who have not received their first dose.  EVERY person must have a new consent form completed. Even if you completed a consent form for the first dose, CVS requires another consent for the 2nd dose. I have attached the electronic form again for completion. Please DO NOT answer the Potential Contraindications, they will be completed on the day of the vaccine clinic. All forms must be submitted to Julie Wieder, jwieder4@jhu.edu, by Friday, February 5th. Please contact the Wellness Center with any questions, 202-349-3424.

As always, thank you for all of your support during these unprecedented times.

COVID-19 Updates: January 23, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

All outstanding resident testing has returned negative results. At this time, residents are no longer quarantined based on pending test results. If you/your loved one has been quarantined due to potential exposure, please continue to remain in your apartment. If you are unsure of your current quarantine status, please contact the Wellness Center.

Window Visits

Assisted Living window visits will resume tomorrow. Oasis window visits continue to be paused at this time.  

DC Health Strike Team

The DC Health strike team will return on Wednesday, January 27th to conduct resident testing. Residents will quarantine on Wednesday afternoon until results are received.

Weekend Supervisor

Please contact the nurse supervisor over the weekend with any concerns at (202) 437-0346

Saturday 7 am-7 pm Biana
Saturday 7 pm-7 am Josephine
Sunday 7 am-7 pm Bianca
Sunday 7 pm-7 am Josephine

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times

COVID-19 Updates: January 22, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.   

Oasis Neighborhood Update

This week we received notification of 2 additional resident cases in the Oasis neighborhood. All recent cases continue to involve residents clustered on the Myrtle side of the Oasis neighborhood. We continue to partner with Sibley Infection Control and DC Health and adhere to their guidance. As a reminder, Oasis window visits remain paused until further notice.  Additionally, we continue to pause all beauty salon visits for the Oasis neighborhood. 

Assisted Living Neighborhood Update

We continue to await weekly testing results for the assisted living neighborhood. All residents currently remain quarantined pending results. I will continue to communicate with the DC Health lab over the weekend and expect all results by Sunday morning. I will provide additional updates as indicated.  Window visits in the Assisted Living neighborhood remain paused for quarantine. I expect them to resume on Sunday but will confirm once the results have been returned. All residents will be tested again next week on Wednesday.  

Weekend Supervisor

Please contact the nurse supervisor over the weekend with any concerns at 202-437-0346

Saturday 7a-7p   Biana
Saturday 7p-7a.  Josephine
Sunday 7a-7p.    Bianca
Sunday 7p-7a.    Josephine

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: January 17, 2021

Dear Residents and Families;

Grand Oaks and CVS Pharmacy partnered yesterday for a very successful COVID-19 vaccination clinic.  We administered over 200 vaccinations to our residents and staff.  At this time, the 2nd dose of the vaccine is scheduled to be administered on Friday, February 12th.  I will continue to provide additional updates as indicated.  

Oasis Neighborhood Update

There are 2 new resident cases in the Oasis neighborhood.  All cases involve residents clustered on the Myrtle side of the neighborhood.  We continue to partner with DC Health and adhere to their guidance.  As a reminder, Oasis window visits are paused until further notice.  Additionally, we have paused all beauty salon visits for the Oasis neighborhood. 

Assisted Living Neighborhood Update

Weekly testing results have been returned.  At this time, residents in the Assisted Living neighborhood who have been quarantined awaiting weekly testing results are no longer under quarantine.  If you/your loved one is quarantined for another reason, please continue to quarantine as per the guidance from our Wellness team.  Window visits in the Assisted Living neighborhood have resumed for Sunday – Tuesday this week.  They will be paused again Wednesday when resident testing resumes.  https://www.grandoaksdc.org/schedule-a-visit/

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times

COVID-19 Updates: January 15, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team is very excited to host our COVID-19 vaccination clinic tomorrow.  As a reminder, vaccinations will be given room to room between the hours of 11 am – 4 pm.

Mass Testing 

We have been notified that 2 residents in our Oasis neighborhood tested positive this week. At this time, all staff results received have been negative. We are still awaiting additional resident results at this time.  I will continue to work with the DC Lab over the weekend to secure the outstanding results. As a reminder, residents remain quarantined until all resident results are received.  

Oasis Neighborhood Update

At this time ALL Oasis window visits are paused until further notice. Additionally, we will pause all beauty salon visits for the Oasis neighborhood. I will provide additional updates for the Oasis neighborhood as indicated.

Assisted Living Window Visits

Window visits in the Assisted Living neighborhood will resume Sunday – Tuesday and pause again next week Wednesday when resident testing resumes.

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm       Katelyn
Saturday 7pm – 7am       Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm          Eno
Sunday 7pm – 7am          Florence

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times

COVID-19 Updates: January 12, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

The DC Health Strike team will be onsite tomorrow to perform COVID-19 tests on all residents beginning at 1:00 pm. At that time, all residents will need to quarantine in their rooms until results are received. As I communicated over the weekend, window visits will be paused Wednesday-Saturday this week while we await results. 

As always, thank you for your support.

COVID-19 Updates: January 9, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

All the outstanding resident tests have returned negative results.  At this time, residents are no longer quarantined based on pending test results.  If you/your loved one has been quarantined due to potential exposure, please continue to remain in your apartment.  If you are unsure of your current quarantine status, please contact the Wellness Center.

Window Visits

Window visits will resume tomorrow.  Our concierge team will notify friends/family this evening to confirm visits scheduled tomorrow.

The DC Health strike team will return Wednesday for resident testing.  Window visits will be paused Wednesday – Saturday next week while residents quarantine pending results.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open on Monday and Tuesday for haircare services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: January 8, 2021

Dear Residents and Families;

I hope everyone is staying safe as we continue to see a rise in cases in our surrounding community.  We have a few updates to share this week.

Staff Testing

We have been notified that 1 private duty aide and 1 staff member have tested positive this week.  As a reminder, these individuals will not return to the community until they have been cleared by Sibley Occupational Health.

Resident Testing

We have received positive results for 1 resident in the Oasis neighborhood.  We are still awaiting additional resident results.  The DC Health strike team will return next Wednesday for resident testing.  Window visits will be paused Wednesday – Saturday next week while residents quarantine pending results.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week on Monday and Tuesday for haircare services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

February Door Decorating Contest – Heart Healthy Theme 

Jordan and the activity team will be hosting a Heart Healthy themed Door Decorating contest in February.  Jordan will be purchasing construction paper, ribbons, etc. to provide residents interested in decorating their doors.  If you would like to send something in for your loved one’s door, please email Jordan at Yasrat1@jhmi.edu.  A sign-up sheet will be at the concierge desk on Monday, January 11th.  Jordan and her team will assist residents with mounting decorations.  In the Oasis neighborhood, they will have the same Heart Healthy theme for the month.  The activity team will work with the residents to decorate areas of the community.

Vaccine Clinic

Thank you to everyone who submitted their vaccine consent forms to the wellness office.  Our team visited residents, completed outstanding forms and uploaded them to CVS this week.  We were notified today that our clinic date is now Saturday, January 16th.  CVS will run simultaneous clinics for residents and staff the same day.  Vaccinations for residents will be given room to room between 11am – 4pm.

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm        Bianca
Saturday 7pm – 7am        Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm          Bianca
Sunday 7pm – 7am          Josephine

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: January 6, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

DC Health has now confirmed that they will test residents tomorrow between 7:00 am – 11:30 am. Beginning tomorrow, all residents will quarantine in their rooms until results are received. I will continue to work with the DC Lab over the weekend to expedite the communication of all results. If you/your loved one had a recent potential exposure, their quarantine dates may be different. Please consult the wellness office if you have questions about your quarantine status. 

At this time, all window visits will be paused tomorrow – Sunday. The salon will also be closed Thursday and Friday this week.

As always, we appreciate your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: January 5, 2021

Dear Residents and Families,

Although the vaccines are on the horizon, the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to present additional challenges with the rise of positive cases. We have been notified that additional asymptomatic staff members have tested positive, resulting in a total of 4 staff for last week. Any residents with potential exposure to these individuals have already been notified. As a reminder, none of these staff members will return to the community until cleared by the Sibley Occupational Health team. 

At this time, DC Health has decided to resume weekly resident testing. We are currently awaiting the resident testing schedule. I will provide additional details once confirmed with the DC Health Strike team.

As always, we can’t thank you enough for the support as we continue to navigate this pandemic. Our entire team is working diligently to maintain the safety of everyone in the community.

2020 COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Updates: December 31, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

WE MADE IT!!  2020 is finally over.  It has been an extremely challenging year for everyone and we are glad to see it end.  The Grand Oaks’ teams are ready to celebrate the end of 2020 and ring in 2021.  This afternoon the Oasis neighborhood will be celebrating with a roving room to room musician, while the activities team will be delivering gifts in the Assisted Living neighborhood for residents to “toast” in the new year.

Mass Testing

As previously communicated, we are no longer mass testing residents at this time.  We still await additional results from staff testing this week.  At this time we have been notified of one positive result.  As a reminder, this individual will not return to the community until they are cleared by the Sibley Occupational Health team.

Beauty Salon

The beauty salon will be resuming their regular schedule next week Tuesday-Friday.  At this time, they are still only providing hair care services.  We will provide an update once we are able to resume nail care.  If you are interested in making an appointment, please contact them directly. Phone:  1.800.543.9140  Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Communication was delivered via email and hard copy to residents and families yesterday regarding our upcoming vaccine clinic.  If you are interested in receiving the vaccine, please be sure to complete and sign the consent form by Tuesday, January 5th and deliver it to our concierge desk or electronically to Julie at jwieder4@jhu.edu.

Holiday/Weekend Supervisor

As we head into the holiday weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Friday 7am – 7pm            Raquel
Friday 7pm – 7am            Josephine
Saturday 7am – 7pm        Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am        Raquel
Sunday 7am – 7pm          Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am          Raquel

As always, thank you for your support during these unprecedented times of 2020.  Cheers to a brighter 2021 for everyone!

COVID-19 Updates: December 30, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Grand Oaks is gearing up for our CVS COVID-19 Vaccine clinics. We have confirmed that we will be receiving the Moderna vaccine. This vaccine is a 2-dose series given approximately one month apart. This first series of clinics will be held on January 15, 2021. All resident vaccinations will be conducted in resident apartments on Friday, January 15th.

COVID Vaccine Intake Consent Form

An electronic consent form will need to be completed for any resident interested in participating in the clinic. Please complete this intake consent form to the best of your ability. Please do not complete the “Potential Contraindications” sections of the form.  The most important item is a consenting signature, found on Page 2. CVS will not administer a vaccination without a consenting signature. All forms must be returned to Julie Wieder in the Wellness Office at jwieder4@jhu.edu by Tuesday, January 5th.

Safety/Oversight Process

The Grand Oaks team will be monitoring residents for the 15 minutes following vaccination to ensure no adverse reactions. The CVS Pharmacy team will have EPI-PENs on hand during this clinic in the event of any severe reactions. Additionally, we have alerted Sibley and the DC EMS team of our clinic dates in the event of an emergency. The Moderna Fact sheet is here for your review. If you have specific questions regarding whether you/your loved one should receive this vaccine, contact your primary care physician. 

The entire Grand Oaks team is excited to take this next step to provide our residents with an additional measure of protection against COVID-19. 

COVID-19 Updates: December 30, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

The DC Health Epidemiology team has notified us that we will no longer need to test residents for COVID-19 effective today.  At this time, residents who are not on quarantine for potential exposure will not be quarantined today.  If you are unsure of you/your loved ones quarantine status, please contact the Wellness Center at 202-349-3424.  All scheduled window visits may resume at this time.

Grand Oaks continues to be limited to in-room activities and closed for limited communal dining at this time.  As a reminder, please continue to wear your mask and remain socially distant from others when outside of your apartment.

COVID-19 Updates: December 28, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

I hope everyone was able to enjoy a safe and happy holiday last week.  We have a few updates to share from Grand Oaks.

Resident Mass Testing

All of our results from last week’s testing were negative, residents not included in potential exposure noted below are no longer in quarantine.  Residents will be tested again by the DC Health strike team this Wednesday, December 30th.  All residents will quarantine beginning on Wednesday until results are received.

Staff Mass Testing

We were notified that 2 staff members tested positive last week.  As a reminder, any staff who test positive do not return to the community until they are cleared by the Sibley Occupational Health team.  At this time, any residents who were potentially exposed and/or their emergency contact have been notified and appropriately quarantined per CDC guidance.  These residents will remain on quarantine for the entire 14 day exposure period regardless of weekly testing results.  If you have specific questions about you/your loved ones’ quarantine status, please contact the Wellness Center at 202-349-3424.

CVS Vaccination Program

We have been notified that our CVS vaccination clinics will be held on January 15th and 16th.  We are working with the pharmacy to coordinate consent documents and will be providing additional information later this week. 

Vaccination Procedure Q&A (via Zoom)

We will be hosting a vaccination Q&A zoom call for next week, Thursday, January 7th, 4:00 – 4:30 pm.  If you are interested in joining this Q&A session, please send an email to Riley Anderson at rande102@jhmi.edu.  Additionally, to provide an effective Q&A session, please submit questions in advance to Riley’s attention at the same email address.

As always, thank you for your support during these unprecedented times.  We are optimistic that with the distribution of the vaccine, Grand Oaks will return to a vibrant, active senior living community in the coming months.

COVID-19 Updates: December 22, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

Resident Testing

The DC Strike Team will be conducting our weekly resident testing starting tomorrow, Wednesday, 12/23/20 at 1:00 pm.  Residents will quarantine in their apartments until results are received.  With the upcoming holidays, we will be working with the DC Lab in an effort to obtain all results as quickly as possible.  Updates will be provided once results are received.   

Window Visits

All family/friend window visits in Assisted Living and Oasis will be paused at this time while we await resident testing results. 

Packages and Deliveries

We continue to welcome all packages and deliveries for your loved ones.  Please drop them off in the designated zone outside the building for sanitization.

Christmas Eve/Christmas Day Virtual Visits (Zoom/FaceTime)

The Activity Team will be coordinating zoom/facetime visits on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  If you are interested, please email Jordan at Yasrat1@jhmi.edu

Holiday Dining Menus

The following meals will be prepared and delivered to our resident’s apartments:

  • For Christmas Eve dinner:  Waygu Beef Prime Rib Au Jus, Tarragon Crusted Salmon, Vegetable Christmas Tortellini, Baked Potato, Creamed Spinach, and Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding.
  • For Christmas Day dinner:  Grilled Colorado Rack of Lamb, Petite Chilean Seabass Filet, Rosemary Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Asparagus, and Holiday Cream Puffs. 

As always, we appreciate your understanding during these challenging times.  We wish you and your family a happy holidays.  Please know that our entire team will be working very hard to spread the holiday cheer here at Grand Oaks!

COVID-19 Updates: December 19, 2020

Dear Residents and Families; 

I am pleased to communicate that we have not received any additional positive resident results from testing performed on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.  At this time, we will continue to remain closed for any communal dining and activities programs. 

Residents are no longer quarantined to their rooms.  Please remember to wear a mask and remain socially distant when out in the community.  The beauty salon will be open on Monday and Tuesday this week to provide hair care services. 

We will resume window visits tomorrow through Tuesday this week.  If you/your family have a scheduled window visit tomorrow, please contact the concierge Sunday morning to confirm your visit.   As a reminder, residents will continue to be tested by DC Health on Wednesday for a minimum of another 2 weeks. 

As always, we appreciate your support and flexibility during these challenging times. 

COVID-19 Updates: December 18, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful snowfall this week.  The ice covered trees lit up in the courtyards were gorgeous at Grand Oaks.  We have several updates as we head into the holiday week.

Staff Testing

We have been notified that 2 staff members have tested positive this week.  As a reminder, these individuals will not return to the community until they have been cleared by Sibley Occupational Health.

Resident Testing

We have had 1 resident test positive this week.  We are still awaiting additional resident results.  I am optimistic that these will come in by tomorrow.  I will provide an update to confirm Sunday window visits will be conducted.  The DC Health strike team will return next Wednesday for another round of resident testing.

Beauty Salon

The salon will be open next week on Monday and Tuesday for haircare services.  Please contact them directly for an appointment.  Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Christmas Eve/Christmas Day Virtual Visits (Zoom/FaceTime)

Jordan and the activity team will be conducting virtual visits on December 24th and 25th.  If you are interested in scheduling a time, please email Jordan directly.  Yasrat1@jhmi.edu

Vaccine Clinics

We communicated briefly with CVS this week regarding clinics for staff and residents.  It appears that the federal partnership will distribute vaccine to Skilled Nursing communities first, then to the Assisted Living communities.  At this time, we expect the clinics to be held in January.  We are awaiting delivery on consent forms and will further communicate details and procedures as indicated.

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm        Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am        Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm           Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am           Florence

As always, thank you for your support during these unprecedented times.

COVID-19 Updates: December 15, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Everyone in the Grand Oaks community continues to work diligently to maintain a safe environment.  Tomorrow, December 16th, the DC Health strike team will be back to perform resident testing.  If all of these results are negative, resident testing will no longer continue weekly.  As a reminder, all residents must quarantine tomorrow until we receive resident results.  I will continue to communicate with the lab through the weekend in an effort to remove the quarantine as quickly as possible.

Beauty Salon

As previously communicated, the beauty salon was open today but will close tomorrow pending resident results.   The salon will open next week Monday – Wednesday assuming our results are negative.  I will provide an update this weekend to confirm their schedule.

Window Visits

Beginning tomorrow we will pause the window visits again for resident testing.  At this time we will cancel all visits scheduled for Wednesday – Saturday.  I am optimistic that results will be in again by Saturday evening.  I will also confirm window visits for Sunday via email/letter communication over the weekend.

Holiday Gifts

We have received a number of requests related to providing holiday gifts for our staff.  Our team is unable to accept monetary gifts of any kind.  If you are interested in saying thank you during this holiday season, here are a few ideas that other families offered during the season that are sharable among all staff.

  • Snack delivery from Amazon (chips, nuts, granola bars, etc.)
  • Fruit basket
  • Gift Card for community catering event (Chipotle, Pizza Bolis)

We appreciate your continued support as we navigate these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: December 12, 2020

Dear Residents and Families; 

I am pleased to communicate that we have not received any positive resident results from testing performed on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.  At this time, we will continue to remain closed for any communal dining and activities programs. 

Residents are no longer quarantined to their rooms.  Please remember to wear a mask and remain socially distant when out in the community.  The beauty salon will open on Tuesday and provide hair care services.  Unfortunately, we are unable to provide nail care services at this time.

We will resume window visits tomorrow.  If you/your family have a scheduled window visit, please contact the concierge Sunday morning to confirm your visit.

As always, we appreciate your support and flexibility during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: December 11, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

We continue to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone at Grand Oaks. 

Staff Mass Testing

We continue to test staff weekly via the DC Health strike team.  This week we have been notified that 1 Grand Oaks staff member has tested positive.  As a reminder, this individual will not return to the community until cleared by the Sibley Occupational Health team.

Resident Testing

Residents were tested again on Wednesday this week.  We have not received any results from DC Health yet.  I will continue to work with the DC Lab through the weekend in an effort to obtain all results.  I will provide updates as appropriate. 

Window Visits

All family/friend window visits in Assisted Living and Oasis continue to be paused at this time while we await resident testing results.  I anticipate us to be able to open again Monday morning for window visits, but will verify that by Sunday evening based on testing results.

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to receive questions about the vaccine from residents and family members.  At this time I am still awaiting additional information from CVS.  We anticipate holding a COVID-19 clinic similar to the flu clinic at the end of this year or beginning of next year.  I will provide additional details once they are available.

Weekend Nurse Supervisor (202-437-0346)

Saturday 7am – 7pm          Bianca

Saturday 7pm – 7am          Florence

Sunday 7am – 7pm            Bianca

Sunday 7pm – 7am            Josephine

As always, thank you for your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: December 6, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;,

We have received 2 positive resident results from Wednesday’s testing, 1 Assisted Living resident and 1 Oasis resident. We have successfully contract traced both cases. The residents have been and remain asymptomatic. Given these new positive results, we will continue to test residents weekly on Wednesday for a minimum of 2 additional weeks. 

We will continue to be closed for any communal dining and activities, and the salon will remain closed this week. Bistro/Courtyard window visits scheduled for Monday and Tuesday will continue as scheduled.   

Residents will quarantine again on Wednesday for another round of testing. Window visits between Wednesday and Friday this week will be canceled.  We will provide further updates as indicated. 

COVID-19 Updates: December 4, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone. At this time, we are still awaiting resident test results from Wednesday’s testing completed by the DC Health strike team. In the event that you/your loved one returns a positive result, our team will contact you immediately. Residents will continue to maintain a quarantine status until all results are posted. I will communicate with the DC Lab through the weekend in an effort to obtain all results. I will provide updates as appropriate. 

Staff Mass Testing

We have been notified that 1 Private Duty Aide tested positive this week. As a reminder, this individual will not return to the community until cleared by the Sibley Occupational Health team.

COVID-19 Vaccination

We have received several questions about the vaccine from residents and family members. We are working on our vaccine operational plan for both residents and staff members. I expect to provide additional information next week. 

Weekend Nurse Supervisor (202-437-0346)

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm          Adele
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am          Florence
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm Adele
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am Florence

As always, we appreciate your continued support through this pandemic.

COVID-19 Updates: December 2, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

I am pleased to let you know that all of our resident testing results were negative for testing that occurred Monday, November 30, 2020. As a reminder, the DC Health strike team is performing resident testing again today. Residents will continue to quarantine until all of today’s results come back. If you have any questions, please contact Katelyn Manning, Director of Nursing, kgrant21@jhmi.edu, or lhenley3@jhmi.edu.

COVID-19 Updates: November 30, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

As we continued to expect, the current COVID-19 pandemic is presenting additional challenges with the rise of positive cases. As previously communicated, 1 resident tested positive last week. Contact tracing determined single source transmission with no additional individuals exposed. Additionally, we learned over the holiday weekend that 2 Private Duty Aids and 2 Grand Oaks staff members have tested positive. As a reminder, none of these staff members will return to the community until cleared by the Sibley Occupational Health team.

At this time, it is required that we pause a number of activities in the community. These include dining room service, activity programs, and unfortunately, all bistro/courtyard window visits at this time. Only essential medical appointments will be accommodated at this time. For the safety of everyone in the community, residents should not be leaving the community at this time. In addition, based on the uptick in recent positive results DC Health and Epidemiology are requiring continued resident testing on a weekly basis for a minimum of 2 weeks. This will be scheduled on Wednesday beginning this week, December 2nd starting at 1:00 pm and completed by the DC Health strike team. Unfortunately, resident testing may continue indefinitely until 2 weeks of negative test results are obtained. This does mean that our residents will be tested twice this week due to the time restraints required by DC Health. Residents will need to maintain their quarantine status until further notice due to the ongoing testing while awaiting subsequent results. We appreciate your support as we continue to work diligently to maintain the safest environment during these unprecedented times. 

We expect to have results from today’s testing by Wednesday and will provide an update as soon as possible. As a reminder, if you/your loved one tests positive, a member of the Grand Oaks leadership team will immediately reach out. If you do not hear from us, please assume the result is negative.

As always, we can’t thank you enough for the support during the past 9 months as we have navigated this pandemic. Our entire team continues to work diligently to maintain the safety of everyone in the community.

COVID-19 Updates: November 25, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

As you know, Grand Oaks tested all residents for COVID-19 on Monday as part of DC Health’s guidance during this pandemic.  We have learned that 1 resident in the Assisted Living neighborhood tested positive.  All other resident tests returned negative results. 

DC Health completed their Infection Control Assessment and Response Tool (ICAR) with a look back window of multiple weeks and unfortunately, has required us to take additional measures that will effect aspects of our community.  As seen nationally, the COVID-19 pandemic cases are rising and there is great concern about seniors in the District of Columbia, especially those living in communal environment such as Grand Oaks. 

At this time, we are required to pause all communal dining and activity groups.  All meals will be delivered via room service and activities will only be done 1:1 in resident rooms.  We will be permitting residents to spend time outside of their apartments under the condition that they must adhere to masking and social distancing at all times.  Lastly, we will be resuming our scheduled visitation at the bistro window in Assisted Living and courtyard window in Oasis.  As a reminder, please do not enter the community and instead meet at your scheduled time in the visiting area.

We know the holidays will look very different for our residents and families this year.  We are thankful for the support of the Sibley Hospital team and Johns Hopkins Laboratory Services this past Monday to ensure our residents were tested.  This ultimately ensured that our residents would not be quarantined for Thanksgiving.  Next week, we will resume required testing which will pause the community activity again.  Further communication and details will be shared in the upcoming days.  

Lastly, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these extraordinarily challenging times.  We share the common goal of ensuring that your loved one and the community remains as safe as possible.

Please let Katelyn Manning, Director of Nursing, or I know if you have any additional questions. 

COVID-19 Updates: November 20, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

As we prepare for the expected surge of COVID-19 cases in the surrounding community, Grand Oaks has continued to take steps to ensure that we maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community. 

Visitation

In coordination with Sibley Hospital’s visitation status being changed to purple, all courtyard visits will be moved to window visits effective, Monday, November 23rd. The Oasis neighborhood window visits will occur in the Azalea courtyard off Loughboro Road. Please remember that for these visits, you do not enter the Grand Oaks lobby and instead remain outside the building in the designated visiting areas. We appreciate your understanding of this change to help minimize potential exposure to your loved one and the community in its entirety during this next wave. Additionally, we request that you continue to follow the guidelines regarding the sanitization of all packages for residents. Please do not attempt a workaround with anyone in the community. We have created safety procedures with everyone in mind and appreciate your support. Based on the current situation with the pandemic, we will not be initiating indoor visitation at this time. 

DC Mayor’s Order Reminder

Please remember that you should not be on the Grand Oaks premises, including for window visits, if you are not in compliance with the DC Mayor’s Order. As a reminder, this order requires self-quarantining and testing in regards to travel into the District of Columbia during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Please find the Mayor’s Order at https://mayor.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-issues-updated-travel-guidance

Essential vs. Routine Medical Appointments

We want to strongly encourage all residents to remember that only essential medical appointments should be occurring at this time. While we understand that routine appointments have been put off for months due to the pandemic, the guidance remains in effect. During the upcoming critical weeks, please considering rescheduling any non-essential appointments. Please contact the Wellness Office for rescheduling assistance if needed at 202-349-3424.

Weekly Staff COVID Testing

We continue to partner with DC Health on serial testing guidance to maintain the safest environment for everyone. This week we have received notification that 2 private duty aides and 1 staff member have tested positive. As always, these individuals will not return to work until cleared by Sibley Occupational Health. 

Beauty Salon

The beauty salon continues to safely serve our residents. Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Salon will be open Monday-Wednesday next week only.

If you would like to make a salon appointment, please contact their appointment service. 

Phone:  1-800-543-9140

Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Activity Programs

The Activity Department has decorated the building in festive fall decor to help bring the Thanksgiving cheer. They continue to offer movies, bingo, and small group activities with sign-ups occurring at the Front Desk.  In anticipation of the upcoming holiday, they are coordinating small groups of residents for Friendsgiving meals in reserved areas of the Dining Room that will be socially distant. As a reminder “Friendsgiving” is for residents only.  Grand Oaks continues to be closed to visitors during this pandemic. Residents may obtain a weekly program from the concierge desk, I have also attached it electronically for review.

Stay safe!

We urge you to please take time to review the CDC guidelines regarding celebrating the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday safely. These can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/thanksgiving.html. 

Johns Hopkins Video Spot

Kevin Sowers, the President of Johns Hopkins Health System and Executive Vice President of Johns Hopkins Medicine, recently supported his commitment to Grand Oaks in a video message. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Nnjb2JQ6zbU

Weekend Nurse Supervisors (202-437-0346)

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm Adele
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am Florence
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm Adele
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am Florence 

As always, thank you for your continued support during this most difficult time.

COVID-19 Updates: November 13, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,      

Although COVID-19 cases are beginning to rise in the surrounding community, Grand Oaks continues to have no resident cases at this time.  The entire team is working diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community. 

Weekly Staff COVID Testing

We continue to conduct weekly testing of all staff in the community.  This week we were notified of one positive staff member in our assisted living neighborhood and one positive PDA.  As a reminder, these individuals will not return to the community until cleared by the Sibley Occupational Health team. 

Courtyard Visitation Requirements per DC Mayor’s Order

As you are aware, travel during the COVID-19 pandemic is strongly discouraged by the CDC and can endanger the health of residents of the District and our community.  On November 6, 2020 Mayor Bowser issued a modification to the Mayor’s Order regarding self-quarantine, testing, and travel during the COVID-19 public health emergency.  This order modified requirements for visitors to the District of Columbia in a few ways:

  1. Anyone in close contact with persons who have COVID-19 must not travel to the District.
  2. Non-District residents coming from any state other than a low-risk jurisdiction should obtain a test for COVID-19 within 72 hours prior to arrival.  At this time, the only low risk or “exception” states are:  Maryland, Virginia, Hawaii, and Vermont.
  3. Visitors to the District staying more than 3 days should limit activities until they obtain a second negative test result, administered within 3-5 days after arrival.
  4. A reminder that a negative test is only good for that point in time, a negative test one day could turn positive the next.  The incubation period of COVID-19 is 14 days.

We have updated our Accushield sign in kiosk with additional screening questions related to travel outside of the low risk or “exception” states.  If you or any friends are planning to visit Grand Oaks and have traveled outside these states, please contact Katelyn Manning, Director of Nursing, kgrant21@jhmi.edu or myself prior to your visit for additional screening/documentation requirements.  Grand Oaks will require documentation of testing compliance per the Mayor’s order.  I have also attached the Mayor’s order for further clarification.

Courtyard Visits/HUG Station

Residents and families continue to use the “HUG” station during the courtyard visits.  As a reminder, we have very specific procedures for using the HUG station, the team will provide appropriate direction for use.  Please understand that if you use the HUG station, we will interrupt the visit at around 15 minutes to allow time for appropriate PPE placement and hug.  As a reminder, we ask that individuals book only 1 visit per week to allow other families the ability to enjoy courtyard visitation.  To book a visit, please click here:  https://www.grandoaksdc.org/schedule-a-visit/

Beauty Salon

The beauty salon continues to safely serve our residents during this time.  If you would like to make a salon appointment, please contact their appointment service. 

Phone:  1-800-543-9140

Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Activity Programs

We continue to offer a variety of small group activity programs in both neighborhoods.  I have attached the weekly AL schedule to this update, please note that on staff COVID testing days, programs are relocated to alternate areas of the community.  Please remember that residents must RSVP with the concierge desk 24 hours in advance to ensure we maintain an appropriate number of participants for social distancing.  If you are interested in signing up for any of these programs, please contact the concierge at 202-349-3400.

Weekend Nurse Supervisors (202-437-0346)

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm Carlitta
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am Josephine
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm Carlitta
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am Josephine

As always, thank you for all of your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: November 6, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.

Weekly Staff COVID Testing

We continue to conduct weekly testing of all staff in the community.  This week we were notified of one positive staff member in our assisted living neighborhood.  As a reminder, this individual will not return to the community until cleared by the Sibley Occupational Health team.

COVID-19 Potential Exposure/Protocols

As a result of this positive test, we subsequently tested and quarantined potentially exposed residents as per CDC and DC Health guidance.  This guidance includes notification made to the resident, surrogate, and physician regarding the potential exposure.  In addition, potentially exposed residents were tested for COVID-19 and placed in isolation.   Upon receipt of testing results, the resident, surrogate, and physicians were notified of the result.  When testing returns a negative result, resident status is changed from isolation to quarantine.  Symptoms of COVID-19 can develop over a 14 day period of time, therefore despite negative results, residents are required to continue to quarantine for the full 14 days from the date of potential exposure.  DC Health’s potential resident exposure motto is “You cannot test out of a quarantine period.  All resident quarantines are always 14 days.”  Grand Oaks does not have any COVID-19 positive residents at this time.  If this status changes, you will be notified.  If you have additional questions regarding this protocol, please contact Katelyn Manning, Director of Nursing, at 202-660-7312.

Courtyard Visits/HUG Station

Residents and families continue to use the “HUG” station during the courtyard visits.  As a reminder, we have very specific procedures for using the HUG station, the team will provide appropriate direction for use.  Please understand that if you use the HUG station, we will interrupt the visit at around 15 minutes to allow time for appropriate PPE placement and hug.  As a reminder, we ask that individuals book only 1 visit per week to allow other families the ability to enjoy courtyard visitation.  To book a visit, please click here: https://www.grandoaksdc.org/schedule-a-visit/

Beauty Salon

The beauty salon continues to safely serve our residents during this time.  If you would like to make a salon appointment, please contact their appointment service.

Phone:  1-800-543-9140

Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Activity Programs

We continue to offer a variety of small group activity programs in both neighborhoods.  I have attached the weekly AL schedule to this update, please note that on staff COVID testing days, programs are relocated to alternate areas of the community.  Please remember that residents must RSVP with the concierge desk 24 hours in advance to ensure we maintain an appropriate number of participants for social distancing.  If you are interested in signing up for any of these programs, please contact the concierge at 202-349-3400.

Weekend Nurse Supervisors (202-437-0346)

Saturday 7am – 7pm         Edo
Saturday 7pm – 7am         Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm            Eno
Sunday 7pm – 7am            Florence 

As always, thank you for all of your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: November 5, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Jordan and her team are busy preparing a fun-filled holiday season for our residents.  While this year will definitely look different, our entire team is committed to ensuring residents have a memorable holiday season.  Thanksgiving is right around the corner and while we will not be able to invite families to join us for a meal, we are offering times for residents to dine together in an appropriate socially distant manner.  Additionally, we will be increasing our offerings and support of virtual connections.

Friendsgiving Celebrations

This year we will offer our first ever “Friendsgiving” meal times.  During the week of Thanksgiving (Monday – Wednesday) we will be offering reservations for residents to dine together in the rear of the dining room.  Reservations for resident groups of up to 4 will be accepted for the following time slots: 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 4:30 pm, or 6:00 pm.  Reservations can be made by contacting the concierge desk and providing the preferred time and list of attending residents.  Jeanina, our External Sales Director, will also be assisting to organize groups in assisted living for Friendsgiving celebrations.   The Activity team will also be coordinating small group Friendsgiving meals in the Oasis neighborhood.  If you are interested or think your loved one may enjoy this type of celebration, please contact Jeanina at jdivitt1@jhmi.edu

 

Virtual Celebrations/Connections

Since we are unable to invite families into the community to celebrate with our residents, we will be offering additional time and support for virtual celebrations.  The Grand Oaks team will be assisting with FACETIME or ZOOM visits during the week of Thanksgiving.  We will only be able to support one of these 2 platforms at this time.  During this holiday week, any regularly scheduled FACETIME or ZOOM calls will not be conducted.  There are 2 types of support that our team can provide:  Resident device connection support or Grand Oaks device connection.  If you/your loved one has computer/phone access, the team can assist with that device as needed if the resident is able to manage the device once connected.  If the resident is unable to manage the device unsupported, our team will utilize one of our devices to connect virtually.  We will schedule calls for 30-minute block when using Grand Oaks devices.  Calls will be scheduled between 10 am – 5 pm.  Virtual connections will be scheduled in both the Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods.  In an effort to ensure all residents have the opportunity for virtual connections, please coordinate multiple family members to participate in one virtual visit during the holiday week.  Time slots will be reserved on a first-come-first-serve basis beginning on Monday, November 9th.  To reserve a virtual visit, please contact Jordan Asrat through email:  yasrat1@jhmi.edu.

Upcoming Programs (more info to follow)

  • Veteran’s celebration next week
  • Holiday Baking Groups
  • Community holiday decorating groups
  • Virtual holiday concert/show

Thank you again for all of your support as we navigate holidays differently this year.

COVID-19 Updates: October 30, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community. 

Weekly Staff COVID Testing

We continue to conduct weekly testing of all staff in the community.  This week we were notified of one positive private aide result.  As a reminder, this individual will not return to the community until cleared by the Sibley Occupational Health team.

Resident Engagement and Movement

This week we began trialing open times for residents to partake in the engagement and movement sessions when desired instead of assigned times during the day.  Through the week residents did a great job remaining socially distant and appropriately masked.  We will continue to monitor movement and appreciate everyone’s support in maintaining a safe community.  The Housekeeping Department will also continue ongoing disinfecting and cleaning throughout the day.  We kindly request that residents do not move any furniture in the community as items are purposefully socially distant. 

Courtyard Visits/HUG Station

Residents and families continue to use the “HUG” station during the courtyard visits.  As a reminder, we have very specific procedures for using the HUG station, the team will provide appropriate direction for use.  Please understand that if you use the HUG station, we will interrupt the visit at around 15 minutes to allow time for appropriate PPE placement and hug.  As a reminder, we ask that individuals book only 1 visit per week to allow other families the ability to enjoy courtyard visitation.  To book a visit, please click here:  https://www.grandoaksdc.org/schedule-a-visit/

Activity Programs

We continue to offer a variety of small group activity programs in both neighborhoods.  I have attached the weekly AL schedule to this update, please note that on staff COVID testing days, programs are relocated to alternate areas of the community.  Please remember that residents must RSVP with the concierge desk 24 hours in advance to ensure we maintain an appropriate number of participants for social distancing.  If you are interested in signing up for any of these programs, please contact the concierge at 202-349-3400.

Weekend Nurse Supervisors (202-437-0346)

Saturday 7am – 7pm         Carlitta
Saturday 7pm – 7am         Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm            Carlitta
Sunday 7pm – 7am            Josephine

As always, thank you for all of your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: October 23, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community. 

Weekly Staff COVID Testing

We continue to conduct weekly testing of all staff in the community.  At this time we are still awaiting this week’s results.

Resident Engagement and Movement

Effective Monday, we will begin trialing open times for residents to partake in the engagement and movement sessions when desired instead of assigned times during the day.  All residents will continue to be required to wear a mask, ensure social distancing from others, and use hand hygiene when out of their apartments.  The Housekeeping Department will continue ongoing disinfecting and cleaning throughout the day.  We kindly request that residents do not move any furniture in the community as items are purposefully socially distant. 

Courtyard Visits/HUG Station
This week we began offering the use of our “HUG” station.  It was wonderful to see residents and families embrace safely after such a long time.  As a reminder, we have very specific procedures for using the HUG station, the team will provide appropriate direction for use.  Please understand that if you use the HUG station, we will interrupt the visit at around 15 minutes to allow time for appropriate PPE placement and hug.  As a reminder, we ask that individuals book only 1 visit per week to allow other families the ability to enjoy courtyard visitation.  To book a visit, please click here:  https://www.grandoaksdc.org/schedule-a-visit/

Activity Programs

We continue to offer a variety of small group activity programs in both neighborhoods.  I have attached the weekly AL schedule to this update, please note that on staff COVID testing days, programs are relocated to alternate areas of the community.  Please remember that residents must RSVP with the concierge desk 24 hours in advance to ensure we maintain an appropriate number of participants for social distancing.  If you are interested in signing up for any of these programs, please contact the concierge at 202-349-3400.

Weekend Nurse Supervisors (202-437-0346)

Saturday 7am – 7pm: Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am: Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm: Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am: Florence

As always, thank you for all of your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: October 16, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Grand Oaks continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community during these unprecedented times.

Weekly Staff COVID Testing

We were informed early this week that a private duty aide tested positive during last week’s weekly testing.  This week’s testing has returned all negative results to date.  As a reminder, anyone who receives positive results will not return to the community until they are cleared by Sibley Occupational Health.

Courtyard Visits/HUG Station
Beginning Monday, October 19th, we will be offering the use of our HUG station during courtyard visits in both neighborhoods.  We have very specific procedures for using the HUG station, the team will provide appropriate direction for use.  Please understand that if you use the HUG station, we will interrupt the visit at around 15 minutes to allow time for appropriate PPE placement and hug.  As a reminder, we ask that individuals book only 1 visit per week to allow other families the ability to enjoy courtyard visitation.  To book a visit, please click here:  https://www.grandoaksdc.org/schedule-a-visit/

Dining Room

Beginning Monday, October 19th, we will open for breakfast service in the dining room. Breakfast will now be served Monday – Saturday between 7:30 am – 9:30 am.  Please do not arrive before 7:30 am as we will be performing disinfection in the morning prior to opening for service.

Activity Programs

We continue to offer a variety of small group activity programs in both neighborhoods.  I have attached the weekly AL schedule to this update, please note that on staff COVID testing days, programs are relocated to alternate areas of the community.  Please remember that residents must RSVP with the concierge desk 24 hours in advance to ensure we maintain an appropriate number of participants for social distancing.  If you are interested in signing up for any of these programs, please contact the concierge at 202-349-3400.

Family Deliveries

As a reminder, all deliveries by families must arrive sealed in an appropriate cardboard box that may be electrostatically disinfected prior to entering the community.  Please be sure that all packages are labeled with resident name and/or room number to ensure appropriate delivery.  As a reminder, packages may not be brought in during Courtyard visits, they must also go through the proper sanitization process.  Packages are brought in around noon and 4 pm Monday – Friday, and Noon and 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Weekend Nurse Supervisors (202-437-0346)

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm Bianca
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am Josephine
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm Bianca
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am Josephine

COVID-19 Updates: October 9, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Thank you to everyone who participated in the virtual Family Forum meeting earlier this week.  We are working on downloading the audio file and presenting it in a usable link for residents and families. 

Weekly Staff COVID Testing

This week we were notified that 1 asymptomatic staff member has tested positive.  As a reminder, this individual will not return to Grand Oaks until they are cleared by Sibley Occupational Health.

Wellness Office

The Wellness Office is excited to welcome Julie Wieder to the Administrative Assistant position which was previously occupied by Amethyst Edmonds who relocated out of the area. Julie is up and running in the Wellness Office and can be contacted at 202-349-3424 or jwieder4@jhu.edu.  

Flu Clinic

This week we had a very successful flu vaccination day in collaboration with CVS Pharmacy.  Residents were able to receive their vaccination in the comfort of their apartments.  We received a tremendous amount of positive feedback from our residents and look forward to being prepared for flu season! 

Dining Action Station

This week Andrew Conlin, Executive Chef, held another action station in the dining room for lunch.  We have not seen our dining room so full in 7+ months.  It was great to see so many residents come down to enjoy a meal.

DC Voting

If you are registered to vote in DC and have requested an absentee ballot, they should begin arriving in the mail soon.  You can complete your ballot and drop it in the mail or a DC Board of Elections staff member will be coming to Grand Oaks on October 30th to personally pick up ballots.  If you are interested in giving your ballot to the board of elections staff, please deliver it to the concierge desk.

Courtyard Visits
Please continue to use the online link to schedule family visits.  As a reminder, pets are not allowed to attend courtyard visits at this time.  Click here to book a visit.

Oasis Family Visits

Effective immediately, Oasis courtyard visits will return to the Azalea courtyard.  If you are coming for a courtyard visit for an Oasis resident, please use the gated courtyard entrance off of Loughboro road.  If you have any questions, please contact Monique Bonds, Oasis RN Coordinator, at 202-243-5184.

Activity Programs

This week we added additional small group activities in both neighborhoods.  In Assisted Living, we continue to distribute the weekly activity list on Friday evenings for the following week.  I have also attached the weekly AL schedule to this update.  Please remember that residents must RSVP with the concierge desk 24 hours in advance to ensure we maintain an appropriate number of participants for social distancing.  If you are interested in signing up for any of these programs, please contact the concierge at 202-349-3400.

Family Deliveries

As a reminder, all deliveries by families must arrive sealed in an appropriate cardboard box that may be electrostatically disinfected prior to entering the community.  As a reminder, packages may not be brought in during Courtyard visits, they must also go through the proper sanitization process.  Packages are brought in around noon and 4 pm Monday – Friday, and Noon and 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Weekend Nurse Supervisors (202-437-0346)

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm Adele
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am Florence
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm Adela
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am Florence

Thank you again for all of your support during these unprecedented times.

 

COVID-19 Updates: October 2, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.  Our entire team continues to appreciate your support.

Weekly Staff COVID Testing

This week we were notified that 1 asymptomatic staff member tested positive.  The staff member has not been in the building since June, they were being tested prior to returning from work on a leave of absence.

Flu Shot Clinic

As a reminder, Grand Oaks is partnering with CVS pharmacy this year to host our flu vaccination clinic.  The clinic will be held on October 7th between the hours of 10 am -3 pm.  All resident’s primary care physicians have been notified to provide a flu vaccination order in the event we do not already have one on record.  We will provide more specific details to the residents next week as well as a reminder flyer delivered to their door.  We are looking forward to another quick and smooth day of vaccinations similar to last year!   

Activity Programs

Beginning Monday, October 5th we will be adding additional small group activities in both neighborhoods.  In Assisted Living, we are distributing the weekly activity list on Friday evenings for the following week.  Please remember that residents must RSVP with the concierge desk to ensure we maintain an appropriate number of participants for social distancing.   Next week we will be adding art classes, bingo, trivia, and word games.  If you are interested in signing up for any of these programs, please contact the concierge at 202-349-3400.

DC Voting

If you are registered to vote in DC and have requested an absentee ballot, they should begin arriving in the mail soon.  You can complete your ballot and drop it in the mail or a DC Board of Elections staff member will be coming to Grand Oaks on October 30th to personally pick up ballots.  If you are interested in giving your ballot to the board of elections staff, please deliver it to the concierge desk.

US Postal Mail

Beginning Monday, October 5th residents can pick up US postal mail from their boxes every day.  If you would prefer to have your mail delivered to your apartment once per week, please contact the concierge to let them know.

Virtual Family Forum

As previously communicated, we will hold another Virtual Family Forum meeting on Tuesday, October 6th from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm.  We will use the same webinar format through Zoom.   We hope you will join us, please submit your questions in advance to Riley Anderson at rande102@jhmi.edu.  You must also register in advance for the meeting.

Family Visitation

As a reminder, family visits may be scheduled by visiting our website.

Weekend Nurse Supervisors (202-437-0346)

Saturday 7am – 7pm         Bianca
Saturday 7pm – 7am         Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm            Bianca
Sunday 7pm – 7am            Raquel

Thanks again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: September 25, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Today we distributed issue #188 of the Daily Telegraph publication, it is hard to believe we have been living in this new reality for over 6 months. Our entire team appreciates all of the support through these challenging times. I wanted to share some important community updates below.

Weekly COVID Testing

This week’s COVID testing results have all been negative to date. 

Flu Shot Clinic

Grand Oaks is partnering with CVS pharmacy this year to host our flu vaccination clinic. The clinic will be held on October 7th between the hours of 10 am -3 pm. All resident’s primary care physicians have been notified to provide a flu vaccination order in the event we do not already have one on record. We will provide more specific details closer to the date as well as a reminder flyer for our residents. We are looking forward to another quick and smooth day of vaccinations similar to last year!

Oasis Family Visits

This week Sibley began construction work on Building “C” which interfered with the outdoor courtyard visits. Effective immediately, Oasis courtyard visits have been relocated to the Myrtle side courtyard. If you have a scheduled visit, please enter the Renaissance building at the main entrance. The Sibley team will screen you and provide you with a visitor badge. You will then take the elevator to the 2nd floor and REMAIN in the elevator lobby until a staff member lets you into the courtyard directly from the elevator lobby (door to the right of the elevators). As a reminder, families are not able to enter the Oasis neighborhood at this time. If you have questions about this process, please contact Monique Simpkins at 202-243-5184.

Activity Programs

We continue to offer 1:1 exercise classes, social visits, daily communal exercise classes, and daily room to room socials for all residents. This week we welcomed residents in Assisted Living back to the Grand Oaks Cinema. We are now offering afternoon matinees with a limited number of participants each week. In Assisted Living we will be replaying the same movie on multiple days to allow for increased participation. Additionally, Oasis evening movies will begin this weekend for our residents. In addition to the afternoon movies, we will be adding afternoon socials next week scheduled per floor to ensure social distancing. We are also investigating a safe reimplementation of happy hour with live entertainment possibly sometime in October. Stay tuned for additional programs. If you are interested in signing up for any of these programs, please contact the concierge at 202-349-3400.

Dining Service

As you are aware, we are currently open for limited communal dining for lunch and dinner Monday – Saturday. We continue to see a limited number of residents partaking in communal dining. We know how important it is to get out of your suite, so beginning on October 1st, Andrew Conlin, Executive Chef, will be offering a weekly “Action Station” to see if that elicits more participation in the dining room. We will offer the action station for 2-3 weeks initially and then determine the next steps based on resident interest in continuing the program. The October 1st menu will highlight the action station offerings when delivered next week.

Virtual Family Forum

As previously communicated, we will hold another Virtual Family Forum meeting on Tuesday, October 6th from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. We will use the same webinar format through Zoom. We hope you will join us, please submit your questions in advance to Riley Anderson at rande102@jhmi.edu. You must also register in advance for the meeting online.

Weekend Nurse Supervisors (202-437-0346)

Saturday 7am – 7pm         Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am         Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm            Adela
Sunday 7pm – 7am            Florence

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Updates: September 18, 2020

​Dear Residents and Families,

We continue to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community. We received notification this week that 2 Private Duty Aides (PDA) have tested positive during weekly testing. As a reminder, neither PDA will return to the community until they are cleared by the Sibley Occupational Health team.

Virtual Family Forum
Please save the date of October 6, 2020, from 4 pm – 5 pm for our next virtual family forum. We will use the same format that we used earlier this summer. We will set up the webinar and send the registration link next week. I hope you will join us.

Resident Flu Clinic
This year we will be partnering with our local CVS pharmacy for our annual flu clinic. The flu clinic for all residents is scheduled on Wednesday, October 7th. Katelyn and I are in the process of finalizing details and will provide more information next week.

Family Visits
Schedule a socially distant visit with your loved one here.

Beauty Salon
As a reminder, all salon appointments must be made through their appointment service.
Phone: 1.800.543.9140
Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As always, thank you for your support during this challenging time.

COVID-19 Updates: September 14, 2020
Dear Residents and Families,
 
The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment.  We have a few updates to share as we continue to manage the current health care emergency.
 
Family Visits
As a reminder, visits to our community continue to be supervised and must be scheduled through our online booking software.  All visits are supervised with universal masking required for all parties.  In addition, social distancing must be maintained during the entirety of the visit.  In the case of inclement weather, Oasis courtyard visits will be canceled and all Assisted Living visits will be moved to the bistro window.   Upon arrival for Assisted Living visits, please check in with the concierge for proper screening, and then visitors must wait in the main lobby until directed to the outdoor visitation area.  Please do not wander into the bistro area as we continue to work to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.  Please use this link to schedule a visit.
 
Dining Room Service
Dining room service continues to be provided for lunch and dinner Monday – Saturday.  Residents may choose to dine socially distant in the dining room by notifying the dining team on the daily menu.  We will continue to offer room service delivery at no charge if residents prefer to dine in their apartment at this time.  If you have questions, please contact Angel Perez, Front House Manager at 202-349-3411.
 
Limited Communal Activities
Last week we were fortunate to host the National Symphony Orchestra in the front driveway and the outdoor courtyard for a performance in Assisted Living.  Residents were able to hear from balconies and windows throughout the community.  We continue to offer several exercise classes in different areas of the community of both neighborhoods.  Our activity team is continuing to brainstorm additional program offerings as we navigate through the COVID environment.  We will continue to provide updates as programs are added.  Please contact Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, if you have any questions.
 
Beauty Salon
As a reminder, all salon appointments must be made through their appointment service.
Phone: 1.800.543.9140
 
As always, thank you for your support during this challenging time.
COVID-19 Updates: September 4, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

This week we enjoyed seeing many familiar faces during our courtyard visits, which continues to be such a happy occasion for our residents, families, and staff. As a reminder, visits to our community must be scheduled through our online booking software. Please refrain from scheduling multiple visits weekly to allow all families to be able to participate in this wonderful opportunity. In addition, visits are supervised by a staff member to ensure all parties maintain universal masking, social distancing, and appropriate hand hygiene. Any items that you may bring to the community, such as flowers, candy, cards, etc. must be left in the delivery area in a sealed cardboard box for appropriate sanitizing before entering the building. These items will not be permitted to be exchanged during your visit. In the case of inclement weather, Oasis courtyard visits will be canceled and all Assisted Living visits will be moved to the bistro window.   

Our Activities Department was able to offer several exercise classes in the community this week. These were very well received by our residents and we look forward to continuing this beneficial activity.  Residents may reserve spots for the Assisted Living programs by contacting the concierge at #202-349-3400. Should you have any questions, please contact Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities at yasrat1@jhmi.edu

As a reminder, the Beauty Salon is open for hair and nail services. To schedule an appointment please contact them at: 1-800-543-9140 or goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Please find below the Nursing Supervisors for the weekend. These team members can be reached at: 202-437-0346

Saturday 7am – 7pm        Carlitta
Saturday 7pm – 7am        Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm           Carlitta
Sunday 7pm – 7am           Josephine
Monday 7am-7pm             Bianca
Monday 7pm-7am             Florence

As always, we appreciate your ongoing understanding and cooperation during this most difficult time. Happy Labor Day!

COVID-19 Updates: August 28, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment.  This week we enjoyed the implementation of outdoor supervised visits.  Being able to see residents with their families brought smiles to our faces.  As a reminder, visits to our community must be scheduled through our online booking software.  All visits are supervised with universal masking.  In addition, the social distance must be maintained during the entirety of the visit.  In the case of inclement weather, Oasis courtyard visits will be canceled and all Assisted Living visits will be moved to the bistro window.   Please use this link to schedule a visit.  https://www.grandoaksdc.org/schedule-a-visit/

Mass Testing

We continue to partner with DC Health to conduct weekly testing of staff.  We have been notified that one staff member has tested positive.  This staff member works in the assisted living neighborhood.  As a reminder, this individual will not return to the community until cleared by Occupational Health. 

Dining Room Service

This week the dining room opened for dinner service.  As with lunch service, we have seen limited participation in communal dining during the dinner service.  Beginning Monday, August 31st we will offer open seating during dinner in the Assisted Living neighborhood.  Please join us anytime between 4:30pm – 6:30pm in the dining room Monday – Saturday.  We will continue to offer room service delivery at no charge if residents prefer to dine in their apartment at this time.

Limited Communal Activities

As we move further into phase 2, we will begin offering limited communal programs next week.  We will begin with several exercise offerings hosted in different areas of the community.  Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, will be delivering the attached letter to the assisted living residents tomorrow.  Residents may begin reserving spots for the Assisted Living programs tomorrow by contacting the concierge at 202-349-3400.  In Oasis we will be adding small group exercise programs and painting classes as part of our limited communal offerings.  Please contact Jordan if you have any questions.  Yasrat1@jhmi.edu

Beauty Salon

Phase 2 has also allowed us to open the beauty salon.  Beginning next Tuesday, September 1st, the salon will begin offering nail services.  As a reminder, all salon appointments must be made through their appointment service.
Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Family Deliveries

As a reminder, all deliveries by families must arrive sealed in an appropriate cardboard box that may be electrostatically disinfected prior to entering the community.  We will eliminate the specific drop off time, as packages may be left at the designated drop spot any time to be disinfected.  Packages are brought in around noon and 4pm Monday – Friday, and Noon and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.

As we head into the weekend, the following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm – Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am – Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm – Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am – Florence

I will be away on vacation beginning tomorrow and return on September 14th.  If you need immediate assistance, please contact the concierge who can direct you to the appropriate team member.  As always, thank you for your support during this challenging time.

COVID-19 Updates: August 27, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

I am pleased to announce that Grand Oaks Assisted Living Residence has been recognized as a 2020 recipient of the Silver – Achievement in Quality Award for its commitment to improving the lives of its residents through quality care. The distinction is the second of three progressive award levels through the National Quality Award Program, presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), the leading association for long-term and post-acute care.

The program honors association members across the country that demonstrate their dedication to improving the quality of care for seniors and those with disabilities. The Silver Award is the second step in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program; Grand Oaks was recognized as a recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award in 2018.

The National Quality Award Program, established by AHCA/NCAL in 1996, is based on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, which also serves as the foundation for the metric-based AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative. The Baldrige framework helps organizations among different business sectors improve their organizational effectiveness and achieve strategy-driven performance. For the past 20 years, Grand Oaks has been committed to offering residential long-term care that maximizes dignity, privacy, autonomy, choice, and safety.

We are very proud to be honored for our commitment to improving quality.  Working together to achieve this distinction has made Grand Oaks even better.  We look forward to continuing our pursuit toward excellence in quality care.

COVID-19 Updates: August 24, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

As we enter phase 2 this week, we begin offering outdoor, face to face, supervised visits.  Anyone who participates in these visits is required to wear a face-covering during the entirety of the visit.  DC Health also requires us to supervise these visits to ensure appropriate social distance and safety is maintained the entire visit.  These visits will occur outdoor in both neighborhood courtyards.  For the Assisted Living courtyard, visitors will use the main entry and be screened and escorted to the courtyard.  In Oasis, visitors will continue to use the gated entrance off Loughboro Road. 

We have updated the online booking software to incorporate the courtyard visits.  At this time, we will assume that all visitors prefer this visitation method.  In the event that you prefer a balcony or bistro visit, please contact the concierge the day of the visit to make an adjustment.

To book a visit, please click here:  https://www.grandoaksdc.org/schedule-a-visit/

COVID-19 Updates: August 21, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks’ team continues to work diligently to provide the safest environment for everyone in the community.  There are several updates to share, please let us know if you have any questions.

Phased Reopening

Grand Oaks will be entering phase 2 of our reopening plan next week.  As a reminder, phase 2 allows us to begin implementing additional visitation options and limited communal activities.  During phase 2, the guidance continues to recommend that non-essential appointments be delayed.  Beginning Monday, August 24th reservations may be made for in-person, supervised outdoor courtyard visits per the DC Health guidance.  These visits will begin effective Wednesday, August 26th in both the Assisted Living and the Oasis neighborhood.  We will maintain the 30-minute blocks, with a 20-minute visit and 10-minute disinfection/transfer time.  We recognize that these visits will be very popular for our residents and families and ask respectfully that you do not book multiple times during the week so that all families can be accommodated.  We are in the process of finalizing the communal activity programs and expect them to begin on September 1st.  I will continue to provide updates as they become available.

Resident Leave of Absence

As a reminder, if a resident decides to take an extended leave of absence, they will be required to provide COVID test results prior to returning.  Additionally, residents will quarantine for 14 days after returning to the community to ensure we maintain the safest environment.  As you may be aware, a test is only a snapshot in time.  We have instituted the additional 14 days to provide additional safety measures for all of our residents.  The quarantine period will also apply should you transport your loved one to an appointment off-campus.

Appointments Off-Campus

We would like to remind family members that we strongly urge you to not take residents on your own to appointments due to the risk of exposure.  The Wellness Office is able to arrange telehealth appointments and if required, Grand Oaks Transportation can transport the resident to the appointment.  It is imperative that we continue to be vigilant with limiting the risk of exposure.  DC Health has placed strict measures that we have met thus far that allow us to move forward with the reopening phases.  Setbacks would be devastating for our community.  We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this effort.

Staff Mass Testing

We continue to partner with DC Health on weekly COVID testing of all staff.  This week we learned that 1 private duty aide has tested positive.  As a reminder, this aide will not return to the community until cleared by Sibley Occupational Health. 

Dining Services

This week we continue to offer limited communal dining for all residents.  Beginning Monday, August 24th we will offer open lunch seating for all residents Monday – Saturday.  Based on the limited number of residents currently participating in communal dining, we feel confident that we can maintain a safe environment and offer this more frequently to those residents who want to come to the dining room.  As a reminder, residents do not have to come to the dining room at this time.  We will continue to offer room service at no additional charge.

In addition, beginning Monday, August 24th we will open for dinner service.  We will utilize the schedule below for dinner service until we can appropriately gauge how busy the dining room becomes.  The dining room will be open from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm for dinner service.  Seating will continue to be limited to 1 resident per table unless you are dining with a spouse/PDA who currently stays with you. 

Monday/Thursday: 2nd floor
Tuesday/Friday: 3rd floor
Wednesday/Saturday: 1st/4th floor

US Postal Mail

As a reminder, residents may come to pick up their mail during meal times.  In addition, the mail will be delivered by the security team on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

As always, we continue to appreciate your support as we navigate this healthcare emergency.

COVID-19 Updates: August 17, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Thank you for all of your continued support through these challenging times.  This morning we have a few updates and reminders about our community. 

Phased Reopening

DC Health has communicated that we can move into phase 2 without retesting residents again since we received 2 consecutive weeks of negative resident results.  This week will work on finalizing a phase 2 plan, which will include outdoor face to face supervised family visits and limited communal activities.  I will provide additional details as they are finalized later in the week.

Director of Nursing

Katelyn Manning, our Director of Nursing, returns this week after enjoying precious time away with her new bundle of joy, Malia.  We are excited to have Katelyn back and will be bringing her up to speed this week on all of the process changes over the last 4 months. 

Beauty Salon

As we communicated last week, the beauty salon will resume hair care services beginning tomorrow, August 18, 2020.  All appointments must be made by contacting them via phone or email. 
Phone:  1.800.543.9140  
Email:  goaks@southernluxesalons.com

Limited Communal Dining

This week we continue to offer limited communal dining for all residents.  We have added additional days to the Assisted Living schedule this week, please see below for details.  As a reminder, residents do not have to come to the dining room at this time.  We will continue to offer room service to all resident rooms at no additional fee.  Residents will continue to be assigned a seating time (11:30 am or 1:00 pm) to ensure appropriate social distancing measures can be maintained.  Seating will continue to be limited to 1 resident per table unless you are dining with a spouse/PDA who currently stays with you. 

  • Monday/Thursday: 2nd floor
  • Tuesday/Friday: 3rd floor
  • Wednesday/Saturday: 1st/4th floor

Family Window Visits

Family visits continue to be scheduled online through our website.  We have added the option to request a balcony visit, if preferred, in the assisted living neighborhood. Please be sure to select the respective neighborhood when scheduling a visit. As a reminder, all visits are 20 minutes long to allow disinfection time between residents and families. 

As always, thank you for your support. 

COVID-19 Updates: August 13, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Grand Oaks continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community. This week we have been celebrating the opening of our limited dining room options. It has been wonderful to see residents in both neighborhoods out again enjoying the dining room. 

Staff Mass Testing

We continue our partnership with DC Health conducting weekly staff COVID testing. Our testing this week has only returned negative results so far. However, we were notified that a private duty aide (PDA) who works in the Assisted Living neighborhood tested positive at another location. As a reminder, this PDA will not return to the community until they are cleared by Sibley Occupational Health.

Beauty Salon

As we communicated last week, the beauty salon will resume hair care services beginning August 18, 2020. All appointments must be made by contacting them via phone or email.
Phone: 1.800.543.9140  Email: goaks@southernluxesalons.com

As always, thank you for your support through these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: August 10, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

We are excited to begin some of our phased reopening plans this week.

Beauty Salon

As communicated last Friday, our Beauty Salon will open again for services on Tuesday, August 18th.  The salon has set up new processes to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.  Please see the note below provided by the salon management.

Salon Hours:
Tuesday – Friday
10am – 4pm

TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS:
CALL 1.800.543.9140
EMAIL goaks@southernluxesalons.com

**Special notes**

  • The salon maximum capacity will be two residents at a time.
  • Please do not enter the salon without an appointment. The door will be closed and secured as we will not be able to accept walk in requests or stop to make appointments inside of the salon as we have done in the past.
  • If you are unable to keep your appointment time, please call the 800 number to reschedule in advance and so that we may accommodate others.
  • Masks will be required for entry and must be worn fully (over the nose and mouth) for the entire duration of the service.
  • We are focusing on haircut appointments only the first 2 weeks.  We will resume chemical services beginning September 1st, if possible.  If you are accustomed to a weekly styling appointment you may have a delay the second week so that we may accommodate haircut requests before we resume weekly styling appointments.
  • The last 30-minute appointment may be scheduled for a 3:30pm start only.
  • The stylists will be wearing full protective PPE. This includes masks, eye and face shield coverings. This is the new normal for all salons so please do not be alarmed. The stylists behind the coverings are Kevin and Maria. Lynn will return for nails when it is permitted.
  • We missed working with you all and we are so pleased and eager to return! We will get through this together, one week at a time. ?

Dining Room Service

As a reminder, we begin limited communal dining this Wednesday, August 12th.  All Assisted Living residents will receive notices delivered to their doors this evening with their Wednesday’s as well with staggered dining times.  Please contact Angel, Front House Manager, if you have questions or want to adjust your seating time.  (202-349-3411)

Resident Leave of Absence

I wanted to clarify communication regarding leaves of absence.  If a resident decides to take an extended leave of absence, they will be required to provide COVID test results prior to returning.  Additionally, residents will quarantine for 14 days after returning the community to ensure we maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.  As you may be aware, a test is only a snapshot in time.  We have instituted the additional 14 days to provide additional safety measures for all of our residents.

As always, thank you for your support through these unprecedented times.  The entire Grand Oaks team appreciates the support.

COVID-19 Updates: August 7, 2020

Dear Residents and Families:

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for all personnel.  There are several community updates this week.

Staff Mass Testing

We continue to partner with DC Health to conduct weekly staff testing.  We have received the majority of the results back this week.  We did have 1 positive result for a Private Duty Aide.  As a reminder, this individual will not return to the community until cleared by Sibley Occupational Health.

Phased Reopening

I am pleased to communicate that Grand Oaks will enter phase one of our reopening plan on August 12, 2020. This phase includes limited communal dining and hair care services.  As a reminder, entering phase one does not change the current visitor restrictions.

Universal Masking

As we move into reopening areas of the community, I want to remind all residents that a mask is now required anytime you are outside your apartment.  If you need another mask, please contact your care manager or the concierge at 202-349-3400.

Limited Communal Dining

Residents have the option to eat lunch in the dining room during scheduled days beginning next week.  Residents do not have to come to the dining room at this time, we will continue to offer room service to all resident rooms at no additional fee.  In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, seating will be limited to 1 resident per table unless they are dining with a spouse who currently lives with you.  Assisted Living residents will be assigned a day and seating time based on the floor they live on and historic preferences.

  • Wednesday, August: 12th: 1st/4th floor
  • Thursday, August 13th: 2nd floor
  • Friday, August 14th: 3rd Floor
  • Additional lunch days will be added on August 17th
  • Monday/Thursday: 2nd floor
  • Tuesday/Friday: 3rd floor
  • Wednesday/Saturday: 1st/4th floor

The two seating times are 11:30-12:30 or 1:00-2:00 p.m. It is important that we stick to these seating times to ensure that the dining room can be properly sanitized between groups.  Limited communal dining will also begin in the Oasis neighborhood on August 12th.  Monique will be working with her team to encourage residents to enjoy either lunch or dinner in the dining room.  Oasis residents will also be limited to 1 resident per table with appropriate disinfecting in between meals.  On Monday, August 10th Assisted Living residents will receive a notification that includes their assigned seating time for lunch.

If you would like to inquire about changing your seating time, please contact Angel at 202-349-3411 or eperez16@jhmi.edu.

Beauty Salon Services

In addition to dining services, we will begin hair care services in phase 1.  The salon will be reopening by appointment only on Tuesday, August 18th for hair care services.  Nail care services will resume in phase 2.  Southern Luxe Salons (our salon provider) is setting up a 1-800 number and email address for residents and families to make appointments.  I will send additional information on Monday regarding the salon procedures.

U.S. Postal Mail

As we enter phase 1, we encourage residents to pick up their mail during mealtimes or our daily engagement and movement sessions.

Weekend Supervisor

As we head into the weekend, we continue our engagement and movement sessions.  We will also continue to provide our 1 to 1 exercise program, friendly visits, and afternoon smoothies to the residents.  The following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7pm  Bianca
Saturday 7 pm – 7am  Josephine
Sunday 7 am – 7pm     Bianca
Sunday 7 pm – 7am     Josephine

Thank you again for all of your support during this unprecedented time.

COVID-19 Updates: July 31, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Grand Oaks continues to work diligently to provide the safest environment for everyone in the community. 

Resident Mass Testing

As a reminder, resident mass testing remains on hold since we received no positive results for 2 cumulative weeks. The next resident testing will begin once we are ready to move into phase 2.  I will provide more communication as it becomes available.

Staff Mass Testing

DC Health continues to provide weekly testing of all personnel in the community. The additional results received this week have all been negative. 

Universal Gowning

We have worked with Sibley infection prevention to reduce our universal gowning procedures. Beginning on Monday, August 3, 2020, we will only utilize gowns during high contact care (bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.). This means that the dining, activity, and housekeeping teams will typically no longer be utilizing gowns in the resident rooms. We feel confident that this will improve service delivery while still providing the safest environment of care for all residents. 

Package Delivery

We continue to disinfect packages before they enter the community. Please remember to properly seal and label all packages with a resident name or room number.   

Family Window Visits

Family visits may now be scheduled online through our website. Please be sure to select the respective neighborhood when scheduling a visit. As a reminder, all visits are 20 minutes long to allow disinfection time between residents and families. 

Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser

We are planning a “Taste of Italy” drive-thru dinner pickup on August 20, 2020, from 4 pm-6 pm. For a “suggested” donation of $20, each individual will receive an Italian dinner for 2. RSVP is required, please specify a vegetarian or chicken preference. Please email Andrew Klansek, aklanse1@jhmi.edu, if interested.

Weekend Supervisor

As we head into the weekend, we continue our engagement and movement sessions. We will also continue to provide our 1 to 1 exercise program, friendly visits, and afternoon smoothies to the residents. The following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty. They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7pm  Adele
Saturday 7 pm – 7am  Florence
Sunday 7 am – 7pm    Adela
Sunday 7 pm – 7am    Florence

Congratulations!

This week, Charlie and Lorraine Zito welcomed their first Great Grandchild into the world, Miss Ava Jean Compton. Charlie and Lorraine are proud great grandparents and wanted to share some good news during such a tough time.

Charlie & Lorraine Zito's first great grandchild

Thank you again for all of your support during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Updates: July 28, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Our team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community. I know the last several months have been challenging for all of us, we appreciate your support while we manage the current healthcare emergency.

Resident Mass Testing

As a reminder, resident mass testing is on hold since we received no positive results for 2 cumulative weeks. The next resident testing will begin once we are ready to move into phase 2.  I will provide more communication as it becomes available. 

Staff Mass Testing

DC Health continues to provide weekly testing of all personnel in the community. We received notification that 2 individuals returned positive results. These individuals will not return to the community until cleared by Sibley Occupational Health as per Johns Hopkins and CDC guidance.

Phased Reopening

The Grand Oaks team continues to monitor the current coronavirus situation in the community and the surrounding area. We are finalizing a plan to move into phase 1 in the next few weeks. This phase allows us to implement limited communal dining options for our residents and allows limited haircare services. This phase does not change the current family visitation restrictions, nor does it allow non-essential medical visits.  As communicated, our goal is to provide the safest environment for everyone. Opening any area for communal activity increases risk and we must do this slowly and remain diligent in our actions.  We continue to appreciate your understanding while we maintain a safe environment.

Family Window Visits

Family visits may now be scheduled online through our website. Please click here to schedule a visit. As a reminder, all visits are 20 minutes long to allow disinfection time between residents and families. 

Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser

We are planning a “Taste of Italy” drive-thru dinner pickup on August 20, 2020, from 4 pm-6 pm. For a “suggested” donation of $20, each individual will receive an Italian dinner for 2. RSVP is required, please specify a vegetarian or chicken preference. Please email Andrew Klansek, aklanse1@jhmi.edu, if interested.

COVID-19 Updates: July 23, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to keep everyone safe during this pandemic. Here are a few updates from the community.

Resident Mass Testing

Mass resident testing was conducted on July 3rd, July 10th, and July 17th. No resident has tested positive in the past 2 weeks. As a result, DC Health no longer requires that we continue mass testing for residents at this time.

Staff Mass Testing

Last week DC Health began testing all staff in the community. Unfortunately, they were unable to provide us with additional swabs to finish the 100+ outstanding staff as planned on Monday/Tuesday of this week. We tested approximately 220 staff with all negative results received for 162 staff, 4 samples were rejected and the rest are awaiting results. We have not received any positive staff results. As communicated, staff testing will be ongoing weekly at this time. DC Health continues to review the staff testing process and the logistics around accomplishing the 100% staff testing guidance. I will communicate if any guidance is updated.

Family Visits (Bistro/Oasis Courtyard Window)

Grand Oaks continues to offer opportunities to visit loved ones safely through the bistro or oasis courtyard windows. Our team can provide residents with a cell phone if needed during the visit to assist with communication. These visits are scheduled in 30-minute blocks with a 20-minute visit and the additional time for sanitation of the area. If you are interested in scheduling a window visit, please email Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu or Riley Anderson, rande102@jhmi.edu.

Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser

Our team has continued to look for ways to support the Alzheimer’s Association during this difficult time.  We are planning a “Taste of Italy” drive-thru dinner pickup on August 20, 2020, from 4 pm-6 pm. For a “suggested” donation of $20, each individual will receive an Italian dinner for 2.  RSVP is required, please specify a vegetarian or chicken preference. Please email Andrew Klansek, aklanse1@jhmi.edu, if interested.

Thank you again for your support during these unprecedented times.

COVID-19 Updates: July 20, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to keep everyone safe during this pandemic.  Here are a few updates from the community.

Resident Mass Testing

We continue to await results from mass resident testing.  Resident testing was completed again last Friday, July 17, 2020. 

Staff Mass Testing

Last week DC Health began testing all staff and other healthcare professionals in the community, this does include therapy and the beauty salon staff.  Staff testing will continue weekly at this time. 

Family Forum 

Thank you again to everyone who was able to participate in the Family Forum meeting earlier this month.  I have responded individually to many of the outstanding questions that we were unable to answer due to time constraints.  There were several general questions as well, please see them below:

  1. What time are packages typically taken inside in case I leave perishable items?
    • Packages are disinfected and brought inside at 12pm 7 days a week.  Additionally, they are disinfected M-F at 4pm and S-S at 3pm.  If you are delivering perishable items, it is best to contact the concierge in advance so that we can ensure appropriate timely disinfection.
  1. Can Sibley conduct testing instead of waiting for DC Health?
    • Weekly mass testing is a part of DC Health guidance, they are performing the testing at all long term care and senior living communities.
  1. Who holds DC Health accountable for delays in testing?
    • We communicate frequently with DC Health about the concerns of delays and logistics with mass testing.  As a resident of DC, residents and/or families can also share their concerns with DC Health.
  1. Can Assisted Living and Oasis Memory Care open on different dates if there are positive results in only 1 neighborhood?
    • I am still awaiting guidance from DC Health on this question.  I will provide an update once clarified.
  1. Could 1:1 exercise, walking, gardening also occur on the weekends?
    • 1:1 exercise class has always occurred on the weekends.  The 1:1 walking and gardening is supported by several members of the leadership team and occurs Monday – Friday.
  1. What are the criteria for moving into phases?
    • Phase 1 – we can move into phase 1 after a minimum of 2 consecutive weeks of testing residents with no positive results.  Additionally, all staff must be tested a minimum of 2 consecutive weeks, there is not a caveat requiring no positive staff results.  Phase 1 allows limited communal dining and haircuts, no nail services.
    • Phase 2 – we can move into phase 2 after entering phase 1 once we complete the same minimum 2 weeks of testing as stated above.  In phase 2, limited communal dining continues, limited group activities can begin, nail services begin and outdoor socially distant monitored family visits may occur.
  1. Is there a family email directory?
    • We are unable to share private family emails.  Grand Oaks has an email distribution to communicate to all families.
  1. Will you notify the community when residents pass away?
    • We are not sending mass communication via email when a resident passes away.  If you would like us to communicate the loss of your loved one through our email distribution, please let us know.  Once we enter phase 1 we will continue to post notices in the community.

I believe we covered all of the other questions individually or during the meeting.  As always, please reach out if you have any additional questions at this time.

Family Visits (Bistro/Oasis Courtyard Window)

Grand Oaks continues to offer opportunities to visit loved ones safely through the bistro or oasis courtyard windows.  Our team can provide residents with a cell phone if needed during the visit to assist with communication.  These visits are scheduled in 30-minute blocks with a 20-minute visit and the additional time for sanitation of the area.  If you are interested in scheduling a window visit, please email Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu or Riley Anderson, rande102@jhmi.edu.

Thank you again for your support during this crisis.

COVID-19 Updates: July 16, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Our team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone. Thank you for all of your support through this pandemic.

Resident Mass Testing

We continue to await results from mass resident testing. On July 3, 2020, we tested 146 residents with 143 negative results and 1 positive result of an asymptomatic resident in the Assisted Living neighborhood. There are still 2 resident results pending from July 3rd testing.  Only July 10, 2020, we tested 145 residents with 140 negative results and 5 results still pending. DC Health has changed labs since the initial testing results took an extended period of time to receive. As per infection control guidelines, the positive resident is on isolation precautions. Based on DC Health guidance, we will continue testing residents weekly until we have 2 consecutive weeks of negative results. Resident testing will resume again this Friday at 10:00 am. 

Staff Mass Testing

As communicated DC Health will also require weekly testing of all staff and other healthcare professionals in the community. This week DC Health begins testing all staff as well. 

Family Visits                                                         

It has been wonderful to see so many families participating in the visits at the balcony, bistro window and Oasis courtyard. Please contact the concierge (202-349-3400) about 10-15 minutes prior to your arrival as confirmation so we can ensure the resident is ready for the visit.  

Thank you for all of your support through this pandemic.

COVID-19 Updates: July 13, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Grand Oaks continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community. 

Resident Mass Testing

We are still awaiting results from both July 3, 2020 and July 10, 2020 mass testing. 

Assisted Living Family Visits (Bistro Window)

As communicated on Friday, in an effort to continue to offer as much opportunity to connect with your loved ones we are implementing Bistro window visits.  These visits will be for assisted living residents and conducted between glass, not from the balcony.  We will continue to provide balcony visits.  We will be utilizing an area in the Bistro by the lobby where the residents can sit in the bay window while the families are outside on a bench on the opposite side of the window.   This additional space also allows for visits to occur in a shady area with the resident remaining in the comfort of the community.   Our team will provide the resident with a cell phone if needed during the visit to assist with communication.  These visits will also be scheduled in 30-minute blocks with a 20-minute visit and the additional time for sanitation of the area.  We will begin scheduling these visits on Tuesday, July 14th.  If you are interested in scheduling a Bistro window visit, please email Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu or Riley Anderson, rande102@jhmi.edu.

As always, thank you for your support during this challenging time.

COVID-19 Updates: July 10, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone.

Resident Mass Testing

We are still awaiting test results from last Friday’s resident COVID testing.  DC Health has communicated that because of the continued delay they will be changing the lab effective with next week’s testing.  Today, DC Health returned to conduct the second week of mass testing of all residents.

Assisted Living Family Visits (Bistro Window)

In an effort to continue to offer as much opportunity to connect with your loved ones, Jordan and I are working on another appropriate space for family visits.  These visits will be for assisted living residents and conducted between glass, not from the balcony.  We will be utilizing an area in the Bistro by the lobby where the residents can sit in the bay window while the families are outside on a bench on the opposite side of the window.   This additional space also allows for visits to occur in a shady area with the resident remaining in the comfort of the community.   Our team will provide the resident with a cell phone if needed during the visit to assist with communication.  These visits will also be scheduled in 30-minute blocks with a 20-minute visit and the additional time for sanitation of the area.  We will begin scheduling these visits on Tuesday, July 14th.  If you are interested in scheduling a Bistro window visit, please email Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu or Riley Anderson, rande102@jhmi.edu.

As we head into the weekend, we continue weekend morning engagement and movement sessions on Saturday and Sunday 10:30 am-11:30 am.  We will also continue to provide our 1 to 1 exercise program, friendly visits, and afternoon smoothies to the residents.  The following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm  Bianca
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am  Josephine
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm    Bianca
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am    Josephine

As always, thank you for your support as we navigate the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

COVID-19 Updates: July 2, 2020
Dear Residents and Families;

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.

Resident Mass Testing Weekly – Begins Tomorrow, Friday, July 3rd

We have partnered with DC Health to begin mass COVID-19 testing in our community this week.  At this time, we are scheduled for weekly testing every Friday.  The DC Health strike team will begin tomorrow and test residents only.  We expect the process to be similar to the testing in Assisted Living earlier this month.   The team should arrive around 10am and will be going room to room for testing.  Testing will be completed in both the Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods each week.  Since we are beginning routine testing weekly, we have confirmed with infection control that residents DO NOT need to isolate pending results.  However, should we have a positive result we will conduct contract tracing and quarantine areas of the community based on the result.  Please remain in your apartment on Friday until you have received your weekly testing so DC Health does not bypass your testing.

Balcony/Courtyard Visits

As a reminder, we continue to offer scheduled balcony/courtyard visits to all residents and families.  It is great to see so many families participating in balcony and courtyard visits.  The balcony visits will occur on the north side of the Assisted living neighborhood and courtyard visits will occur in the Oasis neighborhood.  The Assisted living visits require the resident to be on the 2nd floor balcony and the family to be in the driveway below.  Our team escorts the residents to and from the balcony.   All of the visits in Oasis are restricted to the Azalea courtyard with the resident remaining inside the community, the family member remains on the other side of the glass wall.  We continue to offer the use of phones for audible communication during these courtyard visits.  These visits are scheduled between the hours of 9am – 5pm on the hour/half hour.  We will not schedule visits on Friday, but have reserved Friday as a rain/weather make up day for families.  We are keeping visits to about 20 minutes to allow for appropriate transport and disinfection as needed.  If you are interested in scheduling a visit, please contact either Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, or Riley Anderson, rande102@jhmi.edu 48 hours in advance to reserve a time.  Keep in mind that face to face socially distant visits can not begin until we move into phase 2 of reopening.

As always, thank you for your support as we navigate through the COVID-19 reopening process.

COVID-19 Updates: June 30, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.  We have a few updates regarding mass testing and our phased reopening plan based on the DC Health guidance published on June 11, 2020.

Resident Mass Testing Weekly

We have partnered with DC Health to begin mass COVID-19 testing in our community this week.  At this time, we are scheduled for weekly testing every Friday.  The DC Health strike team will begin this Friday, July 3rd, and test residents only.  We expect the process to be similar to the testing in Assisted Living earlier this month.   The team should arrive around 10 am and will be going room to room for testing.  Testing will be completed in both the Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods each week.  Since we are beginning routine testing weekly, we have confirmed with infection control that residents DO NOT need to isolate pending results.  However, should we have a positive result we will conduct contract tracing and quarantine areas of the community based on the result.  Please remain in your apartment on Friday until you have received your weekly testing. 

Staff Mass Testing Weekly

DC Health will also be conducting weekly mass testing for staff on Fridays.  They have scheduled the initial mass testing for staff on Friday, July 10th.  The inclusion of staff testing will add an additional 350+ team members, PDAs, companions and other healthcare providers that week.  We are continuing to work out the logistics of how this process will work and will provide additional information as indicated. 

Phased Reopening Guidance

As communicated, the DC Health guidance for reopening Assisted Living communities contains a component of consecutive weekly testing.  Grand Oaks will be unable to move to any phase of opening until 2 weeks of consecutive testing is completed for both residents and staff.  Based on the current testing schedule and timeline for results, the earliest date Grand Oaks would transition to phase 1 would be Monday, July 27th.  If all residents test negative, Phase 1 opening allows for limited communal dining and salon services limited to haircare only (no nail services).   In the event that a resident tests positive, DC Health will provide additional guidance and recommendations about moving to any phase of opening.   Based on the DC Health guidance, if no residents have positive results, resident testing is initially only conducted for 2 consecutive weeks.  Once Grand Oaks is poised to enter phase 2 reopening, the residents must then be retested 2 more consecutive weeks with negative results.  Grand Oaks staff, PDAs, companions, and other healthcare provider testing continues into perpetuity at this time.  We will continue to communicate our progress and plans as we move through the weekly testing process.

Family Forum

As a reminder, Grand Oaks will hold a virtual Family Forum meeting on Tuesday, July 7th from 3:00pm – 4:00pm.  If you are interested in attending, you must register by clicking this link.  We will do our best to answer as many questions as possible, please submit questions by Thursday, July 2nd to Riley Anderson at rande102@jhmi.edu.

 

 

Balcony/Courtyard Visits

As a reminder, we continue to offer scheduled balcony/courtyard visits to all residents and families.  It has been great to see so many families participating in balcony and courtyard visits.  The balcony visits will occur on the north side of the Assisted living neighborhood and courtyard visits will occur in the Oasis neighborhood.  The Assisted living visits require the resident to be on the 2nd-floor balcony and the family to be in the driveway below.  Our team escorts the residents to and from the balcony.   All of the visits in Oasis are restricted to the Azalea courtyard with the resident remaining inside the community, the family member remains on the other side of the glass wall.  We continue to offer the use of phones for audible communication during these courtyard visits.  These visits are scheduled between the hours of 9 am – 5 pm on the hour/half hour.  We will not schedule visits on Friday but have reserved Friday as a rain/weather make up day for families.  We are keeping visits to about 20 minutes to allow for appropriate transport and disinfection as needed.  If you are interested in scheduling a visit, please contact either Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, or Riley Anderson, rande102@jhmi.edu 48 hours in advance to reserve a time.

Outdoor Walking/Outdoor Gardening

This week we have seen several new residents take part in our 1 on 1 outdoor walking and outdoor gardening sessions in the morning.  The sessions are available at various times between 8:30am and 10:00am to ensure for cooler temperatures.  We have set aside multiple time slots each day Monday – Friday for these programs.  If you are interested in reserving a spot in one of these programs, please contact the concierge at 202-349-3400.

As always, thank you for your support as we navigate through the COVID-19 reopening process.

COVID-19 Updates: June 26, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Grand Oaks continues to have no cases of COVID-19 in the community.  Our team continues to work diligently to provide the safest environment for everyone in the community.

Balcony/Courtyard Visits

As a reminder, we are now offering scheduled balcony/courtyard visits to all residents and families.  It has been great to see so many families participating in balcony and courtyard visits.  The balcony visits will occur on the north side of the Assisted living neighborhood and courtyard visits will occur in the Oasis neighborhood.  The Assisted living visits require the resident to be on the 2nd-floor balcony and the family to be in the driveway below.  Our team escorts the residents to and from the balcony.   All of the visits in Oasis are restricted to the Azalea courtyard with the resident remaining inside the community, the family member remains on the other side of the glass wall.  We continue to offer the use of phones for audible communication during these courtyard visits.  These visits are scheduled between the hours of 9 am – 5 pm on the hour/half hour.  We will not schedule visits on Friday but have reserved Friday as a rain/weather make up day for families.  We are keeping visits to about 20 minutes to allow for appropriate transport and disinfection as needed.  If you are interested in scheduling a visit, please contact either Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, or Riley Anderson, rande102@jhmi.edu 48 hours in advance to reserve a time.

Outdoor Walking/Outdoor Gardening

This week we began leading 1 on 1 outdoor walking and outdoor gardening sessions in the morning.  The sessions are available at various times between 8:30 am and 10:00 am to ensure for cooler temperatures.  We have set aside multiple time slots each day Monday – Friday for these programs.  If you are interested in reserving a spot in one of these programs, please contact the concierge at 202-349-3400.

Medication Refills (Self-Med Residents Only)

If you are a self-medicating resident and need assistance with obtaining medication refills, please contact the Wellness Center for assistance.  We will assist with setting up delivery to ensure you receive your necessary medications.

As we head into the weekend, we continue weekend morning engagement and movement sessions on Saturday and Sunday 10:30 am-11:30 am.  We will also continue to provide our 1 to 1 exercise program, friendly visits, and afternoon smoothies to the residents.  The following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm  Bianca
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am  Josephine
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm    Bianca
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am    Josephine

Again, thank you for all of your support through this difficult time.

COVID-19 Updates: June 24, 2020

We continue to work diligently to provide the best environment and care for our residents through this pandemic event.  Grand Oaks continues to have no cases of COVID-19 in the community.

DC Health Phased Reopening Guidance/Weekly Mass Testing

We continue to communicate with DC Health regarding mass testing resources and support for our residents and staff.  After further review, it appears that we will be testing well over 500 people per week.  I am working with DC Health, Sibley Infection Control and Sibley Occupational Health on the logistics.  At this time we do not have any testing dates confirmed.  I will continue to provide additional updates when information becomes available.  As a reminder, DC Health Phased Reopening Guidance may be found here.

Outdoor Walking/Outdoor Gardening

This week we began leading 1 on 1 outdoor walking and outdoor gardening sessions in the morning.  The sessions will be available at various times between 8:30 am and 10:00 am to ensure for cooler temperatures.  We have set aside multiple time slots each day Monday – Friday for these programs.  If you are interested in reserving a spot in one of these programs, please contact the concierge at 202-349-3400.

We thank you for your continued support as we navigate these unprecedented times.

COVID-19 Updates: June 19, 2020

Grand Oaks continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone.  We have received negative results for all of the outstanding resident tests from our mass testing last week.   At this time, we continue to have no positive coronavirus cases in the community.

Outdoor Walking/Outdoor Gardening

Beginning on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, we will be leading 1 on 1 outdoor walking and outdoor gardening sessions in the morning.  The sessions will be available at various times between 8:30 am and 10:00 am to ensure for cooler temperatures.  We have set aside multiple time slots each day Tuesday – Friday for these programs.  If you are interested in reserving a spot in one of these programs, please contact the concierge at 202-349-3400.

Balcony/Courtyard Visits

As a reminder, we are now offering scheduled balcony/courtyard visits to all residents and families.  The balcony visits will occur on the north side of the Assisted living neighborhood and courtyard visits will occur in the Oasis neighborhood.  The Assisted living visits will require the resident to be on the 2nd-floor balcony and the family to be in the driveway below.  Our team will escort the residents to and from the balcony All of the visits in Oasis will be restricted to the Azalea courtyard with the resident remaining inside the community, the family member will remain on the other side of the glass wall.  We will offer the use of phones for audible communication during these courtyard visits.  These visits will be scheduled between the hours of 9 am – 5 pm on the hour/half hour.  We will not schedule visits on Friday but will reserve Friday as a rain/weather make up day for families.  We will keep the visits to about 20 minutes to allow for appropriate transport and disinfection as needed.  If you are interested in scheduling a visit, please contact either Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, or Riley Anderson, rande102@jhmi.edu 48 hours in advance to reserve a time.

As we head into the weekend, we begin weekend morning engagement and movement sessions tomorrow at 10:30 am-11:30 am.  These sessions are now available every Saturday and Sunday morning.  We will also continue to provide our 1 to 1 exercise program, friendly visits, and afternoon smoothies to the residents.  The following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm        Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am        Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm           Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am           Florence

Again, thank you for all of your support and have a wonderful Father’s Day. 

COVID-19 Updates: June 17, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone at this time.  Today we received notification that the final Oasis resident who tested asymptomatic positive has now been fully cleared following multiple negative testing results. At this time, we have no COVID positive cases in either the Assisted Living or Oasis neighborhood.

Gardening/Outdoor Walking

Jordan and her team are finalizing the logistics of scheduling the 1:1 gardening and outdoor morning walking sessions. We plan to provide an update on how to reserve a spot for one of these programs in our update on Friday.

Power Outage/Fire Alarm

Grand Oaks had a short power outage and fire alarm this morning. Here is the notification sent to residents by William Hampton, Director of Facilities.

Thank you again for all of your support during the current COVID-19 situation.

COVID-19 Updates: June 16, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

As we communicated yesterday, all of the Assisted Living COVID-19 tests performed last week by the DC Strike team were negative.  There are a few samples that must be retaken, those residents are being scheduled for testing at Sibley this week with all of the results expected by the end of the week. The entire Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to manage the current pandemic.  I have provided additional updates below.

Father’s Day Celebration

Thank you to everyone who sent in photos to help us celebrate Father’s Day with our residents.  The activity team has been busy working to make this Sunday special for all of our fathers.  If you are interested in scheduling a balcony/courtyard or a virtual visit for Father’s Day, please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu by Friday June 19th at 4 pm.

Engagement and Movement Sessions

As a reminder, engagement and movement sessions now occur 7 days per week between 10:30 am – 11:30 am and Monday – Friday 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm.  We encourage our residents to join their scheduled session Monday – Friday and invite all residents to join the weekend morning sessions that begin this Saturday, June 20, 2020.  We will continue to monitor these sessions to ensure all residents are wearing masks and adhering to all social distancing guidelines for everyone’s safety. 

Balcony/Courtyard Visits

Effective immediately, we will begin offering scheduled balcony/courtyard visits to all residents and families.  The balcony visits will occur on the north side of the Assisted living neighborhood and courtyard visits will occur in the Oasis neighborhood.  The Assisted living visits will require the resident to be on the 2nd floor balcony and the family to be in the driveway below.  Our team will escort the residents to and from the balcony All of the visits in Oasis will be restricted to the Azalea courtyard with the resident remaining inside the community, the family member will remain on the other side of the glass wall.  We will offer the use of phones for audible communication during these courtyard visits.  These visits will be scheduled between the hours of 9 am – 5 pm on the hour/half hour.  We will not schedule visits on Friday, but will reserve Friday as a rain/weather make up day for families.  We will keep the visits to about 20 minutes to allow for appropriate transport and disinfection as needed.  If you are interested in scheduling a visit, please contact either Jordan Asrat, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, or Riley Anderson, rande102@jhmi.edu 48 hours in advance to reserve a time.

DC Health Phased Reopening Guidelines

Last week DC Health published guidance for Assisted Living communities about phased reopening plans.  These guidelines can be found online here.  At this time, we are working with Sibley and other providers in the city on getting clarification of a few areas of this guidance.  We do not have a scheduled timeline for additional mass testing of residents or staff at this time.   As we receive additional information, I will communicate it to all of our residents and families. 

Communal Dining and Activities

As a result of the recent DC Health phased reopening guidelines, we are unable to institute any communal dining or activities at this time.

Beauty Salon

As a result of the recent DC Health phased reopening guidelines, we are unable to reopen the beauty salon at this time.

Thank you again for all of your support during the current COVID-19 situation.

COVID-19 Updates: June 15, 2020

UPDATE 2 – 3:50 PM

Dear Residents and Families,

Good afternoon, we have now received all of the testing results from last week’s mass testing of the Assisted Living residents.  I am happy to report that we did not have any positive test results.  There are a few samples that must be retaken this week.  Our team has contacted you/your loved one if we need a new sample.  At this time, we have asked our team to invite residents to participate in the engagement and movement sessions beginning right now.  I appreciate your patience over the last several days as we awaited results.  As always, thank you for your support through this pandemic.

UPDATE 1 – 10:40 AM

Dear Residents and Families,

As you know we completed mass testing of our Assisted Living residents last week.  I wanted to provide an update that as of 10:30 am this morning, there are no results posted yet from these tests.  If we receive positive results for a resident, the resident and family will be personally notified by our team.  Otherwise, I will provide a general update of the results once we receive everything from the DC lab.  In the meantime, the engagement and movement groups will continue to be paused as per Dr. Zia’s notice last week.

COVID-19 Update: June 11, 2020

Dear Residents and Families:

As previously communicated, Grand Oaks is entering phase one of our reopening plan on June 16, 2020. This phase includes limited communal dining beginning with lunch ONLY. Residents have the option to eat lunch in the dining room during scheduled days beginning next week.  Residents do not have to come to the dining room at this time, we will continue to offer room service to all resident rooms at no additional fee.

In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, seating will be limited to 1 resident per table unless you are dining with a spouse who currently lives with you.  Assisted Living residents will be assigned a day and seating time based on the floor you live on and historic preferences.

      • Tuesday June 16th: 1st/4th floor
      • Wednesday June 17th: 2nd floor
      • Thursday June 18th: 3rd Floor
    • Additional lunch days will be added on June 22nd
      • Monday/Thursday: 3rd floor
      • Tuesday/Friday: 1st/4th floor
      • Wednesday/Saturday: 2nd floor

The two seating times are 11:30-12:30 or 1:00-2:00 p.m. It is important that we stick to these seating times to ensure that the dining room can be properly sanitized between groups.  This evening residents will receive a notification that includes their assigned seating time for lunch.

Limited communal dining will also begin in the Oasis neighborhood on June 16th.  Monique will be working with her team to encourage residents to enjoy either lunch or dinner in the dining room.  Oasis residents will also be limited to 1 resident per table with appropriate disinfecting in between meals. 

If you would like to inquire about changing your seating time, please contact Angel at 202-349-3411 or eperez16@jhmi.edu.

COVID-19 Update: June 9, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Please see the attached letter from Dr. Zia that was distributed to the residents today in the Assisted Living neighborhood.

COVID-19 Update: June 8, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

Grand Oaks continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.  We also continue to have no additional cases of coronavirus in the community.  

AL Resident COVID-19 Testing

As I communicated last week, we have been working with DC Health to schedule mass COVID-19 testing for all Assisted Living residents.  We have now confirmed that DC Health will be here this Wednesday, June 10th between 10am-2pm to perform testing in resident apartments.   Today I provided DC Health with a building floor plan to assist in scheduling their team.   They will be sending up to 20 health care practitioners to perform these tests.  They will be visiting resident apartments in teams of 3 to perform the testing.  I will be forwarding additional information from Dr. Zia about the testing process and COVID-19 statistics from the city tomorrow morning.

Phased Reopening

Additionally, I have received several requests for updated information regarding our phased reopening plan.  At this time we are hoping to begin limited communal dining and activities next week.  We will begin by offering residents one lunch in the dining room next week scheduled by floor (1st/4th floor one day, 2nd floor one day, 3rd floor one day).  In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, only 1 resident will be allowed to dine at each table unless you are dining with a spouse who currently lives with you.  At this time, we anticipate needing 2 seating options, 11:30-12:30 or 1:00-2:00.  It is important that we adhere to these seating times so that we can properly disinfect between meals.  If you prefer to continue to eat lunch in your apartment each day, please do so.  Later this week residents will receive notification of their dining day/time, with details on how to adjust your seating time.  In addition, Jordan and her team will begin holding exercise classes next week, several times per day.  To ensure social distancing, these classes will be limited in size.  We will communicate the procedure to sign up for classes later this week.  Please note that the results of our resident COVID testing may alter this initial plan.

Beauty Salon

One of the most requested services over the past few months has been the beauty salon.  At this time, we are planning to resume limited salon services the week of June 29th.  I am working with the salon owner on processes and procedures for scheduling appointments and disinfecting between residents.  The salon would only be able to have one resident on each side (1 hair service, 1 nail service).  There will be no waiting allowed in the salon at this time.  We will provide additional information about the procedures for requesting salon services in a few weeks.

All of the phased reopening plans are based on the assumption that COVID-19 cases in the city are trending down and that Grand Oaks does not have an outbreak.  We appreciate your patience through these phases as we maintain the safest environment for all.  

Again, thank you for all of your support.  We understand this is a difficult time for all and appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe. 

COVID-19 Update: June 5, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

Grand Oaks continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.  We also continue to have no additional cases of coronavirus in the community.  This week we have continued to work on our phased reopening plan, which we hope to begin in the next few weeks.  Our discussion with the mayor confirmed that the proactive measures we put in place have kept our residents and staff safe through this pandemic.  After reviewing the process of a phased opening, she explained that she does not expect long term care facilities to be open to the public until COVID-19 cases in the city become “sporadic.” 

Our phase 2 plan will include scheduled outdoor/courtyard family visits with subsequent scheduled indoor visits at a later date.  We are also working on securing official reopening dates for communal dining, communal activities and beauty salon services.  Each of the aforementioned services will look very different upon reopening.  We will continue to provide for social distancing, all residents will be required to wear masks in any common spaces and we must adhere to guidelines provided by the CDC, DC Health and Johns Hopkins.   All of the phased reopening plans are based on the assumption that COVID-19 cased in the city are trending down and that Grand Oaks does not have an outbreak.  We appreciate your patience through these phases as we maintain the safest environment for all.

AL Resident COVID-19 Testing

This week we met with the DC Health Strike Team who assist with mass testing of residents in long term care communities.  We are currently finalizing a plan to test all residents in the Assisted Living neighborhood next week.  I expect to have a confirmed plan to share by Monday to all residents and families.  This testing will not include the Oasis neighborhood residents at this time.  As a reminder, mass testing was conducted in the Oasis neighborhood several weeks ago. 

Father’s Day

As Father’s Day approaches, our team is working on creative ways to celebrate our fathers.  We are requesting that you submit pictures of your family or personal notes that we can use to create a memorable day for them during these unprecedented times.   Please send photos attached in an email to Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.  Photos must be submitted by June 12, 2020. 

As we head into the weekend, we will continue to provide our 1 to 1 exercise program, friendly visits and afternoon smoothies to the residents.  The following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm        Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am        Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm           Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am           Florence

Again, thank you for all of your support.  We understand this is a difficult time for everyone and appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe. 

COVID-19 Update: May 29, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone.  We also continue to have no new cases of COVID-19 in either the Assisted Living or the Oasis neighborhood.  This week D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that she would end the stay at home order effective today, May 29, 2020.  Grand Oaks is currently working on our phased reopening plan which will begin with limited communal dining and activity programs.  We have a meeting with the Mayor next week to discuss Assisted Living specific concerns and phased plans.  We anticipate communicating more information about our phased plan later next week. 

Father’s Day

As Father’s Day approaches, our team is working on creative ways to celebrate our fathers.  We are requesting that you submit pictures of your family or personal notes that we can use to create a memorable day for them during these unprecedented times.   Please send photos attached in an email to Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.  Photos must be submitted by June 12, 2020. 

As we head into the weekend, we will continue to provide our 1 to 1 exercise program, friendly visits, and afternoon smoothies to the residents.  The following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm        Bianca
Saturday 7pm – 7am        Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm           Bianca
Sunday 7pm – 7am           Josephine

Again, thank you for all of your support.  We understand this is a difficult time for everyone and appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe. 

COVID-19 Update: May 22, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community.  This week we were challenged with relocating residents after a fire and subsequent flood.  We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to restore several apartments. 

Phased Reopening

Mayor Bowser has announced that she will revisit the Washington D.C. stay at home order next week and may make adjustments based on activity this weekend.  Grand Oaks is working on a phased reopening plan that utilizes guidance from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), DC Health, and Johns Hopkins.  Our community reopening timeline will be very conservative to ensure we continue to maintain the safest environment for all.  We will provide additional communication as we finalize these plans.

Package Deliveries

As a reminder, all deliveries by families must arrive sealed in an appropriate cardboard box or packaging that may be electrostatically disinfected prior to entering the community.   Please do not forget to label the package with either the resident’s name or suite number.  Packages left at the designated drop spot are disinfected around noon and 4:00 pm.  Anything delivered after this will be disinfected the following calendar day.

As we head into the weekend, we will continue to provide our 1 to 1 exercise program, friendly visits, and afternoon social to the residents.  The following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm        Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am        Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm           Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am           Florence

Again, thank you for all of your support.  We understand this is a difficult time for everyone and appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe. 

COVID-19 Update: May 19, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safety of everyone in our community.  Things are almost back to “quarantine normal” following the microwave fire on Saturday.  We have had to temporarily relocate several residents who sustained water damage in their rooms from the sprinkler head.  Our team will be working with a restoration company for the next few weeks making necessary repairs to restore all of the affected apartments. 

It is hard to believe that we have been isolating for over 9 weeks and that we are publishing our 64th edition of the Daily Telegraph tomorrow.  We are all ready to get back to life before COVID, although we know life will be different in the future. 

Mayor Bowser has now extended the Washington D.C. stay at home order through June 8, 2020.  In addition, CMS has provided guidelines to skilled nursing communities that include future plans for phased visitation.  Although we are not classified as a skilled nursing community, we will be utilizing these guidelines as a reference for creating our phased plan for reopening to additional services and visitation.  At this time, we are still several weeks away from any changes to our current daily routines.  I will continue to provide updates as indicated. 

I understand how difficult these times are and appreciate everyone’s support as we manage through this crisis.

COVID-19 Update: May 15, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work to provide the safest environment for everyone in the community. 

Universal Gowning

This week we implemented universal gowning in both the Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods in the community.  After our initial implementation, we made an adjustment to have the dining team assist with the breakfast delivery.  

DC Board Of Elections

We have received the absentee ballot request forms for the upcoming election.  If you are already registered to vote, your request form will be delivered to your room this evening.  If you are interested in registering to vote, please contact Jordan Asrat at 202-660-7881 or yasrat1@jhmi.edu.

Weekend Nurse Supervisor

This weekend we will continue to provide our 1 to 1 exercise program, friendly visits, and afternoon social/hydration carts to the residents.  The following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm Bianca
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am Josephine
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm Bianca
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am Josephine

We continue to appreciate all of your support through these difficult times.

COVID-19 Update: May 12, 2020

Residents and Families;

Grand Oaks continues to implement proactive measures to maintain the safety of everyone in the community.

Universal Gowning

Effective tomorrow afternoon, we will implement universal gowning for anyone entering a resident apartment in both the Assisted Living and Oasis neighborhoods.  Today we completed mounting the hooks in all resident rooms, placed the gowns in the bins outside the rooms, and will be placing the gloves and hand sanitizer prior to implementation tomorrow.  Each Nurse, CNA, and/or PDA/Companion will hang their gown on the back of the doors during their specific shift and remove them at the end of each shift.

Meal Delivery

As communicated previously, our dining team will be coordinating Assisted Living meal delivery with the care team.  The current processes in the Oasis neighborhood will not be changing.  In preparation today we removed all items from the shelves outside each resident suite.  We will utilize these shelves for meal and hydration delivery.

Effective tomorrow afternoon, the dining team will partner with the care team to deliver meals to the resident rooms.  We expect that while delivery during lunch and dinner may be slightly slower, we do not need to adjust our delivery window at this time.  In terms of breakfast, we will be implementing 4 delivery windows based on preferences learned over the past 8 weeks.    We will communicate the assigned specific breakfast delivery windows tomorrow afternoon to each suite.

The windows for breakfast delivery beginning Thursday, May 14th will be as follows:

7:30am – 8:00am
8:00am – 8:30am
8:30am –  9:00am
9:00am – 9:30am

Please note that we will make adjustments for the first several days of implementation as needed.

Hydration Carts

Effective tomorrow afternoon, we will adjust the process for our hydration cart.  The kitchen will begin preparing daily smoothies for each hydration cart and the dining team will deliver the smoothies during the afternoon engagement and movement groups.  We will also pass these smoothies room to room based on resident preference.

As always, we sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience and support as we manage through unprecedented times.

COVID-19 Update: May 11, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Grand Oaks continues to work diligently to implement proactive measures to maintain the safest environment for everyone. 

Universal Gowning

As previously mentioned, we are working on implementing universal gowning for all resident rooms.  We began installing hooks on the back of each resident room door this weekend which will be used to hang reusable gowns during this COVID crisis.  All staff entering rooms will be expected to wear appropriate masks, eye protection, gown, and gloves once this program is fully implemented.  This includes all Private Duty Aides and Companions.  Staff gowns will be removed at the end of each shift and replaced with new gowns. Today we also placed gray storage bins at each apartment door.  These bins will contain the new gowns and additional PPE supplies needed for this implementation.  We expect to finalize the standard operating procedure this week and will communicate the implementation date once finalized. 

This implementation will involve several operational changes, including changes to our current dining delivery process.  Once implemented, the dining team will no longer enter the resident apartments.  We are coordinating with the CNAs to streamline the meal delivery process as much as possible.  Additionally, as the CNAs and the LPNs require additional time to gown and remove additional PPE, the time required to deliver care may increase.  Every proactive measure that we implement is intended to provide an additional layer of protection from this virus.   I expect that the first few days of implementation may present unforeseen challenges and ask for your patience while we work through these changing processes. 

DC Primary Election

As a reminder, due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the DC Board of Elections (DCBOE) has modified its process of registering voters and facilitating absentee voting at Assisted Living communities for the 2020 June Elections.  This year, they are unable to personally assist you with filling out the forms to register to vote or to request an absentee ballot for the June 2 Primary Election.  Their policy does allow them to drop off the forms.  If you choose to use the forms, you will have approximately a week from the date of delivery to complete and sign the forms before DCBOE staff return for the scheduled pick up.   If you have computer access you can complete your forms online.  Please reach out to Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, if you need assistance.  

The following links are for filling out the Absentee Voter Ballot Request Form and Registering to Vote:

Thank you again for your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times.

COVID-19 Update: May 8, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

Grand Oaks continues to monitor the best way to manage the current COVID19 crisis and make adjustments as needed to maintain the safest environment for everyone in the community. 

Universal Gowning/Gloving

At this time, we are working on a plan to implement universal gowning and gloving of all team members entering resident apartments.  We hope to finalize the standard operating procedure next week.  In preparation, our team will begin mounting “Command Strip” hooks on the back of all of the resident apartment doors this weekend.  We will communicate additional details about the implementation once finalized. 

Virtual Visit Update

As previously communicated, we will no longer be assisting residents with using their personal devices for FaceTime or Skype calls.  Instead, our team will continue to use our community devices to make the calls.  We have purchased a few height-adjustable rotating floor stands that mount our device and create a “contactless” opportunity for our residents and staff to safely conduct these virtual visits. 

Over the past few weeks, we have noticed that if a resident is hard of hearing or needs assistance, we have been getting closer than safely indicated to assist in translation during the call.  In order to maintain the safety and well-being of everyone involved, we will no longer be able to provide this translation. If you have any specific questions, please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu. 

This weekend we will continue to provide our 1 to 1 exercise program, friendly visits, and afternoon social/hydration carts to the residents.  The following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm Adele
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am Florence
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm Adele
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am Florence

As we head into Mother’s Day weekend, our entire team would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Mother’s Day.  The activity team has a wonderful day planned to celebrate on Sunday.  Thank you again for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.

COVID-19 Update: May 5, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

As you know, we completed COVID19 testing of all residents in the Oasis memory care neighborhood after learning of a positive result yesterday.  Today, we learned that 2 of the 28 residents in Oasis have tested positive.  Both residents have been and continue to be asymptomatic. We have immediately implemented additional personal protective equipment (PPE) for all personnel caring for these residents, have added HEPA air filters in the specific resident rooms, and are working to have indicated staff tested in the next few days. I will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.  For those families who employ Private Duty Aides, please speak with them about the importance of universal masking and eye protection at all times when in the community. 

DC Primary Election

As a reminder, due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the DC Board of Elections (DCBOE) has modified its process of registering voters and facilitating absentee voting at Assisted Living communities for the 2020 June Elections. This year, they are unable to personally assist you with filling out the forms to register to vote or to request an absentee ballot for the June 2 Primary Election. Their policy does allow them to drop off the forms.  If you choose to use the forms, you will have approximately a week from the date of delivery to complete and sign the forms before DCBOE staff return for the scheduled pick up. If you have computer access you can complete your forms online. Please reach out to Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, if you need assistance. The following links are for filling out the Absentee Voter Ballot Request Form and Registering to Vote. 

Register to Vote: https://www.vote4dc.com/ApplyInstructions/Register

Absentee Voting: https://www.vote4dc.com/applyinstructions/absentee

We continue to appreciate your support during this unprecedented time as we work to maintain the safest environment for everyone.

COVID-19 Update #2: May 4, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for our residents.  This afternoon we were informed that a resident who recently moved out of the Oasis neighborhood has tested positive for COVID19.  We have decided to institute mass testing for the Oasis residents immediately.  In addition, we are working on the logistics and potential for completing mass testing of the care team in the Oasis neighborhood.  I will further communicate these details as they become available. 

At this time, the engagement and movement groups will only occur in the Assisted Living neighborhood. 

Thank you again for all of your support.

COVID-19 Update: May 4, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

Today we will begin offering our engagement and movement groups again for all residents.  As a reminder, residents are assigned to a group at either 10:30 am or 3:30 pm.  Our team will be around to invite residents to participate.

Immediately following each group a team of housekeepers completes a full disinfecting of the floors.  This process includes electrostatic disinfecting of door handles, handrails, furniture, and other high touch areas.

We understand how difficult the past 2 weeks have been on everyone and appreciate your patience and support as we work to ensure the safety of our residents.

COVID-19 Update: May 1, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

I hope everyone is continuing to stay safe through the current COVID-19 situation.  Grand Oaks continues to only have 1 resident who has tested positive for COVID-19.  They continue to be away from the community at this time.

Engagement and Movement

Since our residents have remained stable for almost 2 weeks, we are still planning on re-engaging the walking groups on Monday, May 4, 2020.  I will publish another update early Monday morning to confirm.  Should anything change with respect to the health of our residents, we will immediately re-evaluate this plan.

Mother’s Day

As Mother’s Day approaches, our team is working on creative ways to celebrate our residents.  We are requesting that you submit pictures of your family or loved ones that we can use to create a memorable day for them during these unprecedented times.  Please send photos attached in an email to Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.  As a reminder, photos must be submitted by this evening.

DC Primary Election

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the DC Board of Elections (DCBOE) has modified its process of registering voters and facilitating absentee voting at Assisted Living communities for the 2020 June Elections.  This year, they are unable to personally assist you with filling out the forms to register to vote or to request an absentee ballot for the June 2 Primary Election.  Their policy does allow them to drop off the forms.  If you choose to use the forms, you will have approximately a week from the date of delivery to complete and sign the forms before DCBOE staff return for the scheduled pick up.   If you have computer access you can complete your forms online.  Please reach out to Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, yasrat1@jhmi.edu, if you need assistance.  The following links are for filling out the Absentee Voter Ballot Request Form and Registering to Vote:

As we head into the weekend, we will continue to provide our 1 to 1 exercise program, friendly visits, and afternoon social/hydration carts to the residents.  The following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7 am – 7 pm Bianca
Saturday 7 pm – 7 am Josephine
Sunday 7 am – 7 pm Bianca
Sunday 7 pm – 7 am Josephine

Thank you again for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.

COVID-19 Update: April 27, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

I wanted to provide an update about the community.  We continue to only have 1 resident who has tested positive and they remain outside of the community at this time.  Our team is continuing all of our proactive screening and monitoring of residents, which includes twice-daily temperature checks and pulse oximetry monitoring.  Additionally, we continue to screen and monitor all essential personnel in the community. 

Engagement and Movement

Since our residents have remained stable for the past week, we are planning on re-engaging the walking groups on Monday, May 4, 2020.  Should anything change with respect to the health of our residents, we will immediately re-evaluate this plan. 

Birthday Celebrations

Jordan and her team have been working hard to create memorable celebrations for our residents during this pandemic.  If you have a loved one celebrating a birthday and would like to plan a FaceTime, Skype, or Zoom event, please contact her at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.  In addition, if you would like your loved one to send a special message to a family member (son, daughter, grandchild) to celebrate their birthday, please reach out to Jordan. 

I appreciate your patience and support through this COVID crisis.  I understand how difficult it is on all of our residents and am thankful for your support as we work to keep everyone at Grand Oaks safe.

COVID-19 Update: April 24, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The Grand Oaks team continues to work diligently to maintain the safety of our residents and essential personnel.  We have had no additional residents test positive this week.  We continue to have only 1 resident who has tested positive, they have not returned to the community at this time.  Effective this morning Johns Hopkins updated their guidance to include distribution of full-face shields for all of the clinical staff.  Our Nurses and CNAs have now been issued full-face shields for use while providing care. 

Pulse Oximetry Monitoring

As we continue to learn more about the COVID-19 virus, we look for additional ways to proactively monitor our residents.  Effective Monday, April 27, 2020, we will implement twice daily pulse oximetry monitoring for all residents.  This monitoring will occur in conjunction with the twice-daily temperature checks. 

Virtual Visits/Technical Support

As things continue to evolve, we are working to adjust our procedures to maintain the safest environment in our community.  At this time, we will no longer be assisting residents with using their personal devices for FaceTime or Skype calls.  Instead, our team will continue to use our community devices to make the calls.  We have purchased a few height-adjustable rotating floor stands that mount our device and create a “contactless” opportunity for our residents and staff to safely conduct these virtual visits.  If you would like us to coordinate a virtual visit, please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.  Additionally, we will begin limiting the technical support provided by the Activity Department to further ensure resident and staff safety.  If there are urgent technical needs, please contact Jordan so she can review safer alternative options with you. 

Mother’s Day

As Mother’s Day approaches, our team is working on creative ways to celebrate our residents.  We are requesting that you submit pictures of your family or loved ones that we can use to create a memorable day for them during these unprecedented times.  Please send photos attached in an email to Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.  Photos must be submitted by May 1, 2020. 

Thank you again for your support as we continue to manage through this difficult time.

COVID-19 Update: April 21, 2020 (update #2)

Dear Residents and Families;

Our team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment at Grand Oaks.  As you know, we had our first resident test positive Sunday for coronavirus. The resident is not currently receiving care in the community, therefore we have no COVID positive residents in the community at this time.  This morning I sent an update that details the processes that are currently in place for anyone who is symptomatic. 

Virtual Visits/Technical Support

As things continue to evolve, we are working to adjust our procedures to maintain the safest environment in our community.  At this time, we will no longer be assisting residents with using their personal devices for FaceTime or Skype calls.  Instead, our team will continue to use our community devices to make the calls.  We have purchased a few height-adjustable rotating floor stands that mount our device and create a “contactless” opportunity for our residents and staff to safely conduct these virtual visits.  If you would like us to coordinate a virtual visit, please contact Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.  Additionally, we will begin limiting the technical support provided by the Activity Department to further ensure resident and staff safety.  If there are urgent technical needs, please contact Jordan so she can review safer alternative options with you. 

Mother’s Day

As Mother’s Day approaches, our team is working on creative ways to celebrate our residents.  We are requesting that you submit pictures of your family or loved ones that we can use to create a memorable day for them during these unprecedented times.  Please send photos attached in an email to Jordan Asrat at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.  Photos must be submitted by May 1, 2020. 

In addition to all of the support our residents and families have provided, I wanted to let you know that the community at large has been extremely supportive of the Grand Oaks team.  Over the last several weeks, we have received meal deliveries for all shifts, donations of snacks and phone calls just to say thank you.  During this most difficult time, it is wonderful to see the outpouring of support for our team.  I want to send a heartfelt thank you to all of you from all of us at Grand Oaks.  We will continue to work diligently to provide the safest environment to care for our residents.

COVID-19 Update: April 21, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

We want to continue to thank you for your ongoing support with the processes we have put in place during the COVID19 pandemic.  I have communicated with many of you over the past day or so and wanted to provide additional clarity of the processes in place at Grand Oaks.  I have outlined some of the procedures below for both resident and staff monitoring and testing that we have coordinated in partnership with Sibley and Johns Hopkins.   

For residents, we continue to have ongoing symptom and temperature monitoring twice daily as a proactive measure.  Any time that a resident becomes symptomatic, the nursing management team is consulted, the resident’s primary care provider and emergency contact are notified, and the resident is then sent to the Sibley Emergency Department for evaluation, testing if indicated, and subsequent treatment if required.  At this time, all care for COVID19 positive residents is provided in the hospital inpatient setting.  If a resident was not appropriate for a hospital inpatient setting based on their symptoms and medical status not meeting criteria, a plan would be put in place for them to return to Grand Oaks under isolation measures with dedicated staff trained in appropriate personal protective equipment as per the CDC guidelines.  Our close collaboration with Sibley and Johns Hopkins has allowed us to ensure we have ample resources available to care for all residents.  Our partnership also allows us to put proactive measures in place for additional scenarios that may arise.

For staff, we continue to conduct ongoing temperature monitoring upon entering the community and screening of symptoms that are directly reported to the Johns Hopkins Occupational Health Team as a proactive measure.  All staff have been issued masks and eye protection for use when in the community.  Staff members who are symptomatic are not permitted in the community.  Any staff with symptoms undergo screening conducted personally by the Occupational Health Team to include symptom monitoring and testing if indicated.  Team members have access to a 24/7 hotline that they can call in to receive this guidance and direction for any symptoms.  As with any medical condition, the Occupational Health Team is then responsible for clearing any staff member prior to their return to work per the CDC guidelines.  Our affiliation with Johns Hopkins allows staff to have immediate access to medical care and testing which adds an additional layer of proactive monitoring.  There have also been numerous resources available to staff by Johns Hopkins to help support them as front line personnel during this difficult time to include mental health support, transportation, child care, and lodging assistance. 

We continue to be dedicated to taking every step possible to create the safest environment for our residents and staff at Grand Oaks. 

COVID-19 Update: April 19, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

We have a resident being treated outside of Grand Oaks that today has tested positive for COVID19.  We do not have any COVID19 positive residents in the community currently.  We continue to monitor all residents and all staff for symptoms and continue to conduct daily temperature monitoring.  Our housekeeping team continues to work diligently to clean and disinfect the community.  At this time, we have decided to pause the engagement and movement groups effective immediately.  We continue to assess all of our processes and procedures to ensure the safest environment for our residents.

As always, the health and well-being of residents and staff members is our top priority.  Our entire team appreciates your support during these unprecedented times.  We will continue to work diligently to keep our residents and essential personnel safe. 

COVID-19 Update: April 17, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

Our team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for our residents and essential personnel at Grand Oaks.  At this time, we continue to have no positive resident cases in the community.  There have also been no occupationally acquired staff cases in the community.   We continue to monitor all residents and essential personnel for symptoms and temperature monitoring.

Beginning on Monday, our staff will be wearing protective eye wear as per Johns Hopkins recommendations.  The eye protection is an additional piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that we are issuing to continue to maintain the safest environment during the current COVID-19 situation.

Dining

Beginning Monday, we are enhancing our breakfast options to provide a larger variety to the residents.  In addition to the daily breakfast specials, we will be adding a second special offering as specified below.  The menus will have these options printed so residents may easily circle their orders.

Monday – Eggs any style – over easy, over medium, over hard
Tuesday – Poached Egg
Wednesday – Eggs any style – over easy, over medium, over hard
Thursday – Pancakes
Friday – Poached Egg
Saturday – French Toast

Family Deliveries

As a reminder, all deliveries by families must arrive sealed in an appropriate cardboard box that may be electrostatically disinfected prior to entering the community.  We will eliminate the specific drop off time, as packages may be left at the designated drop spot any time before 5pm to be disinfected and delivered on the same day.

As we head into the weekend, we will continue to provide our 1 to 1 exercise program, friendly visits and afternoon social to the residents.  The following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm        Bianca
Saturday 7pm – 7am        Josephine
Sunday 7am – 7pm           Bianca
Sunday 7pm – 7am           Josephine

As we continue to manage the current COVID-19 situation, we recognize that there may be a long road ahead.  Our team continues to offer SKYPE and FaceTime calls, 1 on 1 exercise class, friendly visits, and daily social and hydration carts to engage with our residents.  If you are interested in more information about any of these items, please contact Jordan, Director of Activities, at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.

Again, thank you for all of your support.  We understand this is a difficult time for everyone and appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe.

COVID-19 Update: April 13, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Our team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for our residents and essential personnel at Grand Oaks.  At this time, we continue to have no positive resident cases in the community.  

We also continue to look for ways to better serve our residents through these tough times.  At the end of last week, we enhanced our dinner menu to add a third alternating entree.  Beginning last Thursday, our residents now also have the option of Filet Mignon, Crab Cakes and Salmon each twice per week in addition to the 2 dinner entrees already available.  We are also expanding our house salad offering on Tuesday this week.  Chef Andrew and I are working on finalizing additional breakfast items to be offered later this week as well.

As we continue to manage the current COVID-19 situation, we recognize that there may be a long road ahead.  Our team continues to offer SKYPE and FaceTime calls, 1 on 1 exercise class, friendly visits, and daily social and hydration carts to engage with our residents.  If you are interested in more information about any of these items, please contact Jordan, Director of Activities, at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.

Again, thank you for all of your support.  We understand this is a difficult time for everyone and appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe.

COVID-19 Update: April 10, 2020

Our team continues to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for our residents and essential personnel at Grand Oaks.  At this time, we continue to have no positive resident cases in the community.  

This week, Grand Oaks completed our first telemedicine appointments for our residents.  The Wellness team was instrumental in the completion of 15 telemedicine appointments with resident physicians.  This technology gives us the ability to ensure our residents continue to receive great care from their physicians while remaining safe in their apartments.  This week we were also able to coordinate urgent podiatry appointments for our residents. 

Our nurse leaders partnered with Legacy Healthcare this week to identify and discuss residents who would benefit from Physical, Speech or Occupational therapies.  Referrals have been made to the therapy team for further evaluation.

As we approach Easter, our dining team has been working on passover meal accommodations as requested.  Additionally, the activities team will be assisting with streaming Easter services for residents and delivering special treats during the meals on Sunday.

As we head into the weekend, we will continue to provide our 1 to 1 exercise program, friendly visits and afternoon social to the residents.  The following team members will be the nursing supervisor on duty.  They can be contacted at 202-437-0346.

Saturday 7am – 7pm        Adele
Saturday 7pm – 7am        Florence
Sunday 7am – 7pm           Adele
Sunday 7pm – 7am           Florence

Again, thank you for all of your support.  We understand this is a difficult time for everyone and appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe.

COVID-19 Update: April 6, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

We continue to work diligently to maintain the safest environment for our residents and staff at Grand Oaks.  At this time, we continue to have no positive resident cases in the community.  As discussed in the notice dated April 3, 2020 we have implemented our new package disinfecting process outside the community.  We are only accepting package deliveries outside the community with scheduled disinfecting occurring twice per day.  I have copied the reminder about family deliveries below.

Family Deliveries

Beginning on Monday, all deliveries by families must arrive sealed in an appropriate cardboard box that may be electrostatically disinfected prior to entering the community.  We will eliminate the specific drop off time, as packages may be left at the designated drop spot any time before 5pm to be disinfected and delivered on the same day.   At this time, we would prefer families not deliver food to the community. 

Additionally, all staff and essential personnel are now following our universal masking policy while in the community.  All residents were also given masks and are required to wear these when participating in our engagement and movement groups.  If you have questions about this requirement, please reach out to Katelyn Manning, Director of Nursing, at 202-660-7312.

Our team continues to provide personal visits, SKYPE and FaceTime calls, Instagram stories, 1-on-1 exercise groups, weekday engagement and movement groups and delivery of the Grand Oaks Telegraph to support our residents during this difficult time.  We appreciate all of your support over the past few weeks as we all try to manage the current COVID-19 situation.

COVID-19 Update: April 3, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Grand Oaks continues to stay abreast of all CDC and Johns Hopkins guidance to maintain the safest environment for our residents and staff.  The knowledge regarding COVID-19 is rapidly expanding, and the situation and degree of community transmission is also rapidly evolving. This prompts us to update our procedures to reflect the current situation regarding issues such as wearing masks and limiting potential exposures.  It is known that a mask achieves source control and decreases the risk of spreading infection to others.  Effective this morning, all Grand Oaks staff and essential personnel have adopted the practice of universal masking in the community. Essentially, all individuals in the community will wear masks 100% of the time.  Our agency and vendor partners have been notified of this new procedure and have contacted their staff to supply them with masks.  In the event they do not have a mask, one will be provided during their COVID 19 screening at the Front Desk upon entry into the community. 

For our residents, it is now required for a mask to be worn when outside of their apartment such as during their designated walking and engagement time during the day.  Residents are not expected to wear a mask in their apartments.  Today, Grand Oaks will provide each resident with a mask.   I have attached the notice that will be distributed with the mask.

The current guidelines for duration of mask usage includes continuing to use a single mask until it is wet, soiled, compromised, or damaged.  The reuse of masks are essential to ensuring that we maintain good stewardship of the Personal Protective Equipment so that supplies continue to be available throughout the COVID19 pandemic.  If you have any specific questions about these new guidelines, please contact Katelyn Manning, Director of Nursing, at 202-660-7312.

As always, we appreciate your support as we continue to work to ensure the safety of everyone at Grand Oaks.

COVID-19 Update: April 1, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

I hope everyone is staying well.  Our residents remain well at this time with no positive cases.  We continue to screen, clean, disinfect, and monitor all residents, staff and essential personnel throughout the day.  I have provided a few new updates below and included some standing recommendations and processes for the community. 

Resident Daily Social and Hydration Carts

Yesterday we reintroduced the Activity Department’s “Daily Resident Socials” with a twist in both our Assisted Living and Oasis Neighborhoods.  Our nursing team is offering daily hydration options each afternoon.  For residents who are out during the Engagement and Wellness groups, they are able to socialize with their neighbors while maintaining the appropriate social distancing of 6 feet and partake in these refreshments.  For those residents in their apartments, we are delivering the hydration options directly to them.  This has brought a new energy to our residents! 

Resident Temperature Screening

As the prevalence of COVID-19 continues to grow in the country, we continue to look for ways to increase the safety and proactive monitoring of all residents.  We will be looking into guidance of increasing this screening to twice a day and will provide updates about implementation of this process once finalized.

Masks

Grand Oaks continues to follow all CDC and Johns Hopkins guidelines regarding wearing masks in the community.  At this time, the recommendation remains that masks are only utilized for specific scenarios based on potential exposure.   Katelyn Manning, the Director of Nursing, and I also continue to meet daily (7 days/week) with the Sibley leadership team and COVID-19 Command center where guidelines and procedures are reviewed.   As recommendations are changed, we will actively put them into place and provide you with notifications.   

Deliveries

It has been great seeing many families delivering items to their loved ones.  This is a reminder that, we will only accept deliveries from families between the hours of 3:30pm – 4:30pm as a measure to reduce the risk of exposure in the building.  If you have a delivery, please visit Grand Oaks during this window of time.  Do not plan on entering the community, a member of our team will come out to accept the delivery for you.  Please be sure that your delivery has the resident name and/or room number listed on it.  We will continue to accept daily deliveries from the US Postal Service, UPS, the pharmacy and any other professional delivery service.  We will continue to monitor the professional delivery services and communicate any changes as they are implemented.  If you have any questions about delivery to the community, please contact Fema Watson-Brown, at fwatson5@jhmi.edu.

CDC Travel Advisory

You may be aware that the CDC issued a travel advisory for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.  If you have traveled to any of these areas, we ask that you adhere to the recommended 14 day quarantine and not come to Grand Oaks to deliver any items to your loved one.  If you have any specific questions about this, please contact me.

Instagram

Grand Oaks has created a new private Instagram account, our handle is “grandoaksdc”.  Riley Anderson, our Administrative Assistant, will be leading the charge on this account and work with the entire leadership team on creating content with our residents and families.  If you are interested in opting in as a resident or would like to opt in on behalf or your loved one, please send an email to Riley at rande102@jhmi.edu and copy me with the following statement that you understand this shared social network: 

I, (insert name), consent and agree to allow Grand Oaks to share photos and videos of me and/or my loved one on the Grand Oaks Instagram account.  I understand that this is a private account, therefore only Grand Oaks families, residents, and employees will be able to view the posts. “

Submission of an email opt in signifies your permission to use photo/video clips of you or your loved one.  If you have questions or want to learn more about Instagram and how it will be used, please contact Riley at 202-660-7904 or by email.  We hope this will be another medium to increase interaction and communication between our residents and families.

Again, thank you for all of your support.  We understand this is a difficult time for all of our residents and families and appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe.

COVID-19 Update: March 30, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Our teams continue to work diligently to provide the safest environment possible for our residents during this COVID-19 situation.  I have a few new updates to share regarding a variety of topics.

Deliveries

It has been great seeing many families delivering items to their loved ones.  As COVID-19 becomes more prevalent in our area, we continue to look for ways to maintain the safest environment for our residents.  Beginning tomorrow, we will only accept deliveries from families between the hours of 3:30pm – 4:30pm.  If you have a delivery, please visit Grand Oaks during this window of time.  Do not plan on entering the community, a member of our team will come out to accept the delivery for you.  Please be sure that your delivery has the resident name and/or room number listed on it.  We will continue to accept daily deliveries from the US Postal Service, UPS, the pharmacy and any other professional delivery service.  We will continue to monitor the professional delivery services and communicate any changes as they are implemented.  If you have any questions about delivery to the community, please contact Fema Watson-Brown, at fwaston5@jhmi.edu.

CDC Travel Advisory

You may be aware that the CDC issued a travel advisory for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.  If you have traveled to any of these areas, we ask that you adhere to the recommended 14 day quarantine and not come to Grand Oaks to deliver any items to your loved one.  If you have any specific questions about this, please contact me.

Instagram

Grand Oaks has created a new private Instagram account, our handle is “grandoaksdc”.  Riley Anderson, our Administrative Assistant, will be leading the charge on this account and work with the entire leadership team on creating content with our residents and families.  If you are interested in opting in as a resident or would like to opt in on behalf or your loved one, please send an email to Riley at rande102@jhmi.edu and copy me with the following statement that you understand this shared social network:

I, (insert name), consent and agree to allow Grand Oaks to share photos and videos of me and/or my loved one on the Grand Oaks Instagram account. I understand that this is a private account, therefore only Grand Oaks families, residents, and employees will be able to view the posts. “

Submission of an email opt in signifies your permission to use photo/video clips of you or your loved one.  If you have questions or want to learn more about Instagram and how it will be used, please contact Riley at 202-660-7904 or by email.  We hope this will be another medium to increase interaction and communication between our residents and families.

Dog Walkers

We have been working individually with dog walkers for our residents to ensure care for the pets that reside in the community.  Additionally, we have had pet visits during this time of visitor restrictions.  Beginning tomorrow morning, all dog walkers should arrive at the community at 8am for morning walks and 6pm for evening walks.  The dog walkers do not need to enter the lobby, our team will come outside to hand off the dog and then retrieve the dog after the walk.  If you are interested in dropping off a dog to spend the day with your loved one, we ask that you also adhere to these time guidelines.

Census Forms

Many of our residents have received US Census Bureau forms in the mail recently.  I wanted to clarify that the Census Bureau classifies Assisted Living communities similar to Skilled Nursing communities and the Census Bureau will contact us for a total resident count.  There is no need to complete the form, please let me know if you have any questions.

Again, thank you for your support during these unprecedented times.

COVID-19 Update: March 26, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Our team continues to make every effort to assist our residents in being comfortable and safe during this COVID-19 situation.  Today we had many residents who took part in our walking groups.  Additionally, many residents enjoyed social distancing visits on the outdoor patios.

The leadership team continues to monitor the CDC guidelines and participate in daily meetings with Sibley Hospital leadership as we manage the ongoing changes to recommendations.  The measures we have put in place have proven to be successful in keeping our residents safe.  We can’t stress enough the importance of social distancing and our current isolation measures, since we know our resident population is vulnerable to this virus and the future trajectory and severity is unknown.

We are currently working on several new engagement opportunities for residents and families that we hope to roll out next week.  These include a new Temi robot, named “Oakie”, who can assist with virtual visits, museum tours and other engaging activities.  We are also researching a private Instagram account to share stories, pictures and video to families of residents who choose to opt in to this social network.  I will provide additional details next week.

On behalf of the entire team, thank you again for your support.  We will continue to work to provide the best care to all residents in the safest manner possible.

COVID-19 Update: March 24, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Good afternoon, we continue to make every effort to assist our residents in being comfortable during this COVID-19 situation while still ensuring safety needs are met.   

Yesterday we began our walking groups in the community.   Many residents participated in the opportunity to stretch their legs and get fresh air, while others chose to remain in their apartments.  As discussed in the note dated March 23, 2020, we are offering small walking groups in mid-morning sessions and afternoon sessions.  Each resident has been assigned to either a mid-morning or afternoon session.  We understand that some residents and families may be frustrated by the limited “outside” time, but want to reiterate that we are working to keep the community as safe as possible given the known concerns of COVID-19 to our resident population.  After each walking session, the housekeeping team is cleaning and disinfecting the areas to include handrails, door knobs, and country kitchen areas.  It is imperative that we limit any possible exposure to our residents and increase disinfecting after each session. 

Additionally, Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities, and our entire team continue to provide virtual visits with families, 1:1 exercise classes, daily delivery of the Grand Oaks Telegraph, birthday celebrations, as well and individual visits throughout the day.  If you are interested in a virtual visit or have specific activity questions, please contact Jordan at yasrat1@jh.edu.

On behalf of the entire team, thank you for your support.  This is not an easy time for any of us, we will continue to work to provide the best care to all residents in the safest manner possible.

COVID-19 Update: March 23, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Good morning!  We continue to make every effort to assist our residents in being comfortable during this COVID-19 situation while still ensuring their safety needs are met.  We recognize the key importance of movement and engagement.  Starting today, we have been able to put a system in place that allows assigned times for our residents Monday – Friday to be in the recommended group sizes out of their apartment with the primary goal being for walks, opportunities to get fresh air on the patios, and seeing their neighbors.  Team members will provide oversight to ensure they are maintaining appropriate social distancing and engaging in behaviors that minimize their risk for exposure such as appropriate hand hygiene, coughing etiquette, and minimizing contact with their eyes, mouth, and face.  At this time, we will start this process by half of the building being assisted mid-morning and the other half of the building mid-afternoon with each session being about 45 minutes long.  Residents will receive a flyer this morning to alert them to which group they are in so they can plan their day.  Team members will come to the resident’s apartments to invite them to designated areas of the building during their assigned times.  For our Oasis neighborhood, each side of the neighborhood will be split into smaller groups and follow this same protocol. By having two blocks of time, it allows for the housekeeping department to thoroughly clean and sanitize these designated areas of the communities between sessions which is critical for infection control purposes. 

As always, we will monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of this process and make adjustments as needed.  We thank you in advance for your cooperation so that we can ensure all 170 of our residents are able to enjoy time outside their apartment. It is important to remember that the COVID-19 future and duration is unknown.  It is of utmost importance that we remain vigilant and deliberate in our actions to keep our residents and community as safe as possible.  This program for movement and engagement is subject to change at any time based on health developments and guidance from the CDC and DC Health.  Please remember that DC Health still has strongly advises that all non-essential medical appointments be postponed until April to limit our population’s exposure to uncontrolled environments such as medical and dental offices that are highly populated.  We are respectfully requesting that everyone do their part in helping fulfill this request.  Should you have any questions or want to discuss a particular situation, please contact Katelyn Manning, Director of Nursing at kgrant21@jhmi.edu.  

Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to the Grand Oaks community.

COVID-19 Update: March 20, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Happy Friday!  I know it has been an extremely long week for all of us.  We appreciate all of your patience and cooperation while we all work together to manage this situation.  I know that there are many reports about shortages of supplies and wanted to provide an update today about Grand Oaks’ supplies.  Katelyn, Shirley and I have worked this week to inventory all of our cleaning, disinfectant, and personal protectant equipment supplies in the community.  We have moved all supplies to a central location for continued allocation to staff as needed.  We also continue to work with the Sibley leadership as we plan for procuring future supplies as this situation continues to evolve.  Several residents have requested a personal supply of cleaning and disinfectant products for their room, unfortunately, we are unable to provide any individual supplies at this time.  As discussed in our communication yesterday, we will continue to clean and disinfect resident rooms weekly.  In the event that anyone exhibits symptoms that results in a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, we will revisit this procedure for that specific resident suite. 

Today, the American Healthcare Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) released a new webpage for people to share stories, thank yous and messages to the thousands of healthcare workers and residents serving and living in the Assisted Living communities around the country.  Please tag us if you post something.

As we head into the weekend, some of our leadership team will be visiting and checking in with the community to support the staff both Saturday and Sunday.  In the event that you need to contact us, the nurse in charge schedule is listed below:

Friday 7pm – 7am        Josephine
Saturday 7am-7pm     Carlitta
Saturday 7pm-7am     Adwoa
Sunday 7am-7pm       Carlitta
Sunday 7pm-7am       Adwoa

Nurse Cell Phone #202-437-0346

Thank you again for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Laurie Henley
Executive Director

COVID-19 Update: March 19, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

We continue to make every effort to assist our residents in being comfortable during these difficult circumstances while still ensuring their safety needs are met.  I have provided a few updates below for the community.

HOUSEKEEPING

In accordance with CDC guidance, we continue to clean and disinfect the community with products that meet EPA’s criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19. The chemicals we currently use are approved on the EPA’S COVID-19 disinfectant list.  We utilize P&G products to clean and follow up with disinfectants after the apartment has been cleaned.

Weekly housekeeping schedules will continue to stay the same, this includes both apartment cleaning and laundry service.  Resident apartment surfaces to be cleaned are divided into two groups – those with minimal hand-contact (e.g., floors, and ceilings) and those with frequent hand-contact (“high touch surfaces”). High-touch surfaces e.g., doorknobs, bedrails, light switches, wall areas around the toilet will be cleaned and disinfected more frequently than surfaces with minimal hand contact.  Horizontal surfaces with infrequent hand contact e.g., window sills and hard-surface flooring will be cleaned on a regular basis, when soiling or spills occur and when they are visibly soiled.

At this time, we are also introducing an electrostatic disinfectant sprayer for use in your entire apartment.  Please contact Shirley Steele, Director of Housekeeping, at sobeya1@jh.edu if you or your loved one has any underlying health issues that may be aggravated by bleach based cleaning solutions.

ACTIVITIES

Our Activities and leadership team continues to be focused on personal visits with the residents and keeping anxiety as low as possible during this time.  We continue using FaceTime and Skype to connect families and have also introduced virtual entertainment in many situation. 33 National Parks that can be toured virtually.  If you are interested in specific activity discussions for your or your loved one, please contact Joran Asrat, Director of Activities, yasrat1@jh.edu.

It is important to remember that the COVID-19 future and duration is unknown.  It is of utmost importance that we remain vigilant and deliberate in our actions to keep our residents and community as safe as possible.  Please remember that DC Health still has strongly advises that all non-essential medical appointments be postponed until April to limit our population’s exposure to uncontrolled environments such as medical and dental offices that are highly populated.  We are respectfully requesting that everyone do their part in helping fulfill this request.  Should you have any questions or want to discuss a particular situation, please contact Katelyn Manning, Director of Nursing at kgrant21@jhmi.edu.  Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to the Grand Oaks community.

COVID-19 Update: March 18, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

The ongoing efforts to keep your loved one and the residents of Grand Oaks as safe as possible continues.  Each day brings new changes and recommendations from the CDC and DC Health.  Our leadership team remains dedicated to continuing to adjust processes to ensure our residents needs are met during this most difficult time.

Currently, we are awaiting guidance from the CDC and DC Health on how senior communities can be vigilant with isolation measures to reduce the risk of exposure while also recognizing the importance of things such as walking and getting fresh air.  We know that many of you and your loved ones have been concerned about these two specific areas. The current guidance has stressed the importance of the strict isolation measures now based on current data of how COVID-19 spreads and the importance of our immediate measures to “lessen the curve.”  We are looking at a number of options that would enable us to allow residents to spend short segments of time outside their apartment daily.  If implemented at a future date, this would be done in small groups lead by our care team.   We would continue to maintain the correct social distancing and small groups per the CDC’s guidelines.  As you are aware, recommendations are coming out daily and we are adjusting and making changes in the community to keep you loved one safe.  As we get more information, we will keep you informed.

We also wanted to send you DC Health’s notification regarding elective and non-urgent medical and dental procedures.  As we discussed in previous communication, it is strongly advised that any medical or dental procedures that are not essential be postponed.  Many physician offices have closed to visits, are postponing appointments until April, and are emphasizing the use of tele-med options.  Again, this is to limit the risk of exposure during this critical time.

Lastly, the daily Grand Oaks Telegraph that was developed yesterday was well received by our residents.  We will continue this daily delivery into the foreseeable future.  Our team (both clinical and nonclinical) continues to connect with residents throughout the day and is focused on engagement both for care needs but also just friendly visits.  We appreciate your continued support.  Please continue to keep us updated on any questions you may have.

COVID-19 Update: March 17, 2020

Dear Residents and Families;

Happy St. Patrick’s Day.  As a reminder, in accordance with CDC guidance, we continue to restrict visitation to the community.  We are also screening all employees and personnel providing services at Grand Oaks, to include temperature monitoring prior to entry.  As we continue to adjust our daily lives in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus, we have a few updates to share today. 

ADMINISTRATION:

The beauty salon is closed at this time.  We will notify all residents and families when the salon reopens for service.

USPS mail is still being delivered to the community.  We are offering to deliver mail to resident rooms as desired.  If you would like your mail delivered, please either email Erika, our concierge, at ehayes11@jh.edu, or let your care manager know. 

DINING DEPARTMENT:

As you know, we have closed the dining room and are providing room service to all residents.  We have made a few adjustments to the notice yesterday.  The dining team will continue to come to your room to take your meal order.  Please do not call the kitchen to order your meals.  After room delivery yesterday, we noted a need to adjust our communication regarding delivery times.  At this time, meal delivery should arrive during the following windows of time:

Breakfast      7:30am-9:00am

Lunch             12:00pm – 1:30pm

Dinner           5:00pm – 6:30pm

We will continue to provide the daily menu the day before service for your review.  For specific dining requests, please contact Angel Perez, Dining Manager, at eperez16@jh.edu.

NURSING:

In accordance with CDC and DC Health guidelines, we will begin daily temperatures of all residents today.  Our nursing team will be visiting each resident room to perform this function.  This also allows our residents an additional time for staff interaction during this period of isolation.  If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please contact Katelyn Manning, Director of Nursing at 202-660-7312 or kgrant21@jhmi.edu.

THERAPY:

During this period of isolation, the Legacy therapy team continues to provide skilled therapy to residents with physician orders.  Physical, occupational, and speech therapy will be provided in residents rooms, not in the communal therapy gym. If you have specific therapy questions, please contact Michelle Sauer at LHS-265@legacyinc.com.;n

ACTIVITIES:

We continue to provide Skype and FaceTime calls with families as well as additional 1:1 visits while maintaining social distance guidelines.  In addition, we have developed The Grand Oaks Telegraph, a new daily publication delivered to all residents with fun facts, trivia, and information.  For specific Activity requests, please contact Jordan Asrat, Activity Director, at yasrat1@jh.edu.

We continue to appreciate your patience and cooperation as we manage during these unprecedented times.  Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

COVID-19 Update: March 16, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Good morning and thank you for all the kind words of support over the past few days.  Our team appreciates your understanding as we manage the current COVID-19 situation.  As promised, I want to communicate new procedures based on recommendations that have been provided by the CDC.  At this point, to protect our residents, the CDC has recommended that senior communities cease all communal dining and group activities.  Residents are asked to stay in their apartments to minimize their risk of exposure from others.  Considering these recommended measures by the CDC, we have devised the following plan to meet our resident’s needs:

DINING DEPARTMENT: 

Beginning at lunch today, the Dining Room will be closed.  All meals will be delivered to resident’s apartments.  We will continue to offer our daily special menu, and have our current sandwich menu available.  A member of our team will be visiting resident’s apartments for lunch and dinner orders today and then moving forward, each evening, residents will fill out their menu selections for the next day.  Please do not call the kitchen to place an order.  In addition, we have set up routine times for delivery based on your floor of residence.

Meal              1st/2nd Floor           3rd/4th Floor

Breakfast      7:00am-8:00am       8:00am-9:00am

Lunch            12:00pm-1:00pm    1:00pm-2:00pm

Dinner           5:00pm-6:00pm       6:00pm-7:00pm

In the Oasis neighborhood, our team will be providing assistance with dining in resident rooms when needed.

Since this is an evolving situation, we will monitor this plan for efficiency and make changes as needed.  For specific dining requests, please contact Angel Perez, Dining Manager, at eperez16@jh.edu.

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT: 

Regarding activities, our team will continue to visit residents as often as possible to assist with Skype or FaceTime calls.  We will also provide 1:1 visits while maintaining the recommended social distancing during the visit.  For specific Activity requests, please contact Jordan Asrat, Activities Director, at yasrat1@jhmi.edu.

NURSING DEPARTMENT: 

Nursing Care- 

Nursing care provided by the care managers and nurses will continue.  All medications will be delivered directly to resident’s apartments.  For residents who have required appointments for essential medical care and treatment, coordination will occur between the Wellness Office and the resident’s provider with key implementation of protocols to limit potential exposure.

Exiting the Community- 

It is strongly recommended that residents do not come and go from the building unless it is medically essential due to the risk of exposure.  Our Grand Oaks population has been identified as being the highest at-risk population for the transmission of COVID-19.  During this critical time, we please ask that you refrain from exiting the community.

Leave of Absence from the Community-

We have had residents choose to leave Grand Oaks for an extended stay with family.  During this difficult time, we understand the rationale and want to ensure that we can assist with your exit with medications.

For specific nursing inquiries or to review any of the above scenarios that relate to your situation, please contact Katelyn Manning, Director of Nursing, at kgrant21@jhmi.edu.

STAFF AND ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL SCREENING:

Grand Oaks will begin monitoring the temperature of all staff and essential personnel entering the building through the Grand Oaks Lobby.  Anyone with an elevated temperature will not be able to enter the building further.  In addition, we continue our ongoing partnership with Occupational Health at Sibley Hospital in monitoring our staff members.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this unprecedented state of emergency.  Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

COVID-19 FAQs: March 13, 2020
Dear Residents and Families,

As noted in our previous communications, we will continue to provide regular updates on the rapidly evolving situation related to COVID-19.  We appreciate all of our families who contacted us and have developed the following Q&A to address your questions regarding our efforts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your loved ones in our care.  As always, please continue to email our team and we will be happy to discuss your loved one’s individual needs and concerns.

Who is determined to be “Essential personnel responsible for providing resident care and services”?

Essential personal include Grand Oaks team members, Private Duty aides and companions, Hospice providers, Medical providers for emergent services, and select vendors that are required to maintain the overall operations of the building.  All of these individuals have been communicated to regarding specific protocols and procedures to follow during the COVID-19 situation.  Under the guidance of the DC Health and CDC regulations, all individuals have been trained on how to both, limit the spread of infection and minimize the risks of exposure both for themselves and residents.

How are the “essential personnel” ensuring they are limiting the spread of infection?

All essential personnel are required to adhere to strict guidelines and standard protocols including hand hygiene, coughing etiquette, providing assistance to residents with washing their hands, using tissues and disposing of them appropriately, and social distancing.  Proactive education is ongoing for the “if” and “when” situations that may arise with COVID-19.  Staff members are alerted to identify and report key symptoms for quick response and evaluation.  For current staff with symptoms and those with potential exposure, strict protocols have been implemented by Sibley HR and Occupational Health to ensure they are not on the premises.

What medical services are being provided in the community at this time?

All nursing and care needs continue to be met by the Nursing Department.  As adjustments are needed, family members are being contacted and collaborated with.

What services have been postponed?

Any non-emergent medical appointments and routine visits have been postponed at this time.  This is on a case-by-case basis and based on medical necessity.  Our physician partners in the community have been extremely responsive and complimentary of this decision.  Our nursing team will continue to use other measures such as teleconferences and virtual appointments to assist with meeting our resident’s needs.  If you have a specific question, you may contact the Director of Nursing, Katelyn Manning.

May residents come and go from the building?

It is strongly recommended that residents do not come and go from the building unless it is medically essential due to the risk of exposure.  Our Grand Oaks population has been identified as being the highest at-risk population for the transmission of COVID-19.  Taking tough proactive measures will reduce their potential risk of infection and exposure to others.

We have had residents choose to leave Grand Oaks for an extended stay with family.  If you have plans to leave, please contact the Director of Nursing, Katelyn Manning so arrangements can be reviewed to include medication pick up.

If a resident leaves Grand Oaks, what is the process for them to come back in?

For residents who have had a prolonged stay out of the building, they will be screened prior to their return by a member of the Nursing Management Team regarding key risk factors and potential exposures during their time away.  This will also include a thorough medical review for potential symptoms.  A determination will be made on appropriate measures based on the timing of their return and the status of COVID-19.  These measures could include self-isolation off campus, self-isolation on campus, documented vital signs to include fever, etc.

How can I get supplies or items to my loved one?

We have had lots of deliveries from Amazon, delivery groceries, etc.  You are welcome to send your loved one items.  In addition, if there is something that cannot be delivered, it may be dropped off at the Grand Oaks Main Entrance.

May residents and staff go to Sibley Hospital?

We are actively limiting any and all foot traffic to and from the hospital unless for emergency medical needs to minimize potential exposure.  Similarly, hospital staff have been notified that they may not come to Grand Oaks and signage is now posted at the entrance points communicating this restriction. In the event that a resident needs to go to the hospital for emergency services, we have protocols in place and staff has been instructed to ensure limited exposure occurs.

Are both entrances to Grand Oaks still open?

The third floor entrance is now closed.  The only entry point to the building at this time is the Main Entrance.

How do I best reach the Grand Oaks team?

Concierge – 202-349-3400

Executive Director, Laurie Henley, lhenley3@jhmi.edu, 202-349-3402

Director of Nursing, Katelyn Manning, kgrant21@jhmi.edu, 202- 660-7312

We would like to thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this difficult and unprecedented time.

COVID-19 Visitation Update: March 12, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

Thank you for your patience and support over the last few weeks as we have all been focused on learning more about COVID-19.  Grand Oaks has continued to be vigilant about hand washing, deep cleaning high-touch areas, and screening visitors upon entry.  Our activity team has been sanitizing bingo chips, dominos, exercise bands and weights along with the chairs after each activity as has the dining room.  We have also increased our encouragement to everyone to utilize the hand sanitizer located throughout the community, especially in the dining room. We have postponed all resident outings, marketing events, and activity vendors at this time to ensure resident safety.  The activity team will still be here leading group events in the community.  

In accordance with the American Health Care Association and National Centers for Assisted Living guidance, and in the wake of the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Washington, DC, Grand Oaks has decided to restrict visitation to the community beginning at 7:00am on March 13, 2020.  At this time, only essential personnel responsible for providing resident care and services will be authorized entry into the community.  Of course, for those residents who are actively receiving end of life care, our clinical team will reach out to you to appropriately schedule visitation.  We have postponed or rescheduled non-urgent resident appointments and will not be providing transport to any of the hospital buildings on campus except in the event of a medical emergency.   We are currently working on a plan to secure any necessary lab or imaging needs through an alternate provider.   

We have had residents choose to leave Grand Oaks for an extended stay with family.  If you have plans to leave, please contact the wellness office so they can put you in touch with the pharmacy if needed.  During this time, Grand Oaks will be implementing a rescreening process for  re-entry and are unsure how this process will unfold.   When the time comes for return to the community, please contact Katelyn Manning, Director of Nursing at 202-660-7312.

During this period of restriction, we will continue to provide emotional support to all of our residents.  In addition, if you would like our team to schedule time to assist with phone calls, Skype, or FaceTime with your loved ones, please email Jordan Asrat, Director of Activities at yasrat1@jh.edu.  Our team will be partnering with residents to provide assistance with this communication daily while restriction is in place. 

We have reviewed our plan with DC Health, thank you in advance for your cooperation.  We will continue monitor and adjust this plan as necessary in the coming weeks.

Please contact us with any questions or concerns and remember to wash your hands.

COVID-19 Update: March 9, 2020

Dear Family Members:

As we continue to more learn about the spread of COVID-19 (the new coronavirus), I am sure many of you are concerned about how it may impact us here at Grand Oaks.  Ensuring residents are cared for in a safe and healthy environment is our greatest concern.  At this time, we don’t have any cases in our Assisted Living or Oasis neighborhood.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recommended a variety of steps that we are implementing to help reduce the potential for the virus to enter our building.  However, we need your help in battling COVID-19.  Below are some examples of how you can help protect the residents, as well as prevent the spread throughout the community.

At this time, we request that you do not visit our community if you have any symptoms of respiratory illness. Those symptoms include: cough, fever, sore throat, runny nose, and/or shortness of breath. We understand that connecting with family members is incredibly important, and there are a variety of other ways you might consider connecting with them.  These may include telephone, email, text, or through Skype or Facebook.

Our community is following the recommendations of the CDC and are staying up-to-date as they change.  In addition, Grand Oaks is in close contact with Sibley and the D.C. health department and are following their guidance.  We have posted signs on our entryway doors to notify visitors of the symptoms of COVID-19 and request that you not enter the building if you are experiencing these symptoms.

We will notify you if any residents or staff are diagnosed with COVID-19. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the community at: 202-349-3400.

Click here for a fact sheet regarding COVID-19. For additional information, please visit the CDC’s coronavirus disease information page.  We will also be providing this fact sheet to all residents this evening.

COVID-19 Update: March 3, 2020

Dear Residents and Families,

As we continue to monitor news about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to assure you that we are preparing to take necessary measures in the event the virus spreads to our area. Our nursing department continues to monitor all
residents for any viral symptoms in the community. In the event that any of our residents experience symptoms of fever, cough, or shortness of breath please notify our wellness office immediately. Additionally, if any of our families or
visitors are experiencing symptoms, please delay your visit to Grand Oaks until symptoms subside.

Our housekeeping department has been busy disinfecting the high-touch surfaces on all of the floors in the community, including the Oasis neighborhood. We have already ordered additional cleaning products and personal protective equipment in the event the virus spreads. In addition, our Director of Nursing and Director of Environmental Services provided Infection Control training to all staff in February.

In the event that a widespread concern existed at Grand Oaks, we would self­ isolate similar to an occurrence of norovirus. This isolation may include closing community common spaces, minimizing group activities and restricting visitors to Grand Oaks.

As always, in the event of any medical emergency, our residents are transferred to the Emergency Room at Sibley for assessment and evaluation. Sibley has also developed a plan to care for any patients presenting with Coronavirus symptoms. As a campus, we will continue to follow the guidelines provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). We encourage all residents to refer to the CDC for answers to any questions you may have on the Coronavirus.

Based on their guidance, here are some tips to help keep you and your family healthy:

  • Wash your hands frequently for 20 seconds, using soap and water.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with tissue or your sleeve (not your hand).
  • Use hand sanitizer when you don’t have access to running water.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • If you/your loved ones have traveled to a country with a COVID-19 outbreak, please delay your visit to Grand Oaks.

Since this is an evolving situation, we will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as necessary.

Sincerely,
Laurie Henley
Executive Director

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