COVID-19 Preparedness Plan & Information
Updated on 2/10/2025 at 3:39 p.m.
COVID-19 and Infectious Disease Precautions at Phoebe Ministries Communities
The following precautions apply to all Phoebe Ministries’ Independent Living, Personal Care, and Health Care Center communities.
The well-being and comfort of our residents and staff is Phoebe’s top priority. We maintain strict policies and procedures to help prevent the spread of illness throughout our communities. Our employees are trained in best practices to help prevent the spread of communicable illnesses, including COVID-19. We are following infection control policies and take proactive precautions to mitigate exposure among our communities.
Visitor Policy and Details
Phoebe Ministries recognizes that visitation is an essential part of our residents’ life.
For the safety of our residents and staff members, we ask that you DO NOT visit if:
- You tested positive for COVID-19, influenza, RSV, or a communicable disease. Do not return for visitation until 5-7 days after your positive test and/or your symptoms started. You should be fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine.
- You have been in close contact with or exposed to someone who is positive for COVID-19.
- You have symptoms or have been advised to self-quarantine.
- You are experiencing cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms:
- Fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, cold symptoms (congestion, runny nose), nausea, diarrhea, and loss of taste and smell.
Connecting Hearts Virtual Visits using Zoom
We encourage families to utilize Connecting Hearts Virtual Visits using Zoom at a time when they are unable to visit their loved one in person.
Please view this helpful information from the CDC:
Long-Term Care Residents and Loved Ones: Answering Common Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines