11.24.2020
In effort to keep you informed, Watsontown is reporting daily the following covid-19 statistics.  We will continue to track these numbers and update this information by 5pm the next calendar day following the occurrence of either a single confirmed case of COVID-19, or 3 or more residents or staff with new onset of respiratory symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.  

• The facility has a total occupancy of 125.
• 28 - residents in the facility have tested positive for COVID-19 with verified lab result
• 4 - tests pending
• 0 - residents that have tested positive and have successfully recovered
• 6 - staff member that have tested positive with verified lab results

Our prevention steps included creating a separate area dedicated to Covid-19 recovery to best accommodate residents in the facility that require care during this time. As our testing increases, we will be moving residents as required, temporarily, into a designated recovery area and once medically cleared they will be able to return to one of the other units. Please know that residents that test positive or are suspected of having the virus will be safely quarantined from other residents.

We are diligently following infection control guidance from the CDC and state authorities, are being vigilant with PPE usage and we continuously encourage safe social distancing. 

We know how hard it is, especially during this pandemic to not be able to visit and see your loved ones. Any family member that would like to arrange for a virtual visit, please call our Activities department to schedule a time at 570.538.2561.

As always, we thank you for your continued support and pray that everyone stays safe and well.

Sincerely,

Melissa Polito

Administrator