COVID 19
Our first priority is the health and safety of our residents.
The management at Kensington Place is working hard to keep both residents and staff safe. We are following all Columbus Public Health and CDC guidelines. Here are details you should know.
At LSS Kensington Place, the safety of our residents is top priority.
That’s why we’ve instituted all CDC and local health department guidelines, as well as gone beyond by investing in facility air filtration units.
The battle against COVID-19 requires vigilance on many fronts, and we maintain these protocols in efforts to keep our community members as safe as possible during the pandemic.
COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS
- Twice weekly testing for unvaccinated staff and symptomatic residents.
- Assisted living residents have daily wellness checks, including temperature checks, by our nursing staff.
- All staff wear masks at all times and appropriate PPE.
- All residents wear masks in common areas.
- Installation of ionization air filtration units that reduce airborne pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, mold and odors.
- Close and ongoing collaboration with Columbus Public Health and the Ohio Department of Health on adherence to safety procedures and other guidance.
Visitation
As of March 26, 2021, friends and family will be able visit residents either in their apartment or in a designated indoor area. According to the Ohio Department of Health there are new guidelines we must follow.
Please view the AL Inside Visitation Guidelines for more information.
Tours
We do have apartments available and we will work with you to bring your loved one into our community safely. If you’d like to take a live tour of our facility, please call Cathy at 614-252-5276.
Ohio COVID Cases
To view the Ohio care facilities COVID-19 dashboard, please click here.
Staying in Touch
We realize this is a very difficult time for both residents and families. Please continue to call or video chat with your loved one as often as possible.
Additionally, please encourage your family members to accept their invitations to Caremerge as this is where we will be posting all updates.
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