Moving Forward Together — COVID19

Cavell Gardens is committed to protecting the health and safety of our residents and employees. We continuously evaluate and reassess our health and safety measures according to the Federal and Provincial Public Health Officers protocols. We are prepared to implement outbreak-prevention measures to protect our residents and employees in response to these updates.

Safety Measures

• We are only allowing essential visitors to enter the building as well as screening them for symptoms with a temperature check, ensuring they have not travelled or been to other independent or assisted living facilities.
• We continue to monitor residents and staff daily for symptoms by communicating openly and honestly with management regarding any health concerns. Staff are required to stay at home if they are feeling unwell.
• All staff are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks.
• Posters and floor graphics have been placed in our elevators and common areas to help promote social distancing. You will notice some rooms have occupancy limits.
• Our housekeeping services have undergone a major review and changes have been made to ensure effective cleaning and sanitization are followed for everyone’s safety. Enhanced cleaning routines have been adopted with a balanced schedule ensuring services are available throughout the day seven days a week.

Safety for Residents & Employees

• We continue to offer 24/7 support at the front desk to ensure the safety of our residents.
• We encourage the practice of social distancing among all residents and staff members. Only 3 people are allowed on the elevator at a time.

• Temperature checks and masks are mandatory for all of our staff and essential visitors.
• Encourage residents to use our in-house grocery list instead of going out to shop.
• We ask that resident’s do not go out unnecessarily to the store or visit friends, family or places with large crowds of people.

Social Activities for Residents

The mental health along with the physical health of our residents is essential. We have re-introduced our activities with social distancing in place along with limiting the number of participants.

• We are offering Scenic Tours on our new Shuttle bus for a maximum of 6 residents. We require all residents to have a mask and to have their temperatures taken prior to boarding.
• We have created an online video chatting platform with Jitsi for our residents. This allows them to connect with one another by using their computers, iPads and cell phones.
• Dining room meals with social distancing in place allow residents to socialize.
• Clubs such as Bingo, Stitch n’ Chat are limited to 6 people at a time in our South Activity Lounge.
• Every Friday there are groups of 10 - 12 people that sign up for Jeopardy, Bocce Ball or Horse Racing.
• Monthly we have our activity coordinator host a hallway bowling activity. This allows residents to connect with those on their floor who are choosing to stay in their suites.
• Twice a week we have movies playing in the media room. Social distancing practices are in place along with limiting the number of residents to 6 people who can attend.
• *Note* All of our activities require signing up prior to it taking place. We also ensure that we practice social distancing as well as proper sanitization of the area and equipment before and afterwards.

Resident Services

• We continue to offer meal delivery to our residents’ suites for those that do not wish (or are unable) to come down to the dining room.
• Hair salon re-opening with social distancing practices in place. Only 1 resident is allowed in the salon at a time. Our hairdresser is required to wear the proper PPE and sanitize the salon thoroughly before and after each client.
• Residents may go to medical appointments. We ask that residents use a taxi, Handy-dart or to be escorted by family/caregiver.
• We continue to offer our in-house groceries service so residents can order essential items from the comfort of their home.
• Media Room now open. Movies and Wii Bowling open again.

Cavell Gardens Grocery Order Price List

2% Milk - 1 Litre

Skim Milk - 1 Litre

Homo Milk - 1 Litre

Chocolate Milk - 1 Litre

Milker / Creamer - each

Yogurt - 650mL

Whole Wheat Bread - 1 loaf

Whole Wheat Bread - 1/2 loaf

White Bread - 1 loaf

Raisin Bread - 1 loaf

Country Harvest 12 grain - 1 loaf

Country Harvest 12 grain - 1/2 loaf

Rye Bread - 1 loaf

Rye Bread - 1/2 loaf

Ripple Chips - 255 gram bag

Sliced Cheese - each slice

Muffins - each

Muffins - 1/2 dozen

Peanut Butter Portion - each

Jam/Jelly Portion - each

Margarine/Butter Portion - each

Eggs - 1 dozen

Boiled Eggs with shell - 1/2 dozen

Fresh Fruit/Fresh Vegetable - each

Apple or Orange Juice - 114 mL each

Tea Bag - each

Ginger Ale/Coke - each

Ginger Ale/Coke - dozen

Visitor Requirements

• Cavell Gardens is permitting entry to Essential Staff Only. These visitors are screened by our front desk are required to wear masks and have their temperature taken.
• We are not allowing friends or family or entertainers to enter the building.
• Friends and family are welcome to drop off any necessary supplies or gifts at our front entrance and our staff will gladly deliver them.

Family Visitations Guidelines

Families are now allowed to visit their loved ones as per our guidelines below. Please call Reception to make a reservation.

• Reception will complete our Family Visitation Form and block off the desired time(s) families wish to meet in our South Activity Room.
• All visits must be booked in advance to allow for our operations to safely accommodate scheduled visitors. Families can choose from specific times that are set by management which can include a lunch or dinner meal.
• Social visits are limited to a maximum of two family members or friends at a time.
• Visitors must bring and wear a mask or face shield for the duration of their visit.
• Families must access our premises by entering off Sophia Street through the 1st floor emergency exit door. They will be greeted by Reception and undergo our screening protocol.
• All visitors will be screened for signs and symptoms of illness, including COVID- 19, prior to every visit. Temperature checks must be taken and logged at this time.
• If you have signs or symptoms of illness, or if you are in self-isolation or quarantine, you will not be permitted to visit.

F.A.Q.

Have you had any cases of COVID19?
We are fortunate to say that we have had no confirmed cases of COVID19.

What happens if someone were to contract Covid19?
We have a policy and procedure in place prepared to ensure the safety of our residents. We would immediately isolate the resident as well as anyone else who has been in close contact with them. In most cases, residents and contacts would ultimately be isolated for 14 days. We would immediately get in touch with the local health authority to determine the next steps.

How can I receive updates regarding my loved one?
We are able to email friends and family with our monthly updates. Please let us know if you would like to be added to our list.

Can friends or family visit?
We understand the importance of social connections with our residents. Although we are not allowing visitors into the building, loved ones can visit outside from 6 feet apart as long as they also wear a mask. We are working on setting up a designated place for 2 re-occurring family members to visit residents in an outside area.