Visitation
Safe Outdoor Visitation Program
We are excited for the return of visitation for residents and their family members and loved ones! We have established a process and destination that adheres to the latest Illinois Department of Public Health Guidlines for Long-Term Care Facilities. These guidelines are as follows:
Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF) may allow outdoor visitation for residents when certain conditions are met. Visitations must be limited to two visitors at a time per resident. The maximum number of residents and visitors in the outdoors space at one time is predicated on the size of the outdoor space. The LTCF must ensure that a minimum distancing of six feet is achievable in the outdoor space when determining the maximum number of residents and visitors who can simultaneously occupy that outdoor space. The LTCF must clearly community and enforce social distancing of six feet between the resident and all visitors. The facility must set the maximum number of visitors allowed in a single day.
Visitors must schedule an appointment with the facility to visit a resident. The LTCF must prescreen visitors via phone with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) symptom checklist not more than 24 hours in advance. The facility must also screen visitors on arrival with the CDC symptom checklist and temperature check. Residents with active COVID-19 infection, either laboratory confirmed or symptomatic, are not allowed to participate in outdoor visits. Residents receiving visitors should also be screened with the CDC symptom checklist prior to the visitor's arrival. Visitors displaying symptoms should not visit the facility.
Visits must be limited to outdoor areas only. However, they may take place under a canopy or tent without walls. Outdoor spaces must have separate ingress and egress which does not require the visitor to enter the LTCF building. Visitors must not enter the facility at any time during their visit. For the duration of each visit, the resident and visitors must wear a face covering.
The facility may set the time duration for each visit.
The facility should have staff supervision during each visit to ensure the use of face coverings and social distancing. The facility may determine whether supervision is continuous or intermittent.
Please take a moment to view the video below to see our outside visitation area.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of 11/17/2020, the Governor announced that the entire state of Illinois enters Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations on Friday, November 20. Per the Governor’s guidance, beginning, Friday, November 20, we must suspend outdoor visitation. We will keep residents and families apprised of any changes if we receive them. Please remember that virtual visitation is always available. Please call to schedule your appointment at 773-577-5326.
If you are interested in learning more or to set up your visitation with a loved one please follow the instructions below.
- For Safe Visits with Nursing & Sheltered Care Residents: (773) 577-5339
- For Safe Visits with Assisted Living & Memory Support Residents: (773) 577-5306
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
