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January 2, 2025

Hello Residents, Family Members, Staff and Visitors,

This is a brief update and follow up to our last Covid-19 update, dated December 31, 2024. Today a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 after developing symptoms. This staff member will remain off the schedule for at least seven days from the date of their positive test. They are encouraged to follow the CDC guidelines for healthcare staff and practice isolation for at least seven days. After this period of time, they can return to work upon having a negative test for Covid-19.

Per facility guidelines, this positive case requires us to reassess our resident and staff testing schedule for the remainder of this week. This staff member does not provide direct care and hasn’t been in the facility for the last 48 hours. Additional tests will be completed based upon potential exposure to this individual and if any more positive cases are identified, we will provide an update.

Please don’t forget to order your own test kits for use at home, per our last communication at https://covidtests.gov. Also please remember to wear a mask inside of our center at all times. We also provide plenty of hand sanitizer for everyone to use before, during and after each visit to the building. In the event a visitor to our building tests positive within five days of visiting a resident, please contact either myself or a nursing administration staff member so that proper precautions and testing can be put in place for your resident.

Please let our staff know if you have any questions concerning our guidelines or Covid-19 in general.

Sincerely,


Ed Walter,
Administrator

Why Citizens?

Just Ask our Families

According to a recent report from the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC), families or representatives of our patients surveyed said they would recommend Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center to someone looking for a comprehensive care facility.*

Citizens Care also offers residents a wide variety of on- and off-campus daily activities to stimulate the mind, body and spirit.

At Citizens Care, we treat every resident as if he or she were part of our own family. This genuine caring and compassion for our guests is what sets us apart. 

Services You Need

  • 24-hour skilled nursing care provided by our caring staff of geriatric professionals 
  • 5-30 day respite services designed to allow caregivers to take a break from their daily responsibilities, knowing their loved one is receiving quality care in a comfortable setting
  • Hospice care from qualified and compassionate professionals who can assist in developing a personalized program that combines medical, emotional and spiritual support 
  • Short- and long-term rehabilitation services including physical, speech and occupational therapy
  • Telephone Assurance Program (TAP), a free service offered to those who live on their own and want the peace of mind of knowing that someone is checking on them daily.
  • Secure dementia unit staffed by professionals trained in responding to the specific needs of this group of residents
  • Delicious and nutritious meals provided by our dietary staff

Amenities You’ll Love

  • Clean, bright and spacious private and semi-private rooms for up to 184 residents
  • Beautifully-landscaped, enclosed courtyard with raised flower beds
  • On-site barber and salon services
  • Visitors’ cafeteria
  • Ample parking in rear of building
  • On-site pharmacy
  • Full in-house activity schedule including arts and crafts, music, games, Gourmet Galley, bingo, bowling, exercise classes, drum circle, and restaurant style dining for residents
  • Opportunities to socialize with families including Mother’s Day Tea, Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • Weekly worship services’
  • Frequent shopping, dining and entertainment outings including Longwood Gardens, shopping at Harford and Christiana Malls and trips to the Herr’s potato chip factory
  • Visits from the Silver Reader and Pets on Wheels

People You’ll Never Forget!

  • Excellent nursing staff to resident ratio thanks to a dedicated staff of 260 employees
  • Highly-skilled medical professionals
  • Caring and compassionate caregivers
  • Enthusiastic volunteers who serve as activity assistants, meal buddies and more
  • Other residents sure to become not just neighbors, but friends

*2014 Maryland Nursing Facility Family Survey. All comprehensive care facilities in the state are required to complete the survey. View the latest data at www.mhcc.maryland.gov.

"Those nurses and assistants are so incredible. Please let them know how much we appreciate them!"

Susan P

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