Our goal, from the start of this Pandemic, has been to be transparent with the impact COVID is having inside our facility of excellence. The COVID status tracker for Residents and employees is another way we can provide full transparency to our Residents, families, and employees. The information provided will be updated each weekday, Monday through Friday. Information provided by the close of the day on Monday will reflect what occurred over the weekend.
To learn more about our visitation and touring availability, please call our community directly at (641) 792-7440. Thank you!
As of January 21, 2022, we have 24 residents and 8 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff members will follow all CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff daily.
With the NEW guidance released on 11/11/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As a reminder, there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 641.792.7440 or use the link to schedule your time: newtonhealthcarecenter.com
At Newton Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time. Be well.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of January 18, 2022, we have 16 residents and 8 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff members will follow all CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff daily.
With the NEW guidance released on 11/11/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As reminder there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 641.792.7440 or use the link to schedule your time: newtonhealthcarecenter.com
At Newton Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time. Be well.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of January 17, 2022, we have 16 residents and 7 staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Our staff members will follow all CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff daily.
With the NEW guidance released on 11/11/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As reminder there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 641.792.7440 or use the link to schedule your time: newtonhealthcarecenter.com
At Newton Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time. Be well.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of December 14th, 2021, we do not have any new positive cases with our residents or staff members.
We are happy to announce that our employee who tested positive on 11/28/21 has recovered and returned to work!
As a reminder, with the NEW guidance released on 11/11/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting.
As a reminder, there are options to setting up and scheduling visits with your loved ones. Please call 641-792-7440 or visit our website for more details:
newtonhealthcarecenter.com
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time. Be well.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of November 29, 2021, we have zero active COVID-19 cases with our residents. We do have one employee who is positive for COVID-19 and the last day worked was 11/28/21. Our employee will follow all CDC guidelines, recover, and return to work. Our medical director and clinical team will continue to monitor residents and staff daily.
With the NEW guidance released on 11/11/2021 by CMS (The Center for Medicare Services), visitation will remain OPEN regardless of a COVID outbreak for residents in a nursing home setting. As reminder there are options for scheduling virtual visits for our residents if you live near or are out of town please call 641.792.7440 or use the link to schedule your time: newtonhealthcarecenter.com
At Newton Healthcare Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We are conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time. Be well.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
We are happy to announce that in person visits are back! Family members and loved ones are welcome to stop by any time between 8am and 7pm Monday through Sunday. Advanced notice is appreciated but not required. We kindly ask that visitors respect all facility protocols when visiting by wearing a mask and protective eyewear to keep our residents and staff safe during the duration of the visit. It is our highest priority to do everything we can to prevent exposure to COVID-19. We remain committed to the recommended preventative actions we already have in place and, under the guidance of our medical director. It is our desire to communicate with the community regularly and in real-time as we continue to live out our mission of care, compassion, and quality of life for all residents.
Regarding on-going communication, we do strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your family member if you cannot be in-person. Please reach out to the facility directly at (641) 792-7440 or you may also message us at the following link, newtonhealthcarecenter.com
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time. Be well.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of September 27, 2021, we have zero active COVID-19 cases with our residents and 1 employee has tested positive for COVID-19. We will continue to test for COVID-19, 2x per week until the virus is no longer prevalent in our healthcare center. Due to testing 2x per week you may see our numbers fluctuate as we test both employees and residents.
At Newton Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. However, we are open to compassionate care visits for those in need. Regarding on-going communication we do strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your family member, please reach out to the facility directly at (641) 792-7440 or you may also message us at the link below.
newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time. Be well.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of September 21, 2021, we have good news to share. We have zero active COVID-19 cases with our residents and employees. We will continue to test for COVID-19, 2x per week until the virus is no longer prevalent in our healthcare center. Due to testing 2x per week you may see our numbers fluctuate as we test both employees and residents.
At Newton Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. However, we are open to compassionate care visits for those in need. Regarding on-going communication we do strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your family member, please reach out to the facility directly at (641) 792-7440 or you may also message us at the link below. If all remain negative, we are anticipating to open visitations again next Monday, September 27, 2021.
newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time. Be well.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of September 16, 2021, we have zero active COVID-19 cases with our residents and one employee who has tested positive for COVID-19. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread. We will continue this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent in our healthcare center. Due to testing 2x per week you will see our numbers fluctuate as we test both employees and residents.
At Newton Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. However, we strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your family member, please reach out to the facility directly at (641) 792-7440 or you may also message us at the link below.
newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of September 11, 2021, we have five residents and two employees who have tested positive for COVID-19. We are happy to welcome back our two employees who have fully recovered. We will continue to conduct twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread. We will continue this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent in our healthcare center. Due to testing 2x per week you will see our numbers fluctuate as we test both employees and residents.
At Newton Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. However, we strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your family member, please reach out to the facility directly at (641) 792-7440 or you may also message us at the link below.
newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time. Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend,
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of September 9, 2021, we have four residents and one employee who have tested positive for COVID-19. We are happy to welcome back our 2 employees who have fully recovered. We will continue to conduct twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread. We will continue this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent in our healthcare center. Due to testing 2x per week you will see our numbers fluctuate as we test both employees and residents.
At Newton Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. However, we strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your family member, please reach out to the facility directly at (641) 792-7440 or you may also message us at the link below.
newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time. Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend,
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of September 1, 2021, we have nine residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 and two employees. Our employees will follow all CDC guidelines to recover and return to work in the next few weeks. We will continue to conduct twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread. We will continue this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent in our healthcare center. Due to testing 2x per week you will see our numbers fluctuate as we test both employees and residents.
At Newton Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. However, we strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your family member, please reach out to the facility directly at (641) 792-7440 or you may also message us at the link below.
newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of August 30th, 2021, we have seven residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 and two employees. Our employees will follow all CDC guidelines to recover and return to work in the next few weeks. We will continue to conduct twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread. We will continue this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent in our healthcare center. Due to testing 2x per week you will see our numbers fluctuate as we test both employees and residents.
At Newton Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. However, we strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your family member, please reach out to the facility directly at (641) 792-7440 or you may also message us at the link below.
newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of August 26th, 2021, we have six residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 and one employee. Our employee will follow all CDC guidelines to recover and return to work in the next few weeks. We will keep a close watch on our residents to recover and get back to their baseline safely and quickly.
We will continue to conduct twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent.
At Newton Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. However, we strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your family member, please reach out to the facility directly at (641) 792-7440 or you may also message us at the link below.
newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of August 25th, 2021, we have four residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. We are happy to communicate that we have been able to welcome back our one employee and the other three residents who have recovered fully from their prior symptoms of COVID-19.
At Newton Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We will start conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent.
We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. However, we strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your family member, please reach out to the facility directly at (641) 792-7440 or you may also message us at the link below.
newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of August 22th, 2021, we have four residents and one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19, last day worked for this employee was 8/18/2021. Our team member will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely.
At Newton Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We will start conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent.
We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. However, we strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your family member, please reach out to the facility directly at (641) 792-7440 or you may also message us at the link below.
newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As of August 20th, 2021, we have one staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19, last day worked for this employee was yesterday 8/18/2021. Our team member will follow CDC guidelines to recover and return to work safely. We will be testing all staff and residents today.
At Newton Health Care Center, we want to assure you that we are adhering to rigorous infection control practices throughout our facility. We will start conducting twice-weekly facility-wide testing per the Iowa Dept. of Health guidance and CMS. Regular testing is an effective method of slowing the virus’s spread, so we look forward to continuing this practice until the virus is no longer prevalent.
We continue to stay in touch with the County Health Department to ensure we are following the most up-to-date policies and procedures to defend against the spread of the virus. We are also collaborating with our medical director daily.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow visitors inside our facility at this time. However, we strongly encourage families to schedule a phone call or virtual call with your family member, please reach out to the facility directly at (641) 792-7440 or you may also message us at the link below.newtonhealthcarecenter.com
As a reminder, the following defensive measures are in place at our facility:
- Closely monitoring and screening all residents and team members for symptoms on a daily and shift-by-shift basis. This includes temperature checks and other CDC-recommended screenings.
- Enforcing social distancing.
- Allowing only essential individuals (those providing critical care for residents) into the healthcare community.
- Practicing frequent hand hygiene in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces to decrease environmental contamination.
- Taking higher-than-required protective equipment precautions, such as wearing N95 masks, gloves and gowns as situations warrant their use.
- Requiring all residents to stay in their rooms to better protect themselves.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding through this time.
Sincerely,
Ian Christy, LNHA
Administrator
Email: Ian.Christy@newtonhealthcarecenter.com
For today, June 30th, we are providing our COVID update. We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have had 0 employees test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days.
Friendly Reminder regarding Visitation:
We have visiting hours: EVERYDAY 8AM – 7PM. No need to schedule a time.
If your loved one is in a private room, you may visit in their room. If your loved one has a roommate, you need to use one of the visit areas.
All visitors are to come to the main entrance to be screened. No time limit on visits. Animals are welcome.
Visitors cannot join group activities or eat in the dining room during mealtimes.
You can take your loved one out on an outing. Please check them out with the nurse.
Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, June 29th, we are providing our COVID update. We currently DO have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have had 0 employees test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days.
Friendly Reminder regarding Visitation:
We have visiting hours: EVERYDAY 8AM – 7PM. No need to schedule a time.
If your loved one is in a private room, you may visit in their room. If your loved one has a roommate, you need to use one of the visit areas.
All visitors are to come to the main entrance to be screened. No time limit on visits. Animals are welcome.
Visitors cannot join group activities or eat in the dining room during mealtimes.
You can take your loved one out on an outing. Please check them out with the nurse.
Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, June 28th, we are providing our COVID update. We currently DO have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have had 0 employees test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days.
Friendly Reminder regarding Visitation:
We have visiting hours: EVERYDAY 8AM – 7PM. No need to schedule a time. If your loved one is in a private room, you may visit in their room. If your loved one has a roommate, you need to use one of the visit areas.
All visitors are to come to the main entrance to be screened. No time limit on visits. Animals are welcome.
Visitors cannot join group activities or eat in the dining room during meal times.
You can take your loved one out on an outing. Please check them out with the nurse.
Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, May 17th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have 0 staff test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days.
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
We are scheduling INDOOR and OUTDOOR visits. Visits are every day. Monday – Friday 8AM – 7PM. Saturday and Sunday 8AM – 12PM. Please call 641-792-7440, talk with Katie K to get scheduled. Group Activities have resumed. Communal Dining has resumed!
We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, May 15th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We are happy to report ZERO staff have tested positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days!
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
We are scheduling INDOOR and OUTDOOR visits. Visits are every day. Monday – Friday 8AM – 7PM. Saturday and Sunday 8AM – 12PM. Please call 641-792-7440, talk with Katie K to get scheduled. Group Activities have resumed. Communal Dining has resumed as of May 15th!
We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, May 15th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We are happy to report ZERO staff have tested positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days!
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
We are scheduling INDOOR and OUTDOOR visits. Visits are every day. Monday – Friday 8AM – 7PM. Saturday and Sunday 8AM – 12PM. Please call 641-792-7440, talk with Katie K to get scheduled. Group Activities have resumed. Communal Dining has resumed as of May 15th!
We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, May 13th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have a total of 3 staff members test positive. 2 have tested positive in the last 14 days.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, we will be testing staff and residents every 3-7 days until 14 days without a positive result.
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
We are scheduling OUTDOOR visits as weather permits. Visits are every day. Monday – Friday 8AM – 7PM. Saturday and Sunday 8AM – 12PM. Please call 641-792-7440, talk with Katie K to get scheduled. Group Activities have resumed. Communal Dining and indoor visits will resume May 15th.
We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, May 12th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have a total of 3 staff members test positive. 2 have tested positive in the last 14 days.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, we will be testing staff and residents every 3-7 days until 14 days without a positive result.
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
We are scheduling OUTDOOR visits as weather permits. Visits are every day. Monday – Friday 8AM – 7PM. Saturday and Sunday 8AM – 12PM. Please call 641-792-7440, talk with Katie K to get scheduled. Group Activities have resumed. Communal Dining and indoor visits will resume May 15th.
We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, May 11th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have a total of 3 staff members test positive. 2 have tested positive in the last 14 days.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, we will be testing staff and residents every 3-7 days until 14 days without a positive result.
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
We are scheduling OUTDOOR visits as weather permits. Visits are every day. Monday – Friday 8AM – 7PM. Saturday and Sunday 8AM – 12PM. Please call 641-792-7440, talk with Katie K to get scheduled. Group Activities have resumed. Communal Dining and indoor visits will resume May 15th.
We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, May 10th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have a total of 3 staff members test positive. 2 have tested positive in the last 14 days.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, we will be testing staff and residents every 3-7 days until 14 days without a positive result.
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
We are scheduling OUTDOOR visits as weather permits. Visits are every day. Monday – Friday 8AM – 7PM. Saturday and Sunday 8AM – 12PM. Group Activities have resumed. Communal Dining and indoor visits will resume May 15th.
We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, May 9th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have a total of 3 staff members test positive. 3 have tested positive in the last 14 days.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, we will be testing staff and residents every 3-7 days until 14 days without a positive result.
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
We are scheduling OUTDOOR visits as weather permits. Visits are every day. Monday – Friday 8AM – 7PM. Saturday and Sunday 8AM – 12PM. Group Activities can resume as of May 7th. Communal Dining and indoor visits will resume May 15th.
We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, May 8th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have a total of 3 staff members test positive. 3 have tested positive in the last 14 days.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, we will be testing staff and residents every 3-7 days until 14 days without a positive result.
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
We are scheduling OUTDOOR visits as weather permits. Visits are every day. Monday – Friday 8AM – 7PM. Saturday and Sunday 8AM – 12PM. Group Activities can resume as of May 7th. Communal Dining and indoor visits will resume May 15th.
We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, May 7th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have a total of 3 staff members test positive. 3 have tested positive in the last 14 days.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, we will be testing staff and residents every 3-7 days until 14 days without a positive result.
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
We are scheduling OUTDOOR visits as weather permits. Visits are every day. Monday – Friday 8AM – 7PM. Saturday and Sunday 8AM – 12PM. Group Activities can resume as of today May 7th. Communal Dining and indoor visits will resume May 15th.
We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, May 6th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have a total of 3 staff members test positive. 3 have tested positive in the last 14 days.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, we will be testing staff and residents every 3-7 days until 14 days without a positive result.
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
We are scheduling OUTDOOR visits as weather permits. Visits are every day. Monday – Friday 8AM – 7PM. Saturday and Sunday 8AM – 12PM. Group Activities and Communal Dining are on hold until we do not have a positive result for 14 days.
We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, April 30th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have had 0 employees test positive in the last 24 hours. We have 1 employee test positive in the last 14 days. One of the positive employees was a false positive.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, we will be testing staff and residents every 3-7 days until 14 days without a positive result. We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
Unfortunately, we are not able to do indoor visits currently. We can do OUTDOOR visits. Activities
and communal dining are on hold until we do not have a positive result for 14 days. We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, April 29th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have had 0 employees test positive in the last 24 hours. We have 1 employee test positive in the last 14 days. One of the positive employees was a false positive.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, we will be testing staff and residents every 3-7 days until 14 days without a positive result.
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
Unfortunately, we are not able to do indoor visits currently. We can do OUTDOOR visits. Activities and communal dining are on hold until we do not have a positive result for 14 days.
We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, April 28th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have had 0 employees test positive in the last 24 hours. We have 2 employees test positive in the last 14 days.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, we will be testing staff and residents every 3-7 days until 14 days without a positive result.
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
Unfortunately, we are not able to do indoor visits currently. We can do OUTDOOR visits. Activities and communal dining are on hold until we do not have a positive result for 14 days.
We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, April 27th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have had 0 employees test positive in the last 24 hours. We have 2 employees test positive in the last 14 days.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, we will be testing staff and residents every 3-7 days until 14 days without a positive result.
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
Unfortunately, we are not able to do indoor visits currently. We can do OUTDOOR visits. Activities and communal dining are on hold until we do not have a positive result for 14 days.
We continue to encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
For today, April 26th, we are providing our COVID update. We have 0 Residents test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days. We have had 2 employees test positive in the last 24 hours or 14 days.
We currently DO NOT have 3 or more Residents and employees with new onset of symptoms occurring within 72 hours of each other.
Unfortunately, family visits will be put on hold until we are 14 days without a positive result. Communal dining and activities will also be put on hold until we are 14 days without a positive result. We encourage families to connect with their loved ones via video chat, phone calls, ecards, window visits or our robot. Thank you for your continued support of Newton Health Care Center during this Pandemic!
We are excited to announce we remain without any new active cases of COVID-19 for our residents or staff members. We have had our second round of vaccines and are pleased to share 96% of our residents and 51% of our staff members have received their vaccines.
Last, our world has changed, but our mission has not. Providing exceptional outcomes for short -term rehabilitation patients and long- term care in a home away from home atmosphere with kind, caring, proactive, and dedicated staff members is what we do. We have received our COVID-19 vaccinations and we feel confident in the safety and security of our environment.
Helping people recover is what we do. Providing a home for people in need is also what we do.
Thank you again for continued support.
Sharon DeSpain, Administrator