Morningside Ministries' COVID-19 Update: September 24, 2020

This week we are reporting one positive staff member and one positive resident at The Meadows Skilled Nursing facility. Isolation and safety procedures remain in place at all our communities. In compliance with state and federal mandates, we are conducting weekly/monthly COVID-19 testing of our Skilled Nursing staff at both our communities. We are happy to report that no additional staff members have tested positive.

As you may have heard, the statewide ban on senior living visitations has been lifted. The Texas Health & Human Services Commission has created new rules and regulations surrounding visitations at all levels of living. Please know that we are working within those parameters to allow visitations at both of our communities however, those rules and regulations are subject to change as the situation continues to evolve. Current visitation opportunities are as follows:

The Meadows Assisted Living community in San Antonio is hosting outdoor visitations on Thursday, October 1 from 9-11am. To schedule a visit, please email MeadowsVisitations@mmliving.org.

The Menger Springs community in Boerne is hosting visitations at all levels of living next week. To schedule a visit, please follow the guidelines provided to you by the Executive Director.

Independent Living visitations continue to be designated to outside visits only.

The recent positive cases at The Meadows Skilled Nursing has eliminated the possibility of conducting visitations at this time.

Visitations at all levels of living at both communities will only be available if our residents and staff remain COVID-19 free.

Morningside Ministries remains committed to transparency surrounding COVID-19 at our communities, while also respecting the privacy of those involved. We will continue to provide you with weekly updates on our efforts to combat COVID-19. Thank you for your patience and continued support while we navigate through this challenging situation. Should you have any questions, please contact your respective administrator.

Sincerely,

Patrick Crump

President & CEO

Why our residents love us

My parents moved into their Meadows independent living (atrium) apartment almost 2 years ago, from another city. Their (and our) experience here has exceeded our highest hopes. From the compassionate, friendly, helpful staff to the delicious meals, activities, their apartment, amenities, and welcoming residents, we could not have imagined or found a better place for them to be for this season of life! We 5 "kids" are so thankful that they are happy, safe, comfortable, busy, and have made wonderful new friends, both residents and staff. Thank you, MM! It's definitely worth checking out for YOUR parents, too. (Or yourself!)

I learned about Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs when two of my neighbors moved there. Another friend and I frequently drove from our home in Kerrville to visit and play bridge with them. I don't think we ever left that one of us didn't say " I'd like to live here someday." When I realized that "someday" was fast approaching I started visiting retirement communities in several places, including my former home in Colorado where I still had close friends. None of them were as attractive physically as Morningside and none offered as much in the way of programs and services. I chose Morningside for three basic reasons: security, convenience and the sense of a caring community. I have the security of knowing that I will always be cared for, the convenience of having all my needs met in one place and the joy of living in a community where everyone, residents and staff, are considered as family.

My wife and I have been residents in the Independent Living Menger House Apartments at Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs for four years. We chose Menger Springs because of its Hill Country location, excellent and beautiful facilities along with their commitment to personal care and to truly care for those who have cared for so many others by a Not For Profit Christian Corporation. We knew that regardless of what challenges or changes we might meet in the days and years ahead, Menger Springs would be able to provide the care for us. My wife feels so secure here and has the option of participating in so many activities, pursue individual endeavors or to feel free to remain in our apartment. We are so pleased to be residents at Morningside Ministries Menger Springs in beautiful Boerne! I highly recommend it!

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