Morningside Ministries' COVID-19 Update: December 16, 2020

In this week’s COVID-19 update we are reporting three Memory Care residents at our Menger Springs community who have tested positive for COVID-19. We are working with state and local officials to evaluate the vaccine situation and how it will affect both our residents and staff. While we await additional vaccine information, Morningside remains vigilant in putting forth our best efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents and staff by implementing the highest possible COVID-19 precautions and protocols. Additionally, as part of our ongoing attempts to combat this virus and per state requirements, weekly/monthly COVID-19 testing for Skilled Nursing staff continues to be provided.

We are diligently following the visitation guidelines for senior living facilities set forth by the Texas Health & Human Services Commission, to ensure the best chances for you to see your loved ones. However, rules and regulations are subject to change as the situation continues to evolve. Current visitation opportunities are as follows:

The Menger Springs community will continue to host visitations in Independent Living buildings. Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing will resume visitations once cleared from the state. Please continue to follow the guidelines provided to you by the Executive Director.

The Meadows community continues to host limited visitations at the Independent Living facilities. Assisted Living has expanded to Essential Caregivers, as well as outdoor visitations, indoor bubble visitations, and closed window visitations only. Skilled Nursing visitations remain limited to Essential Caregivers or closed window visits. All visitations in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing are by appointment only, especially with the holiday season upon us, please schedule your appointments in advance. For more details, please contact your respective level of care.

San Antonio and the surrounding areas are currently experiencing a massive surge of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. We urge you to continue wearing a mask, washing your hands often, staying six feet apart from others, and taking extra safety measures for people at higher risk – such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. It is up to each of us to do our best to protect our loved ones, especially during this holiday season. Please try to limit activities outside of your household and when spending time with anybody not in your immediate family; outdoor, socially distanced, masked interactions have proven to be safest – because even if someone isn’t exhibiting symptoms, they can still be contagious.

Morningside 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 surrounding COVID-19. As always, 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,

Morningside Ministries Staff

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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