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Covid-19 Updates

COVID Update – 12/7/2021

Contact precautions are now in place on units 4 North and 4 South until December 21. Visitors to 4 North and 4 South must wear masks, gowns, and gloves while in resident rooms.

New Visitation Guidelines – 11/17/2021

Following new visitation guidelines from the New York State Department of Health, Silvercrest is welcoming back all visitors without restrictions or appointments effective immediately.

COVID Booster Shots

Dear Families of Silvercrest Residents, We are actively reaching out to all family members to inform you of COVID-19 booster availability for your loved one. We are pleased to offer booster vaccines to your family member. We will be reaching out to you with more information. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization and CDC’s recommendation for… Read more.

COVID Update – 10/25/2021

The following units are now closed due to positive COVID cases: 4 North – COVID wing 2 North – tentative reopening November 2 Visitation is suspended for ALL units until November 2. Only compassionate visits per CMS guidelines will be allowed on these units. Visitation is not permitted for COVID-positive residents.

COVID Update – 10/21/2021

4 North and 2 North are now closed due to positive COVID cases. Visitation is suspended for ALL units until November 2, with the exception of compassionate visits per CMS guidelines.

COVID Pfizer Vaccine Boosters

Below is the updated Emergency Use Authorization regarding booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for recipients and caregivers.

COVID Update – 10/13/2021

Due to positive COVID cases, visitation is suspended on ALL units until October 27. Only compassionate visits per CMS guidelines will be allowed.

COVID Update – 10/11/2021

Due to a positive case in a resident, 2 North is now closed. The tentative reopening date is October 21. As a reminder, 5 South remains closed with a tentative reopening date of October 19. In-house visitation, except for compassionate visitation, is suspended on the affected units until they reopen. House-wide testing is in progress… Read more.

COVID Update – 10/5/2021

Due to a positive case in a resident, 5 South is now closed. The tentative reopening date is October 19. 5 North remains closed today and will reopen tomorrow, October 6. In-house visitation, except for compassionate visitation, is suspended on affected units until the reopening date. Visitation remains permitted on all other units. House-wide testing… Read more.

COVID Update – 9/29/2021

Due to a positive case in an employee, 5 North is now closed. The tentative reopening date is October 6. 3 South remains closed with a tentative reopening date of October 5. In-house visitation, except for compassionate visitation, is suspended on the affected units until they reopen. Visitation remains permitted on all other units. House-wide… Read more.