Information on Visiting

Visitation Guidelines

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was crucial to adhere to vaccination, masking, and social distancing policies. At Jewish Senior Life, we have taken a deliberate and gradual approach in removing these measures. We have consistently aligned our actions with the latest state and federal guidelines, prioritizing the health and safety of our residents, patients, visitors, and staff.

We would like to express our gratitude for your cooperation with JSL’s COVID-19 safety policies over the past three years. Your support has been invaluable in ensuring the well-being of our community.

We have received guidance issued by the NYS DOH regarding staff booster shots and visitor testing. The latest guidance was issued in May 2023. The following are some highlights of the guidance:

Health Care Personnel Vaccination and Booster Shots:

In May 2023 the Department of Health announced that it had initiated the process of removing the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for healthcare workers. Following the Department of Health's guidelines, Jewish Senior Life will also lift the vaccine requirement for our healthcare workers once the repeal is finalized, which is expected to occur next month. Until then, the current vaccine requirements will remain in effect.

Visitor and Staff Masking:

Starting June 1, 2023, masking is optional for residents, patients, visitors, and staff in most Jewish Senior Life facilities and programs, in accordance with the guidance from the Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control. However, it is important to note that masking is still required in Adult Day Care pending updated Department of Health guidance and when COVID-19 is detected in a specific location.

Visitor Testing:

PPE/Face Mask Wearing:

Personal Visitation:

All visitors need to be screened and obtain a visitor sticker prior to visitation. This occurs within the main building at the concierge area and in the vestibule of each cottage.
There is no limitation to the time of visit
There is no limitation to the frequency of visits
There is no limitation for the number of visitors (while still adhering to infection prevention)
There is no limitation to the length of visit
Individual visitation is as follows:

Cottage Homes: Personal room, porch, den, community room, outdoor areas
Farash Tower: Street of Shops, personal room, unit activity room, outdoor areas

Infection Prevention:

COVID-19 Outbreak Testing Guidance:

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has provided updates and recommendations for the use of transmission-based precautions (quarantine). Here at JHR, we have revised our protocols to reflect the current recommendations as follows:

Resident is exposed to a COVID-19 positive individual and not up-to-date with vaccine status (see above for up-to-date definition).
Resident is exposed to a COVID-19 positive individual and becomes symptomatic.
Resident is COVID-19 positive.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these updates, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Click to view our Pandemic Disaster Plan. Click to view our annual Emergency Preparedness information.

Thank you again for your ongoing cooperation and understanding.

More On Visitation

We continue to provide the opportunity for families to join their loved ones at any of our off-home activity programs. You are more than welcome to join your loved one at a program in the Cottage Community room, outdoors on our campus or at programs within the main building in the Sands Center or Art Room. Families are encouraged to check out the OMA Art Exhibit in our Sokol Porch or stop in for a quick gift at the Gift Shop.

Programs that are being held in individual homes within the cottages or on the households within the Tower are not opened up for families to attend at this time. These areas are for residents only as they are shared common areas within our campus.