COVID-19 Updates

View the latest updates on Applewood’s precautionary measures and protocols to address Coronavirus (COVID-19) below or learn more about the latest information on COVID-19 from CentraState Healthcare System here. If you have additional questions about Applewood and our Pandemic Outbreak Plan or current policies, please call us at 732-303-7416 or complete the contact form on the left.

Update: May 3, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

The CDC has issued new guidelines which state that masks are no longer needed when outside (if you are fully vaccinated and 2 weeks beyond your last shot). However, if you are outdoors with a group, you must continue to wear a mask. And, masks must be worn at all times when you are indoors.

If you have a confirmed positive exposure (if you have been in direct contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19), please stay in your residence and contact the Wellness Center immediately as we now have access to the rapid test.

This is the 70th COVID-19 UPDATE since the first one was issued on March 17, 2020. In the near future, we will transition to a general resident community update. COVID-19 updates will continue to be provided, but we will be shifting our focus towards community life as we continue to reopen Applewood.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling
We will begin the deployment of the new telephones the week of May 10th. All apartment residents will receive the telephones. Training sessions on the use of the telephones will be scheduled for the week of May 17th. More information to follow next week.

Motorized Assistive Device Annual Event

On Wednesday May 5th at 11am Applewood’s annual motorized device event will be held in the PAC. Residents who are utilizing motorized devices are strongly encouraged to attend. The Director of Rehabilitation, Rhonda Johnson, will review the safety guidelines and the proper driving techniques to ensure your safety and the safety of all residents at Applewood. After a brief Q&A, Monroe Medical will hold a driving assessment and assess your motorized device. Please sign up with Joan Cinque.

Transportation
Transportation services are available Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. As we must maintain social distancing, each bus can only be filled at 50% capacity. All medical reservations should be made at least 48 hours in advance with the Concierge. Beginning Monday, May 3rd. transportation has been expanded. In addition to Shoprite and Stop N Shop, the bus will make stops at Livoti’s Italian Market in the Walgreen’s shopping center, Walmart, local banks and local retail stores. Reservations for the bus must be made with the Concierge. At this time, we cannot accommodate walk-ons. Food and beverages are not permitted on the bus. In the upcoming weeks, limited leisure transportation will resume. Please call the Concierge for further information and to make a bus reservation.

Aqua Fitness Classes
The Aqua Fitness classes will resumed on May 3rd. For further information and to register, please call Matt Machin.

Indoor Dining

We have reassessed the seating configuration in the dining room and increased dining capacity to 38 by eliminating two tables for two and we have added two additional tables for four with plexiglass dividers.

Card Room
The card room re-opened on April 21st. Capacity is limited to twelve people (3 tables of four). Masks must be worn at all times.

Craft Room
Capacity in the Craft Room has been increased to eight. Masks must be worn at all times.

Packages
We have resumed the pre-Covid package delivery processes. Shoprite, InstaCart, Peapod, and UPS will deliver directly to your apartments. The Concierge accepts packages from FedEx, Amazon and the US Postal Service. If a package is delivered for you, the Concierge will call you and you may pick it up at the front desk. If it is too cumbersome to carry, it will be delivered to you by the end of the day.

Resident Computer Center
The computer center is now open.

Outdoor Dining
Outdoor dining continues. Angel’s Outdoor Café is open to residents only from Monday-Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm by reservation only. The value of your meal will be deducted from your meal plan.

General Store
The General Store is open Monday through Saturday from 12noon until 2pm for in-store shopping.

Changes to Protocols for Applewood Independent Living Residents Based on CDC Protocols

• Fitness Center now open 7 days/week
 Masks required

• Indoor and outdoor dining are now open
 Masks must be worn except while eating
 Limited to 38 diners by reservation only

• Indoor visitation: expanded to 10am-6pm – 7 days per week
 Screening questionnaire and temperature taking continues
 Continue to make advance reservations
 Visitors not permitted in common areas
 Masks are required while walking though the community.
 Masks must be worn by the resident in the apartment if vaccination requirements have not been met

• Common areas, meeting rooms, game and craft rooms, library and all public spaces throughout Applewood require the wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing

• Leaving the community and gathering in family members’ homes
 You can gather indoors with unvaccinated people from one other household (for example, visiting with relatives who all live together) without masks, unless any of those people or anyone they live with has an increased risk for severe illness from Covid-19 or the resident has not met the vaccine criteria

• Vaccinated residents visiting in other vaccinated residents’ apartments: may remove masks

• Shopping continues
 Limited to 50% capacity on the bus at one time
 Reservations are required

COVID -19 UPDATES
Although the CDC has released updated guidelines, which gives us greater latitude, the statewide CALI (COVID-19 Activity Level Index) is at a moderate level. Please proceed with caution as we still know little about the variants’ effects on those who have received the current vaccine.

Conquering COVID-19
Although over 98% of Applewood’s residents are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and the community is opening to more services and amenities, the lingering after effects of the past year cannot be ignored. The extended separation from family, friends and daily life’s comforts have left many residents feeling mentally and physically depleted.

Applewood has developed a first-of-its-kind collection of holistic tools to help every resident recover, rebuild and strengthen their mind, body and spirit.

Applewood is introducing Conquering Covid-19, a series of targeted seminars designed to help residents recover from the trauma of the past year and navigate the future with confidence, hope and clarity. The program will be facilitated in partnership with Dr. Moustafa Shafey, chairman of CentraState’s Department of Psychiatry and medical director of Applewood’s Mental Health Services department. A specially selected group of senior health and wellness professionals will lead a six week series of small group interactive seminars for residents. Please see the attached document outlining the program. We will begin with a pilot program composed of 12 residents in approximately two weeks. Please call the Concierge if you are interested in participating in this exciting, innovative program.

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events
New classes will be added to the Fitness schedule: Aqua Fitness, Drum Fit with Sherri, Personal Training and Tai Chi with Matt.

As you are aware, as a result of the COVID-019 pandemic, the capacity in the Performing Arts Center has been limited. We have now increased the capacity to 30 individuals. We are happy to inform you that in order to expand the opportunity for additional interested residents to attend Engaged Living live event programs, the entertainers/lecturers will be scheduled for multiple days/times for each scheduled event. Wanda can provide you with additional information.

This does not include the exercise and swimming program. Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Meeting Room Capacity
For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 30 individuals
Rooms A&B – maximum of 13 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages
In our continuing efforts to protect you and our staff, only authorized staff, pre-screened outside visitors and pre-screened vendors may enter your apartments/cottages. Currently, authorized staff is limited to Security, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Nursing and the Wellness Center.

Indoor Dining
The Formal Dining Room is open for lunch and dinner by reservation only. Masks must be worn in the dining room except while eating. The Bistro remains closed to residents at this time. The dining room has been retrofitted to meet and exceed all of the health and safety requirements established by the State of New Jersey. Additional safety measures have been added including increased HVAC capacity and the use of two window mounted HEPA filtration units. We have also increased social distancing to 10 feet between tables/guests. The Dining Room will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized following each meal session.

Indoor Visitation
All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only continues. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for a 2 hour visit, 7 days per week from 10am – 6pm. We have expanded visitation to 20 per day. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents.
Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services.

Movies
We have increased the Applewood movie schedule in the PAC. Please note the change in times. Movies will be shown on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm and on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm and 6:30pm. As with all scheduled events, you must sign up in advance with Wanda.

Swimming Pool
The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

1. Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
2. Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each
day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
3. Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
4. Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
5. Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each
other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
6. Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to
the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home
to shower.
7. Reservations must be made with Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all
sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

Meals, General Store items, packages, and groceries will continue to be delivered to your apartments.
Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Salon Services
The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings
Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing
The Sales & Marketing Department continues to successfully showcase Applewood to prospective residents Monday through Saturday. Please ensure you are wearing your masks properly when in community spaces to ensure all visitors feel welcome and safe as they explore Applewood as their next home.

Open Door
Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. In addition to monetary donations, Open Door has resumed accepting non-perishable food items. These items and monetary donations are collected at the monthly Residents’ Association meetings.

If you do not feel well or have any signs of an upper respiratory infection, cold, fever or flu or if you know anyone who does, please contact the Wellness Center.

Social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• Triple Play Equipment
• Limited Leisure Transportation
The next Update will be on May 7th.

Update: April 23, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Aqua Fitness Classes

The Aqua Fitness classes will resume on Monday, May 3rd. For further information and to register, please call Matt Machin.

Indoor Dining

Card Room
The card room re-opened on Wednesday, April 21st. Capacity is limited to twelve people (3 tables of four). Masks must be worn at all times.

Craft Room
Capacity in the Craft Room has been increased to eight. Masks must be worn at all times.

Resident Computer Center
The computer center is now open. Patrick Harnett, our IT technician, will be available on Tuesday, April 27th from 10am-2pm to assist with the new equipment in the Computer Center.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling
A survey of Applewood’s wireless equipment continues. Shortly after the survey is completed, a schedule will be created for the deployment and training of the new telephones.

General Store
The General Store is open Monday through Saturday from 12noon until 2pm for in-store shopping.

Changes to Protocols for Applewood Independent Living Residents Based on CDC Protocols

• Fitness Center now open 7 days/week
 Masks required
 Increased to 4 at a time

• Indoor and outdoor dining are now open
 Masks must be worn except while eating
 Limited to 38 diners by reservation only

• Indoor visitation: expanded to 10am-6pm – 7 days per week
 Increased to 20 visitations per day
 Screening questionnaire and temperature taking continues
 Continue to make advance reservations
 Visitors not permitted in common areas
 Masks are required while walking though the community.
 Masks must be worn by the resident if vaccination requirements have not been met

• Common areas, meeting rooms, game and craft rooms, library and all public spaces throughout Applewood require the wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing

• Vaccinated residents visiting in other vaccinated residents’ apartments: may remove masks

• Quarantine length after visiting families
 As long as the resident has been vaccinated, and two weeks have passed since dose #2, then there is no quarantine requirement upon the resident’s return to Applewood
 If resident has not been vaccinated or if two weeks have not passed since dose # 2, there is a 7 day quarantine requirement or the length of time needed to fulfill the 2 week post vaccine period.

• Quarantine length upon discharge from hospital
 As long as the resident has been vaccinated, and two weeks have passed since dose #2, then there is no quarantine requirement upon the resident’s return to Applewood, but may be subject to testing
 If resident has not been vaccinated or if two weeks have not passed since dose # 2, there is a 7 day quarantine requirement or the length of time needed to fulfill the 2 week post vaccine period.

• Quarantine length for new residents
 As long as the resident has been vaccinated, and two weeks have passed since dose #2, then there is no quarantine requirement. Must produce proof of vaccination.
 If the resident has not been vaccinated or if 2 weeks have not passed since dose #2, there is a 7 day quarantine requirement or the length of time needed to fulfill the two week post vaccine period.

• Grocery Shopping continues
 Limited to 50% capacity on the bus at one time
 Reservations are required
 All residents must wear masks and maintain social distancing both on the bus and in the stores(driver will assign seats)

COVID -19 UPDATES
Although the CDC has released updated guidelines, which gives us greater latitude, Monmouth County (Central East) is still considered a high CALI (COVID-19 Activity Level Index). Please proceed with caution as we still know little about the variants’ effects on those who have received the current vaccine.

Conquering COVID-19
Although over 98% of Applewood’s residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the community is opening to more services and amenities, the lingering after effects of the past year cannot be ignored. The extended separation from family, friends and daily life’s comforts have left many residents feeling mentally and physically depleted.

Applewood has developed a first-of-its-kind collection of holistic tools to help every resident recover, rebuild and strengthen their mind, body and spirit.

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events
We are pleased to announce that beginning on May 1st, new classes will be added to the Fitness schedule: Aqua Fitness, Drum Fit with Sherri, Personal Training with Matt, and Tai Chi.

As you are aware, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the capacity in the Performing Arts Center has been limited. We have now increased the capacity to 30 individuals. We are happy to inform you that in order to expand the opportunity for additional interested residents to attend Engaged Living live event programs, the entertainers/lecturers will be scheduled for multiple days/times for each scheduled event. Wanda can provide you with additional information.

This does not include the exercise and swimming program. Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Meeting Room Capacity
For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 30 individuals
Rooms A&B – maximum of 13 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Additional safety measures have been added including increased HVAC capacity and the use of two window mounted HEPA filtration units. We have also increased social distancing to 10 feet between tables/guests. The Dining Room will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized following each meal session.

Indoor Visitation
All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services.

Swimming Pool
The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

Meals, General Store items, packages, and groceries will continue to be delivered to your apartments.
Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Salon Services
The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings
Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

If you do not feel well or have any signs of an upper respiratory infection, cold, fever or flu or if you know anyone who does, please contact the Wellness Center.

Social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• Expanded Pool Programming – May 3rd
• Expanded Fitness Programming – May 1st
• Triple Play Equipment
• Limited Leisure Transportation

The next Update will be on April 30.

Update: April 16, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Indoor Dining

Card Room

The card room will re-open on Wednesday, April 21st. Capacity is limited to twelve people (3 tables of four). Masks must be worn at all times.

Craft Room

Capacity in the Craft Room has been increased to eight. Masks must be worn at all times.

Packages

Starting on Monday, April 19th, we will resume the pre-COVID package delivery processes. Shoprite, Instacart, Peapod, and UPS will deliver directly to your apartments. The Concierge will accept packages from FedEx, Amazon and the US Postal Service. If a package is delivered for you, the Concierge will call you and you may pick it up at the front desk. If it is too cumbersome to carry, it will be delivered to you by the end of the day.

Resident Computer Center

The computer center is now open. Patrick Harnett, our IT technician, will be available on Tuesday, April 20th from 10am-2pm to assist with the new equipment in the Computer Center.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

Beginning the weeks of April 19th and April 26th, a survey will be conducted of Applewood’s wireless equipment. Shortly after the survey is completed, a schedule will be created for the deployment and training of the new telephones. More to follow.

Transportation

Transportation services are available Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. As we must maintain social distancing, each bus can only be filled at 50% capacity. All medical reservations should be made at least 48 hours in advance with the Concierge. Transportation is also provided for grocery store shopping. No food or beverages are permitted on the bus.

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining continues. Angel’s Outdoor Café is open to residents only from Monday-Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm by reservation only. The value of your meal will be deducted from your meal plan.

General Store

The General Store is open Monday through Saturday from 12noon until 2pm for in-store shopping.

Changes to Protocols for Applewood Independent Living Residents Based on CDC Protocols

• Fitness Center now open 7 days/week
 Masks required
 Increased to 4 at a time

• Indoor and outdoor dining are now open
 Masks must be worn except while eating
 Limited to 38 diners by reservation only
 Indoor and outdoor dining are now open
 Masks must be worn except while eating

• Indoor visitation: expanded to 10am-6pm – 7 days per week
 Increased to 20 visitations per day
 Screening questionnaire and temperature taking continues
 Continue to make advance reservations
 Visitors not permitted in common areas
 Masks are required while walking though the community.
 Masks must be worn by the resident if vaccination requirements have not been met

• Common areas, meeting rooms, library and all public spaces throughout Applewood require the wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing

• Leaving the community and gathering in family members’ homes
 You can gather indoors with unvaccinated people from one other household (for example, visiting with relatives who all live together) without masks, unless any of those people or anyone they live with has an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 or the resident has not met the vaccine criteria

• Vaccinated residents visiting in other vaccinated residents’ apartments: may remove masks

• Quarantine length after visiting families
 As long as the resident has been vaccinated, and two weeks have passed since dose #2, then there is no quarantine requirement upon the resident’s return to Applewood
 If resident has not been vaccinated or if two weeks have not passed since dose # 2, there is a 7 day quarantine requirement or the length of time needed to fulfill the 2 week post vaccine period.

• Quarantine length upon discharge from hospital
 As long as the resident has been vaccinated, and two weeks have passed since dose #2, then there is no quarantine requirement upon the resident’s return to Applewood, but may be subject to testing
 If resident has not been vaccinated or if two weeks have not passed since dose # 2, there is a 7 day quarantine requirement or the length of time needed to fulfill the 2 week post vaccine period.

• Quarantine length for new residents
 As long as the resident has been vaccinated, and two weeks have passed since dose #2, then there is no quarantine requirement. Must produce proof of vaccination.
 If the resident has not been vaccinated or if 2 weeks have not passed since dose #2, there is a 7 day quarantine requirement or the length of time needed to fulfill the two week post vaccine period.

• Grocery Shopping continues
 Limited to 50% capacity on the bus at one time
 Reservations are required
 All residents must wear masks and maintain social distancing both on the bus and in the stores (driver will assign seats)

COVID-19 UPDATES

Please proceed with caution as we still know little about the variants’ effects on those who have received the current vaccine.

Conquering COVID-19

Although over 98% of Applewood’s residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and the community is opening to more services and amenities, the lingering after effects of the past year cannot be ignored. The extended separation from family, friends and daily life’s comforts have left many residents feeling mentally and physically depleted.
Applewood has developed a first-of-its-kind collection of holistic tools to help every resident recover, rebuild and strengthen their mind, body and spirit.

Applewood is introducing Conquering COVID-19, a series of targeted seminars designed to help residents recover from the trauma of the past year and navigate the future with confidence, hope and clarity. The program will be facilitated in partnership with Dr. Moustafa Shafey, chairman of CentraState’s Department of Psychiatry and medical director of Applewood’s Mental Health Services department. A specially selected group of senior health and wellness professionals will lead a six week series of small group interactive seminars for residents. Please see the attached document outlining the program. We will begin with a pilot program composed of 12 residents in approximately two weeks. Please call the Concierge if you are interested in participating in this exciting, innovative program.

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events

We are pleased to announce that beginning on May 1st, new classes will be added to the Fitness schedule: Aqua Fitness, Drum Fit with Sherri, Personal Training with Matt, and Tai Chi.
As you are aware, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the capacity in the Performing Arts Center has been limited. We have now increased the capacity to 30 individuals.

We are happy to inform you that in order to expand the opportunity for additional interested residents to attend Engaged Living live event programs, the entertainers/lecturers will be scheduled for multiple days/times for each scheduled event. Wanda can provide you with additional information.

This does not include the exercise and swimming program. Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 30 individuals
Rooms A&B – maximum of 13 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Indoor Dining

The Formal Dining Room is open for lunch and dinner by reservation only. Masks must be worn in the dining room except while eating. The Bistro remains closed to residents at this time. The dining room has been retrofitted to meet and exceed all of the health and safety requirements established by the State of New Jersey. Additional safety measures have been added including increased HVAC capacity and the use of two window mounted HEPA filtration units. We have also increased social distancing to 10 feet between tables/guests. The Dining Room will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized following each meal session.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required COVID screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.
Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only continues. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for a 2 hour visit, 7 days per week from 10am – 6pm. We have expanded visitation to 20 per day. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents.

Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services.

Movies

We have increased the Applewood movie schedule in the PAC. Please note the change in times. Movies will be shown on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm and on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm and 6:30pm. As with all scheduled events, you must sign up in advance with Wanda.

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

1. Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
2. Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each
day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
3. Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
4. Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
5. Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each
other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
6. Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to
the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home
to shower.
7. Reservations: Contact Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.
Meals, General Store items, packages, and groceries continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

The Sales & Marketing Department continues to successfully showcase Applewood to prospective residents Monday through Saturday. Please ensure you are wearing your masks properly when in community spaces to ensure all visitors feel welcome and safe as they explore Applewood as their next home.

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. In addition to monetary donations, Open Door has resumed accepting non-perishable food items. We will begin collecting these items at the April Residents’ Association meeting. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

If you do not feel well or have any signs of an upper respiratory infection, cold, fever or flu or if you know anyone who does, please contact the Wellness Center.

Social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.
Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• Card Room – April 21st
• Expanded Pool Programming – May 1st
• Expanded Fitness Programming – May 1st
• Triple Play Equipment

The next Update will be on April 16th.

Update: April 9, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining began on Monday, April 5th. Angel’s Outdoor Café will be open to residents only from Monday-Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm by reservation only. The value of your meal will be deducted from your meal plan.

General Store
The General Store will be open Monday through Saturday from 12noon until 2pm for in-store shopping.

Changes to Protocols for Applewood Independent Living Residents Based on CDC Protocols

• Fitness Center now open 7 days/week
 Masks required
 Increased to 4 at a time
 Indoor and outdoor dining are now open
 Masks must be worn except while eating
 Limited to 34 diners by reservation only

• Indoor and outdoor dining are now open
 Masks must be worn except while eating
 Limited to 34 diners by reservation only

• Common areas, meeting rooms, library and all public spaces throughout Applewood require the wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing

• Vaccinated residents visiting in other vaccinated residents’ apartments: may remove masks

COVID -19 UPDATES

Although the CDC has released updated guidelines, which gives us greater latitude, Monmouth County (Central East) is still considered a high CALI (COVID-19 Activity Level Index), the highest county in the state. This past week, the hospital has seen an increase in COVID cases which are suspected to be the new variants.
Please proceed with caution as we still know little about the variants’ effects on those who have received the current vaccine.

Conquering COVID-19

Although over 98% of Applewood’s residents are now fully vaccinated against Covid 19 and the community is opening to more services and amenities, the lingering after effects of the past year cannot be ignored. The extended separation from family, friends and daily life’s comforts have left many residents feeling mentally and physically depleted.

Applewood has developed a first-of-its-kind collection of holistic tools to help every resident recover, rebuild and strengthen their mind, body and spirit.

Beginning in April, Applewood is introducing Conquering Covid-19, a series of targeted seminars designed to help residents recover from the trauma of the past year and navigate the future with confidence, hope and clarity. The program will be facilitated in partnership with Dr. Moustafa Shafey, chairman of CentraState’s Department of Psychiatry and medical director of Applewood’s Mental Health Services department. A specially selected group of senior health and wellness professionals will lead a six week series of small group interactive seminars for residents. Please see the attached document outlining the program. We will begin with a pilot program composed of 12 residents in approximately two weeks. Please call the Concierge if you are interested in participating in this exciting, innovative program.

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events

This does not include the exercise and swimming program. Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 30 individuals
Rooms A&B – maximum of 13 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Indoor Dining

The Formal Dining Room reopened on Monday, March 15th for lunch and dinner by reservation only. Masks must be worn in the dining room except while eating. The Bistro remains closed to residents at this time. The dining room has been retrofitted to meet and exceed all of the health and safety requirements established by the State of New Jersey. Additional safety measures have been added including increased HVAC capacity and the use of two window mounted HEPA filtration units. We have also increased social distancing to 10 feet between tables/guests. The Dining Room will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized following each meal session.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services.

Movies

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

Meals, General Store items, packages, and groceries continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.
Resident Computer Center

The computer center is now open. Patrick Harnett, our IT technician, will be available on Tuesday, April 13th from 10am-2pm to assist with the new equipment in the Computer Center.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

Patrick Harnett, out IT technician, will assist with the implementation, training and maintenance of the new system. More information to follow in the next few weeks.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

If you do not feel well or have any signs of an upper respiratory infection, cold, fever or flu or if you know anyone who does, please contact the Wellness Center.

Social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• Card Room
• Expanded Pool Programming
• Triple Play Equipment

The next Update will be on April 16th.

Update: April 2, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

On behalf of the Applewood management team, I wish all who celebrate, a joyous Easter.

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining begins on Monday, April 5^th. Angel’s Outdoor Café will be open to residents only from Monday-Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm by reservation only. residents to make reservations. The value of your meal will be deducted from your meal plan.

General Store

Starting on Monday, April 5^th, the General Store will be open Monday through Saturday from 12noon until 2pm for in-store shopping.

Changes to Protocols for Applewood Independent Living Residents Based on CDC Protocols

Fitness Center now open 7 days/week
Masks required
Increased to 4 at a time
Indoor dining is now open and outdoor dining returns this Monday, 4/5
Masks must be worn except while eating
Limited to 34 diners by reservation only
Indoor visitation: expanded to 10am-6pm – 7 days per week
Increased to 20 visitations per day
Screening questionnaire and temperature taking continues
Continue to make advance reservations
Visitors not permitted in common areas
Masks are required while walking through the community.
Masks must be worn by the resident if vaccination requirements have not been met
Common areas, meeting rooms, library and all public spaces throughout Applewood require the wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing
Leaving the community and gathering in family members’ homes
You can gather indoors with unvaccinated people from one other household (for example, visiting with relatives who all live together) without masks, unless any of those people or anyone they live with has an increased risk for severe illness from Covid-19 or the resident has not met the vaccine criteria
Vaccinated residents visiting in other vaccinated residents’ apartments: may remove masks
Quarantine length after visiting families
As long as the resident has been vaccinated, and two weeks have passed since dose #2, then there is no quarantine requirement upon the resident’s return to Applewood
If resident has not been vaccinated or if two weeks have not passed since dose # 2, there is a 7 day quarantine requirement or the length of time needed to fulfill the 2 week post vaccine period.
Quarantine length upon discharge from hospital
- As long as the resident has been vaccinated, and two weeks have passed since dose #2, then there is no quarantine requirement upon the resident’s return to Applewood, but may be subject to testing
- If resident has not been vaccinated or if two weeks have not passed since dose # 2, there is a 7 day quarantine requirement or the length of time needed to fulfill the 2 week post vaccine period.
Quarantine length for new residents
- As long as the resident has been vaccinated, and two weeks have passed since dose #2, then there is no quarantine requirement. Must produce proof of vaccination.
If the resident has not been vaccinated or if 2 weeks have not passed since dose #2, there is a 7 day quarantine requirement or the length of time needed to fulfill the two week post vaccine period.
Grocery Shopping continues
Limited to 50% capacity on the bus at one time
Reservations are required
All residents must wear masks and maintain social distancing both on the bus and in the stores(driver will assign seats)

COVID -19 UPDATES

Please proceed with caution as we still know little about the variants’ effects on those who have received the current vaccine.

Conquering COVID-19

Although over 98% of Applewood’s residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the community is opening to more services and amenities, the lingering after effects of the past year cannot be ignored. The extended separation from family, friends and daily life’s comforts have left many residents feeling mentally and physically depleted.

Applewood has developed a first-of-its-kind collection of holistic tools to help every resident recover, rebuild and strengthen their mind, body and spirit.

Beginning in April, Applewood is introducing Conquering Covid-19, a series of targeted seminars designed to help residents recover from the trauma of the past year and navigate the future with confidence, hope and clarity. The program will be facilitated in partnership with Dr. Moustafa Shafey, chairman of CentraState’s Department of Psychiatry and medical director of Applewood’s Mental Health Services department. A specially selected group of senior health and wellness professionals will lead a six week series of small group interactive seminars for residents. Please see the attached document outlining the program. We will begin with a pilot program composed of 12 residents in approximately two weeks. Please call the Concierge if you are interested in participating in this exciting, innovative program.

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events

This does not include the exercise and swimming program. Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 30 individuals

Rooms A&B – maximum of 13 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Indoor Dining

The Formal Dining Room reopened on Monday, March 15^th for lunch and dinner by reservation only. Masks must be worn in the dining room except while eating. The Bistro remains closed to residents at this time. The dining room has been retrofitted to meet and exceed all of the health and safety requirements established by the State of New Jersey. Additional safety measures have been added including increased HVAC capacity and the use of two window mounted HEPA filtration units. We have also increased social distancing to 10 feet between tables/guests. The Dining Room will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized following each meal session. The new Spring menu rolled out on March 22^nd .

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only continues. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for a 2 hour visit, 7 days per week from 10am – 6pm. We have expanded visitation to 20 per day. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents.

Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services.

Movies

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
Reservations must be made with Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

Meals, General Store items, packages, and groceries continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Resident Computer Center

The computer center is now open. We will be scheduling in-services in the near future which will include I Pad and tablet classes.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

Patrick Harnett our new IT infrastructure technician started at Applewood on March 15th. He will assist with the implementation, training and maintenance of the new system. More information to follow in the next few weeks.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

If you do not feel well or have any signs of an upper respiratory infection, cold, fever or flu or if you know anyone who does, please contact the Wellness Center.

Social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Outdoor Dining
Triple Play Equipment
General Store In-Person Shopping
Card Room
Expanded Pool Programming

The next Update will be on April 9th

Update: March 26, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

On behalf of the Applewood management team, I wish all who celebrate Passover, a Zissin Pesach.

Changes to Protocols for Applewood Independent Living Residents Based on CDC Protocols

• Fitness Center now open 7 days/week
o Masks required
o Currently allowing 2 at a time
o Increasing to 4 at a time on March 29th

• Return to indoor dining on 3/12 and outdoor dining on 4/5
o Masks must be worn except while eating
o Limited to 34 diners by reservation only

• Indoor visitation: expanded to 10am-6pm – 7 days per week
o Increased to 20 visitations per day
o Screening questionnaire and temperature taking continues
o Continue to make advance reservations
o Visitors not permitted in common areas
o Masks are required while walking though the community.
o Masks must be worn by the resident if vaccination requirements have not been met

• Common areas, meeting rooms, library and all public spaces throughout Applewood require the wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing

• Leaving the community and gathering in family members’ homes
o You can gather indoors with unvaccinated people from one other household (for example, visiting with relatives who all live together) without masks, unless any of those people or anyone they live with has an increased risk for severe illness from Covid-19 or the resident has not met the vaccine criteria

• Vaccinated residents visiting in other vaccinated residents’ apartments: may remove masks

• Quarantine length after visiting families
o As long as the resident has been vaccinated, and two weeks have passed since dose #2, then there is no quarantine requirement upon the resident’s return to Applewood
o If resident has not been vaccinated or if two weeks have not passed since dose # 2, there is a 7 day quarantine requirement or the length of time needed to fulfill the 2 week post vaccine period.

• Quarantine length upon discharge from hospital
o As long as the resident has been vaccinated, and two weeks have passed since dose #2, then there is no quarantine requirement upon the resident’s return to Applewood, but may be subject to testing
o If resident has not been vaccinated or if two weeks have not passed since dose # 2, there is a 7 day quarantine requirement or the length of time needed to fulfill the 2 week post vaccine period.

• Quarantine length for new residents
o As long as the resident has been vaccinated, and two weeks have passed since dose #2, then there is no quarantine requirement. Must produce proof of vaccination.
o If the resident has not been vaccinated or if 2 weeks have not passed since dose #2, there is a 7 day quarantine requirement or the length of time needed to fulfill the two week post vaccine period.

• Grocery Shopping continues
o Limited to 50% capacity on the bus at one time
o Reservations are required
o All residents must wear masks and maintain social distancing both on the bus and in the stores (driver will assign seats)

COVID -19 UPDATES

Please proceed with caution as we still know little about the variants’ effects on those who have received the current vaccine.

Conquering COVID-19

Applewood has developed a first-of-its-kind collection of holistic tools to help every resident recover, rebuild and strengthen their mind, body and spirit.

Please see the attached document outlining the program. We will begin with a pilot program composed of 12 residents in approximately two weeks. Please call the Concierge if you are interested in participating in this exciting, innovative program.

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events

This does not include the exercise and swimming program. Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 30 individuals
Rooms A&B – maximum of 13 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Indoor Dining

Dining Room will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized following each meal session. The new Spring menu rolled out on March 22nd.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services.

Movies

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

Meals, General Store items, packages, and groceries continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Resident Computer Center

The computer center is now open. We will be scheduling in-services in the near future which will include I Pad and tablet classes.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

If you do not feel well or have any signs of an upper respiratory infection, cold, fever or flu or if you know anyone who does, please contact the Wellness Center.

Social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• Outdoor Dining
• Triple Play Equipment
• General Store In-Person Shopping
• Expanded Fitness Center Capacity
• Card Room
• Expanded Pool Programming

The next Update will be on April 2nd.

Update: March 19, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

We have had a successful week of expanding service offerings at Applewood. It was nice to see so many smiling faces in our dining room. We will continue to monitor the 26 person capacity for this phase of our opening; but, we do plan on expanding on that number in the very near future. We are looking forward to moving ahead to all the wonders Applewood has to offer. Welcome back!

Changes to Protocols for Applewood Independent Living Residents Based on CDC Protocols

• Fitness Center now open 7 days/week
o Masks required
o Currently allowing 2 at a time
o Expand to 4 at a time on March 29th

• Return to indoor dining on 3/12 and outdoor dining on 4/5
o Masks must be worn except while eating
o Limited to 26 diners by reservation only

• Common areas, meeting rooms, library and all public spaces throughout Applewood require the wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing

• Vaccinated residents visiting in other vaccinated residents’ apartments: may remove masks

• Grocery Shopping – beginning on March 22nd
o Limited to 50% capacity on the bus at one time
o Reservations are required
o All residents must wear masks and maintain social distancing both on the bus and in the stores(driver will assign seats)

COVID -19 UPDATES

Please proceed with caution as we still know little about the variants’ effects on those who have received the current vaccine.

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events

This does not include the exercise and swimming program. Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 30 individuals
Rooms A&B – maximum of 13 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Indoor Dining

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services.

Movies

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Resident Computer Center

The computer center is now open. We will be scheduling in-services in the near future which will include I Pad and tablet classes.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.
If you do not feel well or have any signs of an upper respiratory infection, cold, fever or flu or if you know anyone who does, please contact the Wellness Center.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• Outdoor Dining
• Expanded Engaged Living Live Event Programming
• Triple Play Equipment
• General Store In-Person Shopping
• Expanded Fitness Center Capacity
• Transportation to Grocery Shopping
• Card Room
• Expanded Pool Programming

The next Update will be on March 26th.

Update: March 12, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night.

COVID_19 Update

It has been one year since life at Applewood changed as the pandemic became a reality for us all. I am grateful that Applewood residents and staff quickly adjusted to and cooperated with the changes we had to implement. Thanks to your cooperation and commitment, we maintained a safe environment for all residents and staff. It gives me the greatest pleasure to announce the expansion of services at Applewood. We are able to reach this milestone because of the outstanding response to Covid-19 vaccinations.

Changes to Protocols for Applewood Independent Living Residents Based on CDC Protocols

• Fitness Center now open 7 days/week
o Masks required
o Currently allowing 2 at a time
o Expand to 4 at a time on March 22nd

• Return to indoor dining on 3/12 and outdoor dining on 4/5
o Tomorrow (Friday), Heath Braunstein will provide you with the updated processes and will begin making reservations

• Indoor visitation: expanded to 10am-6pm – 7 days per week
o Increase to 20 visitations per day
o Screening questionnaire and temperature taking continues
o Continue to make advance reservations
o Visitors not permitted in common areas
o Masks are required while walking though the community.
o Masks must be worn by the resident if vaccination requirements have not been met

• Common areas, meeting rooms, library and all public spaces throughout Applewood require the wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing

• Vaccinated residents visiting in other vaccinated residents’ apartments: may remove masks

• Grocery Shopping – beginning on March 22nd
o Limited to 50% capacity on the bus at one time
o Reservations will be required
o As long as the resident has been vaccinated and two weeks have passed since dose #2, they may board the bus for shopping
o All residents must wear masks and maintain social distancing (driver will assign seats)
o A policy and schedule is in development and will be distributed next week

COVID -19 UPDATES

Please proceed with caution as we still know little about the variants’ effects on those who have received the current vaccine.

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events

This does not include the exercise and swimming program. Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 30 individuals
Rooms A&B – maximum of 10 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Indoor Dining

We are thrilled to announce that the Formal Dining Room will reopen on Monday, March 15th for lunch and dinner by reservation only. The Bistro will remain closed to residents at this time. The dining room has been retrofitted to meet and exceed all of the health and safety requirements established by the State of New Jersey. Additional safety measures have been added including increased HVAC capacity and the use of two window mounted HEPA filtration units. We have also increased social distancing to 10 feet between tables/guests. The Dining Room will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized following each meal session. You will receive a memo from Dining Services tomorrow outlining the entire indoor dining process.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services.

Movies

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

1. Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will bb closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
2. Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each
day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
3. Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
4. Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
5. Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each
other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
6. Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to
the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home
to shower.
7. Reservations must be made with Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all
sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

Meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, and groceries continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

An IT infrastructure technician has been hired for Applewood. He will assist with the implementation, training and maintenance of the new system. More information to follow in the next few weeks.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

If you do not feel well or have any signs of an upper respiratory infection, cold, fever or flu or if you know anyone who does, please contact the Wellness Center.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

The next Update will be on March 19th.

Update: March 8, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Reminder: Please make sure you are wearing your face mask before opening your apartment door to any visitors.

COVID-19 UPDATES

New Jersey is moving in a positive direction and seeing fewer Covid-19 cases, However, Monmouth County is still considered a high CALI (Covid-19 Activity Level Index). Based on the New Jersey Department of Health, this criteria is the final hurdle prior to initiating the next phase of re-opening the community to various programming and amenities. We are poised to enter the next phase, but must wait until our region’s CALI level decreases. In anticipation of the positive outlook, with respect to statewide reduction, we are developing processes for the opening of the next phases of expanded services including indoor dining.

Vaccination Record Cards

The Covid-19 vaccination record cards have been distributed to all residents who have received both doses of the vaccine. If you did not receive your card, please contact either Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

Covid-19 Vaccine – Second Dose

I am pleased to report that over 98% of Applewood’s residents on all levels of care have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Even though you have been vaccinated, you still need to wear face masks and safety glasses and take social distancing precautions when you leave your apartments.
If you recently received the first dose of the vaccine, you will be informed individually of your scheduled date to receive the second dose.

Why We Must Continue to Wear Masks Once Vaccinated

COVID-19 vaccines are designed to minimize the effect of the virus on your body. Although the vaccine may provide up to 95% immunity, there is still the possibility of contracting the virus if exposed. And, conversely, even if you do not experience any symptoms, you may unknowingly carry the virus and it can be transmitted to others. To date, only 10 percent of New Jerseyans have received the vaccine. Therefore, “herd immunity” is many months away. In order to help to stop the spread of the virus, it is believed that 60-70% of the population needs to be vaccinated. Until herd immunity is achieved, it is necessary for everyone to continue to take precautions to protect ourselves including wearing of masks over the nose and mouth, social distancing, and avoiding crowds and close contact with people outside your household.

Eye Protection

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events

This does not include the exercise and swimming program. Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 30 individuals
Rooms A&B – maximum of 10 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

The virus that causes Covid-19 is easily transmitted, especially in group settings. The New Jersey Department of Health strongly recommends against residents leaving for celebration events or gatherings. Residents are asked to avoid in-person gatherings with individuals with whom they do not live. I urge you to stay at Applewood. We want to do the right thing to protect you, all our residents, families, and staff, even when there are hard decisions to be made. We all must do our best to protect ourselves and those around us.

We currently do not have any COVID-19 cases in Applewood Healthcare, Assisted Living and Memory Care are now in the Department of Health’s Phase 2 opening protocols. Small group recreational activities are being conducted. Modified congregate dining has resumed with strict infection control protocols in place.

Indoor Dining

A plan is in development to open the Independent Living main dining room within the next few weeks with increased infection control protocols and added ventilation. We continue to monitor the CALI report and hope to receive good news next week.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services. Depending on demand there may be other limitations in the future. We do understand that the first phase of the indoor visitation process is very restrictive; however, we are still in the middle of this horrible pandemic with no end in sight, which requires us to slowly open to visitors under strict monitoring processes. As you are aware New Jersey is starting to see an increase in cases and this is extremely alarming to say the least. We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

• Fitness Programs
o These programs are limited to 25 people per class
o Classes will run Monday through Saturday the week of March 13
o Please call Matt for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
o Remember to wear a face mask to all programs
• Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:
o 1 exercise program per week
o Poetry Club
o Writing Authentically
o Book Club
• Library – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library
• Art Studio – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio
• Craft Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room
• Computer Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab
• Chapel – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel
• Wood Shop – open for resident access
o Limited to 3 people at a time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop
• Garden – open for resident access
o Maintain social distancing of 6 feet outdoors
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

For those who choose to stay indoors and visit with Applewood friends, the Performing Arts Center, when not in use for programming, and the Bistro lounge area will be open. Chairs will be appropriately placed to maintain social distancing. Please do not reposition the chairs. Of course you are welcome to visit each other in your apartment and cottages. Remember to wear your masks when visiting and to maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet and limit the number of residents to 4 per visit. Please refer to the schedule outside the Performing Arts Center for availability.

Movies

Fitness Center

Beginning Saturday, March 6, the Fitness Center will be open seven days per week from 8:00am to 6:00pm. All rules still apply: no more than two residents are permitted at one time, masks must be worn at all times, wipe down machines after use with provided materials, maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet, 30 minute time limit if other residents are waiting. The Fitness Center will be thoroughly cleaned prior to opening each morning. Contact Matt Machin for more details.

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.
The following safety protocols are in place:

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, and groceries continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

An IT infrastructure technician has been hired for Applewood. He will assist with the implementation, training and maintenance of the new system. More information to follow in the next few weeks.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings
Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity
basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

As we continue to open the community, I again remind everyone that even though we have been vaccinated, coronavirus and its mutations are still a threat. We remain concerned about a possible outbreak of the virus in the community. It is up to every individual to protect themselves and our community. We must be vigilant in identifying any risks. The Applewood COVID-19 management team developed a quick response emergency brake which includes contact tracing capabilities. If necessary to deploy the emergency brake, we will immediately shutdown the community and appropriately assess the threat of a potential outbreak. If you do not feel well or have any signs of an upper respiratory infection, cold, fever or flu or if you know anyone who does, please contact the Wellness Center.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• Indoor Dining
• Expanded Engaged Living Live Event Programming
• Triple Play Equipment
• General Store In-Person Shopping

The next Update will be on March 12th.

Update: February 26, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all the residents, staff and family members of Applewood. It has been a long year; however, your compliance with the safety protocols we implemented throughout the past year from self-isolating to wearing of face masks and eye protection to social distancing, to the overwhelming commitment to being vaccinated have been successful. Thanks to all of you, we have remained a safe community. We are slowly progressing toward the opening of the community to various amenities and programming.

Reminder: Please make sure you are wearing your face mask before opening your apartment door to any visitors.

COVID -19 UPDATES

As the state is moving in a positive direction and seeing fewer Covid-19 cases, Monmouth County is still considered a high CALI (Covid-19 Activity Level Index). We are optimistic about the direction, but we are also concerned about the emergence of variant viruses.

In anticipation of the positive outlook, with respect to statewide reduction, we will now start to develop processes for the opening of the next phases of expanded services including indoor dining.

Vaccination Record Cards

The Covid-19 vaccination record cards will be distributed to you beginning next week. They will be delivered directly to you and you will be asked to sign a receipt. We are now in the process of scanning each card into your permanent health record in the Wellness Center.

Covid-19 Vaccine – 2nd Dose

If you recently received the first dose of the vaccine, you will be informed individually of your scheduled date to receive the second dose.

Why We Must Continue to Wear Masks Once Vaccinated

Eye Protection

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events

As you are aware, as a result of the COVID-019 pandemic, the capacity in the Performing Arts Center is currently limited to 25 individuals. We are happy to inform you that in order to expand the opportunity for additional interested residents to attend Engaged Living live event programs, the entertainers/lecturers will be scheduled for multiple days/times for each scheduled event. Wanda can provide you with additional information.

This does not include the exercise and swimming program. Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 25 individuals
Rooms A&B – maximum of 10 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Indoor Dining

A plan is in development to open the Independent Living main dining room in the near future with increased infection control protocols and added ventilation.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

• Fitness Programs
o These programs are limited to 20 people per class
o Classes will run Monday through Saturday the week of February 28.
o Please call Matt for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
o Remember to wear a face mask to all programs
• Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:
o 1 exercise program per week
o Poetry Club
o Writing Authentically
o Book Club
• Library – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library
• Art Studio – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio
• Craft Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room
• Computer Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab
• Chapel – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel
• Wood Shop – open for resident access
o Limited to 3 people at a time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop
• Garden – open for resident access
o Maintain social distancing of 6 feet outdoors
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

Fitness Center

The Fitness Center is currently open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Beginning on Monday, we will be extending the hours to 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. Two residents at a time are permitted. Face masks must be worn at all times when in the Fitness Center. Please continue to use hand sanitizers before, during and after each exercise. Contact Matt Machin for more details.

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

1. Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
2. Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
3. Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
4. Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
5. Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
6. Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
7. Reservations must be made with Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

An IT infrastructure technician has been hired for Applewood. He will assist with the implementation, training and maintenance of the new system. More information to follow in the next few weeks.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

The Applewood COVID-19 management team developed a quick response emergency brake which includes contact tracing capabilities. If necessary to deploy the emergency brake, we will immediately shutdown the community and appropriately assess the threat of a potential outbreak. If you do not feel well or have any signs of an upper respiratory infection, cold, fever or flu or if you know anyone who does, please contact the Wellness Center.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal.”

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• Indoor Dining
• Expanded Engaged Living Live Event Programming
• Triple Play Equipment
• General Store In-Person Shopping

The next Update will be on March 6th.

Update: February 19, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Reminder: Please make sure you are wearing your face mask before opening your apartment door to any visitors.

COVID -19 UPDATES

In anticipation of the positive outlook, with respect to statewide reduction, we will now start to develop processes for the opening of the next phases of expanded services including indoor dining.

Vaccination Record Cards

The Covid-19 vaccination record cards will be distributed to you in the next two weeks. We are now in the process of scanning each card into your permanent health record in the Wellness Center.

Covid-19 Vaccine – 2nd Dose

I am pleased to report that over 97% of Applewood’s residents on all levels of care have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Even though you have been vaccinated, you still need to wear face masks and safety glasses and take social distancing precautions when you leave your apartments.

If you recently received the 1st dose of the vaccine, you will be informed individually of your scheduled date to receive the 2nd dose.

Why We Must Continue to Wear Masks Once Vaccinated

Eye Protection

CIA-Culinary Institute of Applewood

The first two sessions of the CIA classes were held this week. Sessions are held in the Formal Dining Room. Three more sessions have been scheduled in the upcoming weeks to ensure ample opportunity for interested residents to attend. Call Wanda for more information.

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events

This does not include the exercise and swimming program.
Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 25 individuals
Rooms A&B – maximum of 10 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Covid-19 is still a formidable foe. Now more than ever, we cannot let our guard down.

There is simply no more important time than now for each and every one of us to re-double our efforts to watch our distance, wash our hands frequently and most importantly, wear a mask. More and more, scientific data is showing that masks can provide protection to the wearer. Right now, all these steps combined are our best defense against the virus that causes Covid-19.
The virus that causes Covid-19 is easily transmitted, especially in group settings. The New Jersey Department of Health strongly recommends against residents leaving for celebration events or gatherings. Residents are asked to avoid in-person gatherings with individuals with whom they do not live. I urge you to stay at Applewood. We want to do the right thing to protect you, all our residents, families, and staff, even when there are hard decisions to be made. We all must do our best to protect ourselves and those around us.

Indoor Dining

We continue to delay the re-opening of the formal dining room as a precautionary measure for the safety of all residents and staff.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

• Fitness Programs
o These programs are limited to 20 people per class
o Classes will run Monday through Saturday the week of January 31.
o Please call Matt for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
o Remember to wear a face mask to all programs
• Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:
o 1 exercise program per week
o Poetry Club
o Writing Authentically
o Book Club
• Library – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library
• Art Studio – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio
• Craft Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room
• Computer Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab
• Chapel – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel
• Wood Shop – open for resident access
o Limited to 3 people at a time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop
• Garden – open for resident access
o Maintain social distancing of 6 feet outdoors
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

Fitness Center

The Fitness Center re-opened by reservation only. Two residents will be permitted for each time slot. Face masks must be worn at all times when in the Fitness Center. Please contact Matt Machin for more details and to make a reservation.

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

1. Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
2. Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
3. Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
4. Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
5. Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
6. Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
7. Reservations must be made with Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments. Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

We are planning on beginning deployment of the Triple Play equipment in the near future for those who signed up.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Indoor marketing tours resumed as of August 24th. The following protocols are being followed by the Marketing Department: Tours are limited to a maximum of 3 people plus the marketing consultant; as with all visitors to Applewood, a screening questionnaire must be completed and temperatures taken prior to going to the Marketing Department; there will be no interaction or tours with Applewood residents; tours are limited to independent living areas only; tours are 2 hours in duration and are scheduled at 10am, 1pm and 3pm Monday through Saturday.

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal.”

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• Expanded Engaged Living Live Event Programming

The next Update will be on February 26th.

Update: February 12, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

The Applewood management team wishes you and your loved ones a happy and sweet Valentine’s Day.

Reminder: Please make sure you are wearing your face mask before opening your apartment door to any visitors.

Covid-19 Vaccine – 2nd Dose

I am pleased to report that over 96% of Applewood’s residents on all levels of care have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Even though you have been vaccinated, you still need to wear face masks and safety glasses and take social distancing precautions when you leave your apartments.

If you did not receive the first dose of the vaccine and are now interested, please inform the Concierge and we will add your name to the list.

Why We Must Continue to Wear Masks Once Vaccinated

Eye Protection

CIA-Culinary Institute of Applewood

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events

This does not include the exercise and swimming program.
Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 25 individuals
Rooms A&B – maximum of 10 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Covid-19 is still a formidable foe. Now more than ever, we cannot let our guard down.

Indoor Dining

We continue to delay the re-opening of the formal dining room as a precautionary measure for the safety of all residents and staff.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

• Fitness Programs
o These programs are limited to 20 people per class
o Classes will run Monday through Saturday the week of February 14
o Please call Matt for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
o Remember to wear a face mask to all programs
• Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:
o 1 exercise program per week
o Poetry Club
o Writing Authentically
o Book Club
• Library – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library
• Art Studio – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio
• Craft Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room
• Computer Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab
• Chapel – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel
• Wood Shop – open for resident access
o Limited to 3 people at a time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop
• Garden – open for resident access
o Maintain social distancing of 6 feet outdoors
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

1. Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
2. Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
3. Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
4. Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
5. Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
6. Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
7. Reservations must be made with Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments. Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

We are planning on beginning deployment of the Triple Play equipment in the near future for those who signed up.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal.”

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• Culinary Institute of Applewood (CIA)
• Expanded Engaged Living Live Event Programming

The next Update will be on February 19th.

Update: February 5, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Reminder: Please make sure you are wearing your face mask before opening your apartment door to any visitors.

Covid-19 Vaccine – 2nd Dose

If you did not receive the first dose of the vaccine and are now interested, please inform the Concierge and we will add your name to the list of those who would like the vaccine when it is available to Applewood.

Why We Must Continue to Wear Masks Once Vaccinated

COVID-19 vaccines are designed to minimize the effect of the virus on your body. Although the vaccine may provide up to 95% immunity, there is still the possibility of contracting the virus if exposed. And, conversely, even if you do not experience any symptoms, you may unknowingly carry the virus and it can be transmitted to others. To date, only 2 to 3 percent of New Jerseyans have received the vaccine. Therefore, “herd immunity” is many months away. In order to help to stop the spread of the virus, it is believed that 60-70% of the population needs to be vaccinated. Until herd immunity is achieved, it is necessary for everyone to continue to take precautions to protect ourselves including wearing of masks over the nose and mouth, social distancing, and avoiding crowds and close contact with people outside your household.

Eye Protection

Super Bowl Sunday

Please enjoy the assortment of Super Bowl favorites from Dining Services and the football information/trivia booklet that will be delivered to you on Super Bowl Sunday. I hope you enjoy the game.

CIA-Culinary Institute of Applewood

We are in the process of bringing back the CIA. Sessions will be held in the Formal Dining Room. Multiple sessions will be held to ensure ample opportunity to attend. Look for updates in the coming weeks.

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events

This does not include the exercise and swimming program. Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 25 individuals

Rooms A&B – maximum of 10 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

As a country, we are seeing increases in cases, hospitalizations and deaths because of Covid-19. New Jersey is currently trending at 10% and the number of Covid-19 patients admitted to CentraState Medical Center continues to increase rapidly.

Covid-19 is a formidable foe. Now more than ever, we cannot let our guard down.

Indoor Dining

We continue to delay the re-opening of the formal dining room as a precautionary measure for the safety of all residents and staff.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only continues. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm.

We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from eight to ten per day. In addition, indoor visitation is available on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Seven visits each weekend day will be accommodated. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. We strongly recommend that you not dine with visitors in your residence as the risk of exposure to Covid-19 increases as you will not wear masks while eating. Therefore, you must self-quarantine for 14 days following the visit if you dine together.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

• Fitness Programs
o These programs are limited to 20 people per class
o Classes will run Monday through Saturday the week of January 31st
o Please call Matt for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
o Remember to wear a face mask to all programs
• Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:
o 1 exercise program per week
o Poetry Club
o Writing Authentically
o Book Club
• Library – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library
• Art Studio – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio
• Craft Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room
• Computer Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab
• Chapel – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel
• Wood Shop – open for resident access
o Limited to 3 people at a time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop
• Garden – open for resident access
o Maintain social distancing of 6 feet outdoors
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

1. Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed Sat-Sun. A reservation list will be maintained so all have an opportunity to swim.
2. Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
3. Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
4. Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
5. Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
6. Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
7. Reservations must be made with Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

We are planning on beginning deployment of the Triple Play equipment in the next near future for those who signed up.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

As we continue to open the community, I again remind everyone that the coronavirus is still a threat. We remain concerned about a possible outbreak of the virus in the community. It is up to every individual to protect themselves and our community. We must be vigilant in identifying any risks. The Applewood COVID-19 management team developed a quick response emergency brake which includes contact tracing capabilities. If necessary to deploy the emergency brake, we will immediately shutdown the community and appropriately assess the threat of a potential outbreak. If you do not feel well or have any signs of an upper respiratory infection, cold, fever or flu or if you know anyone who does, please contact the Wellness Center.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• Culinary Institute of Applewood (CIA)
• Expanded Engaged Living Live Event Programming

The next Update will be on February 12th.

Update: February 1, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Reminder: Please make sure you are wearing your face mask before opening your apartment door to any visitors.

Covid-19 Vaccine – 2nd Dose

For those residents who received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at Applewood, the second dose is scheduled for Thursday, February 4th. Please keep in mind, after you receive the 2nd vaccination, you will still need to wear face masks, safety goggles and take social distancing precautions.

Eye Protection

CIA-Culinary Institute of Applewood

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events

As you are aware, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the capacity in the Performing Arts Center is currently limited to 20 individuals. We are happy to inform you that in order to expand the opportunity for additional interested residents to attend Engaged Living live event programs, the entertainers/lecturers will be scheduled for multiple days/times for each scheduled event. Wanda can provide you with additional information.
This does not include the exercise and swimming program. Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Why We Have to Continue to Wear Masks Once Vaccinated

COVID-19 vaccines are designed to minimize the effect of the virus on your body; we know that you can become infected with the coronavirus and be asymptomatic. Asymptomatic people can still become a carrier and spread COVID-19 to others. There’s still the possibility that a vaccinated person could transmit the virus without knowing it.

Mail Delivery

As a reminder, when checking your mail in the mailroom, please also check your in-house mailboxes for internal memos and information. Although last week’s UPDATE stated that the weekly UPDATE will now be placed in your in-house mailboxes, we will continue to deliver the UPDATE to your apartments/cottages until further notice. Packages will continue to be delivered as needed.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 20 individuals

Rooms A&B – maximum of 10 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Covid-19 is a formidable foe. Now more than ever, we cannot let our guard down.

Indoor Dining

We continue to delay the re-opening of the formal dining room as a precautionary measure for the safety of all residents and staff.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.
Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only continues. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm. We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from eight to ten per day. In addition, indoor visitation is available on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Seven visits each weekend day will be accommodated. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. We strongly recommend that you not dine with visitors in your residence as the risk of exposure to Covid-19 increases as you will not wear masks while eating. Therefore, you must self-quarantine for 14 days following the visit if you dine together.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of January 31st will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

• Fitness Programs
o These programs are limited to 20 people per class
o Classes will run Monday through Saturday the week of January 31st
o Please call Matt for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
o Remember to wear a face mask to all programs
• Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:
o 1 exercise program per week
o Poetry Club
o Writing Authentically
o Book Club
• Library – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library
• Art Studio – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio
• Craft Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room
• Computer Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab
• Chapel – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel
• Wood Shop – open for resident access
o Limited to 3 people at a time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop
• Garden – open for resident access
o Maintain social distancing of 6 feet outdoors
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.
The following safety protocols are in place:

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.
All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments. Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

We are planning on beginning deployment of the Triple Play equipment in the next few weeks for those who signed up.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.
Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• Covid-19 Vaccine #2
• Culinary Institute of Applewood (CIA)
• Expanded Engaged Living Live Event Programming

The next Update will be on February 5th.

Update: January 22, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Reminder: Please make sure you are wearing your face mask before opening your apartment door to any visitors.

Eye Protection

All Applewood staff are now required to wear eye protection: either face shields or safety glasses. This is an extra layer of protection in the ongoing effort to prevent cross contamination and exposure to the Covid-19 virus. Eye protection has arrived for all residents and we have begun distribution. The goggles will be delivered to your apartment/cottage and you must sign a receipt. If you do not receive your eye goggles by the end of the weekend, please call the Concierge. Please remember to wear your goggles along with your masks when you are in public areas.

CIA-Culinary Institute of Applewood

Engaged Living Programs – Live Events

As you are aware, as a result of the COVID-019 pandemic, the capacity in the Performing Arts Center is currently limited to 20 individuals. We are happy to inform you that in order to expand the opportunity for additional interested residents to attend Engaged Living live event programs, the entertainers/lecturers will be scheduled for multiple days/times for each scheduled event. Wanda can provide you with additional information.

This does not include the exercise and swimming program. Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Why We Have to Continue to Wear Masks Once Vaccinated

Covid-19 Vaccine – 2nd Dose

For those residents who received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, second dose is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, February 4th. We will utilize the same schedule as we did for the first shot. We will inform you as soon as we receive confirmation. Please keep in mind, after you receive the 2nd vaccination, you will still need to wear face masks and take social distancing precautions.

Mail Delivery

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 20 individuals
Rooms A&B – maximum of 10 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

In our continuing efforts to protect you and our staff, only authorized staff, pre-screened outside visitors and pre-screened vendors may enter your apartments/cottages. Currently, authorized staff is limited to Security, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Nursing and the Wellness Center.
As a country, we are seeing increases in cases, hospitalizations and deaths because of Covid-19. New Jersey is currently trending at 10% and the number of Covid-19 patients admitted to CentraState Medical Center continues to increase rapidly.

Covid-19 is a formidable foe. Now more than ever, we cannot let our guard down.

The virus that causes Covid-19 is easily transmitted, especially in group settings. During this holiday season, our hearts and minds turn to seeing family and friends and we all need to consider the safest way to celebrate the holidays. We all want to celebrate as we have always done. But this year, amid this critical phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, the CDC is recommending against travel during the holiday season. Also, in a memo issued on November 16th, The New Jersey Department of Health strongly recommends against residents leaving for holiday celebration events or gatherings. Residents are asked to avoid in-person gatherings with individuals with whom they do not live. I urge you to stay at Applewood. We want to do the right thing to protect you, all our residents, families, and staff, even when there are hard decisions to be made. We all must do our best to protect ourselves and those around us.

Indoor Dining

We continue to delay the re-opening of the formal dining room as a precautionary measure for the safety of all residents and staff.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of January 24rd will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

• Fitness Programs
o These programs are limited to 20 people per class
o Classes will run Monday through Saturday the week of January 24th
o Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
o Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

• Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:
o 1 exercise program per week
o Poetry Club
o Writing Authentically
o Book Club

• Library – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

• Art Studio – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

• Craft Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

• Computer Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

• Chapel – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

• Wood Shop – open for resident access
o Limited to 3 people at a time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

• Garden – open for resident access
o Maintain social distancing of 6 feet outdoors
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.
The following safety protocols are in place:

1. Reservations accepted Monday – Friday. The pool is closed Saturday – Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained so all residents will have the opportunity to swim.
2. Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each
day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
3. Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
4. Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
5. Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each
other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
6. Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to
the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home
to shower.
7. Reservations must be made with Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all
sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.
All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.
Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

We are planning on beginning deployment of the Triple Play equipment in the next few weeks for those who signed up.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• Culinary Institute of Applewood (CIA)
• Expanded Engaged Living Live Event Programming
• COVID-19 Vaccine Round 2

The next Update will be on January 29th.

Update: January 15, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Dining Services
We are pleased to announce an exciting new Dining Services program – “Afternoon Delights”!

Many residents have missed our Coffee Bar, so we decided to bring the coffee to you!

Once a month, beginning at 1:00pm, the Dining Services team will be providing coffee service, specialty teas and assorted delicacies. Listen for a friendly knock on your door so you may select your “delights”.

Beginning this coming Monday 1/18/21, we will follow the schedule below for your “Afternoon Delights” delivery! We anticipate completion of deliveries each day by 3:00pm.

• Monday, 1/18/21: Cottages and 1st floor East
• Tuesday, 1/19/21: 2nd and 3rd floor East
• Wednesday, 1/20/21: 1st floor West/South
• Thursday, 1/21/21: 2nd floor West/South
• Friday, 1/22/21: 3rd floor West/South

Please enjoy the “Afternoon Delights”!

Engaged Living Program – Live Events
As you are aware, as a result of the COVID-019 pandemic, the capacity in the Performing Arts Center is currently limited to 20 individuals. We are happy to inform you that in order to expand the opportunity for additional interested residents to attend Engaged Living live event programs, the entertainers/lecturers will be scheduled for multiple days/times for each scheduled event. Wanda can provide you with additional information.
This does not include the exercise and swimming program. Resident committees and the Resident Association meeting will continue to meet once per month.

Why We Have to Continue to Wear Masks Once Vaccinated

Covid-19 Vaccine – 2nd Dose
For those residents who received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, second dose is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, February 4th. We will utilize the same schedule as we did for the first shot. We will inform you as soon as we receive confirmation. Please keep in mind, after you receive the 2nd vaccination, you will still need to wear face masks and take social distancing precautions.

Staff Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
All Applewood staff are now required to wear eye protection: either face shields or safety glasses. This is an extra layer of protection in the ongoing effort to prevent cross contamination and exposure to the Covid-19 virus. Eye protection has arrived for all residents and we will schedule distribution next week.

Mail Delivery
As a reminder, when checking your mail in the mailroom, please also check your in-house mailboxes for internal memos and information. Although last week’s UPDATE stated that the weekly UPDATE will now be placed in your in-house mailboxes, we will continue to deliver the UPDATE to your apartments/cottages until further notice. Packages will continue to be delivered as needed.

Meeting Room Capacity
For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 20 individuals
Rooms A&B – maximum of 10 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Covid-19 is a formidable foe. Now more than ever, we cannot let our guard down.
There is simply no more important time than now for each and every one of us to re-double our efforts to watch our distance, wash our hands frequently and most importantly, wear a mask. More and more, scientific data is showing that masks can provide protection to the wearer. Right now, all these steps combined are our best defense against the virus that causes Covid-19.

The virus that causes Covid-19 is easily transmitted, especially in group settings. Also, in a memo issued on November 16th, The New Jersey Department of Health strongly recommends against residents leaving for celebration events or gatherings. Residents are asked to avoid in-person gatherings with individuals with whom they do not live. I urge you to stay at Applewood. We want to do the right thing to protect you, all our residents, families, and staff, even when there are hard decisions to be made. We all must do our best to protect ourselves and those around us.

Indoor Dining
We continue to delay the re-opening of the formal dining room as a precautionary measure for the safety of all residents and staff.

Indoor Visitation
All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Phase 2 Community Openings
We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of January 3rd will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

• Fitness Programs
o These programs are limited to 20 people per class
o Classes will run Monday through Saturday the week of January 17th
o Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
o Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

• Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:
o 1 exercise program per week
o Poetry Club
o Writing Authentically
o Book Club

• Art Studio – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

• Craft Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

• Computer Room – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

• Chapel – open for resident access
o Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

• Wood Shop – open for resident access
o Limited to 3 people at a time
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

• Garden – open for resident access
o Maintain social distancing of 6 feet outdoors
o Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

For those who choose to stay indoors and visit with Applewood friends, the Performing Arts Center, when not in use for programming, and the Bistro lounge area will be open. Chairs are appropriately placed to maintain social distancing. Please do not reposition the chairs. Of course you are welcome to visit each other in your apartment and cottages. Remember to wear your masks when visiting and to maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet and limit the number of residents to 4 per visit. Please refer to the schedule outside the Performing Arts Center for availability.

Fitness Center
The Fitness Center re-opened by reservation only. Two residents will be permitted for each time slot. Face masks must be worn at all times when in the Fitness Center. Please contact Matt Machin for more details and to make a reservation.

Swimming Pool
The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.
The following safety protocols are in place:
1. Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
2. Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each
day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
3. Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
4. Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
5. Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each
other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
6. Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to
the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home
to shower.
7. Reservations must be made with Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all
sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.
All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.
Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling
We are planning on beginning deployment of the Triple Play equipment in the next few weeks for those who signed up.

Salon Services
The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings
Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing
Indoor marketing tours resumed as of August 24th. The following protocols are being followed by the Marketing Department: Tours are limited to a maximum of 3 people plus the marketing consultant; as with all visitors to Applewood, a screening questionnaire must be completed and temperatures taken prior to going to the Marketing Department; there will be no interaction or tours with Applewood residents; tours are limited to independent living areas only; tours are 2 hours in duration and are scheduled at 10am, 1pm and 3pm Monday through Saturday.

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.
Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• “Afternoon Delights” Coffee Bar
• Expanded Engaged Living Live Event Programming
• COVID-19 Vaccine Round 2
• Triple Play Equipment
The next Update will be on January 22nd

Update: January 8, 2021: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Happy New Year! I am pleased to report that over 90% of Applewood’s residents received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine this past week. Healthcare, Assisted Living and Memory Care residents were vaccinated on Monday. Yesterday, in Independent Living, over 250 individuals were vaccinated in a six hour time frame. I thank everyone for your cooperation in helping make this vaccination program a resounding success. The second dose will be administered in four weeks and we will inform you as soon as we receive the exact date. Remember, after you receive the 2^nd vaccination, you will still need to wear face masks and take social distancing precautions.

Why We Have to Continue to Wear Masks Once Vaccinated

Mail Delivery

When checking your mail in the mailroom, please also check your in-house mailboxes for internal memos and information. Beginning next Friday (1/15) look for the weekly UPDATE in your in-house mailboxes. We will continue to deliver packages as needed.

Staff Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 20 individuals

Rooms A&B – maximum of 10 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Covid-19 is a formidable foe. Now more than ever, we cannot let our guard down.

The virus that causes Covid-19 is easily transmitted, especially in group settings. During this holiday season, our hearts and minds turn to seeing family and friends and we all need to consider the safest way to celebrate the holidays. We all want to celebrate as we have always done. But this year, amid this critical phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, the CDC is recommending against travel during the holiday season. Also, in a memo issued on November 16^th, The New Jersey Department of Health strongly recommends against residents leaving for holiday celebration events or gatherings. Residents are asked to avoid in-person gatherings with individuals with whom they do not live. I urge you to stay at Applewood. We want to do the right thing to protect you, all our residents, families, and staff, even when there are hard decisions to be made. We all must do our best to protect ourselves and those around us.

Indoor Dining

We continue to delay the re-opening of the formal dining room as a precautionary measure for the safety of all residents and staff.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of January 10 will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 20 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Saturday the week of January 10
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:

- 1 exercise program per week
- Poetry Club
- Writing Authentically
- Book Club

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained, so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
Reservations must be made with Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

We are planning on beginning deployment of the Triple Play equipment in the next few weeks for those who signed up.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Indoor marketing tours resumed as of August 24^th. The following protocols are being followed by the Marketing Department: Tours are limited to a maximum of 3 people plus the marketing consultant; as with all visitors to Applewood, a screening questionnaire must be completed and temperatures taken prior to going to the Marketing Department; there will be no interaction or tours with Applewood residents; tours are limited to independent living areas only; tours are 2 hours in duration and are scheduled at 10am, 1pm and 3pm Monday through Saturday.

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Triple Play Equipment
COVID-19 Vaccine Round 2

The next Update will be on January 15^th.

Update: December 31, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

On behalf of the management team at Applewood, I wish you a very Happy, Healthy and Safe 2021.As we continue to celebrate the holiday season, we understand that you would like to celebrate and rejoice with family. We strongly recommend that you not dine with visitors in your residence as the risk of exposure to Covid-19 increases as you will not wear masks while eating. Therefore, you must self-quarantine for 14 days following the visit if you dine together.

Mail Delivery

As a result of outreaching to the Freehold Postmaster General on several occasions and subsequent discussions with Congressman Smith’s office, starting tomorrow, our mail carriers will resume delivery of all Independent Residents’ mail directly to the mail room. Please make arrangements to pick up your mail in the mail room. The concierge will continue to call you regarding the delivery of packages.

Staff Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

COVID-19 Vaccine

The Covid-19 vaccine is coming to independent living residents and long-term care facilities very soon. We will keep you updated as we receive more information.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 20 individuals

Rooms A&B – maximum of 10 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Covid-19 is a formidable foe. Now more than ever, we cannot let our guard down.

The virus that causes Covid-19 is easily transmitted, especially in group settings. During this holiday season, our hearts and minds turn to seeing family and friends and we all need to consider the safest way to celebrate the holidays. We all want to celebrate as we have always done. But this year, amid this critical phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, the CDC is recommending against travel during the holiday season. Also, in a memo issued on November 16^th, The New Jersey Department of Health strongly recommends against residents leaving for holiday celebration events or gatherings. Residents are asked to avoid in-person gatherings with individuals with whom they do not live. I urge you to stay at Applewood. We want to do the right thing to protect you, all our residents, families, and staff, even when there are hard decisions to be made. We all must do our best to protect ourselves and those around us.

Indoor Dining

We continue to delay the re-opening of the formal dining room as a precautionary measure for the safety of all residents and staff.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only continues. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm. We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from eight to ten per day. In addition, indoor visitation is available on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Seven visits each weekend day will be accommodated. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. During the holiday season, we understand that you would like to celebrate and rejoice with family. We strongly recommend that you not dine with visitors in your residence as the risk of exposure to Covid-19 increases as you will not wear masks while eating. Therefore, you must self-quarantine for 14 days following the visit if you dine together.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of January 3^rd will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

These programs are limited to 25 people per class
Classes will run Monday through Saturday the week of January 3^rd.
Please call Matt for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
Remember to wear a face mask to all programs
Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:
1 exercise program per week
Poetry Club
Writing Authentically
Book Club
Library – open for resident access
Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library
Art Studio – open for resident access
Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio
Craft Room – open for resident access
Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room
Computer Room – open for resident access
Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab
Chapel – open for resident access
Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel
Wood Shop – open for resident access
Limited to 3 people at a time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop
Garden – open for resident access
Maintain social distancing of 6 feet outdoors
Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
Reservations must be made with Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

We are planning on beginning deployment of the Triple Play equipment in the next few weeks for those who signed up.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Triple Play Equipment
COVID-19 Vaccine

The next Update will be on January 8^th.

Update: December 28, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

On behalf of the management team at Applewood, we hope you enjoyed a very Merry Christmas and wish you a Happy, Healthy and Safe, 2021.We understood that some residents celebrated with visitors in their residences. If so, we reiterate that you must self-quarantine for 14 days following the visit, if you dined together or hosted guests in your home without wearing masks for the duration of the visit.

Weather

Temperatures have been consistently below freezing recently. Please use extra caution if you venture outside.

Staff Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

COVID-19 Vaccine

The Covid-19 vaccine is coming to independent living residents and long-term care facilities very soon. We will keep you updated as we receive more information.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 25 individuals

Rooms A&B – maximum of 10 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Covid-19 is a formidable foe. Now more than ever, we cannot let our guard down.

The virus that causes Covid-19 is easily transmitted, especially in group settings. During this holiday season, our hearts and minds turn to seeing family and friends and we all need to consider the safest way to celebrate the holidays. We all want to celebrate as we have always done. But this year, amid this critical phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, the CDC is recommending against travel during the Thanksgiving holiday. Also, in a memo issued on November 16^th, The New Jersey Department of Health strongly recommends against residents leaving for holiday celebration events or gatherings. Residents are asked to avoid in-person gatherings with individuals with whom they do not live. I urge you to stay at Applewood. We want to do the right thing to protect you, all our residents, families, and staff, even when there are hard decisions to be made. We all must do our best to protect ourselves and those around us.

Indoor Dining

We continue to delay the re-opening of the formal dining room as a precautionary measure for the safety of all residents and staff.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only continues. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm. We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from eight to ten per day. In addition, indoor visitation is available on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Seven visits each weekend day will be accommodated. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. In light of the Christmas holiday, we understand that you would like to celebrate and rejoice with family. We strongly recommend that you not dine with visitors in your residence as the risk of exposure to Covid-19 increases as you will not wear masks while eating. Therefore, you must self-quarantine for 14 days following the visit if you dine together.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of December 20^th will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 25 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of December 27
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:

- 1 exercise program per week
- Poetry Club
- Writing Authentically
- Book Club

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained, so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
Reservations must be made with Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

We are planning on beginning deployment of the Triple Play equipment in the next few weeks for those who signed up.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Mail Delivery

Congressman Smith’s office reported this week that he is still working with the Freehold Postmaster regarding the normalization of mail delivery. We will continue to deliver your mail to your apartments, but cannot guarantee daily mail delivery. Outgoing mail should be left outside your apartment door and Applewood staff will pick it up for you.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Triple Play Equipment

The next UPDATE will be distributed on December 31st.

Update: December 18, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Staff Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)All Applewood staff are now required to wear eye protection: either face shields or safety glasses. This is an extra layer of protection in the ongoing effort to prevent cross contamination and exposure to the Covid-19 virus. We are currently sourcing protective eyewear for distribution to all residents.

COVID-19 Vaccine

The Covid-19 vaccine is coming to long-term care facilities very soon. We will keep you updated as we receive more information.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 25 individuals

Rooms A&B – maximum of 10 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

Covid-19 is a formidable foe. Now more than ever, we cannot let our guard down.

The virus that causes Covid-19 is easily transmitted, especially in group settings. During this holiday season, our hearts and minds turn to seeing family and friends and we all need to consider the safest way to celebrate the holidays. We all want to celebrate as we have always done. But this year, amid this critical phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, the CDC is recommending against travel during the Thanksgiving holiday. Also, in a memo issued on November 16^th, The New Jersey Department of Health strongly recommends against residents leaving for holiday celebration events or gatherings. Residents are asked to avoid in-person gatherings with individuals with whom they do not live. I urge you to stay at Applewood. We want to do the right thing to protect you, all our residents, families, and staff, even when there are hard decisions to be made. We all must do our best to protect ourselves and those around us.

Indoor Dining

We continue to delay the re-opening of the formal dining room as a precautionary measure for the safety of all residents and staff.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only continues. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm. We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from eight to ten per day. In addition, indoor visitation is available on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Seven visits each weekend day will be accommodated. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services. Depending on demand there may be other limitations in the future. We do understand that the first phase of the indoor visitation process is very restrictive; however, we are still in the middle of this horrible pandemic with no end in sight, which requires us to slowly open to visitors under strict monitoring processes. As you are aware New Jersey is starting to see an increase in cases and this is extremely alarming to say the least. We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program. Outdoor visitation is also an available option.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of December 20^th will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 25 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of December 20
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:

- 1 exercise program per week
- Poetry Club
- Writing Authentically
- Book Club

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

For those who choose to stay indoors and visit with Applewood friends, the Performing Arts Center, when not in use for programming, Bistro lounge, and the outside patio adjacent to the recreation area will be open. Chairs will be appropriately placed to maintain social distancing. Please do not reposition the chairs. Of course you are welcome to visit each other in your apartment and cottages. Remember to wear your masks when visiting and to maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet and limit the number of residents to 4 per visit. Please refer to the schedule outside the Performing Arts Center for availability.

Movies

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained, so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
Reservations must be made with Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

We are planning on beginning deployment of the Triple Play equipment in the next few weeks for those who signed up.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Mail Delivery

We are awaiting word from Congressman Smith’s office on the outcome of his discussion with the Freehold Postmaster regarding the normalization of mail delivery. We will continue to deliver your mail to your apartments, but cannot guarantee daily mail delivery. Outgoing mail should be left outside your apartment door and Applewood staff will pick it up for you.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Triple Play Equipment

The next UPDATE will be distributed on December 24^th.

Update: December 11, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

ChanukahOn behalf of Applewood’s management team, I would like to convey warm wishes for a Happy Chanukah.

Staff Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Kathy Miller

After 26 years, Kathy is leaving Applewood to pursue an exciting career opportunity. Kathy’s dedication to her position is second to none; she is admired by residents and staff alike. We all thank Kathy, wish her the best of luck and give her lots of virtual hugs. Kathy’s last day at Applewood is Friday, December 18^th. If you would like to convey your best wishes to Kathy, please call her. Please do not come to her office.

Meeting Room Capacity

For the health and safety of all, room capacity for all meetings, classes and events has been reduced and is now limited as follows:

Performing Arts Center – maximum of 25 individuals

Rooms A&B – maximum of 10 individuals

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Entry into Apartments/Cottages

As a country, we are seeing increases in cases, hospitalizations and deaths because of Covid-19. New Jersey is currently trending at 12% and the number of Covid-19 patients admitted to CentraState Medical Center continues to increase rapidly.

Covid-19 is a formidable foe. Now more than ever, we cannot let our guard down.

The virus that causes Covid-19 is easily transmitted, especially in group settings. During this holiday season, our hearts and minds turn to seeing family and friends and we all need to consider the safest way to celebrate the holidays. We all want to celebrate as we have always done. But this year, amid this critical phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, the CDC is recommending against travel during the Thanksgiving holiday. Also, in a memo issued on November 16^th, The New Jersey Department of Health strongly recommends against residents leaving for holiday celebration events or gatherings. Residents are asked to avoid in-person gatherings with individuals with whom they do not live. I urge you to stay at Applewood. We want to do the right thing to protect you, all our residents, families, and staff, even when there are hard decisions to be made. We all must do our best to protect ourselves and those around us.

Indoor Dining

We continue to delay the re-opening of the formal dining room as a precautionary measure for the safety of all residents and staff.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only continues. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm. We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from eight to ten per day. In addition, indoor visitation is available on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Seven visits each weekend day will be accommodated. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services. Depending on demand there may be other limitations in the future. We do understand that the first phase of the indoor visitation process is very restrictive; however, we are still in the middle of this horrible pandemic with no end in sight, which requires us to slowly open to visitors under strict monitoring processes. As you are aware New Jersey is starting to see an increase in cases and this is extremely alarming to say the least. We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program. Outdoor visitation is also an available option.

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

Applewood continues to be open to outdoor visitation. For the safety and wellbeing of all residents and staff, please observe the following guidelines:

At no time may visitors enter the building without an appointment or prior approval from Administration.
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet

You and your guests are welcome to visit with each other in the following outdoor areas:

Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
Angel’s Café
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of December 13^th will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 25 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of December 13^th
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:

- 1 exercise program per week
- Poetry Club
- Writing Authentically
- Book Club

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained, so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
Reservations must be made with Matt Machin (732) 414-3115. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

We are planning on beginning deployment of the Triple Play equipment in the next few weeks for those who signed up.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Mail Delivery

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Triple Play Equipment

The next UPDATE will be distributed on December 18^th.

Update: November 20, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Thanksgiving

As a country, we are seeing increases in cases, hospitalizations and deaths because of Covid-19. New Jersey is currently trending at 11% and the number of Covid-19 patients admitted to CentraState Medical Center has more than doubled in the past week and continues to increase rapidly.

Covid-19 is turning out to be a formidable foe. Now more than ever, we cannot let our guard down.

The virus that causes Covid-19 is easily transmitted, especially in group settings. With Thanksgiving approaching, our hearts and minds turn to seeing family and friends as part of one of our nation’s great traditions and we all need to consider the safest way to celebrate the holiday. We all want to celebrate as we have always done. But this year, amid this critical phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, the CDC is recommending against travel during the Thanksgiving holiday. Also, in a memo issued on November 16^th, The New Jersey Department of Health strongly recommends against residents leaving for holiday celebration events or gatherings. Residents are asked to avoid in-person gatherings with individuals with whom they do not live. I urge you to stay at Applewood. We want to do the right thing to protect you, all our residents, families, and staff, even when there are hard decisions to be made. We all must do our best to protect ourselves and those around us.

Thanksgiving Dinner

The Dining Services Department has planned a bountiful Thanksgiving feast. The menu will be delivered to your residences.

Indoor Dining

We continue to delay the re-opening of the formal dining room as a precautionary measure for the safety of all residents and staff.

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining has been a wonderful success and is now closed for the season. The Café served over 800 residents. Angel’s Cafe will now be utilized for future outdoor visitation.

Annual Finance Presentation

Beginning on Monday, November 23^rd, as I do every year, I will present an overview of Applewood’s 2020 financials and a look ahead to the 2021 budget. Due to capacity limits, following is the schedule for the presentations:

Monday 11/23 10am & 3pm

Tuesday, 11/24 10am & 3pm

Wednesday, 11/25 10am

Starting this weekend, you will receive a phone call inviting you to attend one of the sessions.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only continues. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm. We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from eight to ten per day. In addition, indoor visitation is available on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Thanksgiving visitation has been expanded to 15 visits. Seven visits each weekend day will be accommodated. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services. Depending on demand there may be other limitations in the future. We do understand that the first phase of the indoor visitation process is very restrictive; however, we are still in the middle of this horrible pandemic with no end in sight, which requires us to slowly open to visitors under strict monitoring processes. As you are aware New Jersey is starting to see an increase in cases and this is extremely alarming to say the least. We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program. Outdoor visitation is also an available option.

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

Applewood continues to be open to outdoor visitation. For the safety and wellbeing of all residents and staff, please observe the following guidelines:

At no time may visitors enter the building without an appointment or prior approval from Administration.
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet

You and your guests are welcome to visit with each other in the following outdoor areas:

Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
Angel’s Café – starting the week of November 16th
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of November 8^th will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 30 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of November 29
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes

- 1 exercise program per week
- Poetry Club
- Writing Authentically
- Book Club

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained, so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
Reservations must be made with Matt Machin. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Bicycles

Applewood has two tricycles and two bicycles available for your riding pleasure. Helmets must be worn. Contact the fitness center for further information.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

We are planning on beginning deployment of the Triple Play equipment in December for those who signed up.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Mail Delivery

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Opening of Indoor Dining
Musical Entertainment in the Performing Arts Center
Live Lectures in the Performing Arts Center
Triple Play Equipment

The next UPDATE will be distributed on November 25^th.

Update: November 6, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Thanksgiving

We are finalizing our protocols, processes and requirements for the Thanksgiving holiday. A separate communication will be delivered to you in the near future.

Indoor Dining

The formal dining room will re-open on Monday, November 9th. Reservations have begun. Please do not call the Dining Services Department to make a reservation; they will call you.

In anticipation of the November 9th re-opening, a communication directly from the Dining Services Department containing specific protocols has been delivered to you. If you have any questions, please contact the Dining Services secretary.
We are closely monitoring the Governor’s position on indoor dining. If there are any updates, we will inform you.

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining has been a wonderful success and is now closed for the season. The Café served over 800 residents. Angel’s Cafe will now be utilized for future outdoor visitation.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only continues. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm. We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from eight to ten per day. In addition, indoor visitation is available on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Seven visits each weekend day will be accommodated. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services. Depending on demand there may be other limitations in the future. We do understand that the first phase of the indoor visitation process is very restrictive; however, we are still in the middle of this horrible pandemic with no end in sight, which requires us to slowly open to visitors under strict monitoring processes. As you are aware New Jersey is starting to see an increase in cases and this is extremely alarming to say the least. We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program. Outdoor visitation is also an available option.

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

Applewood continues to be open to outdoor visitation. For the safety and wellbeing of all residents and staff, please observe the following guidelines:

• At no time may visitors enter the building without an appointment or prior approval from Administration.
• Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet

You and your guests are welcome to visit with each other in the following outdoor areas:

Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
Angel’s Café – starting the week of November 16th
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios with 6-foot social distancing and masks.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of November 8th will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

These programs are limited to 30 people per class
Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of Nov 8th
Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:

1 exercise program per week
Poetry Club
Writing Authentically
Book Club

Library – opening for resident access

Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table, couch or club chair
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

Limited to 3 people at a time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

For those who choose to stay indoors and visit with Applewood friends, the Performing Arts Center, when not in use for programming, Bistro lounge, and the outside patio adjacent to the recreation area will be open. Chairs will be appropriately placed to maintain social distancing. Please do not reposition the chairs. Of course, you are welcome to visit each other in your apartment and cottages. Remember to wear your masks when visiting and to maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet and limit the number of residents to 4 per visit. Please refer to the schedule outside the Performing Arts Center for availability.

Movies

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

1. Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained, so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.

2. Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm

3. Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
4. Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
5. Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
6. Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear swimsuit/robe to the pool.
7. Reservations must be made with Matt Machin (732) 414-3115, mmachin@centrastate.com. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Bicycles

Applewood has two tricycles and two bicycles available for your riding pleasure. Helmets must be worn. Contact the fitness center for further information.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the Bistro, offices, card room and coffee lounge.
All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.
Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

We are planning on beginning deployment of the Triple Play equipment in December for those who signed up.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Mail Delivery

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact either Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

• Opening of Indoor Dining
• Musical Entertainment in the Performing Arts Center
• Live Lectures in the Performing Arts Center
• Triple Play Equipment

The next UPDATE will be distributed on November 20th.

Update: October 30, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Clocks

Tomorrow night (Saturday ends Daylight Savings Time). Turn your clocks back one hour before you go to sleep on Saturday night. If you need assistance resetting your clocks, please call the Concierge.

As the community is opening and more people are out, including additional visitors in the community, we must be extremely vigilant. Please ensure masks are worn at all times.

Indoor Dining

The formal dining room is tentatively scheduled to re-open on Monday, November 9^th pending approval from the local Department of Health. There are multiple requirements (in addition to seating capacity) that need to be implemented in order to meet protocols and regulations as outlined by the Governor’s Office and the Department of Health. These include, among other items, increased HVAC (ventilation) capacity, installation of additional HEPA filter ventilation, and proper distancing between tables. We are in the process of ensuring that all of these requirements are met and in some cases exceeded to ensure the utmost safety for our residents and staff. Of course, the re-opening of indoor dining is contingent upon Covid-19 status.

In anticipation of a November 9^th re-opening, a communication directly from the Dining Services Department containing specific protocols will be delivered to you in the near future.

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining has been a wonderful success. We will continue this dining experience as long as the weather permits. Angel’s Outdoor Café will be open to residents only from Monday –Friday from 11:30am-2:00pm by reservation only. Every Independent Living resident has had the opportunity to dine outdoors. The Café has served over 700 residents. The reservation process is ongoing as Dining Services continues to call residents to make lunch reservations. The value of your meal will be deducted from your meal plan.

Indoor Visitation

All visitors must go through the main lobby for required Covid screening. No visitors may enter through the side entries. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only continues. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm. We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from eight to ten per day. In addition, indoor visitation is available on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Seven visits each weekend day will be accommodated. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services. Depending on demand there may be other limitations in the future. We do understand that the first phase of the indoor visitation process is very restrictive; however, we are still in the middle of this horrible pandemic with no end in sight, which requires us to slowly open to visitors under strict monitoring processes. As you are aware New Jersey is starting to see an increase in cases and this is extremely alarming to say the least. We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program. Outdoor visitation is also an available option.

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

Applewood continues to be open to outdoor visitation. A tent has been erected on the front lawn on the east side of the property. You and your guests may enjoy your visits comfortably while being protected from the environment. The tent has a rubberized floor to ease navigation. For the safety and wellbeing of all residents and staff, please observe the following guidelines:

At no time may visitors enter the building without an appointment or prior approval from Administration.
All visitors and residents must wear masks even in the tent
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please utilize one of the following areas on Applewood’s grounds where you may comfortably entertain and socialize with your visitors
Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.
We will be expanding outdoor locations in the next few weeks including additional outdoor furniture.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of November 1^st will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 30 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of November 1
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:

- 1 exercise program per week
- Poetry Club
- Writing Authentically
- Book Club

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained, so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
Reservations must be made with Matt Machin (732) 414-3115, mmachin@centrastate.com. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Bicycles

Applewood has two tricycles and two bicycles available for your riding pleasure. Helmets must be worn. Contact the fitness center for further information.

The outdoor amenities are open for your enjoyment including the walking paths, putting green, shuffleboard, croquet, and bocce. Please remember to maintain social distancing when utilizing these amenities.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

As we continue with the implementation of Applewood’s Triple Play service, we continue to receive many questions regarding the services offered. We want to ensure we have answers to all your questions to enable you to make the appropriate choices. We have begun to make individual telephone calls in order to assist those who have not completed theirs. We will be alerting you in the near future with the scheduled deployment of the Triple Play equipment.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Engaged Living

This weekend you will receive a booklet entitled “Engaged Living at Applewood”, Ways 2 Wellness Activity Book. We hope you enjoy the stimulating activities in this complimentary publication.

Mail Delivery

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Open Door

Open Door continues to have a great need for donations, especially in these challenging times. If you would like to make a donation, please contact wither Joan Cinque or Susan Gelbard.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Opening of Indoor Dining
Musical Entertainment in the Performing Arts Center
Live Lectures in the Performing Arts Center

The next UPDATE will be distributed on November 6^th.

Update: October 10, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

As the community is opening and more people are out, including additional visitors in the community, we must be extremely vigilant. Please ensure masks are worn at all times.

Speed Limit Reminder

Many residents, visitors and staff enjoy walking around the community especially as we are experiencing beautiful Fall weather. Please remember when you are driving that the community speed limit is 15 miles per hour.

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining continues to be a great success. Angel’s Outdoor Café will be open to residents only from Monday –Friday from 11:30am-2:00pm by reservation only. Every Independent Living resident has had the opportunity to dine outdoors. The Café’ has served over 350 residents. The reservation process is ongoing as Dining Services continues to call residents to make lunch reservations. The value of your meal will be deducted from your meal plan.

Indoor Visitation

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only continues. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm. We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from eight to ten per day. In addition, indoor visitation is available on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Five visits each weekend day will be accommodated. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services. Depending on demand there may be other limitations in the future. We do understand that the first phase of the indoor visitation process is very restrictive; however, we are still in the middle of this horrible pandemic with no end in sight, which requires us to slowly open to visitors under strict monitoring processes. As you are aware New Jersey is starting to see an increase in cases and this is extremely alarming to say the least. We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program. Outdoor visitation is also an available option.

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

At no time may visitors enter the building without an appointment or prior approval from Administration.
All visitors and residents must wear masks even in the tent
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please utilize one of the following areas on Applewood’s grounds where you may comfortably entertain and socialize with your visitors
Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.
We will be expanding outdoor locations in the next few weeks including additional outdoor furniture.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of October 11^th will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 35 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of October 11^th
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:

- 1 exercise program per week
- Poetry Club
- Writing Authentically
- Book Club

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

We have increased the Applewood movie schedule in the PAC. Movies will be shown on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm and on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm and 6:00pm. As with all scheduled events, you must sign up in advance with Wanda: 732-414-3103.

Fitness Center

The Fitness Center will re-opened by reservation only. Two residents will be permitted for each time slot. Face masks must be worn at all times when in the Fitness Center. Please contact Matt Machin for more details and to make a reservation. (732)414-3115.

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained, so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
Reservations must be made with Matt Machin (732) 414-3115, mmachin@centrastate.com. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Bicycles

Applewood has two tricycles and two bicycles available for your riding pleasure. Helmets must be worn. Contact the fitness center for further information.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Mail Delivery

We have spoken with Congressman Chris Smith’s office who informed us that there is a shortage of postal employees as a result of Covid-19. In addition, for financial reasons, worker overtime has been eliminated. The Postmaster General has stated that daily mail delivery can no longer be guaranteed. Post offices have been directed to prioritize mail, for example, the delivery of pharmaceuticals. This means that some mail may be left behind in the post office until the next day. These new procedures affect all postal customers nationwide. We will continue to deliver your mail to your apartments, but cannot guarantee daily mail delivery. Outgoing mail should be left outside your apartment door and Applewood staff will pick it up for you.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Opening of the Game Room

The next UPDATE will be distributed on October 23rd.

Update: October 2, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

As the community is opening and more people are out, including additional visitors in the community, we must be extremely vigilant. Please ensure masks are worn at all times.

Flu Shots

The last round of flu shots will be given on 10/14 in the Performing Arts Center by appointment only. Please contact the Wellness Center with any questions.

Speed Limit Reminder

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining began on Monday, September 14^th. Angel’s Outdoor Café will be open to residents only from Monday –Friday from 11:30am-2:00pm by reservation only. Every Independent Living resident has had the opportunity to dine outdoors. The Café’ has served over 350 residents. The reservation process is ongoing as Dining Services continues to call residents to make lunch reservations. The value of your meal will be deducted from your meal plan.

Outdoor Visitation – Healthcare, Assisted Living and THRIVE-Memory Care

Please contact the Social Services Department for guidelines.

We have received from the New Jersey State Department of Health, Executive Directive #20-026 Long Term Care Resumption of Services and are currently developing the required policies, procedures and processes to ensure safe expansion of services including future changes to visitation, expanding dining and recreation. We are happy to announce that as of Wednesday, 9/2, we have resumed group activities programming at Applewood for the Health Center, Assisted Living, and THRIVE-Memory Care. Social distancing and infection control are paramount and are in place with all directives.

Indoor Visitation

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only has begun. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm. We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from eight to ten per day. In addition, indoor visitation is available on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Five visits each weekend day will be accommodated. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services. Depending on demand there may be other limitations in the future. We do understand that the first phase of the indoor visitation process is very restrictive; however, we are still in the middle of this horrible pandemic with no end in sight, which requires us to slowly open to visitors under strict monitoring processes. As you are aware New Jersey is starting to see an increase in cases and this is extremely alarming to say the least. We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program. Outdoor visitation is also an available option.

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

At no time may visitors enter the building without an appointment or prior approval from Administration.
All visitors and residents must wear masks even in the tent
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please utilize one of the following areas on Applewood’s grounds where you may comfortably entertain and socialize with your visitors
Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.
We will be expanding outdoor locations in the next few weeks including additional outdoor furniture.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of October 4^th will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 35 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of October 4^th
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:
- 1 exercise program per week
- Poetry Club
- Writing Authentically
- Book Club

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
Reservations must be made with Matt Machin (732) 414-3115, mmachin@centrastate.com. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Bicycles

Applewood has two tricycles and two bicycles available for your riding pleasure. Helmets must be worn. Contact the fitness center for further information.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY. Salon services have also resumed for Healthcare, Assisted Living and Thrive-Memory Care residents.

Mail Delivery

Resident Meetings

Scheduled Executive Director information sessions have been completed. If you missed the opportunity and would like to attend a session, please call the Concierge. We will gather the names of those interested and schedule another session in the near future.

Resident Committee Meetings

Meetings have resumed on a limited capacity basis. For further information, please contact Bob Geberth.

Marketing

General Election – IMPORTANT

The United States General Election is November 3^rd. All registered New Jersey voters will receive mail-in ballots. This year, the usual polling locations will not be open. Only a few locations to service all of Monmouth County will be open on Election Day. The US Post Office recommends that due to its staff shortages, all mail-in ballots should be mailed no later than October 20^th to ensure delivery by Election Day. We will also deliver residents’ ballots to the designated drop-off location at the Monmouth County Board of Elections twice weekly starting on October 9^th. Please bring your completed ballots and drop them in the boxes next to the Concierge and indicate whether you want the ballot mailed or dropped off at the Board of Elections. SIGN THE OUTSIDE OF THE SEALED ENVELOPE. Ballots without signatures on the outside of the envelopes will be deemed incomplete and will be discarded by the Election Board.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Opening of the Game Room
Recreational Bus Trip

The next UPDATE will be distributed on October 9^th.

Posted on: October 2, 2020

Update: September 11, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

As the community is opening and more people are out, including additional visitors in the community, we must be extremely vigilant. Please ensure masks are worn at all times.

Flu Shots

Flu shots will be given on 9/21, 10/2 and 10/14 in the Performing Arts Center. Registration and scheduling information will be provided.

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining begins on Monday, September 14^th. Angel’s Outdoor Café will be open to residents only from Monday –Friday from 11:30am-2:00pm by reservation only. Dining Services has begun to call residents to make reservations. Residents will be called in the following order: Cottages, East Wing, West Wing, South Wing. Once all residents have been accommodated, the process will begin again. The value of your meal will be deducted from your meal plan.

Outdoor Visitation – Healthcare, Assisted Living and THRIVE-Memory Care

Please contact the Social Services Department for guidelines.

Indoor Visitation

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only has begun. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm. We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from eight to ten per day. In addition, beginning September 19^th, indoor visitation will be available on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Five visits each weekend day will be accommodated. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services. Depending on demand there may be other limitations in the future. We do understand that the first phase of the indoor visitation process is very restrictive; however, we are still in the middle of this horrible pandemic with no end in sight, which requires us to slowly open to visitors under strict monitoring processes. As you are aware New Jersey is starting to see an increase in cases and this is extremely alarming to say the least. We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program. Outdoor visitation is also an available option.

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

At no time may visitors enter the building without an appointment or prior approval from Administration.
All visitors and residents must wear masks even in the tent
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please utilize one of the following areas on Applewood’s grounds where you may comfortably entertain and socialize with your visitors
Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.
We will be expanding outdoor locations in the next few weeks including additional outdoor furniture.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of September 13^th will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 35 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of Sept. 13^th
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Rooms A&B will now hold the following classes:

- 1 exercise program per week
- Poetry Club
- Writing Authentically
- Book Club

Art Studio – opening for resident access
- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Movies

We have increased the Applewood movie schedule in the PAC beginning September 16^th. Movies will be shown on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm and on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm and 6:00pm. As with all scheduled events, you must sign up in advance with Wanda: 732-414-3103.

Fitness Center

The Fitness Center will re-open the week of September 14^th by reservation only. Two residents will be permitted for each time slot. Face masks must be worn at al times when in the Fitness Center. Please contact Matt Machin for more details and to make a reservation. (732)414-3115.

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained, so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
Reservations must be made with Matt Machin (732) 414-3115, mmachin@centrastate.com. Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Bicycles

Applewood has two tricycles and two bicycles available for your riding pleasure. Helmets must be worn. Contact the fitness center for further information.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

As we continue with the implementation of Applewood’s Triple Play service, we continue to receive many questions regarding the services offered. We want to ensure we have answers to all your questions to enable you to make the appropriate choices. We have not received all residents’ forms. We have begun to make individual telephone calls in order to assist those who have not completed theirs.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Mail Delivery

Resident Meetings

Executive Director information sessions will continue until everyone has an opportunity to attend a meeting. Meetings will resume on September 23^rd and invitations will be delivered next week.

Resident Committee Meetings

You have all received a schedule of upcoming meetings from the Executive Committee. If you need a schedule, please call the Concierge.

Marketing

Indoor marketing tours have resumed as of August 24^th.

General Election

The United States General Election is November 3^rd. Governor Murphy announced today that all registered New Jersey voters will receive mail-in ballots. Mail-in voting begins on September 19^th. The US Post Office recommends that due to its staff shortages, all mail-in ballots should be mailed no later than October 20^th to ensure delivery by Election Day. We will provide transportation to those who prefer to vote in person.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

In-Person Resident Meetings
Opening of the Game Room
Recreational Bus Trip

The next UPDATE will be distributed on September 25^th.

Posted on: September 11, 2020

Update: September 4, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

As the community is opening and more people are out, including additional visitors in the community, we must be extremely vigilant. Please ensure masks are worn at all times.

Flu Shots

Flu shots will be given on 9/21, 10/2 and 10/14 in the Performing Arts Center. Registration and scheduling information will be provided.

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 14^th contingent upon Freehold Township Department of Health approval. Dining Services will provide further details. Pending approval, residents will be randomly selected for a test opening to be held at the end of next week.

Outdoor Visitation – Healthcare, Assisted Living and THRIVE-Memory Care

Please contact the Social Services Department for guidelines.

Indoor Visitation

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only has begun. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm.
We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from five to eight per day. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services. Depending on demand there may be other limitations in the future. We do understand that the first phase of the indoor visitation process is very restrictive; however, we are still in the middle of this horrible pandemic with no end in sight, which requires us to slowly open to visitors under strict monitoring processes. As you are aware New Jersey is starting to see an increase in cases and this is extremely alarming to say the least. We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program. Outdoor visitation is also an available option.

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

Applewood continues to be open to outdoor visitation. For the safety and wellbeing of all residents and staff, please observe the following guidelines:

At no time may visitors enter the building without an appointment or prior approval from Administration.
All visitors and residents must wear masks
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please utilize one of the following areas on Applewood’s grounds where you may comfortably entertain and socialize with your visitors
- Front entrance patio
- Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
- Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.
We will be expanding outdoor locations in the next few weeks including additional outdoor furniture.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of September 6 will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 20 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of Sept. 6
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
Pool sessions have been expanded from two daily sessions to four each
day: 9:00-9:300am, 10:30-11:00am, 3:00- 3:30pm and 3:45-4:15pm.
Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
Reservations must be made through the Fitness Center. All sessions will be supervised. Email: mmachin@centrastate.com Matt will supervise all sessions.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Fitness Center

The Fitness Center will re-open the week of September 14^th by reservation only. Two residents will be permitted for each time slot. Face masks must be worn at all times when in the Fitness Center. Please contact Matt Machin for more details and to make a reservation. (732) 414-3115.

Bicycles

Applewood has two tricycles and two bicycles available for your riding pleasure. Helmets must be worn. Contact the fitness center for further information.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

As we continue with the implementation of Applewood’s Triple Play service, we continue to receive many questions regarding the services offered. We want to ensure we have answers to all your questions to enable you to make the appropriate choices. We have not received all residents’ forms. We will begin to make individual telephone calls in order to assist those who have not completed theirs.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Mail Delivery

Resident Meetings

Executive Director information sessions will continue until everyone has an opportunity to attend a meeting. Invitations for the meetings on September 1^st and September 2^nd will be delivered today and invitations for September 3^rd will be delivered on Monday.

Resident Committee Meetings

We are working with the Resident Association to resume committee meetings and the distribution of information in the near future.

Marketing

Indoor marketing tours have resumed as of August 24^th.

General Election

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Outdoor Dining
Opening of the Fitness Center
In-Person Resident Meetings
Expansion of Swimming Pool Hours
Expansion of Family Visitation
Opening of the Game Room

The next UPDATE will be distributed on September 11.

Posted on: September 4, 2020

Update: August 28, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

As the community is opening and more people are out, including additional visitors in the community, we must be extremely vigilant. Please ensure masks are worn at all times.

Flu Shots

Flu shots will be given on 9/21, 10/2 and 10/14 in the Performing Arts Center. Registration and scheduling information to follow.

Outdoor Visitation – Healthcare, Assisted Living and Memory Care

Please contact the Social Services Department for guidelines.

Indoor Visitation

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only has begun. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm.
We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from five to eight per day. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services. Depending on demand there may be other limitations in the future. We do understand that the first phase of the indoor visitation process is very restrictive; however, we are still in the middle of this horrible pandemic with no end in sight, which requires us to slowly open to visitors under strict monitoring processes. As you are aware New Jersey is starting to see an increase in cases and this is extremely alarming to say the least. We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program. Outdoor visitation is also an available option.

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

Applewood continues to be open to outdoor visitation. For the safety and wellbeing of all residents and staff, please observe the following guidelines:

At no time may visitors enter the building without an appointment or prior approval from Administration.
All visitors and residents must wear masks
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please utilize one of the following areas on Applewood’s grounds where you may comfortably entertain and socialize with your visitors
Front entrance patio
Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.
We will be expanding outdoor locations in the next few weeks including additional outdoor furniture.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of August 31^st will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 20 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of Sept. 4
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Swimming Pool

The pool is now open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained, so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
There will be 2 daily sessions to choose from: 9:00am – 9:30am, OR 3:00- 3:30pm.
Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
Reservations must be made through the Fitness Center. All sessions will be supervised.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Bicycles

Applewood has two tricycles and two bicycles available for your riding pleasure. Helmets must be worn. Contact the fitness center for further information.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

As we continue with the implementation of Applewood’s Triple Play service, we continue to receive many questions regarding the services offered. We want to ensure we have answers to all your questions to enable you to make the appropriate choices. Therefore, we have extended the deadline for returning your forms until September 4^th.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Mail Delivery

Resident Meetings

Resident Committee Meetings

We are working with the Resident Association to resume committee meetings and the distribution of information in the near future.

Marketing

Indoor marketing tours have resumed as of August 24^th.

General Election

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Outdoor Dining
Opening of the Fitness Center
In-Person Resident Meetings
Expansion of Swimming Pool Hours
Expansion of Family Visitation
Opening of the Game Room

The next UPDATE will be distributed on September 4^th.

Posted on: August 28, 2020

APPLEWOOD PANDEMIC OUTBREAK PLAN

A. INFLUENZA

The primary purpose of Applewood Pandemic Influenza Plans and Procedures is to outline a course of action to follow if a pandemic influenza outbreak occurs in Assisted Living, Memory Care or Healthcare areas.

The Administrator or designee shall be responsible for monitoring federal and state public health advisories and updating the Director of Nursing serving as the pandemic response coordinator.

In the event of influenza outbreak at Applewood the Administrator or designee will be responsible for notifying Hospital Administration and the State and Freehold Departments of Health. The Pandemic response coordinator will be responsible for completing the line list on a daily basis and submitting to the Freehold Department of health. A timeline will immediately be created marking initial illness and spread which will be used for the line list creation.

The Director of Nursing serving as the pandemic response coordinator or designee shall be responsible for weekly or daily as needed monitoring of seasonal influenza-like illness among residents and staff. If the DON should become ill the Administrator will assume the reporting role.

a. Director of Nursing or designee will communicate and educate residents, staff and family members on implication of and prevention of pandemic influenza utilizing handouts upon admission and or employment as well as seasonally during influenza season.

b. Education and training will include information on infection control measures to prevent the spread of influenza.

c. Supplies such as alcohol based sanitizers, masks, gloves and disinfectant will be available to all staff and rationed based on need by the Director of Nursing or designee.

d. If quarantine cannot be managed on B Wing Healthcare, the area known as the Healthcare Dining room will be utilized as the quarantine area should it become necessary to designate such an area to control the spread of infection.

The Director of Nursing serving as the pandemic response coordinator or designee will ensure information materials such as brochures and posters developed to communicate policies and procedures during infectious outbreak are posted. Communication will include visitation suspensions or restrictions, instructions on obtaining further information on facility as well as state and federal information will be posted on our website.

a. The Administrator will be responsible for disseminating information to staff regarding the implementation of these policies and procedures in the face of an influenza outbreak.

The internet will be continually monitored by the Administrator at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivity.htm for updates and nationwide influenza activity, reporting updates as necessary to the Director of Nursing.

Areas for equipment storage shall be designated for use when pandemic influenza alerts occur within our area.

Vaccines and antibiotics will be secured based on public demand.

Safety concerns regarding public demand of antibiotics could result in increased security measures depending on intensity of outbreak (internally and public), symptoms and public demand.

Should a pandemic influenza outbreak occur that results in needed hospitalizations, local hospitals shall be notified of such, with estimate of number being transported to their facility.

a. Any ambulance, transportation, or medical personnel shall be requested when such service is necessary.

During a pandemic influenza outbreak, VISITATION shall be RESTRICTED based on severity of outbreak and ability to contain infectious persons. ONLY those persons authorized visitation rights shall be permitted in the area, UNLESS written authorization has been executed by the person in charge.

When a Pandemic Influenza outbreak is identified for this area, staff shall implement the following procedures.

Nursing Service:

1. Isolate contaminated residents to minimize spread of virus.

2. Ensure masks, gloves and gowns are available for staff use and protection.

3. Ensure staff has alcohol based cleansers to use in conjunction with appropriate hand washing techniques.

Dining Service:

1. Check and disseminate necessary food supplies (liquid diet).

2. Ensure supply of water is adequate.

Maintenance Service:

1. Have plastic sheeting, tape, plywood, lumber, etc., readily and available for immediate use in creating quarantined areas.

Laundry Service:

1. Have extra supply of linen and blankets available.

2. Ensure supplies are maintained for increased loads due to infectious materials.

Housekeeping Services:

1. Ensure all disinfectants and protective equipment is accessible to staff

2. Be prepared to disinfect all equipment and furnishings.

3. Assist where needed or assigned.

Administration:

1. Ensure staff communication and any additional coverage as needed.

2. Make sure needed supplies and equipment are maintained.

B. PANDEMIC OTHER

The primary purpose of Applewood Pandemic Plans and Procedures is to outline a course of action to follow if a pandemic outbreak occurs either naturally or with intention as in a biological (CBRN) emergency in Assisted Living, Memory Care and/or Healthcare.

From April of 2020 to June of 2020 Applewood responded to residents diagnosed as COVID-19 positive. A multidisciplinary team was established to provide care to keep both our residents and staff safe. This team included Executive Director, Director of Healthcare Services, Director of Facilities, Director of Nursing, Director of Social Service, Medical Director and supportive services from CentraState Healthcare System such as Infectious Disease. As a result of COVID-19 Applewood created a cohorted area to handle positive residents as well as residents with symptoms on the Hallway B located on the Healthcare Unit.

The Administrator or designee shall be responsible for monitoring federal and state public health advisories and updating the Director of Nursing serving as the pandemic response coordinator.

The Administrator will be responsible for notifying Hospital Administration, The State Department of Health, the Monmouth County OEM, Freehold Department of Health and the CDC if mandated. The Pandemic response coordinator will be responsible for completing the line list on a daily basis and submitting to the Freehold Department of health. A timeline will immediately be created marking initial illness and spread which will be used for the line list creation.

The Director of Nursing serving as the pandemic response coordinator or designee should the DON be unable shall be responsible for:

a. The Director of Nursing or designee will communicate and educate residents, staff and family members on implication weekly or daily as needed monitoring of illness among residents and staff.

b. All staff will be educated if they present with symptoms to not come to work until tested. Visitation will be curbed or stopped depending on situation.

c. The Director of Nursing or designee will communicate and educate residents, staff and family members on implication of and prevention of pandemic outbreak utilizing handouts and other forms of communication.

d. Education and training will include information on infection control measures to prevent the spread of illness.

The Director of Nursing serving as the pandemic response coordinator or designee will ensure information materials such as brochures and posters are developed to communicate policies and procedures during the infectious outbreak are posted. Communication will include visitation suspensions or restrictions, instructions on obtaining further information on facility as well as state and federal information will be communicated to family and representatives through email. Social Worker or designee will be responsible for ensuring communication and updates to family members and resident representatives by 5 p.m. the next calendar day following the subsequent occurrence of either: each time a single confirmed infection of COVID-19 is identified, or whenever three or more residents or staff with new-onset of respiratory symptoms occur within 72 hours of each other, in accordance with CMS rule 42 CFR 483.80 (g).

When a Pandemic outbreak is identified for this area, departments shall implement the following procedures.

Nursing Service:

a. Isolate contaminated residents to minimize spread of outbreak.

b. Ensure any supplies including masks, gloves and gowns are available for staff use and protection.

c. Ensure staff has alcohol based cleansers and disinfectants to use in conjunction with appropriate hand washing techniques.

d. Ensure staff who can work remotely do so and that ALL staff are aware that they should NOT come to work if they are sick.

Dining Service:

a. Check and disseminate necessary food supplies (liquid diet, isolation tray supplies).

b. Ensure supply of water is adequate.

Maintenance Service:

a. Have plastic sheeting, tape, plywood, lumber, etc., ready and available for immediate use in creating additional quarantined areas.

Laundry Service:

a. Have extra supply of linen and blankets available.

b. Ensure supplies are maintained for increased loads due to infectious materials.

Housekeeping Services:

a. Ensure all disinfectants and protective equipment is accessible to staff.

b. Be prepared to disinfect all equipment and furnishings.

c. Assist where needed or assigned.

Administration:

a. Ensure staff communication and any additional coverage as needed. Ensure any staff able to work remotely is given the opportunity and that all staff is aware NOT to come to work if they are sick.

b. Make sure needed supplies and equipment are maintained.

1. At the point in which the outbreak hits the state of New Jersey certain precautions and procedures will immediately be put into place.

• Educate Residents, family and staff on pandemic and facilities plans to move forward.

• Restrict visitors and non-essential healthcare personnel, except in end of life situations which will be dealt with on a case by case basis. Skype, face time and window and drive by visits will take place to help family and residents stay connected.
• All communal dining is STOPPED and all group activities which includes internal and external group activities. Social distancing at least 6 feet will be managed with all residents and staff.
• Active screening of all residents for fever and symptoms including questions related to the specific pandemic (out of country travel, exposure). Resident symptoms will be assessed at each shift but at a minimum, daily. Vital signs should include heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and pain and pulse oximetry. The staff should have a heightened awareness for any change in baseline of their residents, and should be reeducated to ensure reporting of all changes. Any residents showing signs or symptoms of the pandemic will be treated as a person under investigation (PUI) as will the roommate if there is one. Isolation precautions will be put in place accordingly.
• Staff screening will be done for all staff entering the building. All entrances will be closed to staff except for the employee entrance where the staff will have their temperature taken and respond to questions relating to symptoms or exposure. Any staff found to have a temperature or symptoms associated with the pandemic will be immediately sent home.
• Staff, physicians, essential healthcare personnel should begin wearing masks (surgical) while in the building to prevent source contamination to residents. If PPE is limited follow reuse and conservation guidelines.
• If taking new admissions create cohort area and treat as persons under investigation (PUI) until allotted period as designated by CDC without showing any signs or symptoms. Designated staff should be in that area only each shift. Staff should wear appropriate infection control PPE as needed based on precautions.
• Create cohorted areas to handle positive residents and residents with symptoms and healthy. Hallway B on the Healthcare Unit is the best place to cohort infections as the area has a separate HVAC to help control cross contamination. The area known as the Dining room can also be utilized as a quarantine area.
• All cohorted areas should have designated staff unless staffing does not allow in which case the facility will close to new admissions, and staffing will be managed as best as it can, always working from clean to dirty.
• Encourage all residents to remain in their room. Activity staff can utilize “hallway” games or electronic equipment games.
• Increase internal environmental cleaning protocols to ensure appropriate measures are being taken to clean and disinfect where appropriate including high-touch surfaces and all shared medical equipment (e.g., lifts, blood pressure cuffs, medication carts).
• Provide education to all environment staff to ensure knowledge of what products to use effective for the specific germ and how to use the products. Ensure staff is trained on appropriate PPE to be worn in contaminated rooms including doffing and donning. Create checklists to outline all areas that are to be cleaned and how often.

• Provide education to all direct care staff and therapy to ensure knowledge of PPE and donning and doffing as well as infection protection protocols.

• Depending on the type of global outbreak supplies such as alcohol based sanitizers, masks, gloves, gowns and disinfectant will be available to all staff and rationed based on need and stored in a secure area by the Director of Nursing or designee.

2. If there comes a point in which an outbreak occurs in the facility certain precautions and procedures will immediately be put into place. An outbreak is defined as having more than two residents and or staff members become infected.

• All residents will be tested and cohorted as identified; if testing is not available all residents will be assessed as persons under investigation (PUI), except for symptomatic residents who will be cohorted as positive. If testing is available:

o Test all residents if possible, if not those exposed and with symptoms should be tested to establish cohorts and infection control strategies for room planning, those not able to be tested would be cohorted as a PUI and monitored for symptoms for the incubation period.
o All residents who test positive will be cohorted as such.
o All residents who test negative will be treated and cohorted as a PUI until retested again within 7 days and if still negative will follow CDC guidance with weekly testing until the testing no longer reveals any new cases. If there are enough rooms to keep these residents in their own room then private rooms will be the preference, otherwise a separate area for PUI’s will be created.
o If an asymptomatic resident declines to be tested it will be documented in the chart and the resident will be treated as a PUI. If a resident has symptoms or an asymptomatic resident should begin to present with symptoms the resident will be cohorted as positive.
o Maintain dedicated staff for each cohort area. If staffing does not allow prioritize rounding from well to ill.

• All staff should be tested if testing is available. If it is not track staff calling out and create exposure lists for resident’s cared for, work with employee health. Continue required masking of all staff while in the building. Continue to take all staff temps before starting work and continue screening questions regarding symptoms or exposures. If testing is available:

o Plan and schedule all staff for testing while managing shift coverage.
o Ensure authorizations for release of information are signed by staff to inform facility of status for prevention strategies.
o If staff refuses to be tested or refuses to authorize release of the test results, they may not work until such time that they are tested or authorize release.
o If staff test positive and do not have symptoms they may return to work 10 days after their test if they have not had subsequent symptoms. If symptoms develop they cannot return until at least 10 days after symptoms developed and 3 days after fever resolved without fever reducing medication and significant improvement in respiratory symptoms, whichever period is longer. If using testing method must have 2 negative tests at least 24 hours apart and resolution of fever (without medications) and improvement in respiratory symptoms.
o When staff return to work they should be restricted from taking their mask off even to eat around others and should be restricted from caring for residents who are severely immunocompromised until at least 14 days from the illness onset or positive test, whichever is longer.

• If staffing issues occur due to positive testing results, the following strategies may help:

o Stop all PTO during the period of outbreak.
o Utilize all state waivers for staffing allowances and call lists to fill in gaps where needed.
o Schedule nurses to work as aides if needed, look at agency help as well.
o Consider a CNA training program to cross train other staff after the outbreak where they can fill in as CNA’s in an emergency.
o Utilize all staff to fill in for environmental and or laundry needs, train accordingly.
o Utilize all administrative positions to fill in where needed.
o Business Manager of Nursing Services at CentraState to utilize Senior Services Float Pool
o AYA Nursing Agency

• Implement infection control precautions for all residents assuming those not tested have all been exposed. Re-educate all staff on infection control practices and PPE needs including proper donning and doffing; this includes environmental staff, laundry, maintenance, therapy, activities and kitchen.

• Residents who are positive can be managed in facility if able to cohort, if not send to hospital. Any residents on an aerosol based procedure such as bipap or nebulizer will be stopped and physician called and requested to switch to a puffer so as not to create infectious particles in the air without negative pressure.

• Admissions should be stopped especially with staffing constraints.

• Social Worker or designee will notify patients/residents, their families or guardians and staff about any infectious disease outbreaks. This communication will occur via, phone, email or virtual communication at a minimum on a weekly basis. Applewood website for public view will be updated to reflect above on a weekly basis.

• Social Worker or designee will communicate to all residents, resident representatives and staff regarding the outbreak by 5 p.m. the next calendar day following the subsequent occurrence of either: each time a single confirmed infection of COVID-19 is identified, or whenever three or more residents or staff with new-onset of respiratory symptoms occur within 72 hours of each other, in accordance with CMS rule 42 CRF 483.80 (g). This communication will occur via, phone, email or virtual communication. Applewood website for public view will be updated to reflect above on a weekly basis.

• Social Worker of designee will schedule and offer alternative means of visitation such as virtual communications (phone, video-communications, Facetime) via laptops or tablets with residents, families, and resident representatives, in the event of visitation restrictions due to an outbreak of infectious disease or in the event of an emergency.

• Social Worker or designee is primary contact to the resident’s visitors for both incoming and outgoing calls.

• Applewood Security phone 732-410-2192, is available for urgent calls or concerns.

• Mask all residents (who can tolerate masks) with or without symptoms when providing direct care; if masks are limited or not tolerated using a tissue to cover the nose and mouth is appropriate.

• Should a pandemic outbreak occur that results in needed hospitalizations, local hospitals shall be notified of such, with estimate of number being transported to their facility.
Any resident’s needing hospitalization will be masked and both transport and hospital notified of positive patient.

• Nurses must notify mortician of any positive resident deaths utilizing.

3. Recovery

• An individual is considered recovered if it has been at least 1 week since symptoms started and at least 3 days since significant resolution of symptoms, including being fever free without fever reducing medicines. If testing can be used then two negative tests at least 24 hours apart would consider a resident recovered.

• A recovered resident can be moved off Hallway B but kept in a separate area from healthy residents. Hallway A can be used as the “step down” cohort for residents considered recovered.

• After two incubation periods control measures can be stopped. Masks will continue to protect the residents from any staff exposure until County and State numbers are in safe zones and Health departments feel it is safe to stop all measures.

• Visitation will remain banned until County, State and Federal health departments allow.

• Admissions can be continued, if taking infected admissions the unit will remain open and control measures will remain for that area. If admission is asymptomatic with no test or negative, the resident should be kept in a private room on unit with recovered and monitored for signs or symptoms for at least 10 days. The resident could be transferred back into a semi-private accommodation in the main facility if they remain afebrile and without symptoms for 10 days after their exposure (or admission).

• All normal operations such as visitation, group activities and communal dining will continue to cease until County, State and Federal health departments direct otherwise. Skype, face time and window and drive by visits will continue.

• If a vaccine or antibiotics should come out Applewood and its sister facilities will be covered under the Hospital agreement as a CLOSED POD able to distribute medication to our staff and resident’s. Safety concerns regarding public demand of antibiotics could result in increased security measures depending on intensity of outbreak (internally and public), symptoms and public demand.

The Administrator will be responsible for disseminating information to staff regarding the implementation of these policies and procedures in the face of a pandemic outbreak.

The internet will be continually monitored by the Administrator at http://www.cdc.gov/for updates and nationwide outbreak activity, reporting updates as necessary to the Director of Nursing.

Protected areas for equipment storage shall be designated for use when pandemic outbreak alerts occur within our area so as to manage and maintain needed PPE supplies. The emergency trailer has nursing supplies stored should there be backorders or lack of PPE.

Posted on: August 26, 2020

Update: August 21, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

As the community is opening and more people are out, including additional visitors in the community, we must be extremely vigilant. Please ensure masks are worn at all times.

Flu Shots

Flu shots will be given on 9/21, 10/2 and 10/1 in the Performing Arts Center. More information to follow.

Outdoor Visitation – Healthcare, Assisted Living and Memory Care

Please contact the Social Services Department for guidelines.

Indoor Visitation

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only has begun. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm.
We have expanded apartment/cottage visits from five to eight per day. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services. Depending on demand there may be other limitations in the future. We do understand that the first phase of the indoor visitation process is very restrictive; however, we are still in the middle of this horrible pandemic with no end in sight, which requires us to slowly open to visitors under strict monitoring processes. As you are aware New Jersey is starting to see an increase in cases and this is extremely alarming to say the least. We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program. Outdoor visitation is also an available option.

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

Applewood continues to be open to outdoor visitation. For the safety and wellbeing of all residents and staff, please observe the following guidelines:

At no time may visitors enter the building without an appointment or prior approval from Administration.
All visitors and residents must wear masks
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please utilize one of the following areas on Applewood’s grounds where you may comfortably entertain and socialize with your visitors
Front entrance patio
Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.
We will be expanding outdoor locations in the next few weeks including additional outdoor furniture.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of August 24^th will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 20 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of June 15^th
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Swimming Pool

Beginning on Monday, August 24^th, the pool will be open by reservation only to residents who wish to swim and exercise. No visitors or family members are permitted to swim at this time.

The following safety protocols are in place:

Reservations will be accepted for Monday – Friday. The pool will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. A reservation list will be maintained, so all residents who are interested will have the opportunity to swim.
There will be 2 daily sessions to choose from: 9:00am – 9:30am, OR 3:00- 3:30pm.
Two residents will be permitted to swim per session.
Residents’ temperatures will be taken prior to entering the pool.
Swimmers must ensure that they maintain ample distance from each other at all times (minimum of 6 feet).
Locker rooms will be closed. Please wear your swimsuit and robe to the pool. After the session, please dry off and return to your home to shower.
Reservations must be made through the Fitness Center. All sessions will be supervised.

We know that this schedule is restrictive; however, your health and safety is our priority. We will continue to monitor the swimming process and will slowly expand the program in the upcoming weeks.

Bicycles

Applewood has two tricycles and two bicycles available for your riding pleasure. Helmets must be worn. Contact the fitness center for further information.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the swimming pool, fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

As we continue with the implementation of Applewood’s Triple Play service, we continue to receive many questions regarding the services offered. We want to ensure we have answers to all your questions to enable you to make the appropriate choices. Therefore, we have extended the deadline for returning your forms until September 4^th.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Mail Delivery

Resident Meetings

Executive Director information sessions continue. Due to restrictive capacity, Administration will utilize a lottery system to select attendees for each session. When you are selected, you will be provided with information for the meeting you will attend. This process will continue until everyone has an opportunity to attend a meeting. Invitations for the meetings on August 25 and August 26 will be delivered today.

Resident Committee Meetings

We are working with the Resident Association to resume committee meetings and the distribution of information in the near future.

We will be expanding services each week until we reach Applewood’s full “new normal”.

Marketing

Beginning on August 24^th, we will resume indoor marketing tours. The Marketing team has developed strict protocols to ensure the safety of residents and prospects. Tours will be limited to two prospective residents per tour, three tours per day. The re-establishment of marketing tours is an integral component of the marketing process and essential to the community.

General Election

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Outdoor Dining
In-Person Resident Meetings
Resumption of Indoor Marketing Tours
Expansion of Family Visitation
Opening of the Fitness Center
Opening of the Game Room

The next UPDATE will be distributed on August 28^th.

Posted on: August 21, 2020

Update: August 15, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

As the community is opening and more people are out, including additional visitors in the community, we must be extremely vigilant. Please ensure masks are worn at all times.

Covid-19

I am happy to report that the entire Applewood community has been COVID-free since May 22^nd.
As we approach the end of Phase 2 of the opening plan for Applewood’s Independent Living community, we are happy to see residents enjoying the outdoor amenities and the increasing list of indoor programming. We encourage you to continue to socialize with your Applewood family from a safe distance of 6 feet, enjoy the outdoor recreation area, walking paths and the beautiful sunshine. Remember: you must wear a face mask every time you leave your apartment or cottage. The recommended use of each face mask is 2-3 days. New face masks will be delivered to you this weekend. Masks MUST cover both your nose and your mouth to be effective.

We would like this program to be beneficial and enjoyable for all residents. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

THE NO VISITATION POLICY INSIDE THE COMMUNITY IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING. However, in addition to outdoor visitation, modified scheduled indoor visitation is available for Independent Living residents.

Indoor Visitation

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments/cottages only has begun. Visitation is limited to 2 people per apartment/cottage, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm. Apartment/cottage visits are limited to five apartments/cottages per day. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. You and your guests must visit in your apartment/cottage only. The common areas are only open to Applewood residents. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors, including inside the apartments and cottages. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Resident Services. Depending on demand there may be other limitations in the future. We do understand that the first phase of the indoor visitation process is very restrictive; however, we are still in the middle of this horrible pandemic with no end in sight, which requires us to slowly open to visitors under strict monitoring processes. As you are aware New Jersey is starting to see an increase in cases and this is extremely alarming to say the least. We will closely monitor the visitor process and if we have no substantial issues, we will slowly expand the program. Outdoor visitation is also an available option.

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

Applewood continues to be open to outdoor visitation. For the safety and wellbeing of all residents and staff, please observe the following guidelines:

At no time may visitors enter the building
All visitors and residents must wear masks
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please utilize one of the following areas on Applewood’s grounds where you may comfortably entertain and socialize with your visitors
Front entrance patio
Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.
We will be expanding outdoor locations in the next few weeks including additional outdoor furniture.

Outdoor Visitation – Healthcare, Assisted Living and Memory Care

Please contact the Social Services Department for guidelines.

COVID-19 Testing

As you are aware, testing has been a major challenge for New Jersey and the country as a whole. There are several locations in the area that provide testing, as many of our residents have utilized. As we continue to negotiate an on-site testing solution for Applewood’s Independent Living residents, you may utilize one of the following local testing services: CVS, Walgreen’s, Hackensack-Meridian Urgent Care and Physicians’ Urgent Care.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of August 10^th will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 20 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of June 15^th
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

***Swimming Pool***

Unfortunately, we have to postpone the opening of the pool as we complete COVID-19 compliance requirements with the Township of Freehold.

Bicycles

Applewood has two tricycles and two bicycles available for your riding pleasure. Helmets must be worn. Contact the fitness center for further information.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the swimming pool, fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

As we continue with the implementation of Applewood’s Triple Play service, we continue to receive many questions regarding the services offered. We want to ensure we have answers to all your questions to enable you to make the appropriate choices. Therefore, we have extended the deadline for returning your forms until August 28^th.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Mail Delivery

Resident Meetings

Executive Director information sessions will begin on August 18^th and will continue for the rest of the month. Due to restrictive capacity, Administration will utilize a lottery system to select attendees for each session. When you are selected, you will be provided with information for the meeting you will attend. This process will continue until everyone has an opportunity to attend a meeting. Invitations for the meeting on August 18^th will be delivered today.

Resident Committee Meetings

We are working with the Resident Association to resume committee meetings and the distribution of information in the near future.

We will be expanding services each week until we reach Applewood’s full “new normal”.

Marketing

General Election

CentraState Foundation

Starting the week of August 24^th, Sharon Purpuro, of CentraState Healthcare Foundation, will return to her weekly visits to Applewood each Monday from 3:30-4:30PM and each Friday, 11AM-12PM. Her office is located opposite Rooms A&B, right next to the bank kiosk. Please stop by and say hi!!

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Opening of the Swimming Pool
- scheduled with limitations
Outdoor Dining
In-Person Resident Meetings
Resumption of Indoor Marketing Tours
Opening of the Fitness Center

The next UPDATE will be distributed on August 21^st .

Posted on: August 14, 2020

Update: August 1, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Covid-19

I am happy to report that the entire Applewood community has been COVID-free since May 22^nd.
Phase 2 of the opening plan for Applewood’s Independent Living residents continues. You are welcome to enjoy access to the Applewood community; however, please be mindful of the protocols as outlined below as well as the continued closure of some indoor amenities. Enjoy the outdoors whether it be walking, playing games in the outdoor amenities, visiting with friends from a safe distance of 6 feet or enjoying the sunshine. Remember: you must wear a face mask every time you leave your apartment or cottage. The recommended use of each face mask is 2-3 days. New face masks will be delivered to you this weekend. Masks MUST cover both your nose and your mouth to be effective.

We would like this program to be beneficial and enjoyable for all residents. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

THE NO VISITATION POLICY INSIDE THE COMMUNITY IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING. However, the community is open to OUTDOOR VISITATION ONLY. Please see guidelines below for outdoor visitation for Independent Living residents only.
Masks must be worn before exiting your apartment. Do not remove your mask until you return home.
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please do not crowd the elevators
Do not leave the property for this phase of the opening

Indoor Visitation

Scheduled indoor visitation in resident apartments only will begin on Wednesday August 5^th. Visitation will be limited to 2 people per apartment, for 2 hours only, once a week, Monday through Friday 9am – 3pm. Apartment visits will be limited to five apartments per day. Upon arrival, all visitors must complete Applewood’s screening process. Masks are required to be worn at all times by both residents and visitors. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For details and to arrange a visit, please contact Joan Cinque. Depending on demand there may be other limitations in the future. Outdoor visitation is also an available option.

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

Applewood continues to be open to outdoor visitation only. For the safety and wellbeing of all residents and staff, please observe the following guidelines:

At no time may visitors enter the building
All visitors and residents must wear masks
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please utilize one of the following areas on Applewood’s grounds where you may comfortably entertain and socialize with your visitors
Front entrance patio
Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.

Outdoor Visitation – Healthcare, Assisted Living and Memory Care

Please contact the Social Services Department for guidelines.

COVID-19 Testing

We are developing protocols and processes for PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing of all Independent Living residents in the near future. More information to follow. We continue with mandated testing of Healthcare, Assisted Living and Memory Care residents and staff based on government guidelines.

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of August 3rd will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 20 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of July 27^th
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of 6 feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Bicycles

Applewood has two tricycles and two bicycles available for your riding pleasure. Helmets must be worn. Contact the fitness center for further information.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the swimming pool, fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Wellness Center

The Wellness Center has re-opened with limited physician appointments. For further information, please call the Wellness Center.

Housekeeping

The pre-COVID housekeeping schedule resumed on June 22^nd. Your housekeeper will wear the appropriate (personal protective equipment) while in your apartment. Please put on your face mask prior to opening the door for the housekeeper.

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

We have selected the Triple Play provider for Applewood. We have negotiated an excellent deal for the pricing and programming. You now have the opportunity to select from various individual options and packages. Included with the UPDATE, you will receive the Applewood Triple Play package. The packet includes sign-up form, questionnaire, authorization form and available channel listing. Please select your package and return to the Concierge by August 7^th.

The structured cabling project continues in preparation for the Triple Play services and will be completed within the next two weeks.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Mail Delivery

Resident Meetings

Schedules and procedures are being developed for in-person, Executive Director Town meetings. For everyone’s safety and in accordance with our social distancing policy, space will be limited in each meeting. In order to accommodate all interested residents several meeting will be held over the course of a few weeks. Look for meeting dates, times and procedures in the August 7^th UPDATE.

Resident Committee Meetings

We are working with the Resident Association to resume committee meetings and the distribution of information in the near future.

We will be expanding services each week until we reach Applewood’s full “new normal”.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Opening of the Swimming Pool
- scheduled with limitations
Outdoor Dining
In-Person Resident Meetings
Opening of the Fitness Center

The next UPDATE will be distributed on August 7^th.

Posted on: July 31, 2020

Update: July 25, 2020: COVID-19 Precautionary Protocols

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

Covid-19

I am happy to report that the entire Applewood community has been COVID-free since May 22^nd.
Phase 2 of the opening plan for Applewood’s Independent Living residents continues. You are welcome to enjoy access to the Applewood community; however, please be mindful of the protocols as outlined below as well as the continued closure of some indoor amenities. Enjoy the outdoors whether it be walking, playing games in the outdoor amenities, visiting with friends from a safe distance of 6 feet or enjoying the sunshine. Remember: you must wear a face mask every time you leave your apartment or cottage. The recommended use of each face mask is 2-3 days. New face masks will be delivered to you this weekend. Masks MUST cover both your nose and your mouth to be effective.

We would like this program to be beneficial and enjoyable for all residents. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

THE NO VISITATION POLICY INSIDE THE COMMUNITY IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING. However, we have opened the community to OUTDOOR VISITATION ONLY. Please see guidelines below for outdoor visitation for Independent Living residents only.
Masks must be worn before exiting your apartment. Do not remove your mask until you return home.
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please do not crowd the elevators
Do not leave the property for this phase of the opening

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

Applewood continues to be open to outdoor visitation only. For the safety and wellbeing of all residents and staff, please observe the following guidelines:

At no time may visitors enter the building
All visitors and residents must wear masks
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please utilize one of the following areas on Applewood’s grounds where you may comfortably entertain and socialize with your visitors
Front entrance patio
Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.

Outdoor Visitation – Healthcare, Assisted Living and Memory Care

Please contact the Social Services Department for guidelines.

COVID-19 Testing

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of July 27^th will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 20 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of July 27^th
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Bicycles

Applewood has two tricycles and two bicycles available for your riding pleasure. Helmets must be worn. Contact the fitness center for further information.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the swimming pool, fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Wellness Center

The Wellness Center has re-opened with limited physician appointments. For further information, please call the Wellness Center.

Housekeeping

Triple Play Provider/Structured Cabling

We have selected the Triple Play provider for Applewood. We have negotiated an excellent deal for the pricing and programming to be offered. You will have the opportunity to select from various individual options and packages. During the week of July 27^th, we will distribute an order form which will provide you the opportunity to select your individual package. This form will include an overview of the prices and programming including channel selections. More information to follow. The structured cabling project continues in preparation for the Triple Play services Applewood will offer in the near future.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Mail Delivery

Resident Meetings

Plans are in development to schedule in-person informational resident meetings in August. For everyone’s safety and in accordance with our social distancing policy, space will be limited in each meeting. In order to accommodate all interested residents several meeting will be held over the course of a few weeks. More information to follow.

Resident Committee Meetings

We are working with the Resident Association to resume committee meetings and the distribution of information in the near future.

We will be expanding services each week until we reach Applewood’s full “new normal”.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Scheduled Indoor Visitation in Apartments/Cottages by Appointment Only
Outdoor Dining
In-Person Resident Meetings
Opening of the Fitness Center
Opening of the Swimming Pool

The next UPDATE will be distributed on July 31.

Posted on: July 24, 2020

Update: July 4, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

From Keith Grady, Executive Director

Last week, residents once again began enjoying the monthly cocktail parties in the Performing Arts Center. The parties were held on two successive days to accommodate all residents as tables and chairs were socially distanced appropriately. Entertainment was provided by the music of the ever-popular Charlie Clarke and his band and the residents were treated to cocktails and snacks to go.

Covid-19

I am happy to report that the entire Applewood community has been COVID-free since May 22^nd.
Phase 2 of the opening plan for Applewood’s Independent Living residents continues. You are welcome to enjoy access to the Applewood community; however, please be mindful of the protocols as outlined below as well as the continued closure of some indoor amenities. Enjoy the outdoors whether it be walking, playing games in the outdoor amenities, visiting with friends from a safe distance of 6 feet or enjoying the sunshine. Remember: you must wear a face mask every time you leave your apartment or cottage. The recommended use of each face mask is 2-3 days. New face masks will be delivered to you this weekend. Masks MUST cover both your nose and your mouth to be effective.

We would like this program to be beneficial and enjoyable for all residents. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

THE NO VISITATION POLICY INSIDE THE COMMUNITY IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING. However, we have opened the community to OUTDOOR VISITATION ONLY. Please see guidelines below for outdoor visitation for Independent Living residents only.
Masks must be worn before exiting your apartment. Do not remove your mask until you return home.
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please do not crowd the elevators
Do not leave the property for this phase of the opening

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

Applewood continues to be open to outdoor visitation only. For the safety and wellbeing of all residents and staff, please observe the following guidelines:

At no time may visitors enter the building
All visitors and residents must wear masks
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please utilize one of the following areas on Applewood’s grounds where you may comfortably entertain and socialize with your visitors
Front entrance patio
Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.

Outdoor Visitation – Healthcare, Assisted Living and Memory Care

Please contact the Social Services Department for guidelines.

COVID-19 Testing

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of July 6^th will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 20 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of June 29^th
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the swimming pool, fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Wellness Center

The Wellness Center has re-opened with limited physician appointments. For further information, please call 732-303-7408.

Mail Delivery

As you know, mail delivery to your apartments continues as we are working to resolve an issue with the US Post Office concerning mail delivery directly to your mailboxes.

Housekeeping

Structured Cabling

The structured cabling project continues in preparation for the Triple Play services Applewood will offer in the near future. Work will begin on the East Wing on Monday, July 6^th. Thank you to all residents who completed the cable TV survey. We have collected the data and will begin negotiating with potential cable providers. Once a vendor has been selected, you will receive an order form outlining programing and available packages, including pricing. More to come.

Salon Services

The salon is open by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

Vendors to Visit Applewood

Location: Outside of Main Doors

Monday, July 6 – Barbara Barbarino Fashions & Accessories – summer tops, wallets, handbags, costume jewelry.

Tuesday, July 7 – Farmer’s Market – honey, savory breads, sweet baked goods, fresh vegetables, pickles.

Please wear your masks.
In order to ensure social distancing, we request that residents visit the vendors according to their floor and the assigned times listed below.

- 3^rd floor – 10:00am – 11:00am
- 2^nd floor – 11:00am – Noon
- 1^st floor & Cottages – Noon – 1:00pm

Staff members will be outside to ensure residents keep a safe 6 foot distance from one another while shopping.

We will be expanding services each week until we reach Applewood’s full “new normal”.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

The next phase of our opening plan will be provided on Friday, July 17^th.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Opening of the Exercise Room and Fitness Center
Opening of the Swimming Pool
Outdoor Dining

Posted on: July 3, 2020

Update: June 27, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

From Keith Grady, Executive Director

Applewood held a first of its kind “drive-through” open house marketing event on June 25^th. Over 32 prospective residents experienced Applewood without ever leaving their cars. They cruised through the cottages and saw the array of outdoor amenities Applewood offers. Stations were set up along the tour route offering informational brochures, samplings of Applewood’s fine dining and thank you gifts. Marketing and Engaged Living staff offered information and answered questions while maintaining the appropriate safety protocols including social distancing.

Covid-19

I am happy to report that the entire Applewood community has been COVID-free since May 22^nd.
Phase 2 of the opening plan for Applewood’s Independent Living residents continues. You are welcome to enjoy access to the Applewood community; however, please be mindful of the protocols as outlined below as well as the continued closure of some indoor amenities. Enjoy the outdoors whether it be walking, playing games in the outdoor amenities, visiting with friends from a safe distance of 6 feet or enjoying the sunshine. Remember: you must wear a face mask every time you leave your apartment or cottage. The recommended use of each face mask is 2-3 days. New face masks will be delivered to you this weekend. Masks MUST cover both your nose and your mouth to be effective.

We would like this program to be beneficial and enjoyable for all residents. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

THE NO VISITATION POLICY INSIDE THE COMMUNITY IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING. However, we have opened the community to OUTDOOR VISITATION ONLY. Please see guidelines below for outdoor visitation for Independent Living residents only.
Masks must be worn before exiting your apartment. Do not remove your mask until you return home.
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please do not crowd the elevators
Do not leave the property for this phase of the opening

Outdoor Visitation- Independent Living

Applewood is now open to outdoor visitation only. For the safety and well-being of all residents and staff, please observe the following guidelines:

At no time may visitors enter the building
All visitors and residents must wear masks
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please utilize one of the following areas on Applewood’s grounds where you may comfortably entertain and socialize with your visitors
Front entrance patio
Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.

Outdoor Visitation – Healthcare, Assisted Living and Memory Care

Please contact the Social Services Department for guidelines.

COVID-19 Testing

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of June 29^th will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 20 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of June 29^th
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the swimming pool, fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room and coffee lounge.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Wellness Center

The Wellness Center has re-opened with limited physician appointments. For further information, please call 732-303-7408.

Mail Delivery

As you know, mail delivery to your apartments continues as we are working to resolve an issue with the US Post Office concerning mail delivery directly to your mailboxes.

Housekeeping

Structured Cabling

The structured cabling project continues in preparation for the Triple Play services Applewood will offer in the near future. Work is nearing completion on the 1^st and 2^nd floors of the South Wing and then will move to the East Wing. Thank you to all residents who completed the cable TV survey. This will aid us in determining the provider and packages we will offer to all residents.

Salon Services

The salon will be open beginning on Monday, June 29^th by appointment only. There is a STRICT NO WALK-IN POLICY.

We will be expanding services each week until we reach Applewood’s full “new normal”.

Social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

The next phase of our opening plan will be provided on Friday, June 26^th.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Opening of the Exercise Room and Fitness Center
Opening of the Swimming Pool
Outdoor dining
Ability to Leave the Community on Your Own

Posted on: June 26, 2020

Update: June 20, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! Although you may celebrate differently this year, we hope you enjoy your day.

From Keith Grady, Executive Director

Phase 2 of the opening plan for Applewood’s Independent Living residents continues. You are welcome to enjoy access to the Applewood community; however, please be mindful of the protocols as outlined below as well as the continued closure of some indoor amenities. Enjoy the outdoors whether it be walking, playing games in the outdoor amenities, visiting with Applewood friends from a safe distance of 6 feet or enjoying the sunshine.

Remember: you must wear a face mask every time you leave your apartment or cottage. The recommended use of each face mask is 2-3 days. New face masks will be delivered to you this weekend. Masks MUST cover both your nose and your mouth to be effective.

We would like this program to be beneficial and enjoyable for all residents. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

THE NO VISITOR POLICY FOR VISITORS FROM OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING. However, we have opened the community to OUTDOOR VISITATION ONLY for Independent Living residents. Please see guidelines below for outdoor visitors for Independent Living residents only.
Masks must be worn before exiting your apartment. Do not remove your mask until you return home.
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please do not crowd the elevators
Do not leave the property for this phase of the opening

Outdoor Visitation for Independent Living Residents Only

Applewood is now open to outdoor visitation for Independent Living residents only. For the safety and wellbeing of all residents and staff, please observe the following guidelines:

At no time may visitors enter the building
All visitors and residents must wear masks
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please utilize one of the following areas on Applewood’s grounds where you may comfortably entertain and socialize with your visitors
- Front entrance patio
- Patio adjacent to the outdoor amenities area next to the swimming pool
- Two gazebo areas: between the West and South wings and at the center of the cottages
First floor residents may have visitors on their patios while maintaining at least 6 foot social distancing and wearing masks.

COVID-19 Testing

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of June 22^nd will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 20 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of June 15^th
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

The outdoor amenities will be open for your enjoyment including the walking paths, putting green, shuffleboard, croquet, and bocce. Please remember to maintain social distancing when utilizing these amenities.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the swimming pool, fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room, coffee lounge, and Wellness Center.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Wellness Center

The Wellness Center has re-opened with limited physician appointments. For further information, please call 732-303-7408.

Mail Delivery

As you know, mail delivery to your apartments continues as we are working to resolve an issue with the US Post Office concerning mail delivery directly to your mailboxes.

Housekeeping

The pre-COVID housekeeping schedule resumes on June 22nd. Your housekeeper will wear the appropriate (personal protective equipment) while in your apartment. Please put on your face mask prior to opening the door for the housekeeper.

Structured Cabling

The structured cabling project continues in preparation for the Triple Play services Applewood will offer in the near future. Work will proceed on the 1^st and 2^nd floors of the South Wing and then will move to the East Wing. Please complete the cable TV survey that was delivered to you yesterday and return to the Concierge by Wednesday, June 24^th. Your input is important to us..

We will be expanding services each week until we reach Applewood’s full “new normal”.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

The next phase of our opening plan will be provided on Friday, June 26^th.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Opening of the Exercise Room and Fitness Center
Opening of the Swimming Pool
Salon Services
Outdoor dining
Scheduled Visitation to Healthcare, Assisted Living and Memory Care

Posted on: June 20, 2020

Update: June 13, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

From Keith Grady, Executive Director

We would like this program to be beneficial and enjoyable for all residents. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

THE NO VISITOR POLICY FOR VISITORS FROM OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING.
Masks must be worn before exiting your apartment. Do not remove your mask until you return home.
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please do not crowd the elevators
Do not leave the property for this phase of the opening

COVID-19 Testing

Phase 2 Community Openings

We continue to expand our Engaged Living programming. The schedule for the week of June 15^th will be delivered to you.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

- These programs are limited to 20 people per class
- Classes will run Monday through Friday the week of June 15^th
- Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
- Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Library – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

- Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

- Limited to 3 people at a time
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – Open for resident access

- Maintain social distancing of six feet outdoors
- Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the swimming pool, fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room, coffee lounge, and Wellness Center.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages, groceries and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Mail Delivery

As you know, mail delivery to your apartments continues as we are working to resolve an issue with the US Post Office concerning mail delivery directly to your mailboxes.

Housekeeping

Housekeeping will complete the one- time thorough cleaning of your apartment or cottage the week of June 15^th. A team of two to three housekeepers will clean and sanitize your apartments/cottages. The team will wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment). Please put on your face mask prior to opening the door for the cleaning team. If you choose to leave your apartment while it is being cleaned, you may enjoy the outdoors or relax in the Performing Arts Center if not in use. The pre-Covid housekeeping schedule will resume on June 22^nd.

Structured Cabling

Beginning on Monday, June 15th, we will resume the structured cabling project in preparation for the Triple Play services Applewood will offer in the near future. Work will proceed on the 1^st and 2^nd floors of the South Wing and then will move to the East Wing. Look for the triple play survey in the near future as well.

We will be expanding services each week until we reach Applewood’s full “new normal”.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

The next phase of our opening plan will be provided on Friday, June 19^th.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Opening of the Wellness Center with limited physician appointments
Modified Family visitations for Independent Living residents only
Opening of the Exercise Room and Fitness Center
Opening of the Swimming Pool
Salon Services
Transitions to Assisted Living and Memory Care

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Update: June 6, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

From Keith Grady, Executive Director

As we conclude the Phase 1 opening plan of Applewood for Independent Living residents and begin Phase 2 on Monday, June 8^th, we are removing restrictions from leaving your apartments and cottages. You are welcome to enjoy access to the Applewood community; however, please be mindful of the protocols as outlined below as well as the continued closure of some indoor amenities. Enjoy the outdoors whether it be walking, playing games in the outdoor amenities, visiting with Applewood friends from a safe distance of 6 feet or enjoying the sunshine.

Remember: you must wear a face mask every time you leave your apartment or cottage. The recommended use of each face mask is 2-3 days. New face masks will be delivered to you this weekend.

We would like this program to be beneficial and enjoyable for all residents. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

THE NO VISITOR POLICY FOR VISITORS FROM OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING.
Masks must be worn before exiting your apartment. Do not remove your mask until you return home.
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please do not crowd the elevators
Do not leave the property for this phase of the opening

Phase 2 Community Openings Beginning Monday, June 8th

We will be implementing modified Engaged Living and Fitness programs to include:

10:00 Get Hip Don’t Slip

1:30 Chair Fitness

2:30 Stretching & Core Exercises.

STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET DISTANCING BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS DURING PROGRAMMING

Fitness Programs

These programs are limited to 20 people per class
Classes will run Tuesday through Friday the week of June 8^th
Please call Matt at 732-414-3115 for additional information and to make a reservation. Or you may email Matt at mmachin@centrastate.com
Remember to wear a face mask to all programs

Library – opening for resident access

Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
Maintain social distancing of a least 6 feet when sitting at the table , couch or club chair
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the library

Art Studio – opening for resident access

Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the art studio

Craft Room – opening for resident access

Limited to a maximum of 4 people at one time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Craft Room

Computer Room – opening for resident access

Limited to a maximum of 3 people at one time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Computer Lab

Chapel – opening for resident access

Limited to a maximum of 6 people at one time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the chapel

Wood Shop – opening for resident access

Limited to 3 people at a time
Remember to wear a face mask at all times in the Wood Shop

Garden – open for resident access

Maintain social distancing of 6 feet outdoors
Remember to wear a face mask at all times, even outdoors

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the swimming pool, fitness center, Bistro, dining room, offices, card room, coffee lounge, and Wellness Center.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, packages and groceries will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Mail Delivery

Mail delivery will resume to your individual community mailboxes in the mailroom on the first floor on Monday, June 8^th.

Please remember masks are to be worn at all times when leaving your apartment.

Do not crowd the mailroom.
Maintain social distance of at least 6 feet.
Avoid large gatherings in and around the mailroom.

Housekeeping

Next week, we will provide a one- time thorough cleaning of your apartment or cottage prior to the resumption of the regularly scheduled bimonthly housekeeping. A team of two to three housekeepers will clean and sanitize your apartments/cottages. The team will wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment).

Please put on your face mask prior to opening the door for the cleaning team. If you choose to leave your apartment while it is being cleaned, you may enjoy the outdoors or relax in the Performing Arts Center if not in use.

Car Starting

All car keys have been returned. Please start your cars as needed.

This concludes Phase 1 and begins Phase 2 of Applewood’s opening plan. We will be expanding services each week until we reach Applewood’s full “new normal”.

Social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks helps protect us all. We have maintained a stable environment but, we want everyone to be careful.

The next phase of our opening plan will be provided on Friday, June 12^th.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to continuing to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal.”

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:

Opening of the Wellness Center with limited physician appointments
Modified Family visitations for Independent Living residents only
Opening of the Exercise Room and Fitness Center
Salon Services

Posted on: June 5, 2020

Update: May 30, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

From Keith Grady, Executive Director

The first week of the Phase 1 opening for Independent Living residents was a great success. It was wonderful to see your smiles (behind your face masks). We will continue with the outdoor schedule for another week. Enjoy the outdoors whether it be walking, playing games in the outdoor amenities, visiting with friends from a safe distance of 6 feet or enjoying the sunshine.

Remember: you must wear a face mask every time you leave your apartment or cottage. The recommended use of each face mask is 2-3 days. New face masks will be provided as needed.

We would like this program to be beneficial and enjoyable for all residents. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

THE NO VISITOR POLICY FOR VISITORS FROM OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING.
Masks must be worn before exiting your apartment. Do not remove your mask until you return home.
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please do not crowd the elevators
Do not leave the property for this phase of the opening

For those who choose to stay indoors and visit with Applewood friends, the Performing Arts Center and the outside patio adjacent to the recreation area will be open. Chairs will be appropriately placed to maintain social distancing. Please do not reposition the chairs.

Indoor facilities remain closed to residents including the swimming pool, fitness center, Bistro and Bistro lounge, dining room, computer lab, offices, library, card and game rooms, coffee lounge, and Wellness Center.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Housekeeping

Beginning on Monday, June 1^st, we will provide a one time thorough cleaning of your apartment or cottage prior to the resumption of the regularly scheduled bimonthly housekeeping. A team of two to three housekeepers will clean and sanitize your apartments/cottages. The team will wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment). Please put on your face mask prior to opening the door for the cleaning team. If you choose to leave your apartment while it is being cleaned, you may enjoy the outdoors or relax in the Performing Arts Center.

Car Starting

Next week we will conclude our car starting service. Cars will be started during the week of June 1^st and all keys will be returned to residents by Friday, June 5^th.

This is Phase 1 of Applewood’s opening plan. We will be expanding services each week until we reach Applewood’s full “new normal”. We have maintained a stable environment but we still want everyone to be careful.

The next phase of our opening plan will be provided on Friday, June 5^th.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal”.

COMING SOON OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS IN PHASE 2:

Opening of the Wellness Center with limited physician appointments
Resumption of normal mail service
Library opening
Modified Engaged Living and Fitness programs
Modified Family visitations for Independent Living residents only

Posted on: May 29, 2020

Update: May 25, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

On this Memorial Day, we honor all veterans who have served and all who have sacrificed their lives for our country.

From Keith Grady, Executive Director

We will start the phased opening of Applewood tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. Residents will have an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors whether it be walking, playing games in the outdoor amenities, visiting with friends from a safe distance of 6 feet or enjoying the sunshine.

Each resident will also receive 3 face masks. You must wear a face mask every time you leave your apartment or cottage. The recommended use of each face mask is 2-3 days. New face masks will be provided as needed.

Applewood staff will be stationed in several locations outside in the event you need assistance.

We would like this program to be beneficial and enjoyable for all residents. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

THE NO VISITOR POLICY FOR VISITORS FROM OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING.
Masks must be worn before exiting your apartment. Do not remove your mask until you return home.
Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
Please do not crowd the elevators
Do not leave the property for this phase of the opening

For those who choose to stay indoors and visit with friends, the Performing Arts Center and the outside patio adjacent to the recreation area will be open. Chairs will be appropriately placed to maintain social distancing. Please do not reposition the chairs.

All meals, General Store items, newspapers, and mail will continue to be delivered to your apartments.

Remember to bring your apartment keys, FOB, and wear your emergency pendant.

Please return to your apartments at the appointed time so the next group of residents can enjoy their time outside.

The next phase of our opening plan will be provided on Friday, May 29^th.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. I look forward to seeing you all again as we transition to Applewood’s “new normal.”

Posted on: May 25, 2020

Update: May 16, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

For the safety of all residents, Applewood will continue the community required isolation for an additional week, through May 25 .

However, during the week of May 25^th, we will begin our process for opening the community. We have developed a phased in plan which will allow residents, based on a schedule, time outside their apartments/cottages. A detailed plan including the schedule, procedures and processes will follow in the coming days. Please understand that with any major undertaking, we will begin slowly transitioning to Applewood’s new normal. Complete cooperation, as with the isolation, will be a MUST for us to transition to the next phase successfully. We have all worked incredibly hard to get us where we are today. Remember, we are still facing a life and death situation. We cannot afford any missteps.

COVID-19 Virus Testing

On May 12, 2020, Governor Murphy issued an Executive Order stating that all New Jersey long term care facilities (Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living & Memory Care) are required to administer the COVID PCR test (polymerase chain reaction) to all residents and staff. This test looks for the virus itself in the nose, throat or other areas in the respiratory tract to determine if there is an active infection with SARS-CoV-2. Although this law is for long-term care facilities, we believe there will be a future inclusion for independent living residents, but this has not been confirmed.

COVID-19 SEROLOGY TESTING

Serology testing has begun. Abbott Laboratory has recently launched a COVID-19 Antibody Test that is FDA approved. The test requires a blood draw by a phlebotomist. This test looks for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in the blood to determine if there has been an infection in the past. Antibodies are formed by the body to fight off infections. Please understand that the Antibody Test does not detect the presence of the virus itself. Detecting the specific antibody will help determine if a person was exposed to COVID-19. It is not known whether this will demonstrate immunity to COVID-19. This test is currently being performed on our staff to be followed by the residents in Healthcare, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and then Independent Living residents. More information to follow.

Community Construction Projects

We have confirmed with Freehold Township that community construction projects can resume. First floor apartment renovations will resume. We will continue interior decorating projects as well as IT infrastructure installation for the Triple Play. Carpeting installation will start on Monday, May 18^th on the West Wing 2^nd floor. There will be no interruption of daily delivery services to your apartments. No resident contact is required. Prior to entering Applewood, all construction workers are required to follow our safety protocols including taking of temperatures, history and wearing of the appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment).

Housekeeping

Part of the process to keep you safe was to suspend housekeeping services. We know that this has been a concern for many residents. As we move to open the community, we will be scheduling a onetime thorough cleaning of your apartment/cottage prior to the resumption of the regularly scheduled bimonthly housekeeping. A team of two to three housekeepers will clean and sanitize your apartments. The team will wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) and all residents will be provided and must wear a mask when the housekeepers are in your apartments. More information will follow.

Let’s Celebrate Us!

Times are tough, but we continue to challenge our staff and residents to stay positive and trust the power of hope. Heroes work and live here at Applewood.

All staff are provided and required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, PPE (masks) when they are in the community and/or providing care or services. Residents are also provided and required to wear masks when receiving care or services. If there is a potential for exposure by a positive staff member, a contact tracing analysis is conducted and any resident or staff member identified in this process will be contacted directly. The isolation protocols we implemented to reduce the potential spread internally will continue throughout the community. Please take this seriously as we continue to see residents outside their apartments and some residents are still receiving visitors. The CDC has stated that 30% who have tested positive show no signs or symptoms.

If you have a doctor’s appointment that cannot be rescheduled, please inform the Wellness Center at 732-303-7408.

The following protocols are still in effect:

Individual Housekeeping services in apartments are suspended.
Maintenance and basic work orders are suspended temporarily. Only emergency work will be performed.
Meal delivery service continues. Staff will knock on your door and leave your meal order at the door.
All staff has been supplied with and are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Therapy is provided on a case-by-case basis.
Mail delivery continues; the delivery person will knock and leave mail and packages at your door and pick up outgoing mail.
Wellness Center Services continues, including delivery of medication and medication boxes.
If you are interested in medication box services, please contact Tony’s Pharmacy (732-308-3627) or CentraState Specialty Pharmacy (732-414-1977). Both of these pharmacies deliver.

Please do not leave your apartment or cottage for any reason other than emergencies. We cannot emphasize enough the gravity of the situation and the need for all of you to remain in your apartments or cottages. This means that all residents must remain in their apartments for at least the next seven days at which time we will re-evaluate. No residents are permitted in any of Applewood’s common areas.

You may, of course, enjoy the fresh air on your terrace or patio. IF YOU LIVE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR IN A COTTAGE, PLEASE DO NOT VENTURE BEYOND YOUR PATIO.

We know that everyone is anxious to get back to normalcy, but we need to ensure that the potential threat has been significantly reduced.

Management is currently developing a phased in reduction in isolation.

No visitors are permitted into the community. If you are having supplies or groceries delivered, they must be dropped off at the Concierge and Applewood staff will deliver to your apartments and cottages.

It has come to our attention that residents continue to leave their apartments and more disturbing, have even left the community entirely. We also received reports that residents have been receiving unauthorized visitors. Remember, once you leave the community or have received visitors, you are no longer protected by the isolation protocols we put in place and you have now created a possible contamination risk to our staff and all who they come in contact with. For each resident identified, we will notify you individually. You do not know who your visitors have encountered and they are putting your lives at risk as well as everyone else at Applewood. If you are seen either leaving the community or receiving visitors in your apartment or cottage, your period of isolation will be extended as you will now have breached the effectiveness of the isolation protocols we have implemented for the safety and protection of all residents and staff.

Scam Alert

Distribution of the government stimulus checks begins this week. Please be aware and DO NOT give your bank account # or Social Security # to anyone over the phone. If you receive a robo call that you do not recognize, do not press any buttons on your phone. HANG UP IMMEDIATELY! If anyone calls claiming to be a charity, tell them to send the information through the mail. DO NOT GIVE A CREDIT CARD # OVER THE PHONE

Continued services will be provided to you in your apartments and cottages as follows:
Dining Services

The Bistro and Formal Dining Room continue to be closed. Meal service, including breakfast, lunch and dinner are being delivered to you by Applewood staff. Please remember to put your menu selections into your door envelopes before 3pm. Any questions, please call 732-414-3117. Check your delivery bags. Periodically, you will find a surprise treat compliments of Dining Services. Please do not open your apartment doors to receive your meal deliveries. Avoiding face to face contact is an important protocol designed to protect you. We appreciate your continued cooperation.

Dining Services Charges

If you have any questions regarding your meal charges, please contact Dining Services at 732-414-3117.

General Store –Please follow the instructions on the order form and leave outside your apartment. We will deliver your order within 24 to 48 hours. Please plan ahead and limit your ordering to once or twice weekly, if possible. We will follow the current procedure for billing meals and General Store purchases.

Transportation

Transportation is being provided for emergency situations only. Please call the Concierge for details.

Meetings

All committee meetings are cancelled until further notice. Our complete focus is for the safety of the residents here at Applewood. Please understand that we are facing an unprecedented threat and it needs to be taken very seriously as lives depend on it. This is not a time for business as usual; we need to continue to be proactive and work hard protecting you all as we are dedicating all of our energy to that one goal.

Recreation

All recreation and fitness activities have been suspended until further notice. Residents will not have access to the coffee bar, game rooms, computer lab, swimming pool, fitness center, library or chapel.

Applewood Connections

We hope you are enjoying the Applewood Connections activity flyer compliments of the Engaged Living Department.

Safety

Please continue to push your green button each morning. If you have an emergency, please use your pendant or pull cord. If the emergency is life-threatening, please use your pendant or pull cord and call 911.

Well-Being Calls

Moving forward these calls will be made on Mondays and Thursdays.

Wellness Center

All routine wellness appointments are cancelled. Please contact the Wellness Center at 732-303-7408 if you need additional information or if you display any flu-like symptoms or are experiencing coughing, fever or shortness of breath.
If you are in need of emotional support in coping or if you are struggling with isolation, we are here to help you. Please call Toni Vono at 732-303-7408. All calls will of course, be confidential.
CentraState Medical Center also sponsors a confidential Crisis Hotline which is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week: 732-780-6023.

Rehabilitation & Lab Services

Residents receiving rehabilitation & lab work continue to receive these services in their apartments or cottages on a case by case basis.

Prescriptions

Prescriptions are being delivered to your apartments by Applewood staff.

Trash

Effective, Monday, April 27th, the trash pick-up schedule is as follows:

Please place trash outside your door prior to 11am.

EAST SIDE: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

WEST & SOUTH SIDES: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday

COTTAGES: unchanged

Call Martha Minda with any questions-732-410-2185

Laundry

Please contact Martha Minda with questions or assistance regarding laundry: 732-410-2185

Newspaper Delivery

Applewood staff is delivering newspapers to residents’ apartments for those who have subscriptions.

Supermarket Delivery

If you order through Pea Pod or any other delivery service, your items will be left with the Concierge and an Applewood staff member will deliver to your apartment.

Packages from Family and Friends

Please ask your families and friends to drop off packages to the Concierge no later than 4:00pm if possible in order for us to make timely deliveries.

Resident Vehicles

Car starting service continues. Cars are started weekly and the engine runs for 15 minutes If you would like your car started, please contact the Concierge.

Dog Walking

We understand that several residents have a dog and need to go outside to take care of their business. Please maintain close proximity to your patio or cottage and do not venture onto the community lawns or roadways.

Banking

If you have checks (no cash) that need to be deposited, please call the Concierge (732-780-7370) for details. We will make every effort to accommodate you.

Monthly Statements

If you have a check to be picked up, please contact Kathy Miller at 732-303-7403 to schedule a pickup time.

Open Door

Freehold Area Open Door is a volunteer- run food pantry that provides emergency food to those in need. Typically, donations are collected at the monthly Applewood Residents’ Association meetings. Until we can once again collect in person, please send your donation to:

Freehold Area Open Door

PO Box 1073

Freehold, New Jersey 07728

Open Door greatly appreciates the continuing support by Applewood residents.

We are making every effort to provide you with the services you need; however, keep in mind that services are modified. We will continue to update you as situations change. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. These changes are made with the safety of Applewood’s residents in mind. Please understand this is a very difficult situation for all of us. But, by following these protocols, the time spent alone will ensure we can defeat this threat.

WE CAME TO WORK FOR YOU. PLEASE STAY AT HOME FOR US.

WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER!

Information provided to you by Keith Grady, Executive Director

Posted on: May 15, 2020

Update: May 9, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Although you may celebrate differently this year, we hope you enjoy your day.

UPDATE FROM KEITH GRADY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

For the safety of all residents, Applewood will continue the community required isolation for an additional week, through May 19^th. Although the Governor has extended the isolation period for another 30 days, we will monitor this situation as we plan the re-opening of services. We truly understand the detriment the isolation is having on the physical and mental well being of all residents; it is counter-intuitive to keep people isolated. This is the hardest decision I have had to make in my 39 year career, but, this is truly a life and death situation. A rush to normalcy could lead to catastrophic results.

Let’s Celebrate Us!

Times are tough, but we continue to challenge our staff and residents to stay positive and trust the power of hope. Heroes work and live here at Applewood.

COVID-19 Virus Update COVID-19 SEROLOGY TESTING

In the coming weeks, Applewood will offer voluntary COVID-19 antibody tests to all residents as we move forward in dealing with the pandemic. Abbott Laboratory has recently launched a COVID-19 Antibody Test that is FDA approved. The test requires a blood draw by a phlebotomist. This test detects the presence of a certain antibody. An antibody is what the body produces in response to an infection. Please understand that the Antibody Test does not detect the virus itself. Detecting the specific antibody will help determine if a person was exposed to COVID-19. It is not known whether this will demonstrate immunity to COVID-19. This test is currently being performed on our staff to be followed by the residents in Healthcare, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and then Independent Living residents. More information to follow.

If you have a doctor’s appointment that cannot be rescheduled, please inform the Wellness Center at 732-303-7408.

The following protocols are still in effect:

Individual Housekeeping services in apartments are suspended.
Maintenance and basic work orders are suspended temporarily. Only emergency work will be performed.
Meal delivery service continues. Staff will knock on your door and leave your meal order at the door.
All staff has been supplied with and are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Therapy is provided on a case-by-case basis.
Mail delivery continues; the delivery person will knock and leave mail and packages at your door and pick up outgoing mail.
Wellness Center Services continues, including delivery of medication and medication boxes.
If you are interested in medication box services, please contact Tony’s Pharmacy (732-308-3627) or CentraState Specialty Pharmacy (732-414-1977). Both of these pharmacies deliver.

You may, of course, enjoy the fresh air on your terrace or patio. IF YOU LIVE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR IN A COTTAGE, PLEASE DO NOT VENTURE BEYOND YOUR PATIO.

We know that everyone is anxious to get back to normalcy, but we need to ensure that the potential threat has been significantly reduced.

Management is currently developing a phased in reduction in isolation.

Scam Alert

Continued services will be provided to you in your apartments and cottages as follows:Dining Services

Dining Services Charges

If you have any questions regarding your meal charges, please contact Dining Services at 732-414-3117.

Transportation

Transportation is being provided for emergency situations only. Please call the Concierge for details.

Meetings

Recreation

Applewood Connections

We hope you are enjoying the Applewood Connections activity flyer compliments of the Engaged Living Department.

Safety

Well-Being Calls

Moving forward these calls will be made on Mondays and Thursdays.

Wellness Center

All routine wellness appointments are cancelled. Please contact the Wellness Center at 732-303-7408 if you need additional information or if you display any flu-like symptoms or are experiencing coughing, fever or shortness of breath.
If you are in need of emotional support in coping or if you are struggling with isolation, we are here to help you. Please call Toni Vono at 732-303-7408. All calls will of course, be confidential.
CentraState Medical Center also sponsors a confidential Crisis Hotline which is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week: 732-780-6023.

Rehabilitation & Lab Services

Residents receiving rehabilitation & lab work continue to receive these services in their apartments or cottages on a case by case basis.

Prescriptions

Prescriptions are being delivered to your apartments by Applewood staff.

Trash

Effective, Monday, April 27th, the trash pick-up schedule is as follows:

Please place trash outside your door prior to 11am.

EAST SIDE: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

WEST & SOUTH SIDES: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday

COTTAGES: unchanged

Call Martha Minda with any questions-732-410-2185

Laundry

Please contact Martha Minda with questions or assistance regarding laundry: 732-410-2185

Newspaper Delivery

Applewood staff is delivering newspapers to residents’ apartments for those who have subscriptions.

Supermarket Delivery

If you order through Pea Pod or any other delivery service, your items will be left with the Concierge and an Applewood staff member will deliver to your apartment.

Packages from Family and Friends

Please ask your families and friends to drop off packages to the Concierge no later than 4:00pm if possible in order for us to make timely deliveries.

Resident Vehicles

Car starting service began last week. If you would like your car started, please contact the Concierge.

Dog Walking

Banking

If you have checks (no cash) that need to be deposited, please call the Concierge (732-780-7370) for details. We will make every effort to accommodate you.

Monthly Statements

If you have a check to be picked up, please contact Kathy Miller at 732-303-7403 to schedule a pickup time.

Open Door

Freehold Area Open Door | PO Box 1073 | Freehold, New Jersey 07728

Open Door greatly appreciates the continuing support by Applewood residents.

WE CAME TO WORK FOR YOU. PLEASE STAY AT HOME FOR US.

WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER!

Information provided to you by Keith Grady, Executive Director

Posted on: May 9, 2020

Update: May 4, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

For the safety of all residents, Applewood will continue the community required isolation for an additional week, through May 11 . Applewood, in conjunction with CentraState Healthcare System and our Senior Services partners, The Manor and Monmouth Crossing, is in the process of developing a re-opening plan which will consist of several phases. We greatly appreciate the ongoing support and patience you have exhibited during this most challenging time. We are very much aware that everyone is tired and weary and we look forward to the transition to the “new normal”.

Let’s Celebrate Us!

Times are tough, but we continue to challenge our staff and residents to stay positive and trust the power of hope. Heroes work and live here at Applewood.

COVID-19 Virus Update

If you have a doctor’s appointment that cannot be rescheduled, please inform the Wellness Center at 732-303-7408.

The following protocols are still in effect:

Individual Housekeeping services in apartments are suspended.
Maintenance and basic work orders are suspended temporarily. Only emergency work will be performed.
Meal delivery service continues. Staff will knock on your door and leave your meal order at the door.
All staff has been supplied with and are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Therapy is provided on a case-by-case basis.
Mail delivery continues; the delivery person will knock and leave mail and packages at your door and pick up outgoing mail.
Wellness Center Services continues, including delivery of medication and medication boxes.
If you are interested in medication box services, please contact Tony’s Pharmacy (732-308-3627) or CentraState Specialty Pharmacy (732-414-1977). Both of these pharmacies deliver.

You may, of course, enjoy the fresh air on your terrace or patio. IF YOU LIVE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR IN A COTTAGE, PLEASE DO NOT VENTURE BEYOND YOUR PATIO.

We know that everyone is anxious to get back to normalcy, but we need to ensure that the potential threat has been significantly reduced.

Management is currently developing a phased in reduction in isolation.

Scam Alert

Continued services will be provided to you in your apartments and cottages as follows:

Dining Services

Dining Services Charges

If you have any questions regarding your meal charges, please contact Dining Services at 732-414-3117.

Transportation

Transportation is being provided for emergency situations only. Please call the Concierge for details.

Meetings

Recreation

Applewood Connections

We hope you are enjoying the Applewood Connections activity flyer compliments of the Engaged Living Department.

Safety

Well-Being Calls

Moving forward these calls will be made on Mondays and Thursdays.

Wellness Center

All routine wellness appointments are cancelled. Please contact the Wellness Center at 732-303-7408 if you need additional information or if you display any flu-like symptoms or are experiencing coughing, fever or shortness of breath.
If you are in need of emotional support in coping or if you are struggling with isolation, we are here to help you. Please call Toni Vono at 732-303-7408. All calls will of course, be confidential.
CentraState Medical Center also sponsors a confidential Crisis Hotline which is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week: 732-780-6023.

Rehabilitation & Lab Services

Residents receiving rehabilitation & lab work continue to receive these services in their apartments or cottages on a case by case basis.

Prescriptions

Prescriptions are being delivered to your apartments by Applewood staff.

Trash

Effective, Monday, April 27th, the trash pick-up schedule is as follows:

Please place trash outside your door prior to 11am.

EAST SIDE: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

WEST & SOUTH SIDES: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday

COTTAGES: unchanged

Call Martha Minda with any questions-732-410-2185

Laundry

Please contact Martha Minda with questions or assistance regarding laundry: 732-410-2185

Newspaper Delivery

Applewood staff is delivering newspapers to residents’ apartments for those who have subscriptions.

Supermarket Delivery

If you order through Pea Pod or any other delivery service, your items will be left with the Concierge and an Applewood staff member will deliver to your apartment.

Packages from Family and Friends

Please ask your families and friends to drop off packages to the Concierge no later than 4:00pm if possible in order for us to make timely deliveries.

Resident Vehicles

Car starting service began last week. If you would like your car started, please contact the Concierge.

Dog Walking

Banking

If you have checks (no cash) that need to be deposited, please call the Concierge (732-780-7370) for details. We will make every effort to accommodate you.

Monthly Statements

Monthly statements will be distributed to your apartments and cottages early next week. Checks will be picked up on Friday, May 8^th.

WE CAME TO WORK FOR YOU. PLEASE STAY AT HOME FOR US.

WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER!

Information provided to you by Keith Grady, Executive Director

Posted on: May 4, 2020

Update: April 25, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

For the safety of all residents, Applewood will continue the community required isolation for an additional week, through May 4^th at which time we will re-evaluate the need for additional isolation or the possibility of a phased-in reduction in isolation.

Let’s Celebrate Us!

Times are tough, but we continue to challenge our staff and residents to stay positive and trust the power of hope. Heroes work and live here at Applewood.

Private Duty Aides

If you need the assistance of a private duty aide, please contact Toni Vono in the Wellness Center at 732-303-7408 as we have established relationships with approved agencies.

COVID-19 Virus Update

If you have a doctor’s appointment that cannot be rescheduled, please inform the Wellness Center at 732-303-7408.

The following protocols are still in effect:

Individual Housekeeping services in apartments are suspended.
Maintenance and basic work orders are suspended temporarily. Only emergency work will be performed.
Meal delivery service continues. Staff will knock on your door and leave your meal order at the door.
All staff has been supplied with and are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Therapy is provided on a case-by-case basis.
Mail delivery continues; the delivery person will knock and leave mail and packages at your door and pick up outgoing mail.
Wellness Center Services continues, including delivery of medication and medication boxes.
If you are interested in medication box services, please contact Tony’s Pharmacy (732-308-3627) or CentraState Specialty Pharmacy (732-414-1977). Both of these pharmacies deliver.

You may, of course, enjoy the fresh air on your terrace or patio. IF YOU LIVE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR IN A COTTAGE, PLEASE DO NOT VENTURE BEYOND YOUR PATIO.

We know that everyone is anxious to get back to normalcy, but we need to ensure that the potential threat has been significantly reduced.

Management is currently developing a phased in reduction in isolation.

Scam Alert

Continued services will be provided to you in your apartments and cottages as follows:

Dining Services

Dining Services Charges

If you have any questions regarding your meal charges, please contact Dining Services at 732-414-3117.

Transportation

Transportation is being provided for emergency situations only. Please call the Concierge for details.

Meetings

Recreation

Applewood Connections

We hope you are enjoying the Applewood Connections activity flyer compliments of the Engaged Living Department.

Safety

Well-Being Calls

These calls are continuing.

Wellness Center

All routine wellness appointments are cancelled. Please contact the Wellness Center at 732-303-7408 if you need additional information or if you display any flu-like symptoms or are experiencing coughing, fever or shortness of breath.
If you are in need of emotional support in coping or if you are struggling with isolation, we are here to help you. Please call Toni Vono at 732-303-7408. All calls will of course, be confidential.
CentraState Medical Center also sponsors a confidential Crisis Hotline which is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week: 732-780-6023.

Rehabilitation & Lab Services

Residents receiving rehabilitation & lab work continue to receive these services in their apartments or cottages on a case by case basis.

Prescriptions

Prescriptions are being delivered to your apartments by Applewood staff.

Trash

Effective, Monday, April 27th, the trash pick-up schedule is as follows:

Please place trash outside your door prior to 11am.

EAST SIDE: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

WEST & SOUTH SIDES: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday

COTTAGES: unchanged

Call Martha Minda with any questions-732-410-2185

Laundry

Please contact Martha Minda with questions or assistance regarding laundry: 732-410-2185

Newspaper Delivery

Applewood staff is delivering newspapers to residents’ apartments for those who have subscriptions.

Supermarket Delivery

If you order through Pea Pod or any other delivery service, your items will be left with the Concierge and an Applewood staff member will deliver to your apartment.

Packages from Family and Friends

Please ask your families and friends to drop off packages to the Concierge no later than 4:00pm if possible in order for us to make timely deliveries.

Resident Vehicles

Car starting service began last week. If you would like your car started, please contact the Concierge.

Dog Walking

Banking

If you have checks (no cash) that need to be deposited, please call the Concierge (732-780-7370) for details. We will make every effort to accommodate you.

Monthly Statements

If you want to pay your monthly service fee, please contact Kathy Miller at 732-303-7403.

WE CAME TO WORK FOR YOU. PLEASE STAY AT HOME FOR US.

WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER!

Information provided to you by Keith Grady, Executive Director

Posted on: April 25, 2020

Update: April 18, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

For the safety of all residents, Applewood will continue the community required isolation for an additional week, through April 27th at which time we will re-evaluate the need for additional isolation or the possibility of a phased-in reduction in isolation.

Let’s Celebrate Us!

Our deepest gratitude to all who came out to support our staff. Your good wishes, banners, signs and “noisemakers” were heartwarming and meant so much to us. It was wonderful seeing you and we miss you all!

All staff are provided and required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) masks when they are in the community and/or providing care or services. Residents who are receiving care or services are required to wear masks as well (provided by Applewood). If there is a potential for exposure by a positive staff member, a contact tracing analysis is conducted and any resident or staff member identified in this process will be contacted directly. The isolation protocols we implemented to reduce the potential spread internally will continue throughout the community. Please take this seriously as we continue to see residents outside their apartments and some residents are still receiving visitors. The CDC has stated that 30% who have tested positive show no signs or symptoms.

The following protocols are still in effect:

Individual Housekeeping services in apartments are suspended.
Maintenance and basic work orders are suspended temporarily. Only emergency work will be performed.
Meal delivery service continues. Staff will knock on your door and leave your meal order at the door.
All staff have been supplied with and are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Therapy is provided on a case-by-case basis.
Mail delivery continues; the delivery person will knock and leave mail and packages at your door and pick up outgoing mail.
Wellness Center Services continues, including delivery of medication and medication boxes.
If you are interested in medication box services, please contact Tony’s Pharmacy (732-308-3627) or CentraState Specialty Pharmacy (732-414-1977). Both of these pharmacies deliver.

Please do not leave your apartment or cottage for any reason other than emergencies. We cannot emphasize enough the gravity of the situation and the need for all of you to remain in your apartments or cottages. This means that all residents must remain in their apartments for at least the next seven days at which time we will re-evaluate. No residents are permitted in any of Applewood’s common areas.

You may, of course, enjoy the fresh air on your terrace or patio. IF YOU LIVE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR IN A COTTAGE, PLEASE DO NOT VENTURE BEYOND YOUR PATIO.

We know that everyone is anxious to get back to normalcy, but we need to ensure that the potential threat has been significantly reduced. Management is currently developing a phased-in reduction in isolation.

Scam Alert

Services

Continued services will be provided to you in your apartments and cottages as follows:

Dining Services

The Bistro and Formal Dining Room continue to be closed. Meal service, including breakfast, lunch and dinner are being delivered to you by Applewood staff. Please remember to put your menu selections into your door envelopes before 3pm. Any questions, please call 732-414-3117. Check your delivery bags. Periodically, you will find a surprise treat compliments of Dining Services. Please do not open your apartment doors to receive your meal deliveries. Avoiding face-to-face contact is an important protocol designed to protect you. We appreciate your continued cooperation.

Dining Services Charges

If you have any questions regarding your meal charges, please contact Dining Services at 732-414-3117.

General Store

Please follow the instructions on the order form and leave outside your apartment. We will deliver your order within 24 to 48 hours. Please plan ahead and limit your ordering to once or twice weekly, if possible. We will follow the current procedure for billing meals and General Store purchases.

Transportation

Transportation is being provided for emergency situations only. Please call the Concierge for details.

Meetings

Recreation

Applewood Connections

We hope you are enjoying the Applewood Connections activity flyer compliments of the Engaged Living Department.

Safety

Well-Being Calls

These calls are continuing.

Wellness Center

All routine wellness appointments are cancelled. Please contact the Wellness Center at 732-303-7408 if you need additional information or if you display any flu-like symptoms or are experiencing coughing, fever or shortness of breath.
If you are in need of emotional support in coping or if you are struggling with isolation, we are here to help you. Please call Toni Vono at 732-303-7408. All calls will of course, be confidential.
CentraState Medical Center also sponsors a confidential Crisis Hotline which is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week: 732-780-6023.

Rehabilitation & Lab Services

Residents receiving rehabilitation & lab work continue to receive these services in their apartments or cottages on a case-by-case basis.

Prescriptions

Prescriptions are being delivered to your apartments by Applewood staff.

Trash

Please put your trash in front of your apartments on Monday, Thursday and Saturday before 11AM. Cottage trash schedule remains unchanged. Call Martha Minda with any questions-732-410-2185

Laundry

Please contact Martha Minda with questions or assistance regarding laundry: 732-410-2185

Newspaper Delivery

Applewood staff is delivering newspapers to residents’ apartments for those who have subscriptions.

Supermarket Delivery

If you order through Pea Pod or any other delivery service, your items will be left with the Concierge and an Applewood staff member will deliver to your apartment.

Packages from Family and Friends

Please ask your families and friends to drop off packages to the Concierge no later than 4:00 pm if possible, in order for us to make timely deliveries.

Resident Vehicles

Car starting service began this week. If you would like your car started, please contact the Concierge.

Dog Walking

Banking

If you have checks (no cash) that need to be deposited, please call the Concierge (732-780-7370) for details. We will make every effort to accommodate you.

Monthly Statements

If you want to pay your monthly service fee, please contact Kathy Miller at 732-303-7403.

We are making every effort to provide you with the services you need; however, keep in mind that services are modified. We will continue to update you as situations change. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. These changes are made with the safety of Applewood’s residents in mind. Please understand this is a very difficult situation for all of us. But by following these protocols, the time spent alone will ensure we can defeat this threat.

WE CAME TO WORK FOR YOU. PLEASE STAY AT HOME FOR US.

Information provided to you by Keith Grady, Executive Director

Posted on: April 18, 2020

Update: April 11, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

Easter

This Easter, may your hearts be filled with love, hope and joy. Your Applewood family wishes you and your families a joyous Easter.

Easter Mass from St. Patrick’s Cathedral will be televised on Sunday at 10:00am on Channel 11.

For the safety of all residents, Applewood will continue the community required isolation for an additional week, through April 20th at which time we will re-evaluate the need for additional isolation or the possibility of a phased-in reduction in isolation.

Let’s Celebrate Us!

This Tuesday afternoon (April 14th) at exactly 2:00 pm, your Applewood staff will be outside on the lawn (at a safe distance) to say hello and express their gratitude to each of you for your support and willingness to follow our precautionary COVID-19 protocols. We invite you to step outside on your balconies or patios to be acknowledged and also “make some noise” to let your neighbors, friends and staff know that you are doing well, even during this unprecedented time. Bang some pots and pans, blow whistles or noisemakers, play your musical instruments, wave a flag or colorful scarves–or simply join us for a community-wide greeting and a round of applause. We’ll look forward to seeing you “outside” on Tuesday afternoon! Please refer to the attached map for locations of the staff.

The isolation protocols we implemented to reduce the potential spread internally will continue throughout the community. Please take this seriously as we continue to see residents outside their apartments and some residents are still receiving visitors. The CDC has stated that 30% who have tested positive show no signs or symptoms. You do not know who your visitors have encountered and they are putting your lives at risk as well as everyone else at Applewood.

The following protocols are still in effect:

Individual Housekeeping services in apartments are suspended.
Maintenance and basic work orders are suspended temporarily. Only emergency work will be performed.
Meal delivery service continues. Staff will knock on your door and leave your meal order at the door.
All staff that comes in contact with a resident are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Therapy is provided on a case-by-case basis.
Mail delivery continues; the delivery person will knock and leave mail at your door.
Wellness Center Services continues, including delivery of medication and medication boxes.
If you are interested in medication box services, please contact Tony’s Pharmacy (732-308-3627) or CentraState Specialty Pharmacy (732-414-1977). Both of these pharmacies deliver.

You may, of course, enjoy the fresh air on your terrace or patio. IF YOU LIVE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR IN A COTTAGE, PLEASE DO NOT VENTURE BEYOND YOUR PATIO.

We know that everyone is anxious to get back to normalcy, but we need to ensure that the potential threat has been significantly reduced.

Management is currently developing a phased in reduction in isolation.

We are requesting that you ask your family members not to visit at this time. If they are delivering supplies to you, they may drop them off at the Concierge and Applewood staff will deliver to your apartments and cottages.

Scam Alert

The government has not yet authorized the distribution of any stimulus checks. If and when they are distributed, the checks will be sent via the U.S. Mail. Do not give your bank account # or Social Security # to anyone over the phone. If you receive a robo call that you do not recognize, do not press any buttons on your phone. HANG UP IMMEDIATELY! If anyone calls claiming to be a charity, tell them to send the information through the mail. DO NOT GIVE A CREDIT CARD # OVER THE PHONE

Continued services will be provided to you in your apartments and cottages as follows:

Dining Services

Dining Services Charges

If you have any questions regarding your meal charges, please contact Dining Services at 732-414-3117.

Transportation

Transportation is being provided for emergency situations only. Please call the Concierge for details.

Meetings

Recreation

Applewood Connections

We hope you are enjoying the Applewood Connections activity flyer compliments of the Engaged Living Department.

Safety

Well-Being Calls

These calls are continuing.

Wellness Center

All routine wellness appointments are cancelled. Please contact the Wellness Center at 732-303-7408 if you need additional information or if you display any flu-like symptoms or are experiencing coughing, fever or shortness of breath.
If you are in need of emotional support in coping or if you are struggling with isolation, we are here to help you. Please call Toni Vono at 732-303-7408. All calls will of course, be confidential.

Rehabilitation & Lab Services

Residents receiving rehabilitation & lab work continue to receive these services in their apartments or cottages on a case by case basis.

Prescriptions

Prescriptions are being delivered to your apartments by Applewood staff.

Trash

Please put your trash in front of your apartments on Monday, Thursday and Saturday before 11AM. Cottage trash schedule remains unchanged. Call Martha Minda with any questions-732-410-2185

Laundry

Please contact Martha Minda with questions or assistance regarding laundry: 732-410-2185

Newspaper Delivery

Applewood staff is delivering newspapers to residents’ apartments for those who have subscriptions.

Supermarket Delivery

If you order through Pea Pod or any other delivery service, your items will be left with the Concierge and an Applewood staff member will deliver to your apartment.

Mail Delivery

Mail delivery continues. If you need postage stamps, please call the Concierge. Stamps will be available by the end of the week. They will be sold by the book or ½ book only- 20 stamps for $11 and 10 stamps for $5.50. We cannot sell individual stamps. There is a limit of one book per resident and the fee will be included on your monthly service fee statement. If you have outgoing mail, please leave it outside your apartment for pick-up.

Packages from Family and Friends

Please ask your families and friends to drop off packages to the Concierge no later than 4:00pm if possible in order for us to make timely deliveries.

Resident Vehicles

We will begin starting cars on Monday, 4/13.

For the residents who have asked to have their cars started, we will drop off small manila envelopes to your doors on Saturday. Place your car keys in the envelope and place the envelope outside your door on Monday morning by 10am. We will pick up the keys and will begin starting cars on Monday.

We will then secure all keys and start the cars until such time as you can once again to do so.

Dog Walking

Banking

If you have checks (no cash) that need to be deposited, please call the Concierge (732-780-7370) for details. We will make every effort to accommodate you.

Monthly Statements

If you want to pay your monthly service fee, please contact Kathy Miller at 732-303-7403.

WE CAME TO WORK FOR YOU. PLEASE STAY AT HOME FOR US.

Information provided to you by Keith Grady, Executive Director

Posted on: April 10, 2020

Update: April 4, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

For the safety of all residents, Applewood will continue the community required isolation for an additional week, through April 13th at which time we will re-evaluate the need for additional isolation or the possibility of a phased-in reduction in isolation.

Passover and Easter

The challenging times we are facing have a tremendous impact on all of us, particularly during the holiday season. Although you cannot be with your family and friends on Passover and Easter, your Applewood family is here to help celebrate and make these holidays especially meaningful.

Dining services will prepare Passover and Easter dinners. We know this is a substitution for the true traditions you are accustomed to, but, during these challenging times, we are trying to bring you some sense of normalcy. Wanda and her team are preparing an interfaith prayer guide for all residents.

The following are scheduled televised services: On Palm Sunday, (this coming Sunday, April 5th), Mass from St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Channel 11 at 10am. For you early risers, the Passionist Community televises Mass on Channel 5 at 5:30a.m.

We will provide information on televised Easter Sunday services in next Friday’s Update.

If you have a computer or Smart phone, You Tube features various Passover Seders.

A Zissan Pesach and a very Happy Easter to all.

You may, of course, enjoy the fresh air on your terrace or patio. IF YOU LIVE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR IN A COTTAGE, PLEASE DO NOT VENTURE BEYOND YOUR PATIO.

We know that everyone is anxious to get back to normalcy, but we need to ensure that the potential threat has been significantly reduced.

Management is currently developing a phased in reduction in isolation.

It has come to our attention that residents continue to leave their apartments and more disturbing, have even left the community entirely. We also received reports that residents have been receiving unauthorized visitors. Remember, once you leave the community or have received visitors, you are no longer protected by the isolation protocols we put in place and you have now created a possible contamination risk to our staff and all who they come in contact with. For each resident identified, we will notify you individually with the following protective measures: temporary suspension of internal apartment services including housekeeping, maintenance service calls with the exception of emergencies, therapy and lab work. All meals and mail will be left at your door to prevent the risk of contaminating our staff.

Scam Alert

Continued services will be provided to you in your apartments and cottages as follows:

Dining Services

Dining Services Charges

If you have any questions regarding your meal charges, please contact Dining Services at 732-414-3117.

Transportation

Transportation is being provided for emergency situations only. Please call the Concierge for details.

Meetings

Recreation

Applewood Connections

We hope you are enjoying the Applewood Connections activity flyer compliments of the Engaged Living Department.

Safety

Well-Being Calls

These calls are continuing.

Wellness Center

All routine wellness appointments are cancelled. Please contact the Wellness Center at 732-303-7408 if you need additional information or if you display any flu-like symptoms or are experiencing coughing, fever or shortness of breath.
If you are in need of emotional support in coping or if you are struggling with isolation, we are here to help you. Please call Toni Vono at 732-303-7408. All calls will of course, be confidential.

Rehabilitation & Lab Services

Residents receiving rehabilitation & lab work continue to receive these services in their apartments or cottages on a case by case basis.

Prescriptions

Prescriptions will be delivered to your apartments by Applewood staff.

Trash

Please put your trash in front of your apartments on Monday, Thursday and Saturday before 11AM. Cottage trash schedule remains unchanged. Call Martha Minda with any questions-732-410-2185

Laundry

Please contact Martha Minda with questions or assistance regarding laundry: 732-410-2185

Newspaper Delivery

Applewood staff is delivering newspapers to residents’ apartments for those who have subscriptions.

Supermarket Delivery

If you order through Pea Pod or any other delivery service, your items will be left with the Concierge and an Applewood staff member will deliver to your apartment.

Mail Delivery

Mail delivery continues. If you need postage stamps, please call the Concierge. Stamps will be available next week. They will be sold by the book or ½ book only- 20 stamps for $11 and 10 stamps for $5.50. We cannot sell individual stamps. There will be a limit of one book per resident and the fee will be included on your monthly service fee statement.

Packages from Family and Friends

Please ask your families and friends to drop off packages to the Concierge no later than 4:00pm if possible in order for us to make timely deliveries.

Resident Vehicles

If you are in need of car starting services, please inform your well-being caller and we will schedule an appointment.

Dog Walking

Banking

If you have checks (no cash) that need to be deposited, please call the Concierge (732-780-7370) for details. If the bank is a local institution and has a drive through window, we will make every effort to accommodate you.

Monthly Statements

Monthly statements have been placed outside your doors. Leave your payments in the manila envelope outside your door and Finance will pick up the checks on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Please have your payments in the envelope by 9am on those designated days. Do not leave the envelope with your outgoing mail.

WE CAME TO WORK FOR YOU. PLEASE STAY AT HOME FOR US.

Information provided to you by Keith Grady, Executive Director

Posted on: April 3, 2020

Update: March 27, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

For the safety of all Independent Living residents, Applewood will continue the community required isolation for an additional week, through April 6th at which time we will re-evaluate the need for additional isolation or the possibility of a phased-in reduction in isolation.
Please do not leave your apartment or cottage for any reason other than emergencies. We cannot emphasize enough the gravity of the situation and the need for all of you to remain in your apartments or cottages. This means that all residents must remain in their apartments for at least the next seven days at which time we will re-evaluate. No residents are permitted in any of Applewood’s common areas.
You may, of course, enjoy the fresh air on your terrace or patio. IF YOU LIVE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR IN A COTTAGE, PLEASE DO NOT VENTURE BEYOND YOUR PATIO.
We know that everyone is anxious to get back to normalcy, but we need to ensure that the potential threat has been significantly reduced.
Management is currently developing a phased in reduction in isolation.
We are requesting that you ask your family members not to visit at this time. If they are delivering supplies to you, they may drop them off at the Concierge and Applewood staff will deliver to your apartments.
Applewood’s Healthcare Center, Assisted Living and Memory Care remain closed to all visitors.

Scam Alert

Continued services will be provided to you in your apartments and cottages as follows:

Dining Services

The Bistro and Formal Dining Room continue to be closed. Meal service, including breakfast, lunch and dinner are being delivered to you by Applewood staff. Check your delivery bags. Periodically, you will find a surprise treat compliments of Dining Services.

General Store –Please follow the instructions on the order form and leave outside your apartment. We will deliver your order within 24 to 48 hours.

Transportation

Transportation is being provided for emergency situations only. Please call the Concierge for details.

Meetings

Recreation

Applewood Connections

We hope you are enjoying the Applewood Connections activity flyer compliments of the Engaged Living Department.

Safety

Well-Being Calls

These calls are continuing.

Wellness Center

All routine wellness appointments are cancelled. Please contact the Wellness Center you need additional information or if you display any flu-like symptoms or are experiencing coughing, fever or shortness of breath.
If you are in need of emotional support in coping or if you are struggling with isolation, we are here to help you. All calls will of course, be confidential.

Rehabilitation & Lab Services

Residents receiving rehabilitation & lab work continue to receive these services in their apartments or cottages.

Prescriptions

Prescriptions will be delivered to your apartments by Applewood staff.

Trash

Please put your trash in front of your apartments on Monday, Thursday and Saturday before 11AM. Cottage trash schedule remains unchanged.

Laundry

Please contact Martha Minda with questions or assistance regarding laundry.

Newspaper Delivery

Applewood staff is delivering newspapers to residents’ apartments for those who have subscriptions.

Supermarket Delivery

If you order through Pea Pod or any other delivery service, your items will be left with the Concierge and an Applewood staff member will deliver to your apartment.

Mail Delivery

Mail delivery continues. If you need postage stamps, please call the Concierge.

Resident Vehicles

Several residents have inquired about starting their cars and addressing plug-in hybrid needs. A plan is in development and we will update you in the very near future.

We are making every effort to provide you with the services you need; however, keep in mind that services are modified. We will continue to update you as situations change.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. These changes are made with the safety of Applewood’s residents in mind.

Please understand this is a very difficult situation for all of us. But, by following these protocols, the time spent alone will ensure we can defeat this threat.

WE CAME TO WORK FOR YOU. PLEASE STAY AT HOME FOR US.

Posted on: March 27, 2020

Update: March 23, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

For the safety of all residents, Applewood will continue the community required isolation for an additional seven days, through March 31^st at which time we will re-evaluate. Please do not leave your apartment or cottage for any reason other than emergencies. We cannot emphasize enough the gravity of the situation and the need for all of you to remain in your apartments or cottages. This means that all residents must remain in their apartments for at least the next seven days at which time we will re-evaluate. No residents are permitted in any of Applewood’s common areas. You may, of course, enjoy the fresh air on your terrace or patio. We are requesting that you ask your family members not to visit at this time. If they are delivering supplies to you, they may drop them off at the Concierge and Applewood staff will deliver to your apartments.

Scam Alert

Continued services will be provided to you in your apartments and cottages as follows:
Dining Services

Transportation

Transportation is being provided for emergency situations only. Please call the Concierge for details.

Meetings

Recreation

Applewood Connections

We hope you are enjoying the Applewood Connections activity flyer compliments of the Engaged Living Department.

Safety

Well-Being Calls

These calls are continuing.

Wellness Center

All routine wellness appointments are cancelled. Please contact the Wellness Center at 732-303-7408 if you need additional information or if you display any flu-like symptoms or are experiencing coughing, fever or shortness of breath.

Rehabilitation & Lab Services

Residents receiving rehabilitation & lab work continue to receive these services in their apartments or cottages.

Prescriptions

Prescriptions will be delivered to your apartments by Applewood staff.

Trash

Please put your trash in front of your apartments on Monday, Thursday and Saturday before 11AM. Cottage trash schedule remains unchanged. Call Martha Minda with any questions-732-410-2185

Laundry

Please contact Martha Minda with questions or assistance regarding laundry: 732-410-2185

Newspaper Delivery

Applewood staff is delivering newspapers to residents’ apartments for those who have subscriptions.

Supermarket Delivery

If you order through Pea Pod or any other delivery service, your items will be left with the Concierge and an Applewood staff member will deliver to your apartment.

Mail Delivery

If you need postage stamps, please tell your mail delivery person and the stamps will be included in the following day’s mail delivery. We appreciate your patience and cannot guarantee a delivery time.

Monthly Service Fee Payments

If you need to pay your monthly bill, please contact Kathy Miller at 732-303-7403.

Please understand this is a very difficult situation for all of us. But, by following these protocols, the time spent alone will ensure we can defeat this threat.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

We hope that the beautiful primrose plant you received today brought a smile to your face.

WE CAME TO WORK FOR YOU. PLEASE STAY AT HOME FOR US.

Posted on: March 23, 2020

Update: March 17, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

By Keith Grady, Executive Director

For the safety of all residents, Applewood will undergo community-required isolation beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

Residents will remain in their apartments for at least the next seven days, at which time we will re-evaluate.

Meal service, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, will be delivered by Applewood staff to all residents.

Our General Store has increased inventory and residents can complete an order form to receive items delivered to their apartments. If they order through Pea Pod or any other delivery service, their items will be left with the Concierge and delivered to the residents by our staff.

We will continue delivering newspapers to residents’ apartments for those who have subscriptions.

Non-essential transportation has been suspended, except for emergencies.

All public areas are closed and lifestyle activities are suspended. Family members are asked not to visit at this time. Supplies may be dropped at the Concierge desk and Applewood staff will promptly deliver them.

Residents receiving rehabilitation therapy and lab work will receive these services in their apartments or cottages.

U.S. Mail will be delivered by our staff to their apartments.

Residents have received detailed information on additional protective measures now in place.

Any resident needing additional assistance will receive it from our staff.

Our goal is to keep residents safe, first and foremost, and as comfortable as possible while our community stays unified in support of these proactive measures as recommended by the CDC, NJ Department of Health and the Governor of New Jersey.

While our hearts naturally want to be with family, please consider the greater good by helping us to protect everyone from harm.

Posted on: March 17, 2020

Update: March 12, 2020: Precautionary Protocols to Address COVID-19

Applewood is closely monitoring coronavirus (COVID-19) developments around the clock.

As always, our overriding priority above all else is the safety and health of our residents, employees and visitors. We take these health risks very seriously and have begun taking action to mitigate the potential of the coronavirus entering and spreading within CentraState’s communities.

Out of an abundance of caution, Applewood has elevated the protocol in response to the (COVID 19) coronavirus.

In addition to adhering to the guidelines for healthcare workers, as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and the Department of Health in New Jersey, Applewood has a robust infection control protocol in place which is monitored year-round to protect against seasonal viruses, such as respiratory flu and norovirus.

Elevated Infection Control mandates

As opposed to those living in the general public, Applewood’s already robust infection control procedures have been significantly elevated to reduce the risk of spreading through practices including:

Educating staff, residents and their families on self-care actions to help remain protected
Adjusting procedures in health services, housekeeping, and culinary services, as necessary
On-site health care professionals who continually monitor the current guidance to ensure the steps taken follow the guidance received from reputable sources
Connection to national, state and county health departments to remain informed
Emergency management station status provides primary response from federal and local emergency services, prioritized over other general public environments. As a partner of CentraState Healthcare System, we have access to all of these services
On-site Housekeeping services with enhanced cleaning schedules of all surfaces
Responsive measures to quickly intervene should anyone with symptoms need medical care

Dining Services adherence

Our culinary team adheres to rigid guidelines from the Food and Drug Administration for food sourcing and processing.

We intentionally engage in safer storage techniques and stricter sanitation standards than most private homes:

The vast majority of the food items we source are of domestic origin and the manufacturers of those items do not foresee any immediate supply chain disruption.
Our food purveyor will closely monitor items with potential disruptions in the supply chain due to the spread of the virus and, if identified, will offer alternative sources of products.
We have reached out to our paper products vendors and have had additional supplies delivered to Applewood.

Essential virus protection action items

As always, the health and safety of the Applewood staff and residents are of paramount importance, and everyone in our CentraState Healthcare System communities has been asked to follow the precautions in our protocol, and as recommended by government agencies. If the situation changes, we will post updates.

Please remember, the best defense is personal hygiene awareness:

Wash hands often with soap and warm water
Use sanitizing liquids throughout the day
If you feel ill or show any symptoms or signs of an upper respiratory infection, fever, cold or flu, please remain in your home and contact the Wellness Center immediately at (732-303-7408) for additional assistance.
Please ask your visitors to enter the community through the main lobby in order to sign in. We need to have a record of all visitors entering and leaving the community in the event the Centers for Disease Control or Department of Health has to contact them in the future.

Visitor guidelines for admission

Please ask your visitors to stay at home if they:

Display any signs of an upper respiratory infection, fever, cold or flu
Traveled into areas with confirmed cases of Coronavirus/
COVID-19
Traveled abroad in the past 14 days
Had close contact with someone who has traveled abroad in the past 14 days

CentraState Medical Center is fully-equipped to treat coronavirus

CentraState Medical Center, located just five minutes from Applewood, has a triage center ready to accept any potential COVID-19 cases and is well trained to deal with this type of public healthcare emergency.

Applewood management will continue to provide regular updates on our News page and through our social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

To get the latest information on coronavirus, including tips for prevention and symptoms to look for, visit the CDC website, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

In addition, the Department of Health in New Jersey (NJDOH) has a 24-hour coronavirus hotline: 800-222-1222.

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Elevated Infection Control mandates

Dining Services adherence

Essential virus protection action items

Visitor guidelines for admission

CentraState Medical Center is fully-equipped to treat coronavirus

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