July 9, 2020 – The Operations Team is meeting regularly to evaluate Kendal on Hudson’s status and identify steps to reopen in a thoughtful and careful way. Our goal is to keep everyone (residents and staff) safe from continued risks of COVID but also move together, unified with a new outlook of hope. We realize that after many months of “quarantine”, some are apprehensive to re-engage in what has become a new, normal way of life. The Kendal on Hudson team is committed to helping you to take steps forward by providing best practice guidelines and safety reminders.
Just a reminder: The Health Center (Clearwater, Adirondack & Sunnyside) are still under the directive of the NYS Department of Health restricting all outside visitors and congregate activity. As guidelines change in these areas, we will adjust accordingly.
GUIDELINES for RESIDENT SOCIAL GATHERINGS
- Limit outdoor social gatherings of up to a maximum of 6 individuals
- Two residents may visit 6 feet apart with masks in elevator lobbies
- Must wear masks and maintain 6-foot social distance
- If you are drinking, please keep your mask on and lower it to drink; if eating, please replace your mask as soon as you are finished eating
- For a mask to work properly, it must cover your nose and mouth
GUIDELINES for INDEPENDENT RESIDENT VISITORS ALLOWED OUTSIDE ON CAMPUS
- All visits outdoors; bathrooms available ground floor lobbies of Alida, Clermont and Robert Fulton ONLY; NO visitors in apartments yet
- Where possible, limit visitors to four at a time
- Terrace remains a resident safe zone; no visitors on the Terrace please
- Visitors to campus must wear masks and observe 6-foot social distancing
AVAILABLE OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
- Outdoor walks on Kendal property, Rockwood Park, Sleepy Hollow Manor and anywhere you can walk on your own (remember to hydrate!)
- Kendal Transportation Available, please call
x1068 to pre-schedule:
- Medical Appointments that your doctor can not provide via telehealth
- Beauty Salon Appointments at an outside salon
- If you have your own transportation, the
following is available in our region:
- Curbside pickup – retail stores and dining venues
- Outdoor dining at restaurants
- Day Trips with Family Members; Guidance includes:
- Wear a mask when traveling in the care with non-Kendal family members
- Sit in the back seat, if possible
- Visit outdoors, if possible
- Socially distance when on visit
- Overnight stays are considered higher risk and are not recommended; however if you do vacation or stay overnight with family, you must self-quarantine upon your return. Call Resident Services for additional information.
OUT & ABOUT AT KENDAL
- Dining Services
- Bistro open for Take Out Only; please wear your mask and maintain 6-foot distance while waiting in line
- Delivery still available
- Coffee available daily at “Kendalbucks” (Private Dining Room window) 8am – 10am
- Pool open Monday – Friday; 9:30am – 11:30am AND 1pm to 3pm
- Please come dressed in your suit with a robe & wear your mask
- Gathering Room available to resident groups of six people or less. Reservations required by calling Resident Services or the Front Desk