For the latest news on how we’re responding to COVID-19, read more here:
December 31, 2021
Family Letter – December 31, 2021
Dear Families and Friends, COVID cases are once again rising throughout the state, and we have started to see a commensurate increase in infection rates among our staff. This purpose… View Article
August 13, 2021
Family Letter – Vaccine Mandate
Dear Residents and Families, As we close out the summer, it has been gratifying to watch our residents and families resume summer activities and experience the simple joy of being… View Article
July 20, 2021
July 2021 Update
Greetings, Happy July! Last year at this time, we were seeing marked declines in COVID-19 cases across the state of Massachusetts. On our campus, tight restrictions remained in place but… View Article
June 23, 2021
June 23, 2021 UPDATE
Greetings, Happy summer! The temperature is heating up and so are the activities on our campus. Restrictions are lessening and the campus is vibrant with activity. COVID-19 COVID-19 screening continues… View Article
May 26, 2021
5-26-2021 UPDATE News
Greetings, What a difference a vaccine makes! Our campus is emerging from its pandemic-induced slumber and we couldn’t be happier. COVID-19 Across the campus, 98% of our long-term residents, 100%… View Article
April 16, 2021
4-16-2021 UPDATE News
Greetings, Spring is upon us and better weather is ahead. As COVID restrictions subside, our campus is becoming more vibrant with activity. We are moving in the right direction. COVID-19… View Article
March 18, 2021
German Centre Visitation Guidelines – revised 3/18/21
The MA Department of Public Health recently revised its visitation protocols for nursing homes. Starting Thursday, March 18th, any resident who has been fully vaccinated (14 days have passed since… View Article
March 12, 2021
3-12-2021 UPDATE News
Greetings, It’s almost spring! Temperatures in Boston today hover in the low-60s and I am feeling spring fever! No doubt, everyone has been staying abreast of updates from the CDC… View Article
February 11, 2021
2-12-2021 UPDATE
Greetings, It’s hard to imagine that around this time last year, COVID-19 appeared as a blip on the radar of our awareness. What we would experience in the ensuing year… View Article
January 22, 2021
1-22-2021 UPDATE
Greetings, The vaccine is here and the Deutsches Altenheim community has taken a major step toward (hopefully) ridding our campus of coronavirus! While the vaccine has not been fully embraced… View Article
Vaccine Clinic #1 at Edelweiss Village
January 18, 2021
January 13, 2021
January 8, 2021
1-8-2021 UPDATE
Greetings, The holidays are behind us. We certainly didn’t have our typical celebrations, but we managed to make the best of an irregular situation campus-wide. A new year means a… View Article
January 7, 2021
Don’t Hesitate – Vaccinate
As Deutsches Altenheim prepares to vaccinate its residents and staff, we created an awareness campaign. Here are some of the reasons we vaccinate:
December 18, 2020
12-18-2020 UPDATE
Greetings, I hope your holiday season is off to a good start. Thanksgiving Day was starkly different but memorable nonetheless for residents across our campus. Our dining services department outdid… View Article
November 20, 2020
11-20-2020 UPDATE
Read an update of what is happening on the Deutsches Altenheim campus.
October 23, 2020
10-23-2020 UPDATE
Everywhere you look on our campus, things are happening. Take a look at what’s new.
October 16, 2020
Edelweiss Village In-Person Visitation Guidelines
The Massachusetts Department of Health (DPH), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) released guidance on how to safely begin indoor family… View Article
October 2, 2020
10-2-2020 UPDATE
Greetings, Happy fall! Outside, the air is getting cooler and the days shorter. The foliage around us is transitioning and so are we on the Deutsches Altenheim campus. Due to… View Article
September 18, 2020
9-18-2020 UPDATE
Greetings, We’re well into September and here in New England we’ve begun to experience a few chilly days. The Department of Public Health (DPH) has revised its guidelines for visitations… View Article
September 4, 2020
9-4-2020 UPDATE
Greetings, The Board of Trustees announced some very big news this week. Effective September 8, Deutsches Altenheim will be joining Legacy Lifecare, a nonprofit management resources collaborative whose mission is… View Article
August 21, 2020
8-21-2020 UPDATE
Greetings, I hope all is well with you and you are enjoying the remnants of an incredibly unusual summer. COVID-19 As mentioned in my July 17 UPDATE, baseline testing of… View Article
8-21-2020 Updated COVID-19 FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions Updated August 21, 2020 Q: How is COVID-19 being addressed on campus? A: It’s important to note that the Deutsches Altenheim campus comprises three entities: Edelweiss… View Article
July 31, 2020
7-31-2020 Update
Greetings, August is upon us and this is a summer unlike any other. I hope you are staying cool and safe. COVID-19 As mentioned in my July 17 update, baseline… View Article
July 17, 2020
7-17-2020 COVID-19 Update
Greetings, We began these weekly COVID-19 Updates to keep you, the Deutsches Altenheim community, fully apprised of all that was happening on our campus during the pandemic. From test results… View Article
July 10, 2020
7-10-2020 COVID-19 Update
Greetings, I hope you had a joyful and safe Independence Day. It seems we’re all making adjustments to our traditional celebrations. At Deutsches Altenheim, mandated restrictions on group activities meant… View Article
June 26, 2020
6-26-2020 COVID-19 Update
Greetings, This week we celebrated our nursing staff. Long-overdue for nurses and just a week late for CNTs (certified nursing technicians), it was time to show some appreciation. When Nurses’… View Article
June 19, 2020
6-19-2020 COVID-19 Update
Greetings, It has been three weeks since our last resident was removed from COVID-19 precautions. We are mindful of a possible resurgence of the virus and, as a precautionary practice,… View Article
June 12, 2020
6-12-2020 COVID-19 Update
Greetings, This week, in-person visitations began on the Deutsches Altenheim campus with resounding success! Fortunately, the weather cooperated as the visits were scheduled to take place in outdoor spaces per… View Article
June 11, 2020
June 5, 2020
6-5-2020 COVID-19 Update
Greetings, This week Deutsches Altenheim received much-anticipated guidance from the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health (DPH) and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA), our regulatory agencies for German Centre… View Article
June 4, 2020
Updated Visitation Policy
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that skilled nursing facilities may allow in-person visits with residents, provided that the physical distancing and protection requirements described in detail below… View Article
May 29, 2020
5-29-2020 COVID-19 Update
Greetings, After a surge of COVID-19 cases in April and early May, we appear to be trending toward “recovery.” Today, there are no cases of COVID-19 among our residents. Six… View Article
May 22, 2020
5-22-2020 COVID-19 Update
Greetings, It’s been another turnabout week for us here on campus. On Thursday, German Centre declared itself COVID-19-free when the last test-positive resident was removed from isolation protocols after 14… View Article
May 21, 2020
Warriors at Work – Part 2
Warriors at Work – Part 2 Special thanks to Rose Lincoln Photography for these images that capture our staff’s spirit.
May 15, 2020
5-15-2020 COVID-19 Update
Greetings, This week we saw a dramatic decrease in German Centre residents classified as “positive” for COVID-19. On Wednesday, we reported there were 30 positive cases among German Centre residents…. View Article
May 8, 2020
5-8-2020 COVID-19 Update
Greetings, Spring is in the air and, with it, a certain sense of calm has descended upon our campus. I am happy to share some good news. I previously reported… View Article
May 7, 2020
Warriors at Work
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tuZi1lkif4O-rBhrwRN1n-MhzKuPp9E8/view Special thanks to Rose Lincoln Photography for these images that capture our staff’s spirit.
May 1, 2020
Message from the Board to Staff
Dear Employees: The trustees of Deutsches Altenheim want to extend our profound gratitude for your service to our residents in this difficult time. Their care is our one mission… View Article
5-1-2020 COVID-19 Update
Greetings from the front line, It has been about seven weeks since we first began communicating with you about the impact of COVID-19 at Deutsches Altenheim. We are all feeling… View Article
April 24, 2020
4-24-2020 COVID-19 Update
Greetings from the front line, I’d like to begin this update by acknowledging the tremendous patience and unwavering support of the family and friends of residents throughout our campus. When… View Article
April 17, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the COVID-19 outbreak being addressed on campus? It’s important to note that the Deutsches Altenheim campus comprises three entities: German Centre (nursing home and post-hospital rehab), Edelweiss Village… View Article
April 14, 2020
4-14-2020 COVID-19 Update
It is with profound sadness that I share that four German Centre residents have passed away after testing positive for COVID-19. We offer our sincerest condolences to their families and… View Article
April 10, 2020
4-10-2020 COVID-19 Update
Deutsches Altenheim is actively responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. As always, our top priority is protecting the well-being and safety of our residents, patients and staff. Unfortunately, despite our… View Article
April 1, 2020
4-1-2020 COVID-19 Update
Throughout the pandemic, Deutsches Altenheim has been in communication with, and following guidelines from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) to… View Article
March 27, 2020
3-27-2020 COVID-19 Update
As the entire country does its best to adjust to the wave of coronavirus-related restrictions, we are adjusting at Deutsches Altenheim, too. Social distancing has been in place for several… View Article
