COVID-19 Updates

For the latest news on how we’re responding to COVID-19, read more here:

Schedule A Family Visit/Call

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 spirits, overall, were getting brighter. Today in Massachusetts, even though test-positive cases remain low, there has been a rise due to the highly-contagious Delta variant…. 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 for all staff and visitors entering our campus. Protective personal equipment (PPE) requirements are easing in some areas. Masks continue to be mandatory in all… 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% of our adult day program participants, and 80% of our full-time staff are fully vaccinated! Remarkable numbers which translate into significant opportunities for engagement on… 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 Across the campus, 98% of our residents, 100% of our adult day program participants, and roughly 80% of our full-time staff are fully vaccinated! Remarkable… View Article

April 14, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  The campus is off COVID restrictions as of today. The COVID-19 Daily Impact will be suspended until/if needed to report new cases of COVID-19 on the Deutsches Altenheim campus. At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19…. View Article

April 13, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  German Centre recorded a positive COVID-19 staff case from our surveillance testing on 3/30/21.  The staff member currently has no symptoms of COVID-19, and will be quarantined for at least the next 10 days.  The staff member worked on the short-term (TCU) unit, which has now been placed under quarantine. Additionally, on 3/30, a TCU… View Article

April 12, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  German Centre recorded a positive COVID-19 staff case from our surveillance testing on 3/30/21.  The staff member currently has no symptoms of COVID-19, and will be quarantined for at least the next 10 days.  The staff member worked on the short-term (TCU) unit, which has now been placed under quarantine. Additionally, on 3/30, a TCU… View Article

April 9, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  German Centre recorded a positive COVID-19 staff case from our surveillance testing on 3/30/21.  The staff member currently has no symptoms of COVID-19, and will be quarantined for at least the next 10 days.  The staff member worked on the short-term (TCU) unit, which has now been placed under quarantine. Additionally, on 3/30, a TCU… View Article

April 8, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  German Centre recorded a positive COVID-19 staff case from our surveillance testing on 3/30/21.  The staff member currently has no symptoms of COVID-19, and will be quarantined for at least the next 10 days.  The staff member worked on the short-term (TCU) unit, which has now been placed under quarantine. Additionally, on 3/30, a TCU… View Article

April 7, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  German Centre recorded a positive COVID-19 staff case from our surveillance testing on 3/30/21.  The staff member currently has no symptoms of COVID-19, and will be quarantined for at least the next 10 days.  The staff member worked on the short-term (TCU) unit, which has now been placed under quarantine. Additionally, on 3/30, a TCU… View Article

April 6, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  German Centre recorded a positive COVID-19 staff case from our surveillance testing on 3/30/21.  The staff member currently has no symptoms of COVID-19, and will be quarantined for at least the next 10 days.  The staff member worked on the short-term (TCU) unit, which has now been placed under quarantine. Additionally, on 3/30, a TCU… View Article

April 5, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  German Centre recorded a positive COVID-19 staff case from our surveillance testing on 3/30/21.  The staff member currently has no symptoms of COVID-19, and will be quarantined for at least the next 10 days.  The staff member worked on the short-term (TCU) unit, which has now been placed under quarantine. Additionally, on 3/30, a TCU… View Article

April 2, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  German Centre recorded a positive COVID-19 staff case from our surveillance testing on 3/30/21.  The staff member currently has no symptoms of COVID-19, and will be quarantined for at least the next 10 days.  The staff member worked on the short-term (TCU) unit, which has now been placed under quarantine. Additionally, on 3/30, a TCU… View Article

April 1, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  German Centre recorded a positive COVID-19 staff case from our surveillance testing on 3/30/21.  The staff member currently has no symptoms of COVID-19, and will be quarantined for at least the next 10 days.  The staff member worked on the short-term (TCU) unit, which has now been placed under quarantine. Additionally, on 3/30, a TCU… View Article

March 25, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  The campus is off COVID restrictions as of today. The COVID-19 Daily Impact will be suspended until/if needed to report new cases of COVID-19 on the Deutsches Altenheim campus. At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19…. View Article

March 24, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

March 23, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

March 22, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

March 19, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… 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 receiving the final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine) is now eligible to receive fully-vaccinated visitors in his or her room. Please review carefully the FAQs… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

March 17, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

March 16, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

March 15, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… 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 and local governing bodies about vaccine availability and relaxation of some COVID restrictions. We are inching our way back to what we hope will be… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

March 11, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

March 5, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

March 4, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

March 3, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

March 2, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

March 1, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 26, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 25, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 24, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Update

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 23, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 22, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 19, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 18, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 17, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 16, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 12, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… 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 is mind-boggling. As we continue caring for the vulnerable population in our community, we are hopeful for a light at the end of the sometimes-bleak… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 10, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 9, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 8, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 5, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 4, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 3, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 2, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

February 1, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 29, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 28, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 27, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 26, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 25, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… 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 by all, we have been proactively engaging with staff, enabling them to voice their concerns and, when possible, offer a resolution. I am humbled by,… View Article

• Vaccine Clinic #1 at Edelweiss Village

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 21, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 20, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 19, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 18, 2021

• Vaccination Day at German Centre – Part2

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 15, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 14, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 13, 2021

• Vaccination Day at German Centre

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 12, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 11, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

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 new beginning.  COVID-19 The vaccine is on its way! Next week we begin the first round of vaccine clinics. Edelweiss Village is first up on… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… 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:

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 6, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 5, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

January 4, 2021

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 31, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 30, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 29, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 28, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 23, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 22, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 21, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 18, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

• 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 themselves by offering a delicious traditional Thanksgiving meal. The Resident Life department was also on hand to offer diversions and assisted with many virtual family… View Article

December 17, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 16, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 15, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 14, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 11, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 10, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 9, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 8, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 7, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 4, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 3, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 2, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

December 1, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 30, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 27, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 26, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 25, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 24, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 23, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 20, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

• 11-20-2020 UPDATE

  Read an update of what is happening on the Deutsches Altenheim campus.

November 19, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 18, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 17, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 16, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 13, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 12, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 11, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 10, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 9, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 6, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 5, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 4, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 3, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

November 2, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

October 30, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

October 29, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

October 28, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, we continue to take every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strictly follow all MA DPH, CDC, EOEA, and other state and federal regulations to maintain effective infection control. These measures include but are not limited to: Daily monitoring… View Article

October 27, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

October 23, 2020

• 10-23-2020 UPDATE

  Everywhere you look on our campus, things are happening. Take a look at what’s new.

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

October 22, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

October 21, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

October 19, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

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 visitation with our residents. We are pleased to now offer our families the options to schedule brief, supervised indoor visits with their loved ones. These… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

October 15, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

October 14, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

October 13, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

October 12, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

October 9, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

October 8, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

October 7, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

October 6, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

October 5, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… 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 the seasonal drop in temperatures, the MA Dept. of Public Health (DPH) revised its guidelines for visitation on our campus. As of Monday, October 5,… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

October 1, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

September 30, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

September 29, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

    At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The… View Article

September 28, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

    At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The… View Article

September 25, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

    At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The… View Article

September 24, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

    At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The… View Article

September 23, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

    At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The… View Article

September 22, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

    At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The… View Article

September 21, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

    At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The… 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 to include indoor visits, when possible. We’re reviewing the regulations and hope to be able to accommodate indoor visits on inclement days very soon. Stay… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

    At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The… View Article

September 17, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

    At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The… View Article

September 16, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

    At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The… View Article

September 15, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

    At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The… View Article

September 14, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

    At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The… View Article

September 11, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

September 10, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

September 9, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

September 8, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  Happy Labor Day! At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection… 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 to help organizations like ours operate in today’s complex environment while retaining our mission, identity and values. For the past few years, the healthcare environment… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

September 3, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

September 2, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

September 1, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 31, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 28, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 27, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 26, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 25, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 24, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… 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 all German Centre staff was implemented per Dept. of Public Health (DPH) requirements. Currently, we are conducting bi-weekly random sampling of 30% of our staff…. 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 Village assisted living, Senior Place adult day health program and German Centre (nursing home and post-hospital rehab). Each entity is subject to its own regulatory… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 20, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 19, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 18, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 17, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 14, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 13, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 12, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 11, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 10, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 7, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 6, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 5, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 4, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

August 3, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… 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 testing of all German Centre staff was implemented per Dept. of Public Health (DPH) requirements. One staff member, who recently returned from a trip to… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 30, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 29, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 28, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 27, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 24, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 23, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 22, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 21, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 20, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… 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 to PPE shortages, we’ve offered you a glimpse into the inner workings of a senior care community during a health crisis. We hope the updates… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 16, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 15, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 14, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 13, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… 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 our customary holiday festivities were bypassed in favor of individualized activities. We’re looking forward to the time when we can enjoy celebrations together. Speaking of… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 9, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. The pandemic… View Article

July 8, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

July 7, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

July 6, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

July 2, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

July 1, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 30, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 29, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… 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’ Week rolled around in early May, we were up to our elbows in PPE! We simply couldn’t manage more than a heartfelt “thank you.” Never… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 25, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 24, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 23, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 22, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… 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, we test any resident or patient whose symptoms vary from their norm. The campus remains under strict restrictions per guidance from the Massachusetts Dept. of… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 18, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 17, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 16, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 15, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… 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 the directives we received from the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health (DPH) and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA). After two and half months… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 11, 2020

• Photos: Unity Gathering 6-8-2020

   

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 10, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 9, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 8, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

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 and Edelweiss Village, respectively, about allowing in-person visitations on our campus. The easing of restrictions comes with several necessary precautionary measures; however, residents and families… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… 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 are followed.  BEGINNING JUNE 9, 2020:  Visitation schedule – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Tuesdays: Anna Bauer | 10:00am – 10:30am | 11:00am – 11:30am | 1:30pm… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 3, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 2, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

June 1, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… 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 members of staff, out on medical leave, are on their way to recovery. We have opened our doors to admit new short-term patients who are… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

May 28, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff. Despite our best efforts, COVID-19 has affected residents and staff across our campus. Throughout the pandemic, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… View Article

May 27, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff. Despite our best efforts, COVID-19 has affected residents and staff across our campus. Throughout the pandemic, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… View Article

May 26, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff. Despite our best efforts, COVID-19 has affected residents and staff across our campus. Throughout the pandemic, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… 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 symptom-free days. We hope this change in status means that we have moved past the worst of the epidemic and that the painstaking work of… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff. Despite our best efforts, COVID-19 has affected residents and staff across our campus. Throughout the pandemic, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… 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.

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff. Despite our best efforts, COVID-19 has affected residents and staff across our campus. Throughout the pandemic, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… View Article

May 20, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

May 19, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

May 18, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

May 15, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

• 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. On Thursday, that number dropped to one. According to the CDC, a patient can be considered recovered if they’ve had at least three days with… View Article

May 14, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

May 13, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

May 12, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

May 11, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

May 8, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

• 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 that all residents and staff at Edelweiss Village, our assisted living residence, had been tested for COVID-19. The results indicate no residents are infected with… 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.

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

May 6, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  At Deutsches Altenheim, our top priority is the safety and well-being of residents and staff on our campus. Since this pandemic first arrived in Boston, we have been in contact with, and followed guidance from, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain effective infection control. Unfortunately, despite… View Article

May 5, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  As of May 5, 2020, there are 34 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at German Centre. Since the first positive test result in late March, there have been 20 deaths among test-positive residents and patients. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and friends, and we are working diligently to care for all those who… View Article

May 4, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  As of May 4, 2020, there are 34 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at German Centre. Since the first positive test result in late March, there have been 20 deaths among test-positive residents and patients. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and friends, and we are working diligently to care for all those who… View Article

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 and highest priority, along with the safety and well-being of all of you who provide that care, directly or indirectly. While we take pride in… 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 the effects of this pandemic in our lives. For me, this has been the single largest professional challenge I’ve faced. Our staff at Deutsches Altenheim… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  As of May 1, 2020, there are 40 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at German Centre. Since the first positive test result in late March, there have been 18 deaths among test-positive residents and patients. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and friends, and we are working diligently to care for all those who… View Article

April 30, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  As of April 30, 2020, there are 40 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at German Centre. Since the first positive test result in late March, there have been 18 deaths among test-positive residents and patients. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and friends, and we are working diligently to care for all those who… View Article

April 29, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  As of April 29, 2020, there are 41 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at German Centre. Since the first positive test result in late March, there have been 17 deaths among test-positive residents and patients. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and friends, and we are working diligently to care for all those who… View Article

April 28, 2020

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  As of April 28, 2020, there are 41 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at German Centre. Since the first positive test result in late March, there have been 17 deaths among test-positive residents and patients. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and friends, and we are working diligently to care for all those who… 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 Deutsches Altenheim restricted visitations in mid-March, families accepted the news with grace, acknowledging that it was in the best interest of our residents. Since that… View Article

• COVID-19 Daily Impact

  As of April 24, 2020, there are 42 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at German Centre. Since the first positive test result in late March, there have been 14 deaths among test-positive residents and patients. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and friends, and we are working diligently to care for all those who… 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 assisted living, and Senior Place adult day health program. Senior Place services have been suspended for the foreseeable future. At Edelweiss Village, communal dining and… 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 we share in their grief. These losses are reflective of the impact of this terrible virus; it attacks the frailest among us. Of the four… 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 best efforts, COVID-19 is present at German Centre, our skilled nursing community. At this time, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Edelweiss Village,… 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 implement precautionary measures to the best of our ability. Since March 20, staff have been closely monitoring all German Centre and Edelweiss Village residents and… 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 weeks now. Though it is challenging for residents, we have been working to find creative ways to keep them busy. We are reaching out to… View Article