Published today: Statement from Life Care Center of Kirkland regarding COVID-19. This sounds like self-quarantine, and it's unlikely to be the last such facility to seal itself off.
Residents are our highest priority at Life Care Center of Kirkland. Their safety and well-being are our primary concerns.
Recently, one of our associates and one of our residents were diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19) while receiving care in local hospitals. We only have those two confirmed cases at this time.
Current residents and associates are being monitored closely. As is normal this time of year, there are various cold and flu-like symptoms being exhibited from residents and associates. The health department has advised us to monitor for an elevated temperature, cough and shortness of breath. We're consulting with the health department and possibly sending patients to a local hospital for formal COVID-19 testing. That testing is not performed in our facility.
As precaution, all visits to the facility from families, volunteers or vendors are not allowed. Concerned family members or responsible parties may call our facility. The facility is currently placing a hold on admissions as well to fully focus on our current residents and associates.
We take the event very seriously and have members of our corporate clinical team on-site to provide extra assistance. We are in contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the Washington Health Department. We are following their guidance exclusively and will continue to take all precautions necessary for our residents, staff and the community at large.
