Statement from San Luis Care Center regarding COVID-19

Updated: Wednesday, October 21, 4:55 p.m. MDT

San Luis Care Center is committed to providing a high level of service in a safe environment that brings peace of mind to our residents and their families.

From the beginning of the pandemic, our associates have followed all guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. We continue to work closely with the Colorado Department of Health, the Agency for Health Care Administration and the local Department of Health as our associates battle COVID-19.

As of October 21, here is the latest regarding COVID-19 in our facility:

• New associate case as of October 21 for a total of two associates cases. The associates are recovering at home and will not return to work until the CDC's strict guidelines for returning to work after testing positive for COVID-19 have been met.
• No other residents or associates are positive as of October 21.
• All residents and associates are being tested this week. We will continue with weekly testing until the community positivity rate is below five percent.
• In September, all associates were tested, and all tested negative.

We will continue to work closely with the Colorado Department of Health, the Agency for Health Care Administration and the local health department and follow the guidance they provide, along with guidelines offered by CMS and the CDC. Both the state and local health departments have been extremely supportive. We are thankful for their partnership and support. We are also grateful for the outpouring of love we've received from the San Luis Valley community.

Patrick Morden, Executive Director