March 31st, 2020
To our Tolstoy Family & Friends,
COVID-19 has surely thrown everyone a curveball. We want to ensure everyone’s safety and are
constantly keeping up to date with guidelines and recommendations from the Department of Health
(DOH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
As everyone is aware, the restriction on visitation remains in place until further notice from
DOH. All communal dining and group activities have been put on hold. We have limited staff coming in
and out of the building. Our staff is being screened on a daily basis upon entering the facility with
temperature checks, answering a screening questionnaire and ensuring they are washing their hands as
soon as they pass the screening site. Residents are monitored daily for any coronavirus signs and
symptoms.
As the Director of Social Services, I recognize the strain it has put on everyone from staff,
residents, families and friends. Everyone’s psychosocial well-being is at risk and it is vital that we
maintain our mental health to get through this.
We acknowledge how difficult it is for families to remain away from their loved ones, especially
during stressful times like this. We are grateful for everyone’s cooperation and understanding on our
current visitation restriction. Our facility has made alternative communication possible, through phone
calls, email, FaceTime, Skype, Zoom and even visits through our glass doors or at the residents’
windows. The staff is assisting in monitoring residents whom they feel are having a more difficult time
adjusting to “current life.” I am working with our Recreation Department to make sure people are
getting extra friendly visits, time to talk about their feelings and setting up appointments for video chats.
If you find you are having trouble coping with the extended time away from your loved ones and
would like to talk, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via phone (845) 268-6813 ext. 119 or via
email, sgan@tfrnc.org. You can also set up an appointment for FaceTime by contacting Julie LePore, our
Activities Director at ext. 135 or via email, JLePore@tfrnc.org.
We are all in this together! Thank you for helping us keep our residents and your loved ones
safe. Stay well!
Sincerely,
Sharlyne Gan
Director of Social Services
Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Rockland County NY
Until further notice we are not accepting any visitors. Please call the main number if you have any questions or concerns
Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Tailored To Your Needs
When looking for a nursing home or rehabilitation, you should consider Tolstoy Foundation Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Valley Cottage, NY. Our skilled nursing center is dedicated to providing excellent care to your loved one.
Long and Short-Term Care
Even for short-term rehab needs, your loved one will feel welcomed and part of our family in the care they receive. For some, rehab can be a struggle, and we provide a positive environment in which to heal and strengthen.
A Full-Service Approach
We make sure our residents are provided with spiritual care from St. Sergius of Radonezh Russian Orthodox Church. We also encourage clergical visits of other faiths because it’s important to build the spirit. Many of our activities are designed to help keep the mind active and enhance social and cultural building among the residents. Our activities are conducted in English and Russian and include arts and crafts, cards and games, concerts, field trips, happy hours, lectures, movies, gardening, creative cuisine, music appreciation, poetry readings and exercise programs.
With our registered dietitian on staff, we are able to provide Kosher meals for those who request them in fitting with their medically required dietary needs. We nourish the body, mind, and spirit.
Tolstoy Foundation Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Valley Cottage, NY, welcomes you and your loved ones. Providing excellent care in a beautiful and comfortable setting is our top priority.
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