Illinois Enters Tier 3 Mitigations COVID-19

Effective 11/20/20, Illinois enters Tier 3 Mitigations due to the high number of COVID-19 cases in the state.  For Skilled Nursing Facilities, this means: All visits, including outdoor, are suspended.  The only exception is Compassionate Care Visits for end-of-life residents. Communal Dining is suspended, meaning all residents are now taking meals n their rooms instead…

Now Scheduling In-Person Visits

Visits are permitted by appointment only. We have times on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 pm for in-person visits. All visits must be scheduled ahead of time by calling Jeni at 217-223-2636, ext. 326. We are not able to offer weekend or evening visits at this time.*Visits will be scheduled on Wednesday 11/25 only for…

Suspending Outdoor Visits

Due to the rise in cases in our county, the Adams County Health Department has asked all Skilled Nursing Facilities in our area to suspend outdoor visits.  Our Garden Visits are on hold until we receive guidance allowing us to offer those visits again.

Now Scheduling Garden Visits

We are now scheduling Garden Visits with our residents.  Those interested in scheduling a visit should call Jeni Yaeger at 217-223-2636, ext 326 to schedule and for a list of guidelines to follow during that visit. Family members are strongly discouraged from meeting their resident at a doctor’s appointment outside of our building.  Doing so may expose…

Visiting Restrictions Plus Testing and Response Strategy

Currently, Sunset Home is restricted to visitors during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Until further advisement from the CDC, CMS, IDPH, and Adams County Health Department, no visitors may enter our building.  Window visits and video chats can be arranged by calling the facility at 217-223-2636. In addition to the visiting restrictions, Sunset Home has also implemented…