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Three of our Kendal nurses traveled to Washington DC on Thursday, May 12, 2022 to march in the United “Million” Nurse March. The march was intended to bring awareness to…

Kendal at Ithaca has been experiencing the ups and downs reflected in the community at large with respect to COVID. At one point we had a small cluster of positive…

After weeks of watching the numbers related to COVID increase, Kendal at Ithaca is responding to escalating rates of positive tests and possible exposures. As of April 19, masks will…

Kendal at Ithaca is proud to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter this fall to host the Ithaca Cortland, NY, 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The event…

Yesterday afternoon, Laurie Mante, Executive Director, lifted the mask requirement for residents, visitors and most staff while in the community areas of the campus. Believe me, it didn’t take long…

Update for February 2, 2022 Yesterday two staff members of the Health Center tested positive for COVID-19. One individual works in Cascadilla House and, after conducting contact tracing, was determined…

Good morning, On Wednesday an independent living resident tested positive for COVID19. The resident is isolating and recovering in their residence. Any residents who were a close contact have been…

The requirement that visitors to skilled nursing facilities, Taughannock House, in our case, be tested prior to visiting has presented some challenges. Kendal at Ithaca recognizes the importance of maintaining…

January 14, 2022 Overall, I have a positive report to share today. We now have 7 staff out with confirmed COVID, 6 out with symptoms, pending PCR results. We have…