Fairmount COVID-19 Response Updates

Fairmount Protection and Prevention Updates are provided to keep our residents, residents’ loved ones, and team members informed of the latest recommendations for keeping our residents and team members safe.

Masks are required when visiting these neighborhoods and common areas:

• Wheat Ridge Health Care
• Rehab
• Residential Suites

Visitation remains open daily, with the preferred visitation times being between 10am and 7pm. When visiting, please follow the infection prevention guidelines available at the entryway.

• Hand hygiene is essential. Use alcohol-based hand rub or wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Alcohol-based hand rub is available at the entrance and in the hallways.
• Wearing a face mask (covering mouth and nose) is recommended. Other Personal Protective Equipment may need to be worn per Nursing instructions.
• Physically distance at least six feet between persons.

Visits may continue as long as you are feeling well. However, please refrain from visiting if you are feeling unwell, if you had COVID-19 within the past 10 days, or if you had exposure to someone with COVID-19 within the past 10 days.

Masks are no longer required in Wheat Ridge Personal Care and Farm Crest Personal Care.

A vaccine clinic, offering COVID-19, Shingles, and Prevnar 20 vaccines, will be held at Fairmount on Tuesdays, October 3 and October 17, 2023, in the Wheat Ridge Chapel from 2pm-3pm. Please call 717.354.1800 to make an appointment.

All previous updates may be viewed by clicking the link below.