Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Philadelphia Protestant Home

Independent Living

Phone: 215-697-8086

Personal Care

Phone: 215-697-8031

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Phone: 215-697-8005

General Inquiries: (215) 697-8000
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 2023

To our residents and their family and friends:

UPDATED INFORMATION RELATED TO PPH’S INFECTION PREVENTION METHODS AND OUR RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

MASK WEARING:

PPH HAS TEMPORARILY REINSTATED THE MASK POLICY FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING RESIDENTS AND VISITORS DUE TO A RECENT SURGE IN COVID CASES.

Masks are  REQUIRED in Personal Care and Pathways Skilled Nursing.

IF YOU ARE FEELING SICK OR HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WHO IS SICK, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM VISITING.

IF YOU HAVE TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, PLEASE DO NOT VISIT FOR 10 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE POSITIVE TEST.

PPH common areas, including the Tabor Market, Gift Shop, Fountain Room and dining areas are now OPEN to guests.

Below are our current visiting status and guidelines for the different areas of our community:

PPH is now OPEN to visits for our independent living residents.

Personal Care, including Chapters Memory Care is currently OPEN to in-room visits. Two visitors are permitted at one time.

Pathways Skilled Nursing is currently OPEN to in-room visits. Two visitors are permitted in the resident’s room at one time to allow for safe social distancing.

You DO NOT need to call ahead to schedule your visit, however recommended visit times are 10am-7:30pm.

Google Duo video calls are also available. To schedule your Google Duo video call, please send an email to stayconnected@pphfamily.org.

The following is what to expect when you arrive on campus:

PPH has a family portal that provides timely communications regarding updates for our families and power-of-attorneys of our residents. If you are a family member or power-of-attorney of a PPH resident, please email portal@pphfamily.org to sign up for this communication.

Information about the COVID-19 Vaccine:

Below are helpful links regarding the latest regarding COVID-19 and the vaccine:

https://info.omnicare.com/rs/095-VIX-581/images/COVID-19%20Vaccination%20FAQs_V2.pdf

What we are doing to keep our community safe:

The CDC has made several recommendations to reduce the potential for the virus to enter our buildings. PPH is following those recommendations. These include strict hand washing procedures, practicing social distancing, wearing face masks, wearing additional PPE such as gowns, masks, face shields and gloves in our Personal Care and Pathways Skilled Nursing buildings.

In addition, PPH is following guidance from our local and state health departments. For the most up-to-date information on this topic, please visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/covid19.

Please watch the below video that celebrates the heroes of our community.

What Residents Say

"In my nine years at PPH, I’ve grown to like it very much. At first, I felt like a stranger and then as I began to talk to people, we increasingly became good friends. A way to meet people is to join clubs. I’m now part of the PPH Auxiliary. I love helping with their flea markets because you never know what you can find. Recently, I’ve joined an evening quilting class. I love that I can continue to enjoy my life outside of PPH while experiencing the offers here.…especially the pool! Everything is just so convenient.

– Lucille Hite, Independent Living resident

What Families Say

"My mom is sooo happy at PPH, I can’t even describe it in strong enough words. She’s met so many new friends and these ladies do EVERYTHING together! She sees Dad every day in Pathways, but can have her life too. She’s gone to so many activities and I think I’ve already been to Scoops with her at least 15 times. She loves the dining room and Bistro too. My sister, Ilene, and I are so delighted that Mom is happy.......Wow, it feels like Mom’s been there about 2 years—but it’s only 2 months!! That’s how comfortable and natural it feels for her – and for all of us.

– Rhonda Frenkel, daughter of resident Bernice Segal

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