Uncertainty surrounds nursing homes, assisted living
It has been hard for residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, said officials at The Heritage at Meridian Gardens and Emerald Nursing and Rehab, and the coronavirus vaccine presents unknowns. Emerald Administrator Chelsey Roan and Heritage Senior Living Counselor Rachelle Congdon said they do not know how the COVID-19 vaccine might change visitation. Right now, visitation is shut down at Emerald, 2855 40th Ave., and limited at Heritage, 4515 38th St. Pictured is Chelsey Roan, the administrator of Emerald Nursing & Rehab. Roan said she is unsure how vaccination will change visitation. ...