April 13, 2020 – As of April 13, 2020, 17 residents at Monticello West tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of residents and employees is our top priority; therefore, we enhanced our internal processes and protocols at the onset of this health crisis to better protect our community.We will remain flexible as this crisis evolves to ensure we’re following the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We will adapt as these issues continue to evolve, and new challenges arise. We are supporting the affected residents and providing regular updates to the appropriate local, county and state health departments.

March 16, 2020 –  After careful consideration for the health and safety of residents, employees, and family members, our community amended its visitor policy on Monday, March 16, and is restricting visitors from entering our community.

Please bookmark the LCS website for future updates and information regarding our community COVID-19 response and prevention measures already implemented, such as:

• Educating all staff and residents in social distancing guidelines
• Increasing the frequency and rigor of cleaning and disinfecting common community areas
• Implementing temporary visitor restrictions, including deliveries
• Canceling on-site large group social events and recreational activities
• Reviewing and executing our emergency preparedness and response program
• Asking residents and employees to reschedule travel plans and remain in our community
• Deploying an updated visitor advisory for communities and to campus
• Coordinating best practices across the broad, LCS partner network
• Making the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 prevention resources and recommendations available to all employees

All future updates regarding the COVID-19 response, including visitor policies, social distancing guidelines, and prevention recommendations, can be found here. LCS has also opened a national hotline for information. Call 855-998-4934.