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A message from Chrissy Akes, Executive Director, to NIRR Independent Living

Posted on June 18, 2020

cakes@neighborhoodriorancho.com

(505) 962-4121

Ext.  4121

(505) 238-2445 (Cell)

COVID-19 Update:

  • The fourth batch of random Supportive Care Residents and Staff tested June 11th resulted in 30 of 30 testing negative. We tested another group of supportive Care Residents and staff today, June 18th.  I will report results next week. NIRR continues to be COVID-19 free.
    • Sorry, still no visitors. 

COVID-19 TESTING:

  • If Independent Living residents want to get COVID-19 tested, here is information:

Presbyterian Healthcare Services – Balloon Fiesta Park

Drive Thru

Dates and Times

Sunday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Tuesday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Address:  4401 Alameda Boulevard N.E Balloon Park

Number for Presbyterian:  505-923-7747

WALKING OUTSIDE:

  • If you are walking/exercising outside with your spouse or alone, you do not need to wear a mask.
  • If you are walking with a friend, it is suggested you wear a mask and social distance. 

HOUSEKEEPING:

  • There is progress with apartments getting cleaned by housekeeping.
    • Please remember if you stay in your apartment while the housekeepers are cleaning, you MUST wear your mask and social distance. You are welcome to wait on the balcony or outside your apartment too.
    • If you do not comply with wearing a mask and stay in your apartment, the housekeepers will not clean your apartment.

PONDEROSA:

  • If you wish meals delivered to your room, the Extn. Is: 4156

BISTRO:

  • Bistro will re-open with limited indoor and outdoor seating on June 22nd.

OUTSIDE WEED CONTROL:

  • Red Shovel will spray herbicide (Ranger Pro) on Friday, June 19th. It is the same one we have used previously and it is safe for humans and pets.

CELL PHONE RECEPTION:

  • IF you are having cell-phone reception problems, try:
  • Make sure your Wi-Fi calling is on.
    • Go to settings, select cellular, then scroll down and select Wi-Fi Calling and make sure it is on.
    • This should help with some of the problems we are having with service.
    • We are installing two boosters that were received from our cell phone carrier.

Remember to ALWAYS wear your mask when outside of your apartment.

If you need a new mask, please contact the Hospitality Desk.

Information subject to change.