Information updated as of 3-16-20
The elderly are at a higher level of risk from the COVID-19 virus.
For their protection the following actions have been taken.
Freestone County Senior Services will not be serving lunch out the backdoor, and delivering Meals on Wheels. Call the day prior to have your name added to the list. 903-389-5800
Teague Nursing Home has shortened their visitation hours to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with all visitors required to be screened and sign in at the front door. Screening involves temperature taking, and following the guidelines currently set by the CDC.
Fairview Healthcare Residence is allowing immediate family members only and no children under the age of seventeen.
Verify before visiting, Dena Rooney, DON/RN explains that, “At any time we could go to not allowing anyone in the facility but staff…this is for the protection of the residents that live in our facility.”
Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is not allowing visitors at this time.
Employees must past a screening when going in for their shift.
In the case of an imminent patient, visitation can be arranged with caution for immediate family with screenings.
Facetime is a possibility for anyone needing to see a family member.
Administrator Jerry Warren Jr. stated, “We are doing everything possible at this time.”
Clyde Ridge, Precinct County 4 Commissioner is offering assistance to the elderly or an ill person for groceries, medication or essential items.
Mr. Ridge can be reached at 254-625-1006. Leave a message with your name if he does not answer, and he will get back with you.
Lisa Underhill, Nursing Home Ministry, is helping the elderly complete their shopping. Get your shopping list and payment to Lisa on one of her off days, and she will bring your groceries out to your car for you
She would need to be sent a list prior to the day she shops, and will only be available on certain days.
Brookshire Brothers – Teague, Texas is working with the local churches, local chamber, volunteers, and employees to deliver groceries to elderly in need inside their community.
