COVID Updates
Information and Precautions
We know these are challenging times for you and your loved ones. Like you, our utmost concern is for the health and well-being of each of our patients and to ensure our staff is healthy and able to continue to care for patients. With that being said, we continue to take all necessary cautionary measures and are strictly adhering to and implementing all CDC recommendations and guidelines. We continue to also work with local and state agencies as we fight Covid19. During this time we also recognize how important it is to keep the lines of communication open to give you peace of mind while we continue to meet the care needs of your loved ones while at our facility. As such, the facility will be providing updates of new developments as they take place on this page to keep you updated.
Latest Updates:
July 2021
July 13, 2021
Please allow this email to serve as an update as to new developments at our facility relative to COVID-19. We have learned that 1 employee has tested positive for COVID-19. As such, we are continuing to work with Public Health and various local agencies to stop the spread of COVID-19.
At this time, we are continuing to implement all the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control. Should additional safeguards be added, we will provide you with an update.
Our goal is to keep all lines of communication open during this difficult time while we ensuring the safety of your loved ones and our employees.
March 2021
March 9, 2021
As of March 9, 2021, Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents or employees who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
February 2021
February 18, 2021
As of February 18, 2021, Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents or employees who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
February 9, 2021
On January 22, 2021, Lynwood Post Acute posted below the updates of COVID activity in the facility to update the community. I’m happy to report that the information below was an error by Avelino Lab. On January 21, Avellino Lab reported results that are supposed to be negative. The incorrect reporting was due to an isolated error by an individual employee performing reporting duties on a single batch of samples.
As of February 9, 2021, Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents or employees who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
Thank you
January 2021
January 22, 2021
Lynwood Post Acute Care Center continues to adhere to all testing protocols outlined by California Department of Public Health in an effort to fight against Covid-19.
The facility has been conducting twice(2) weekly testing since the surge in LA County. Through these routine testing of both residents and staff Lynwood identified 21 residents who have tested positive and 11 staff members. Those Residents testing positive were immediately moved to the Red Zone and closely monitored by the covid designated staff.
Meanwhile, the 11 staff members that tested positive for Covid-19 are under isolation at home.
The facility continues to work with the Local Public Health and implement all the infection control and safety protocols as the residents and staff are the facility’s top priority.
December 2020
December 28, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents or employees who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
December 3, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents or employees who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
Stay safe.
November 2020
November 19, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents or employees who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
Stay safe.
November 4, 2020
On November 3rd, Lynwood Healthcare Center discovered that a newly admitted resident was diagnosed positive for COVID-19.
Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
October 2020
October 26, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents or employees who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
Stay Safe.
October 9, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents or employees who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
September 2020
September 30, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents or employees who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
Stay safe.
September 18, 2020
Today, Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents or employees who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
Stay safe.
September 14, 2020
On September 14, 2020, Lynwood Healthcare Center just learned that 2 staff member tested positive for Covid-19. At the moment, the 2 staff members that tested positive are asymptomatic and currently isolating at home.
Please know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Please return to this web page to get updates as they come in. Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community.
September 7, 2020 Today, Lynwood Healthcare Center just learned that 10 additional residents and 1 staff member tested positive for Covid-19. At the moment, all of the residents tested positive are asymptomatic and moved to our COVID Unit for isolation away from other residents. The 1 staff member was asked to isolate at home and follow CDC guidelines for self-isolation. Please know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Please return to this web page to get updates as they come in. Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community.
September 3, 2020
Today September 3, 2020, Lynwood Healthcare Center leaned that 2 of our residents tested positive for Covid-19 in the hospital. The residents were transferred to the acute hospital for medical management.
Please know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Please return to this web page to get updates as they come in. Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community.
August 2020
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August 21, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents or employees who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
Stay safe.
August 13, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents or employees who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in. Stay safe.
August 7, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents or employees who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
We maintain a strict no-visitors policy and screen all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
July 2020
July 31, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center currently has only 1 resident positive for COVID-19. Although the resident is asymptomatic, the resident is still placed in an isolated area away from the rest of the other residents. As such, we are continuing to work with Public Health and various local agencies to enhance our care for the residents.
Staff and residents are getting tested at least monthly. Staff’s temperature checks, before and after their shifts, are being monitored closely by our Infection Preventionist Nurse.
We continue with work with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health vigilantly during this time. We know it can be difficult under the current circumstances to not be able to have the same access to your dearest loved ones. We are committed to doing whatever we can to keep the connection between you both.
July 21, 2020
On July 20th we have learned that 1 resident has tested positive for COVID-19. Although that resident tested positive, that resident is asymptomatic and has been placed in isolation away from other residents. As such, we are continuing to work with Public Health and various local agencies to stop the spread of COVID-19.
At this time, we are continuing to implement all the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control. Should additional safeguards be added, we will provide you with an update.
Our goal is to keep all lines of communication open during this difficult time while we ensuring the safety of your loved ones and our employees.
July 16, 2020
We have learned that on July 15th, (1) resident tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, the resident been transferred to the acute hospital for monitoring purposes. As such, we are continuing to work with Public Health and various local agencies to stop the spread of COVID-19.
We are continuing to implement all the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control. Should additional safeguards be added, we will provide you with an update.
Our goal is to keep all lines of communication open during this difficult time while we ensuring the safety of your loved ones and our employees.
July 13, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
We maintain a strict no-visitors policy and monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
July 6, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
We maintain a strict no-visitors policy and monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
June 2020
June 26, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any residents who are newly diagnosed positive or symptomatic of COVID-19.
We maintain a strict no-visitors policy and monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
June 19, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center does not have any new residents who are positive for COVID-19. Yesterday, June 18th, a Resident presented symptoms related to COVID-19. We’ve placed that resident in Isolation away from other residents and monitor closely.
We maintain a strict no-visitors policy and monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health.
Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
Stay safe.
June 10, 2020
On Tuesday evening, June 9th, Lynwood Healthcare Center admitted and is treating a new patient from the community that was diagnosed with COVID-19. The patient has been admitted to the COVID unit and kept in isolation with all safety and infection protocols being followed.
June 6, 2020
On Friday evening June 5th, Lynwood Healthcare Center admitted and is treating a new patient from the community that was diagnosed with COVID-19. The patient has been admitted to the COVID unit and kept in isolation with all safety and infection protocols being followed.
June 5, 2020 Since May 29, 2020, Lynwood Healthcare Center have not admitted any patients that are positive for COVID-19. LHCC also does not have any current residents exhibiting new COVID-19 symptoms. Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by Public Health. Our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our community. Please return to this webpage to get updates as they come in.
May 2020
May 30, 2020
On Friday, May 29, 2020, Lynwood Healthcare Center admitted and is treating another new patient from the community that was diagnosed with COVID-19. The patient has been admitted to the COVID unit and kept in isolation with all safety and infection protocols being followed.
May 29, 2020
On May 28, 2020, Lynwood Healthcare Center was able to admit and treat a new patient from the community that was diagnosed with COVID-19. The patient has been admitted to the COVID unit and kept in isolation with all safety and infection protocols being followed.
May 23, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center has readmitted another one of our residents that have tested positive for COVID-19. As such, we are continuing to work with Public Health and various local agencies including following all guidelines put forth by the CDC. Should additional safeguards be added, we will provide you with an update.
Our goal is to keep all lines of communication open during this difficult time while ensuring the safety of your loved ones and our employees.
May 21, 2020
Lynwood Healthcare Center recently partnered with Los Angeles County Public Health in an effort to provide care to the most vulnerable community during this pandemic. As such, Lynwood Healthcare is now a dedicated Covid-19 facility. Essentially, this means that Lynwood Healthcare is able to accept vulnerable patients who are COVID+ from an acute care hospital and provide the care they need as well as the non COVID+ patients. Lynwood Healthcare has designated a COVID+ unit that is separated from the remainder of the facility with a dedicated staff and designated equipment with a barrier and separate entrance as permitted. By accepting these COVID+ patients it frees up hospital beds across Southern California that are desperately needed for those in dire need. With that being said, Lynwood Healthcare has now begun to accept COVID+ patients. As of today, 1 COVID+ patient has been accepted at Lynwood Healthcare Center.
May 16, 2020 On May 13, 2020, Lynwood Healthcare Center executed facility-wide COVID-19 testing to all employees and residents. Results were received early this morning on May 16th. Of those 85 tests, 4 came back positive with COVID-19. Although none of the people tested positive exhibited any symptoms, they are still being closely monitored and placed in isolation. Know that we continue to monitor all residents and staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including taking each person’s temperature. Lynwood Healthcare Center has been in close communication with the Local Health Department and adhering to all infection control guidelines outlined by the CDC. We will keep you updated as to this new development. Please be assured that during this time we will keep the lines of communication open to give you peace of mind while we work to ensure the safety of your loved ones and our staff.
May 14, 2020 Lynwood Healthcare readmitted 2 more residents that are COVID-positive. As of today, we have 20 COVID-positive residents in-house. Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by public health.
May 8, 2020 Lynwood does not have any residents with new-onset COVID symptoms in the past week. We have been actively partnering with our community hospitals to readmit our COVID-positive residents back to the facility in a safe manner and in coordination with the local health department. As of today, we have 18 COVID-positive residents in-house. We have not had any additional staff test positive or display COVID signs and symptoms in the past week. Know that we continue to monitor all staff members before and after each shift for signs and symptoms of COVID, including taking each person’s temperature. We are adhering to the infection control guidelines as outlined by public health.