To all Seneca View Residents and Families:
We are contacting you today to provide an update in regard to our current COVID-19 activity at Seneca View. In our last communication we let you know that we were experiencing a quick onset of COVID-19 cases among residents and staff of Seneca View. Since then, the spread of COVID-19 has slowed, but we have had additional cases among our residents and staff. All family members of the affected residents have been notified and the staff members have been removed from the schedule for the required quarantine period. Twice weekly testing of both residents and staff continues, along with increased surveillance for signs and symptoms of any illness. At this time we have nine residents positive for COVID-19, with seven direct care staff and two support services staff members, off for quarantine.
The rate of COVID-19 infection is elevated in our region and across the country. Social distancing and infection prevention practices are still strongly encouraged for all visitors to the nursing home. We ask that you please postpone your visit if you are exhibiting any symptoms of illness.
Please feel free to contact our Nursing Units, the Director of Nursing, or my office if you have any questions. You can also reach our NYS Ombudsman team, Tricia Chevallard, at (607) 274-5492, or Kate Lyon, at (607) 274-5437, if you need.
Warmest Regards,
Patrick J. Ryan
Executive Director LTC Services
Administrator – Seneca View Skilled Nursing
what our patients are saying
“I have to say the last couple visits that I’ve had here have been wonderful. About a month ago I had an EGD and the staff were amazing! Explained everything in detail and made me feel at ease. I was very nervous and the nurse I had was very comforting. Tonight we had to take my son to the emergency room and they were awesome with him! We got right in. “
“I have had many occasions visiting CMC for myself and family. We have never had a bad experience there at all. Last October I had surgery and the nurses were amazing especially my night nurse. Thank you to all CMC staff for doing what you do every day with a smile.”
“The staff and accommodations at Cayuga Birthplace are amazing!!! This is what it I imagine it would feel like to be a celebrity getting VIP treatment. I wish I could stay longer – even the food options are 5 Star! The amenities are great. Everything is clean and designed beautifully. Not a single complaint, only praises!”
“I have been a Hemo dialysis patient for almost Five years. Prior to dialysis and during dialysis I have had several trips to the ER, due to other health issues & was admitted to CMC more than a few times. Each and every time I’ve been there, whether in patient or out, I have been treated with respect, professionalism, and efficiency. I give this hospital 2 thumbs up!! Thank you CMC for taking care of me all these years!!”
