Social-Distanced Outdoor Visits – Independent and Assisted Living
About Safe Social Distanced Outdoor Visits
Menno Place allows safe socially distanced outdoor visits for residents of Pavilion, Terrace West, Terrace East and Primrose Gardens.
What is a safe social distanced outdoor visit?
This is a visit with a resident that takes place outside and all visitors are 6 feet apart from each other.
No-Touch Visit
Your safe social distanced outdoor visit is a no-touch visit. No holding hands, shaking hands, rubbing back, hugging, kissing or touching. This will not be possible if you are six feet apart.
What if there is a group of visitors who are a bubble with each other?
If there is a group of visitors who live under the same roof and are a bubble, they may sit together closer than 6 feet apart. An example is a husband, wife and their children in their household. On the Menno Place campus, we ask that you use the MOST conservative definition of “bubble”. This means that siblings living in multiple households should exercise social distancing.
What if we are all related to each other – doesn’t that make us a bubble?
No. The coronavirus does not care if you are relatives or not. Some of the most unfortunate “hot-spots” of COVID-19 spreading has happened at family gatherings. Be extremely cautious. You do not want your family to be impacted this way. See: Family Gathering COVID-19
Should you wear a mask while socially distanced visiting? YES.
Yes. It is required. This is because it is NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE to stay 6 feet away while having a conversation. Six feet is a HUGE distance for normal social interaction. We have marked the distance with red duct tape on the ground and notice that these marks are regularly ignored. They seem TOO far apart. The mask is REQUIRED at all times on the Menno Place campus.
What if I don’t think a mask makes any difference to the safety of myself or the visitor?
Menno Place is not seeking to change your mind. You do not have to agree, but you must comply if you are on the Menno Place campus.
What will you do if I don’t wear a mask?
We will ask you to wear a mask. We may provide you with a mask. We will ask you to leave if you continue not to comply. Disprespect and aggression are not tolerated on the Menno Place campus.
Will you evict a resident if they do not comply?
No. We will ask the resident to comply with the infection control protocols. Most residents are concerned about their own safety and the safety of others should they bring COVID-19 to our campus.
How can we communicate with a mask on if our loved one is hard of hearing?
Menno Place has clear masks available for purchase – CLICK HERE and we suggest an assistive hearing device – CLICK HERE.
Can I use the restroom inside the apartment building when I come for a socially distanced visit?
No. You may not enter the apartment building unless you are the registered visitor for a loved one in Pavilion, Terrace West or Primrose Gardens. You must wear your ID badge to enter. There are NO visitors inside Terrace East.
A porta-potty is available near Terrace East at the Living Waters Garden. You must hand-sanitize after use.
Hand hygiene
Every visitor is expected to practice hand-hygiene. You should bring your own hand sanitizer with you so that you can clean your hands before and after your visit with your loved one.
How to: HAND WASHING HYGIENE | HAND SANITIZER HYGIENE
How often can I visit outdoors with my loved one?
There is no limit to the frequency of your visits.
What should I do if the Living Waters Gazebo or Patio is getting crowded?
Bring extra folding chairs and pick another spot. Crowding is one of the risks of COVID-19 spread.
Can our whole family come to visit with our loved one on a special occasion like a birthday?
The Public Health Officer guidelines for groups says that no more than 50 may attend and all must be socially distanced in a gathering. There is not enough space on the Menno Place campus (by the apartments) for this many people to gather safely. Your group must be smaller and practice social distancing. All must wear masks. A safer idea is to have a “drive-by” visit where your loved one is located where cars can safely drive by and wish them a happy birthday or anniversary, etc.
Can we bring our small children to visit?
Yes. They bring a lot of joy to the elders. All must wear masks.
Can we play golf on the putting green?
Yes. As long as you are all in the same bubble and you are wearing masks. You must stay socially distanced from your loved one. This would be a fun idea for your loved one to watch from a distance.
