Click here to learn more about our response to COVID-19 (new Coronavirus). Information and Resources on COVID-19 Covid Cases FAQ Campus Information Stressed or Anxious? Vaccine Resources Information about SCAMS related to COVID-19 How to Avoid SCAMS from the Federal Trade Commission - FTC Coronavirus Scams from the AARP Information about Scams by the Department of Justice (DOJ) August 20, 2021 Dear Resident and Family Member, As you may have heard, on Wednesday August 18, President Biden announced he is calling on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to require all nursing homes who accept federal reimbursement to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for team members. We recognize that this mandate will be met with mixed emotions. Some will be undoubtably relieved while others will be disconcerted and alarmed. Since the COVID-19 vaccination availability, we have done our part to encourage all team members who are able to get the vaccine. We feel it’s the best way to maintain the safety and health of our team members, their families, and our residents. At the same time, in accordance with our CROFT values, we respect those who choose to think differently. You may be asking what this mandate means? The answer is, we don’t know for sure. It appears we will receive communication as early as September. We ask for your patience as we await formal guidance from CMS and our state department of health with the policy and procedures. Once that is received, we will begin to process this guidance as an organization in conjunction with our team members In addition, we are working with our state and national non-profit associations to advocate for team members who are unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious beliefs and/or medical conditions. We expect these protections will be included in the mandate but feel it is vital for us to have our voices heard now. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself or another member of the leadership team. In addition, you may also email your concerns or questions to covidquestions@greencroftcommunities.org. Sincerely, Mark King, Greencroft Communities President/CEO See past letters Golden Years Great Lakes Christian Home Greencroft Goshen Greencroft Middlebury Hamilton Grove Oak Grove Southfield Village Walnut Hills Greencroft Communities 1721 Greencroft Blvd., P.O. Box 819 Goshen, IN 46527-0819 574-537-4000 877-417-4902 Privacy Policy Fair Housing Corporate Compliance ©2007-2021 Greencroft Retirement Communities