July 24, 2020 Dear Family Members and Friends, We are aware that the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has provided guidance for a new designation of an Essential Caregiver in nursing homes and ... Continue Reading
Pandemic
Second Case Identified
(July 14, 2020) In our web post dated July 8, 2020 we shared news of our first staff positive case of COVID-19 at the nursing home. We immediately conducted an Exposure Risk Assessment and began testing of many ... Continue Reading
Outdoor Visits Permitted
Guidance for Outdoor Visits Dear Friends, We have good news about outdoor visiting options starting Monday, June 22. Thanks to you, our staff, and community, we are managing the risks of COVID-19 well at ... Continue Reading
From Nathan Johnson: Facility Wide Tests Coming
A printed copy of this letter is being mailed to all PioneerCare staff, residents, tenants, and families... To All PioneerCare Staff, Residents, Tenants and Families, It has now been two ... Continue Reading
It’s Puzzling
Everyone everywhere is rediscovering puzzles. They're joining in the fun during this time of staying home. It's always a popular pastime at Pioneer, but probably never as popular as now. We recently caught ... Continue Reading
Preparing for Outbreak
President Trump on Monday recommended that states test all nursing home residents and staff over the next two weeks. Last Thursday, the Governor unveiled a five-point plan to support Minnesota’s long-term care ... Continue Reading
Galloping Guests
The Day the Horses Came to Town Local horse owners gave us something to talk about this week. Leah Landwehr and her husband, James, showed up on horseback on Monday afternoon. Leah saw it done in another ... Continue Reading
Share Your Story
We'd Like to Know How have you engaged with a friend or family member living at PioneerCare Center, Pioneer Cottages, or Pioneer Pointe? Have you connected with staff here? How has the pandemic challenged you ... Continue Reading
Thank You
To all who have donated supplies and sewn masks these past days, we offer our sincerest gratitude. By wearing masks at all times, we’re practicing source control, protecting residents and coworkers from ... Continue Reading
Seeking Screener
We're Seeking a Temporary Part-Time Screener PioneerCare seeks a part time screener responsible for screening staff and any others entering the care center. If you know someone who may be a good fit, please ... Continue Reading
