NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale Senior
Living Inc. hosted a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for its residents
and community employees at its 500th community today.
The milestone was reached when Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland in
Nashville, Tenn., provided the
life-saving vaccine to those who live and work there. Brookdale
Green Hills was one of 34 Brookdale communities to host COVID-19
vaccination clinics today. Brookdale continues to work tirelessly
to get remaining clinics scheduled as expeditiously as
possible.
In addition to celebrating this significant milestone, Brookdale
is pleased that it has facilitated the administering of over 40,000
COVID-19 vaccinations at communities located in 39 states. This was
accomplished in just over four weeks.
"I'm thrilled that, as the leading senior living company in the
U.S., Brookdale is having a significant impact in helping our
nation's seniors reduce both the chances of contracting COVID-19,
as well as the negative impacts of the virus if it is contracted,"
said Lucinda "Cindy" Baier, Brookdale's President and Chief
Executive Officer.
Brookdale was a major advocate with federal legislative and
health officials for priority status of senior living residents in
receiving a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it was authorized for use.
The company held its first two COVID-19 vaccination clinics on
December 18, 2020, and pursued a
rapid, coordinated process for scheduling daily clinics to deliver
the vaccine through the holiday season and into the new year.
"Our teams have done an outstanding job in preparing and
conducting COVID-19 vaccine clinics," said Kim Elliott, Brookdale's Senior Vice President
of Clinical Services. "We have worked hard to create a culture of
vaccine acceptance because the high-risk population we serve is
depending on us. We've increased communication and encouraged early
discussions with primary care physicians to augment the information
we have provided."
Brookdale is grateful to CVS Health for its dedicated efforts to
administer COVID-19 vaccines for the company's residents and
community employees as part of the federal government's Pharmacy
Partnership for Long-Term Care Program and continues to appreciate
that government officials and legislators recognized the importance
of including senior living residents and associates as a top
priority for vaccination.
Baier said, "Our residents are participating in high numbers
because they recognize the importance of the vaccine. The seniors
we serve have led the nation in the eradication of diseases such as
whooping cough and smallpox early in their lives and they now have
the ability to lead us again by being vaccinated against COVID-19.
This is another example of how we can build upon their experience
in reducing the threat of communicable diseases."
In addition to its enhanced health and safety measures,
Brookdale has made it easy for new residents who move into a
Brookdale community prior to a scheduled clinic to receive the
vaccine. This is all part of Brookdale's commitment to meet the
needs of a growing senior population who require access to
high-quality senior living services. To learn more about
Brookdale's vaccination program, visit www.brookdale.com/hope.
About Brookdale Senior Living
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the leading operator of
senior living communities throughout the
United States. The Company is committed to providing senior
living solutions primarily within properties that are designed,
purpose-built and operated to provide the highest-quality service,
care and living accommodations for residents. Brookdale operates
and manages independent living, assisted living, memory care and
continuing care retirement communities, with 726 communities in 43
states and the ability to serve approximately 64,000 residents as
of December 31, 2020. The Company
also offers a range of home health, hospice and outpatient therapy
services to over 17,000 patients as of that date. For more
Brookdale news, go to brookdalenews.com
Contact: Media Relations, 615-564-8666,
media.relations@brookdale.com
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