LAKESIDE NEWS FROM THE SPIRES
A Note From Our Team
Updated COVID-19 Protocols
Greetings!
The Spires at Berry College is committed to keeping our residents and team members safe during this uncertain time. In light of recent news of increased COVID-19 cases, Governor Brian Kemp has extended shelter-in-place orders for residents 65+ living in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities.
This shelter-in-place order directs residents and staff to practice social distancing, wear face coverings in public spaces and limit large gatherings. Additionally, residents are not permitted to have outside visitors at the Spires during this time.
While these restrictions can be frustrating, the top priority is the safety of our residents and our team.
The Spires at Berry College is committed to following these protocols, and we have added some additional safety measures to protect both residents and any guests on campus.
These protocols include:
- Dining in Cliffside Dining and Lakeside Dining is reserved for residents only.
- Social distancing is practiced throughout the dining areas.
- Residents and team members are required to wear a face covering in all public spaces.
- All residents, team members and outside guests are required to complete a temperature check and oxygen level before and after their visit.
- All residents, team members and outside guests are asked to practice proper hand washing and hand sanitation throughout the day.
- Residents are encouraged to use home-delivery services in lieu of visiting outside businesses.
- Regular COVID-19 Testing is mandatory for all team members and offered for residents.
- Marketing guests are permitted to visit in limited areas that include the Discovery Room, the Back Patio and the Model Cottage.
- All visitors using these areas will be required to complete a wellness check before and after their visit.
- Visitors must plan their appointment at least 48 hours in advance.
- Common area spaces will be frequently sanitized throughout the day. Model Cottage, Discovery Room and Back Patio spaces will be sanitized by marketing team members before and after use.
- When possible, virtual tours will be encouraged in lieu of in person visits.
We appreciate everyone working together to get through this uncertain time. We can assure you the residents who are living at The Spires have been delighted with their new homes and we are certain future residents will feel the same. Please know I am always available if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Laurie Steber, Executive Director
Welcome to The Spires
We are so proud to share a look into not only what The Spires is but what life here would be like in our first virtual tour! *While we welcome our new residents, The Spires is currently closed to the public. All inquiries should be directed to the Information Center located in Downtown Rome by setting up an appointment at 706-368-9956.
Schedule an Appointment
Thinking about The Spires but have more questions? Book an appointment with one of our Retirement Counselors online! Register today for a 30 minute virtual appointment over Zoom. *Must book 48 hours in advance.
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Upcoming Events
Group Virtual Tour
July 10 at 9:30 AM EST
Online Event
On Friday, July 10, join us for a lively and interactive online discussion all about The Spires today and what a move would look like this year! The Sales Team will also provide exciting updates and answer your questions along the way.
To register, email info@retireatberry.com
Meet the Residents Online Discussion
July 16 at 10:00 AM EST
Online Event
Join us for a lively and interactive online discussion where you’ll meet a resident and hear what life has been like at The Spires since moving in. The Sales Team will also provide exciting updates and answer your questions along the way.
Welcome Sales Counselor Sheree Williams!
Hi! My name is Sheree Williams and I am so very blessed to be joining The Spires team as a Sales Counselor for the assisted living and memory care at Magnolia Place. Working with seniors is the only type of work that I have ever done, and is the only thing I can imagine myself doing. I worked for nine years with Floyd Medical Center on the geriatric psychiatry unit providing recreational therapy for many patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia. I later served as a social worker, admissions director, and discharge planner at a local skilled nursing facility for three years. Most recently, I was the sales manager at Brookdale Rome assisted living for the last 15 years.
I am married to a wonderful man named Phil Williams. He works for Universal Field Services doing land acquisition for Georgia Power. We have a beautiful 14 year old daughter, named Keziah, and she attends Unity Christian School. This will be her first year of high school! We live in Aragon in a farmhouse built in the early 1900's. My parents have just relocated to Rome from Tyrone, Georgia. I'm so excited to have them so close to us. When I'm not working, I love to shop, search for the perfect antique treasure, enjoy all of my daughter's activities with her and serve in leadership in the youth ministry at our church. I am so excited to meet the team and to learn from all of you.
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We recently received some new photos showing off The Spires commons area and models! Take a look below at some of our favorites!
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113 Broad Street
Suite 1000
Rome, GA 30161
706-368-9956
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