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Our Focus Has Not Changed. But Our Name Has.
Dear Residents, Families, Team Members and Partners, During the past year, Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina, took a long look at the history and future of our organization. Part of this included strategic planning sessions with the executive leadership and...
Employee in the Spotlight: Jessica McCollum
Jessica McCollum, Vice President of Operations at Baptist Retirement Homes, recently graduated from the 2022 Larry Minnix Leadership Academy program through LeadingAge, a national organization in aging services that supports and enables people to live fully as they...
Tips for Caregivers
People who serve as caregivers are one of a kind — from the time it takes to support loved ones who can’t provide for themselves and need assistance to the energy and compassion required for quality of care. If you’re a caregiver, it can also be very challenging if...
Fall Activities in Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem is a quaint city with a lot to offer during the fall season — from good eats to historic character to vivid fall colors. Whether looking for something to help get your steps in for the day or something a little more low-key, there are so many fall...
Best Summer Recipes
Summer is the perfect time to expand your culinary skills with some new and fresh recipes sure to please your guests. Whether you need a great entrée idea or a delicious dessert to cap off a barbecue extravaganza, check out these recipes and enjoy the flavors while...
What Discounts Are Available for Senior Citizens?
One of the best perks of aging is the tremendous variety of discounts available to seniors for just about everything. From grocery stores and travel to retail and restaurants, the percentage of savings add up, and after all, you’ve certainly earned the discounts. And...
Fun Things to Do in Winston-Salem
According to the Forbes Best Places to Retire in 2022 list, Winston-Salem is one of their hot spots! That means it’s a thriving place full of attractions to be explored. The small-town-in-a-city environment boasts stand-out art, history, culture, food, and more. From...
What Is the Importance of Sleep?
A good night of sleep is valuable for everyone, but as we age, it’s important to assess if there are any areas for improvement. Unfortunately, sleep deprivation can lead to a list of issues, including the condition of your health, cognitive decline, and a decrease in...
Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina brings home top honors from LeadingAge North Carolina
Winston-Salem based Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina (BRH) was honored twice this month at the annual LeadingAge North Carolina conference. Beth Jones, a longtime Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina Board of Trustees member, received the Excellence in...
How to Improve Your Overall Health
Maintaining a sound body and mind is crucial, no matter what your age may be. However, it’s a good idea for aging adults to assess their health with a primary care physician to explore ways to improve lifestyles, if needed. Being proactive is a good choice to avoid...
Coronavirus Updates
At Brookridge our priority has always been to keep our residents and staff safe. We are closely monitoring COVID-19 and its impact and have proactively taken steps as recommended by state and local health officials as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to keep our community, residents and staff safe.
We look forward to hosting you on our campus when we are once again open for tours, meals, activities and events. Thank you so much for your cooperation and understanding during this unprecedented challenge. We are all in this together – and together, we will get through it.
Updates
Brookridge
- Cumulative residents tested this week: 0
- Current positive residents: 0
- Number of residents vaccinated: IL – 95 percent; health care – 98 percent
- Cumulative employees tested this week: 52
- Current positive employees: 0
- Number of employees vaccinated: 112
Due to Forsyth County positivity rates, we are testing all unvaccinated staff twice a week. - Any new positive COVID-19 cases: No
- Updates to visitation policies: We are limiting visitation to two family members per room, including children. If you are coming to visit, you MUST check in with security at the healthcare center. We will track the number of visitors in our facility at all times. Independent Living visitors must also check in with security. All visitors will be required to screen, perform hand hygiene, and wear a mask at all times. Masks are required in resident rooms and common areas. Please visit outdoors as weather permits. The Health Department is reminding you that COVID is running wild in our community. We must protect our susceptible residents.
- Booster Clinic scheduled for November 9th, 2021. Independent Living Residents can come to the Game room from 2p-4p on 11/9/21. Healthcare residents will be vaccinated between 11/8/21 and 11/9/2021. We are continuing to obtain consents and declinations at this time. Please email Tatum Myers tmyers@brh.org with any questions.