Friedman Place is a nonprofit Supportive Living Community for adults who are blind. Most of our residents have additional health challenges that become more difficult to manage due to blindness. Blindness is what unites our residents, but each person has unique needs which are addressed by the programs and services Friedman Place provides.
FRIEDMAN PLACE'S Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic:
As of January 8, 2021
A combination of 12 residents and staff have tested positive for the Coronavirus. However all have been asymptomatic and have recovered and again test negative.
New activities are being added via zoom, including movies and TV shows, bingo, crosswords and a 24 hour-a day conference chat line.
Social distancing, the wearing of masks, and frequent disinfection of touch-areas is required at all times.
The Illinois Department of Public Health and Department of Healthcare and Family Services continue to provide guidance and Friedman Place, along with all other long-term care facilities, is back to phase 1 of 3 phases due to our occasionally positive tests and the positivity rate in Chicago and our neighborhood. See below for the link providing details
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus/long-term-care-guidance
More about visitor restrictions can be found under the News & Events tab or for more information please call executive director, Alexander Brown, 773-409-6115. Thank you.
