Holmes Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center experienced an outbreak of COVID-19.
The facility says they have one confirmed staff positive COVID-19 case and the virus recently claimed the lives of six residents.
“Our sincere condolences go out to the families. At Holmes Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center, this is home and we become family. To lose a resident is heartbreaking,” a statement from the facility said.
It continued by saying, “this virus is especially dangerous to the individuals we serve, and we are doing everything we can to stop the spread of the virus within our facility. We are staying in close communication with local and state health officials to ensure we are taking all the appropriate steps under current circumstances.
We are following guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to reduce the spread and impact of COVID-19. In addition, we are working with the University of Nebraska Medical Center to further support our infection control and emergency preparedness efforts.
We know this is a difficult time for everyone. We will continue to carry out our mission to provide the best care possible for our residents as we fight COVID-19 during this pandemic.”