Bishop Wicke Health and Rehab Center in Shelton scheduled for COVID-19 vaccine

Staff and residents at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shelton will receive the COVID-19 vaccination next week. Pictured from left are healthcare staff Beth Cairone, Evelyn Rupsis, Lori Bauer and Faith Wajdowicz./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center is partnering with CVS/Omnicare Pharmacy to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to residents and staff. 

Long-term care communities will be receiving the vaccine during the first phase of distribution.

The community has been given Dec. 30. as the date of the first vaccinations. 

This means  residents are fortunate to receive the vaccine prior to those not living in a senior living community, providing a foundation of increased safety from this pernicious virus.

Residents and staff alike will be lined up and looking forward to receiving the vaccine.

“Those living in skilled nursing homes and short-term rehabilitation centers have been most impacted by this global pandemic. Our residents and patients have been able to thrive and have as “normal” a life as possible this year due to the outstanding staff who love them like family. We look forward to the day, hopefully soon that families and friends can come in and visit and hug their loved ones,” said Debra Samorajczyk, administrator.

“Vaccinations will play a critical role in the next step of containing the COVID-19 pandemic,” she said. “Having the vaccine in place will help put the minds of our residents, team, and family members at ease. We will continue to follow all CDC recommendations to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of our community. These same precautions have helped keep our community safe during this pandemic, including enhanced cleaning, screening protocols, and social distancing."

Wesley Village

Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center is part of the Wesley Village Senior Living campus  located at 580 Long Hill Ave. and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization. 

They are among an elite group of U.S. nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report. The Wesley Village campus offers assisted and independent living, memory support, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and outpatient therapy and fitness services. 

To learn more, visit www.umh.org/wesley-village.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.