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November 13, 2025

Brief follow up to our last communication: A staff member notified us after yesterday’s communication that they had tested positive for Covid-19 at a test completed outside of the center. This staff member does not provide direct care and was not in contact with the resident we advised you about yesterday as being positive. This staff member will remain off of the schedule until approved to come back per CDC guidelines and facility protocol. Please reread the information below as it is still relevant to our current status. Thank you for your cooperation.

November 12, 2025

Hello Residents, Responsible Parties, Staff Members and Visitors,

It has been almost two months since we have had to send out a Covid-19 update. Unfortunately, today I must inform you that we have had a long – term care resident test positive for Covid-19 during the last 24 hours. Our staff will monitor them closely while they are in isolation. Testing of staff and residents who were potentially exposed to Covid-19 is underway and so far, those tests have been negative. If there are any additional cases, we will share that information accordingly.

As we have heard from the news media, as well as the CDC, respiratory viruses are very real and present in our area. Last month we were able to provide vaccines for a variety of respiratory illnesses to a number of our residents and staff. At this time, we do not have another vaccination clinic scheduled, however most pharmacies offer vaccines for RSV, Influenza, Pneumonia and Covid-19. We encourage individuals who are not up to date with their vaccinations, to discuss your status with your physician and consider scheduling an appointment to get up to date with all vaccinations.

Due to this positive case, our center will operate under outbreak status. Masks will be mandatory in all areas of our center. We hope to only have to implement this requirement for a short period of time. Frequent testing is strongly recommended and our center can provide test kits or perform tests on site. Please speak with our staff member at the front desk for assistance. We also encourage routine hand sanitizing, social distancing when possible and exercising caution when in large groups.

Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about the information included in this communication. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as our center continues to navigate through this outbreak.

Sincerely,


Ed Walter,
Administrator

Why Citizens?

Just Ask our Families

According to a recent report from the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC), families or representatives of our patients surveyed said they would recommend Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center to someone looking for a comprehensive care facility.*

Citizens Care also offers residents a wide variety of on- and off-campus daily activities to stimulate the mind, body and spirit.

At Citizens Care, we treat every resident as if he or she were part of our own family. This genuine caring and compassion for our guests is what sets us apart. 

Services You Need

  • 24-hour skilled nursing care provided by our caring staff of geriatric professionals 
  • 5-30 day respite services designed to allow caregivers to take a break from their daily responsibilities, knowing their loved one is receiving quality care in a comfortable setting
  • Hospice care from qualified and compassionate professionals who can assist in developing a personalized program that combines medical, emotional and spiritual support 
  • Short- and long-term rehabilitation services including physical, speech and occupational therapy
  • Telephone Assurance Program (TAP), a free service offered to those who live on their own and want the peace of mind of knowing that someone is checking on them daily.
  • Secure dementia unit staffed by professionals trained in responding to the specific needs of this group of residents
  • Delicious and nutritious meals provided by our dietary staff

Amenities You’ll Love

  • Clean, bright and spacious private and semi-private rooms for up to 184 residents
  • Beautifully-landscaped, enclosed courtyard with raised flower beds
  • On-site barber and salon services
  • Visitors’ cafeteria
  • Ample parking in rear of building
  • On-site pharmacy
  • Full in-house activity schedule including arts and crafts, music, games, Gourmet Galley, bingo, bowling, exercise classes, drum circle, and restaurant style dining for residents
  • Opportunities to socialize with families including Mother’s Day Tea, Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • Weekly worship services’
  • Frequent shopping, dining and entertainment outings including Longwood Gardens, shopping at Harford and Christiana Malls and trips to the Herr’s potato chip factory
  • Visits from the Silver Reader and Pets on Wheels

People You’ll Never Forget!

  • Excellent nursing staff to resident ratio thanks to a dedicated staff of 260 employees
  • Highly-skilled medical professionals
  • Caring and compassionate caregivers
  • Enthusiastic volunteers who serve as activity assistants, meal buddies and more
  • Other residents sure to become not just neighbors, but friends

*2014 Maryland Nursing Facility Family Survey. All comprehensive care facilities in the state are required to complete the survey. View the latest data at www.mhcc.maryland.gov.

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