Gastro Outbreak Declared Over at Rainycret
September 30, 2025
In conjunction with the
Northwestern Health Unit, Riverside Health Care wishes to advise that the
gastrointestinal outbreak on the West Wing of Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home
has been declared over. All visitor and resident restrictions on the West Wing
have been lifted, and regular visitation may now resume.
We want to remind the
public that the East Wing of Rainycrest is currently under restrictions due to
a respiratory outbreak. Visitors are required to follow the restrictions still
in place on the East Wing of the home.
Infection prevention and
control practices remain in place, and we encourage all visitors to self-screen before entering, practice good hand hygiene, and postpone their visit if they are feeling unwell or experiencing flu-like symptoms. These simple steps make a
meaningful difference in preventing the spread of illness and keeping the home
healthy and safe for everyone at Rainycrest.
We recognize that outbreaks
can be stressful and disruptive, and we appreciate the patience, cooperation, and continued support of residents, their families, staff, and visitors.