Cattaraugus County now has a moderate level of COVID transmission which allows us to update our mask-wearing guidance. At this time, mask wearing is optional for residents and their visitors. Employeed may also choose to not wear a mask, provided they have received this year's flu vaccine, due to the widespread prevalence of flu in our area. We continue to strongly encourage mask-wearing for anyone who does not feel well, has signs or symptoms of cold and illness, is immune- compromised or has a known exposure to someone with COVID. Thank you for helping to keep our residents healthy.

After a long 3 years, The Pines of Machias is happy to announce that we no longer require proof of a negative COVID-19 test, before entry! Therefore, visitors no longer need to have their temperature read or perform a COVID swab before visiting. However, signing in and wearing a facility provided mask will still be required. 

Visitation at The Pines Machias has been temporarily suspended due to our COVID outbreak. Window visits are permitted and can be scheduled by calling the front desk.  Outdoor visits are not an option at this time. Please watch for further updates.

Please be advised, that per the New York State Department of Health, all visitors must show proof of a negative COVID test PRIOR to coming in the facility to visit residents.

Per the New York State Department of Health, all visitors must have a  COVID test prior to coming in to visit. This test can be completed at any local testing sights, at home or at the facility when you arrive for your visit.  Photographs of test results completed at home may also be shown

Negative tests are good for 24 hours of entry.
Tests that occur at our facility will be self-administered and occur while you wait in your car.

We are pleased to announce that we can begin scheduling in-person visits again.

• Visits will start September 14
• Visits may take place outside under the awning or in the dining room
• All visitors must wear masks at all times. 

Please call Pam at the reception desk for assistance with scheduling. 

Cattaraugus County will be offering COVID Vaccination Clinics at The Pines in both Machias and Olean from their mobile unit in the parking lot. Both the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccinations will be available.

Machias will be Wednesday, September 15, 1pm - 4 pm.

Olean will be Thursday, September 16, 2pm to 5 pm.

To sign up for your vaccination, please follow the link: 

We have completed our full house round of testing for residents and are finishing the employee testing. We are planning to reopen for indoor visits on Monday if we remain without any new positive tests. Please contact the front desk to schedule your visits and are currently finishing the employees.

Please be advised we had a positive COVID result in our facility. Indoor visits for all units are on temporary hold, pending a full round testing of all employees and residents. We anticipate being able to reopen indoor visits on Monday if everyone is clear.