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.

We will begin scheduling visits for August 19th.

Each resident has been given a GREEN, YELLOW or RED designation based on their level of exposure.

Visit types will be scheduled based on the designation. 

There will be no indoor visitation until the facility has maintained 14 days without a positive result.

We would like to thank our families and friends for their understanding during this time.

Please note the following changes in visitation: