On 5/19/20 COVID-19 testing was administered to all Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents.  All of the tests have produced negative results.

At this time, we have no new cases of COVID-19 on our campus. In an effort to maintain the health and safety of our residents, will we be continuing with the restrictions that are currently in place.

Per the Department of Health Services , we have tested all residents in our Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, and Assisted Living areas. We are awaiting these results. At this time, our medical director does not recommend asymptomatic testing in Independent Living. Staff testing will be taking place in the near future. We anticipate that following this testing, we will be providing further information on softening restrictions on the campus.

Until that time, we encourage all residents of our campus to continue to follow previous recommendations. Although many businesses are re-opening, residents of our community remain in a “high risk” group. We encourage all of our residents to be thoughtful of the health and safety of the campus, and to continue to perform self-monitoring daily. Per the CDC, signs and symptoms of illness may include fever, cough, new loss of taste or smell, shortness of breath, new headache, sore throat, or muscle pain.

Janesville, WI – A case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed in an employee of Cedar Crest.  At this time, no residents have tested positive for COVID-19.

“The staff member is in quarantine at home.  We have notified public health officials as required and are following procedures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention,” said David Tanck, CEO.  “We are taking every step as recommended by authorities to contain the spread.  We want to make residents, their families, our dedicated staff, and our community aware of this situation and reassure everyone that we are on top of the situation.  Efforts are already underway to test all Cedar Crest staff and residents in our main campus for COVID-19.”

Throughout this pandemic, Cedar Crest has focused efforts on heightened infection control measures:

Prior to each shift, staff is required to wash their hands, take their temperature, and answer a series of questions to ensure they are not exhibiting any known COVID-19 symptoms.  Any employees who develop symptoms during a shift are immediately sent home.  At that point, they are directed to quarantine at home.

We also conduct a rigorous sanitation regimen that follows all state and federal guidelines.  Please know that we have increased the daily volume of cleaning done in common, medical and residential areas.  All protective and medical equipment are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.

Although this can be a challenge at times when providing medical care, our facility continues to practice safe distancing guidelines by limiting the number of people in one area and maintaining six feet of separation.   Employees are required to wear masks at all times.

We are closely working with our Medical Director and the Rock County Public Health Department and are thankful for their partnership and support.  We are monitoring information from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as well as those from federal agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and CMS.

About Cedar Crest: Based in Janesville, WI, Cedar Crest is a Life Plan community known for its broad range of senior living residences and exceptional care.  Cedar Crest offers options ranging from independent living to skilled care, including assisted living and memory care.

Friends and Family of Cedar Crest:

At this time, we continue to have no cases of COVID-19 in our facility. In our ongoing effort to keep all of our residents safe and healthy, we are continuing to restrict visitors to the campus.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you would like to schedule a virtual visit with your loved ones. The following people may be contacted regarding virtual visits:

Independent Apartments: Lynn 608-373-6328

Memory Care: Heather 608-373-6330

Assisted Living: Cristina 608-373-6341

Skilled Nursing: Emily 608-373-6319

Independent Living:

All grocery deliveries will now be able to be dropped off at the front desk ONLY during the following hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30

Sunday 11:00-1:30

We appreciate your kind words, encouragement, and support during this time. We look forward to seeing all of you again soon!

April 21, 2020

Janesville, WI — Cedar Crest, a not-for-profit Life Plan Community serving Rock County seniors, announces the election of three new members to its Board of Directors.

Joining the Board are Barbara E. Kelley, Sean M. Knott, and Sarah Swantek.  Each brings unique qualifications and experience to Cedar Crest.

Barbara E. Kelley is an experienced special education administrator and university adjunct instructor specializing in inclusive practices and cross categorical programming.  Kelley’s experience includes serving as an adjunct instructor at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.

Sean M. Knott joined The Dahlberg Group and Baird in 2012 and serves as its Vice President & Financial Advisor.  Sean serves the Greater Janesville community through various boards including:  Janesville Morning Rotary, Project 16:49, Janesville Country Club as well as participating with other local charitable groups.

Sarah Swantek was a practicing speech-language pathologist for 14 years in Wisconsin, California, and New York and worked in a variety of clinical settings, including hospitals, outpatient and private practice clinics, and schools.  Sarah owned a private practice in Janesville before returning to UW-Madison to join the clinical faculty team as an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

“Cedar Crest welcomes Barbara, Sean, and Sarah to the Board,” said David Tanck, CEO of Cedar Crest. “Their experience in leadership will strengthen Cedar Crest’s position as the Life Plan Community of choice for South Central Wisconsin seniors and families.”

Based in Janesville, Wisconsin, Cedar Crest is a Life Plan Community known for its broad range of senior living residences and exceptional care in a scenic, wooded setting.  Cedar Crest offers options ranging from independent living to skilled care, including assisted living and memory care.  The Cedar Crest Board is comprised of 13 members.

Siding, Framing, and Social Distancing

If you haven’t taken a drive down Waterford Court lately, I encourage you to stop by and take a peek (while staying in your car at a safe distance).

• How is COVID-19 impacting the expansion?
  • Money committed for pre-construction entrance fee is fully refundable, so people building with us have confidence that if the market doesn’t recover, they can cancel without penalty (only money committed for upgrades is non-refundable).
  • The crews working on the expansion fall in the bucket of “essential” so work continues for them.
  • We are currently unable to do any tours or face to face meetings, but there are still plenty of ways to contact us.
    • • Website: CedarCrestLife.com
      • Facebook: Cedar Crest Retirement Community
      • E-mail: info@cedarcrestlife.com
      • Phone: (608) 373-6304
• Construction Update:
  • 1966 Waterford: This is the green building that you see pictured.  The single family ranch is currently being sided, and cabinets will be installed next week.
  • 1977-1979 Waterford: The crew started framing the home this week and you can see them in action in the picture.
  • 1957-1959 Waterford:  We don’t have an exact date for when the foundation work will start on this, but hope to have one soon.
• Pricing:
  • Pricing for our new Townhomes includes the cost of construction and appliances.  We do not factor in the value of the land in the pricing, so you are able to get a home that would cost more in the open market.  Our entrance fees for the new units are currently $290k-$400k.  Entrance fees are 85% refundable on all homes.  Monthly fees are $775, and property taxes are TBD.  When you build with Cedar Crest, 10% of the entrance fee is due at the time of commitment, an additional 20% is due when the unit is halfway complete, and the remaining 70% is due when the unit is ready for occupancy.
• Available Units:
  • Of the 5 units that we are currently building, 2 are still available
    • 1966 Waterford: $400,000
      • Single family ranch
      • 1895 square feet,
      • 2 bedrooms + den, 2 baths, 2 car garage
      • Fireplace, screened porch, deck, quartz counters
    • 1977 Waterford: $345,000
      • 1790 square feet
      • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
      • Bay window
      • Screened porch
• Other homes:  We are currently working on pricing for another unit that will have a 1400 and 1600 square foot side.  Our plan is to build more units as we get commitments from people during the pre-sale process.