Dear Residents, Family, Friends, and Supporters,

The information below is provided pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:2H-12.87 for notice of a contagious disease at a long-term care facility licensed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 8:39.

The New Jersey Firemen's Home has 1 Resident that has currently tested positive for COVID-19 and is in quarantine. His roommate is also in quarantine.

The New Jersey Firemen's Home has 1 staff member that has currently tested positive for COVID-19 and is quarantined at home.

Testing of residents and staff will be initiated based on contact tracing of anyone who has been identified to have had close contact with the individuals. Family members will be notified should their loved one tests positive and/or is in quarantine.

Masks are currently not required but are always available to any employee, resident, or visitor choosing to wear one.

Thank you,
John Veras, Superintendent
September 26, 2023