The Harbor at Hickory Hill to Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations as Early as Jan. 30

PRATTVILLE, Ala. (January 22, 2021) - The Harbor at Hickory Hill, a premier memory care community in Prattville, Alabama, will take a major step toward ensuring a healthy, safe community by offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all residents and team members starting on January 30.

Members of the senior community have been directly affected by the COVID-19 virus, and it continues to pose a high risk due to their age and possible underlying medical conditions — something the senior living community has worked tirelessly to counteract over the past several months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to the high risk for seniors, as well as the increased risk of direct or indirect exposure for healthcare personnel, the CDC has included both populations in their recommended Phase 1 roll-out of vaccine administration.

“This vaccine offers hope for a better tomorrow. We’ve been patiently waiting for it, and now that it’s here, you can hear the collective sigh of relief across our organization,” said Lynn Mann, Executive Director at The Harbor at Hickory Hill.

The Harbor at Hickory Hill has been diligent in their efforts to procure the vaccines, with first communications beginning in early fall of 2020.

As a result of ongoing communication with pharmacies at both the local and national levels, sufficient quantities of vaccines were secured for all residents and team members who wish to participate.

“Contact with their loved ones is a huge part of the mental health of our residents, and this vaccine will hopefully bring us one step closer to reuniting them, so it’s a step we’re very happy to be taking,” said Mann.

As the CDC recommends two doses of the vaccine for optimal protection against the virus, The Harbor at Hickory Hill has already scheduled tentative dates for the second dose of the vaccine.

The Harbor at Hickory Hill will continue to follow all COVID-19 safety guidelines set forth by the CDC following the administration of vaccinations, including N95 masks worn by all team members, social distancing, and regular wellness checks for all residents and team members.

Located a short distance from Montgomery, Ala., in beautiful Prattville, Ala., The Harbor at Hickory Hill is known for its experienced caregivers, lively atmosphere and exceptional service. The team at The Harbor at Hickory Hill goes out of their way to make their residents feel at home in a friendly, caring, spacious and well-appointed community.

The memory care facility is among the region’s newest, the staff is friendly, and the environment is designed with safety in mind. The Harbor at Hickory Hill values the dignity of each resident, and consider it a wonderful opportunity and blessing to serve them. More information is available at hickoryhillharbor.net or (334) 361-5111.

The Harbor at Hickory Hill is part of a family of senior living communities throughout the Southeast owned and/or operated by Legacy Senior Living, of Cleveland, Tenn. Legacy Senior Living specializes in offering independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer’s care services. More information is available at legacysl.net.

PHOTO CAPTION: The Harbor at Hickory Hill will begin offering COVID-19 vaccine to residents and team members as early as January 30.