Rose Tree Place Administers First COVID-19 Vaccines

About 100 residents and staff members of Rose Tree Place, a Watermark Retirement Community in Media, Pa., have received the first of a two-dose vaccine against COVID-19. The onsite clinic by Omnicare/CVS launched on Monday, Jan. 25 with 65 residents and 33 associates vaccinated throughout the day. The community has also opened up its COVID-19 vaccine clinics to those who plan to move in soon. The next clinic is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 15.

Rose Tree Place Executive Director Cynthia Evans said excitement was high among residents, who see the clinic as a sign that the community will soon regain much of its vibrancy.

“Our residents have shown admirable resiliency as they have taken significant precautions to keep themselves and one another safe against the virus. They deserve this gift of the vaccine so that they can have more freedom to reconnect with their neighbors and safely return to the activities that once filled their calendars.”

Community Life Director Karen Holahan planned a daylong celebration for residents and associates who received the vaccine, with “Orange Crush Covid” soda and other themed treats. Holahan noted that she cannot wait to get the community’s bus back on the road to take the residents on their favorite excursions, including to her family’s horse farm.

At Monday’s clinic, a registered nurse monitored residents who received the vaccine. Under Watermark's Stay Safe. Be Well. program, staff has been trained to constantly watch residents for symptoms of the disease and will continue to do so regarding response to the vaccine.

To learn more about Rose Tree Place, call 610-616-5162.

About Watermark Retirement Communities® Inc.

For over three decades, Watermark has created extraordinary communities where people thrive with aging as renewal rather than retirement. Watermark communities are known for highly trained and caring associates, a lifestyle built on choice and innovative programs including the award-winning Watermark University featuring a wide variety of engaging classes for residents and area seniors. Watermark has been named in the top 25 Best Workplaces for Aging Services in a national program conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute and published on Fortune.com and is the first nationwide senior living company to be certified SAGECare platinum. Watermark's industry-leading Stay Safe. Be Well. program incorporates innovative technology and extensive mitigation protocols with well-being community life programs. Learn more at Stay Safe. Be Well. A privately held company with a reputation for service, innovation, integrity and financial stability, Watermark manages more than 60 retirement communities coast to coast. Based in Tucson AZ, Watermark is ranked as the nation’s 11th-leading senior housing operator by the American Seniors Housing Association. Visit watermarkcommunities.com for more information.

About Rose Tree Place

Located at 500 Sandy Bank Road, Rose Tree Place retirement community of Media, Pa., serves up to 131 residents, with levels of care including Personal Care and Memory Care. Residents can easily access the cultural treasures of Center City Philadelphia, shop and dine in downtown Media or enjoy nature at their wooded residence or the many surrounding parks, arboretums and nature trails. Rose Tree Place is managed by Watermark Retirement Communities, which for more than 30 years has been committed to creating extraordinary and innovative communities where people thrive.