Covid-19 Updates
Friday, June, 12th, 2020: Florida Governor DeSantis recently announced the State of Florida will move to Phase 2 of the state’s re-opening plan, and we continue to follow a phased-in approach to re-opening various aspects of our communities. Below, please find updates for changes that will be taking place:
Clubhouse & Other Amenities – as of Monday, June 15th:
– Kitchens will re-open
– Organized Activities, Meetings and Special Events will be permitted with the following restrictions:
– All organized activities, meetings and events are limited to groups of 25 or less.
– Only Residents (no guests/visitors) are permitted to participate in these activities, meetings or events.
– Social distancing is required.
– We strongly encourage our residents to wear masks while inside the Clubhouse.
– Clubhouse capacities remain at 50%.
We are excited to continue opening the various aspects of the Communities, but ask that all residents act in a patient and courteous manner. If the guidelines and restrictions listed above are abused, Management will make the decision to shut these aspects of the community down again to make sure we protect against the spread of this disease. Please refer to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov) and local health authorities for information on this virus and preventative guidelines.
Per the State of Florida Office of the Governor Executive Order (#20-112) Section 2 (B), “Except as provided in Section 2(A)( I) of this order, senior citizens and individuals with a significant underlying medical condition (such as chronic lung disease, moderate-to-severe asthma, serious heart conditions, immunocompromised status, cancer, diabetes, severe obesity, renal failure and liver disease) are strongly encouraged to stay at home and take all measures to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Respectfully,
CRF Communities
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Friday, June, 5th, 2020: CRF continues to use a deliberate, multi-phase approach to re-opening our Communities that we believe to be safe, smart and thoughtful and in-line with Local, State and Federal Authorities. Florida Governor DeSantis recently announced the State of Florida will move to Phase 2 of the state’s re-opening plan, and the following updates reflect this.
Clubhouse & Other Amenities – as of Saturday, June 6th:
– Clubhouse hours will return to normal hours – at limited capacity (50%).
– Other areas of the clubhouse are now open. This includes Theater Rooms (where applicable).
– Kitchens will remain closed at this point (and will re-open at a later date).
– Organized Activities, Meetings and Special Events will not be permitted until further notice.
– Social distancing is required in all areas. We strongly encourage our residents to wear masks while inside the Clubhouse.
– Restaurants and Bars will be open and allowed to operate at 50% Capacity. Social Distancing required at bar-top seating.
– Pro shop hours will return to normal. Masks are required in the pro shop and all offices.
– Guests will be permitted to play at community golf courses, but they must be accompanied by a resident.
Pool & Spa – as of Saturday, June 6th:
– Pool and Spa hours will return to normal hours – at limited capacity (50%).
– Only residents are permitted, except for the visitor accommodation made below.
– Spas are limited to 1 resident at a time (or 2 if it is a spouse or couple).
– Residents will need to limit themselves to 2 hours at a time at the pool and spa area if other residents are waiting to use these amenities (due to limited capacity).
– Social Distancing (at least 6 ft apart) is required in the Pool and Spa area.
– Organized Activities will not be permitted until further notice.
– Guests will be allowed to visit the pool area during a scheduled two-hour window each day – capacity restrictions still apply during this time. Guests must be accompanied by a Resident. See posted times for your community’s specific two-hour window.
Offices – as of Monday, June 8th:
– Property Management Offices and Sales Offices will be open for normal posted hours.
– Masks and social distancing are required in all offices.
We are excited to continue opening the various aspects of the Communities, but ask that all residents act in a patient and courteous manner. If the guidelines and restrictions listed above are abused, Management will make the decision to shut these aspects of the community down again to make sure we protect against the spread of this disease. Please refer to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov) and local health authorities for information on this virus and preventative guidelines.
Per the State of Florida Office of the Governor Executive Order (#20-112) Section 2 (B), “Except as provided in Section 2(A)( I) of this order, senior citizens and individuals with a significant underlying medical condition (such as chronic lung disease, moderate-to-severe asthma, serious heart conditions, immunocompromised status, cancer, diabetes, severe obesity, renal failure and liver disease) are strongly encouraged to stay at home and take all measures to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Respectfully,
CRF Communities
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Friday, May 22nd, 2020: CRF Communities continues to follow the guidelines from the Federal, State, County and Municipal Authorities. We will continue to use a deliberate, multi-phase approach to re-opening our Communities that we believe to be safe, smart and thoughtful. The following updates will keep you informed of our continued, phased-in openings.
Clubhouse
– Clubhouse hours will expand to 8 am – 5 pm and will be open all week, beginning Saturday, May 23rd.
– Limited capacity (25%) will still apply.
– Other areas of the clubhouse will re-open on Tuesday, May 26th : Fitness Rooms, Billiards Rooms, Libraries and Card Rooms will be open.
– Kitchens will remain closed at this point (and will re-open at a later date).
– Organized Activities, Meetings and Special Events will not be permitted until further notice.
– We strongly encourage our residents to wear masks while inside the Clubhouse.
– Social distancing is required in all areas
Pool & Spa
– Pool and Spa hours will expand to 8 am – 5 pm and will be open all week, beginning Saturday, May 23rd.
– Pool capacity will remain limited to 50%.
– Spas are limited to 1 resident at a time (or 2 if it is a spouse or couple).
– Residents will need to limit themselves to 2 hours at a time at the pool and spa area if other residents are waiting to use these amenities (due to limited capacity).
– Social Distancing (at least 6 ft apart) is required in the Pool and Spa area.
– The chairs and lounges will be cleaned and sanitized each day.
– Organized Activities will not be permitted until further notice.
– Only Residents of the Community are permitted to be in the pool and spa area until further notice.
We are excited to continue opening the various aspects of the Communities, but ask that all residents act in a patient and courteous manner. If the guidelines and restrictions listed above are abused, Management will make the decision to shut these aspects of the community down again to make sure we protect against the spread of this disease. Please refer to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov) and local health authorities for information on this virus and preventative guidelines.
Per the State of Florida Office of the Governor Executive Order (#20-112) Section 2 (B), “Except as provided in Section 2(A)( I) of this order, senior citizens and individuals with a significant underlying medical condition (such as chronic lung disease, moderate-to-severe asthma, serious heart conditions, immunocompromised status, cancer, diabetes, severe obesity, renal failure
– CRF Communities
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Friday, May 15th, 2020: CRF Communities continues to follow the guidelines from the Federal, State, County and Municipal Authorities. We will continue to use a deliberate, multi-phase approach to re-opening our Communities that we believe to be safe, smart and thoughtful.
The following update provides what aspects of the Communities will be re-opened Monday, May 18th:
– Clubhouses will re-open on Monday, May 18th with limited capacity and restrictions. The Great Room in the Clubhouses will be open (with proper protocol – Social Distancing must be observed), limited to 25% of capacity. This capacity number will limit the number of residents allowed in the Clubhouse at one time and will be posted at the front entrance of the clubhouse. Clubhouses will be open from 8 am to 4 pm on Monday – Friday. All areas of the clubhouse other than the great rooms (Fitness Rooms, Billiards Rooms, Kitchens, etc.) will be closed at this point (and will re-open at a later date). Organized Activities, Meetings and Special Events will not be permitted until further notice. We strongly encourage our residents to wear masks while inside the Clubhouse.
– Pools and Spas will re-open on Monday, May 18th with limited capacity and restrictions. The number of residents allowed in the pool area at any time will be limited to 50% of the pool capacity and this number will be posted at the pool gate area. Spas will be open, but are limited to 1 resident at a time (or 2 if it is a spouse or couple). Pools and spas will be open from 8 am to 4 pm on Monday – Friday. Residents will be restricted to 2 hours at a time at the pool and spa, and must adhere to Social Distancing guidelines (at least 6 ft apart). This will allow more residents to enjoy the pool and spa area, due to the limited capacity. Every 2 hours during the opened hours, the pool area will be shut down for a brief period of time, as the chairs and lounges will be cleaned and sanitized. Organized Activities will not be permitted until further notice. Only Residents of the Community are permitted to be in the pool area until further notice.
We are excited to re-open the Clubhouses, Pools and Spas, but ask that all residents act in a patient and courteous manner. If the guidelines and restrictions listed above are abused, Management will make the decision to shut these aspects of the community down again to make sure we protect against the spread of this disease. Please refer to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov) and local health authorities for information on this virus and preventative guidelines.
Per the State of Florida Office of the Governor Executive Order (#20-112) Section 2 (B), “Except as provided in Section 2(A)( I) of this order, senior citizens and individuals with a significant underlying medical condition (such as chronic lung disease, moderate-to-severe asthma, serious heart conditions, immunocompromised status, cancer, diabetes, severe obesity, renal failure and liver disease) are strongly encouraged to stay at home and take all measures to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
– CRF Communities
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FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020:
CRF Communities continues to be diligent in working to prevent the spread of this dreadful disease. We closely monitor the State’s direction in Re-Opening Florida. Governor DeSantis has recently released the plan for Florida’s Recovery and we at CRF Communities will follow these guidelines, as well as guidelines from our local County and Municipal Authorities. We are implementing a deliberate, multi-phase approach to re-opening our Communities that we believe to be safe, smart and thoughtful.
The following update provides what aspects of the Community will be re-opened Monday, May 11th:
– The Community Management Offices will be opened with limited hours, beginning on Monday, May 11th. We will open from 9 am to noon (Mon – Fri) to the public. Appointments are strongly encouraged. All rent payments, water utility payments and forms are to be placed in the Rent Box located outside of the office. If you need to enter the office, face masks will be required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
– The Sales Offices will be opened with limited hours, beginning on Monday, May 11th. We will open from 9 am to noon (Mon – Fri) to the public. Appointments are strongly encouraged. If you need to enter the office, face masks will be required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
We will continually assess the re-openings. These are not easy decisions to make, but please understand we are taking a measured, step-by-step approach to re-opening our Communities. While we are eager to get back to our normal lives, we care about our residents, guests and staff and want everyone to be safe and healthy. Please refer to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov) and local health authorities for information on this virus and preventative guidelines.
Per the State of Florida Office of the Governor Executive Order (#20-112) Section 2 (B), “Except as provided in Section 2(A)( I) of this order, senior citizens and individuals with a significant underlying medical condition (such as chronic lung disease, moderate-to-severe asthma, serious heart conditions, immunocompromised status, cancer, diabetes, severe obesity, renal failure and liver disease) are strongly encouraged to stay at home and take all measures to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
– CRF Communities
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FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020: How we’re providing a safe environment for our employees and customers during this period of “re-opening”
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted our daily lives in many ways. CRF Communities has been diligent in working to prevent the spread of this dreadful disease. We have been closely monitoring the State’s direction in Re-Opening Florida. Governor DeSantis has recently released the plan for Florida’s Recovery and we at CRF Communities will follow these guidelines, as well as guidelines from our local County and Municipal Authorities. We will be implementing a deliberate, multi-phase approach to re-opening our Communities that we believe to be safe, smart and thoughtful.
We want to share some important announcements with you regarding re-opening certain aspects of our Communities that are currently closed to the public:
- All Shuffleboard courts, bocce ball courts, tennis/pickle ball courts, and horseshoes will be re-opened on Monday, May 4th. Please follow the CDC Guidelines while using these outdoor activities – maintain Social Distancing (stay at least 6 feet apart from others), no groups larger than 10 people in one spot, etc. We would recommend that you wear face masks while participating with others.
- Sales Offices will be opened with limited hours. beginning Monday, May 11th we will open on-site Sales Offices from 9 am to 12 (noon) Mon – Fri to the public. However, appointments are strongly encouraged!
- Clubhouses and pools will tentatively re-open on Monday, May 18th, at limited capacity. More details to come at a later date.
We will continually asses the re-opening. These are not easy decisions to make, but please understand we are taking a measured, step-by-step approach to re-opening our communities. While we are eager to get back to our normal lives, we care about our residents, guests and staff and want everyone to be safe and healthy. Please refer to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov) and local health authorities for information on this virus and preventative guidelines.
CRF Communities
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Friday, April 3, 2020: Governor Desantis initiated a Stay-At-Home order for the State of Florida. Under this Order, CRF Communities is considered an “Essential Service” and we will continue to follow CDC Guidelines throughout all practices.
Here is what you need to know:
- All sales offices are closed to the public. We are making every effort to avoid in-person interactions. If you are interested in a home, please call the community Sales Office or send a message/email.
- If you are interested in buying a home, contact the sales agent via phone or email. They will coordinate with the current owner to schedule a tour – if the owner has opted out of in-person tours, then the sales agent will send you additional details/photos on the home as needed.
- Our on-site staff is practicing Social Distancing with one another as well as limiting the number of persons in each office at any given time.
- Our staff members are keeping offices cleaned and sanitized. Additionally, our teams have been instructed to use gloves when processing paperwork and opening mail.
- Clubhouses & numerous amenities are temporarily closed. Our residents have been notified of the closure of common areas including community clubhouses, pools, etc – this is in accordance with the CDC’s & local governments directives.
- On-site management offices are closed but operational. Similar to the Sales Offices, our management teams are available via phone or email. All in-person interactions have been suspended.
We care greatly for our residents, guests and staff and want to be sure that we are doing everything we can to keep them safe. We will get through this together (apart). Thank you for your understanding and as always, we wish you the very best.
CRF Communities