Great Sense of Optimism and Gratitude as The Harbor at Opelika Completes Round 2 of COVID-19 Vaccinations of Seniors, Team Members

OPELIKA, Ala. (February 19, 2021) - The Harbor at Opelika, a premier memory care community in Opelika, Alabama, has reached a major milestone in its efforts to protect its residents and team members from the COVID-19 virus after completing its second round of vaccinations this week.

The senior living community began its vaccination campaign in January after significant planning to ensure it could secure sufficient quantities of the vaccine for all residents and team members who wished to participate.

The completion of the senior living community’s vaccination campaign marks a step forward on its continued journey toward optimal health and wellness for its family of residents, who have displayed considerable mental and physical fortitude throughout the pandemic.

“With two doses of the vaccine completed, we feel a renewed sense of optimism and hope. Our primary focus remains the overall health and wellness of our residents, and we’re excited to move forward on the path to fulfilling that mission,” said Christal Pressley, Executive Director at The Harbor at Opelika.

In accordance with its mission to serve the Greatest Generation with honor, respect, faith and integrity, the senior living community will continue its efforts to provide an environment that enriches the physical, social, and spiritual health of its residents, providing activities ranging from Bible studies, to movie nights, to opportunities for exercise and movement.

“Though the pandemic changed our strategy, our primary focus has remained on the physical and mental health of our residents. Now that we’ve completed both rounds of vaccinations, we feel hopeful that we’re one step closer to defeating this silent enemy, and we’re committed to fostering an environment of health and wellness for our entire Harbor family” said Pressley.

The Harbor at Opelika will continue to follow all COVID-19 safety guidelines set forth by the CDC, continuing to wear KN95 masks, social distancing, and regular wellness checks for all residents and team members.

Located at 1001 Fox Run Parkway, The Harbor at Opelika is a premier memory center that is in Opelika, Al., that offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care services in a safe, attentive, home-like environment. The facility, which is conveniently accessible to all points in Opelika, is committed to serving the greatest generation with honor, respect, faith, and integrity. More information is available at harboropelika.net or by calling (334) 749-7992.

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

PHOTO CAPTION: Resident, Julie Keirn, celebrates being fully vaccinated after receiving the second COVID vaccine at the Harbor at Opelika.