John Knox Village News and Updates

Check here often to find helpful resources, news and stories on topics that are important to you. From glimpses about life and events at the Village to commentary on issues that are relevant to retirement living, you’ll find valuable information to read and share with family and friends.

Media Contact

For media inquiries regarding John Knox Village, to coordinate interviews with a Village resident or to arrange a tour of the campus, please contact:

Cheryl Leppert
Communication Specialist
Direct Line: (816) 347-2917
Cell Phone: (816) 808-2830
E-mail: cleppert@jkv.org

Oct. 3rd 2020

October 2020 Village Care Center Updates

Oct. 28, 2020 I am so sorry to report that three more of our residents have passed away from complications due to COVID-19. Their passing …

Oct. 1st 2020

October Village Assisted Living COVID Update

Oct. 31, 2020 Today we received the last two PCR (laboratory) test results from the residents who were potentially exposed to any of the four …

Sep. 30th 2020

September Village Assisted Living COVID Update

Sept. 22, 2020 I would like to share important news about the presence of COVID-19 at the Village Care Center. While our buildings are one …

Sep. 11th 2020

Hobby Hut re-opens with health and safety guidelines in place

The Hobby Hut has re-opened to residents with additional health and safety guidelines in place. Now open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through …

Sep. 3rd 2020

September 2020 Village Care Center Updates

Sept. 30, 2020 Yesterday, as part of our weekly testing, we received four new COVID+ associate results. Here are the details: One non-direct care associate – …

Aug. 29th 2020

August Village Assisted Living COVID Updates

Aug. 31, 2020 I wanted to touch base since my last e-mail and let you know how things are going. COVID-19 Testing: We will re-test …

Aug. 7th 2020

Two New Positive COVID-19 Cases on the JKV Campus

John Knox Village has had two associates with positive test results this week. Village Care Center: A non-direct care new hire’s results came back positive, …

Aug. 4th 2020

August 2020 Village Care Center Update

Aug. 28, 2020 I wanted to start by letting you know that we do not have any new COVID+ residents or associates this past week! …

Jul. 30th 2020

July Village Assisted Living COVID Updates

July 30, 2020 I am thrilled to announce that we are ready to take our first steps with resident and family visitation on Monday, August …

Jul. 29th 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE: New JKV Positive Case

I want to provide you with an update regarding the presence of the COVID-19 coronavirus on the John Knox Village campus. The safety and wellbeing …

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