Looking Ahead to 2026: Three Pro-flections for the Year Before Us A message from CEO Dale Melton For the last several years—some of you know this—I have anchored the New Year around three guiding words. More recently, they’ve become three phrases or pro-flection points: moments for both reflection and forward action. On the eve of 2026, my submission follows. Hang in there…
Moving forward in faith. As we approach the close of another remarkable year at Covenant Village, we pause with full hearts to reflect on all we’ve shared, all we’ve accomplished, and all that awaits us. This has been a year of movement—of bold steps forward, quiet acts of service, and visionary planning—all rooted in a culture of grace and gratitude. We are…
2025 New Year’s Message from CEO Dale Melton You may remember that a practice I’ve developed over the years is to identify three words or phrases that provide a focused and disciplined approach to the New Year: a holy trinity of inspiration, motivation, and celebration. As we begin the promising and productive New Year of 2025, I invite you to reflect on…
A Thanksgiving message from the CEO Dear Covenant Village Residents, Staff, Families, and Friends, Many of us gather, year after year, with family and friends around our beloved Thanksgiving Holiday space—at our home or someone else’s home, a beautiful vacation spot in the mountains or at the beach, around a formal dining room table, or with plates in our laps. Whether intentionally…
Covenant Village announces several changes within its Leadership Team to take effect on Monday, February 5, 2024. In addition to establishing efficiencies in its service areas, these changes ensure that Covenant Village remains a place where the promises of respect, care, safety, and possibilities are abundant. They prepare Covenant Village for continued success in its mission in response to the changing landscape…
A message for the new year from the CEO A practice of mine is to begin the New Year with meaningful words to serve as inspiration and guideposts for living the coming year with a fresh perspective. Past years have been influenced by: Be. Still. Know. and Respect. Carpe (Seize). Welcome. Last year, I expanded my ritual to focus on brief phrases: …
Last week we alerted the CV community to an uptick in cases. Since our first case last week, we have recorded a total of 19 Resident cases and 2 Staff cases. Fortunately, the majority of cases have been characterized as mild symptoms. No hospitalizations to date. We have also started releasing Residents from their quarantine due to being 10 days out from…
After going weeks without any noticeable COVID cases, we have gone from zero to five (5) known Resident cases in less than a week. At this time, all cases are independent living (IL) Residents in apartments. Fortunately, all appear to be exhibiting mild to little symptoms. Each is on a 10-day quarantine that is being monitored by our Resident Nurses and the…
Monday evening, I arrived back home to a welcomed email from Erica Smith, our Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist, in the Health Center. Erica’ unexpected email contained significant—and frankly unanticipated—news! It read: “After speaking with Stephanie Wellman (Director of Nursing) and Kevin Stewart (Health Services Administrator) and based on the guidance from the Health Department—as well as our current status of…
From time to time, we all need reminders about the values we uphold at Covenant Village and why they are important. Safety and Security are essential components of our CV CARES core values. Together, they are promises we make as an community and to one another to “protect the wellbeing of all our members in all facets of life: physical, emotional, financial,…
As of Tuesday, November 15, the Covenant Village Health Center (HC) returned to COVID Outbreak Status, as defined by the Gaston County DHHS Office. A recent resurgence of positive cases emerged throughout the Garden Wing of the HC. Through our continued COVID protocols and contact tracing work, it was determined that a HC Resident, who returned from a short stay in the…
As of Tuesday, May 31, the Covenant Village Health Center (HC) was placed in COVID Outbreak Status, as defined by the Gaston County DHHS Office. A recent resurgence of positive cases has emerged throughout the Village – and in our wider community. Today’s Gaston Gazette reported a 29.6% increase in COVID cases in the County from last week. There is a 21.4%…