Gastrointestinal Outbreak Declared on West Wing of Rainycrest Long Term Care Home

October 02, 2026

Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, have declared a gastrointestinal outbreak on the West Wing of Rainycrest Long Term Care Home.

Enhanced infection prevention and control measures have been implemented to help limit the spread of illness and protect residents, staff and visitors.

During the outbreak, visitation on the West Wing is restricted to two (2) individuals per resident, with visits taking place in residents’ rooms rather than common areas. Visitors are asked to follow all posted instructions, including hand hygiene and any additional infection prevention and control measures in place. To help limit the potential spread of illness, visitors entering the West Wing are asked to avoid visiting other wings or areas of the Home during the same visit.

Riverside urges all visitors to self-screen before entering the facility and to refrain from visiting if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness.

Restrictions are also in place for admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities on the affected wing until further notice.

Riverside’s Outbreak Management Team continues to closely monitor the situation and will adjust measures as appropriate in consultation with the Northwestern Health Unit.

We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of residents, families, visitors and the community as we work to reduce the spread of illness and protect those in our care.