Skilled nursing facility COVID-19 vaccination numbers in Chautauqua County appear to be quite promising.

According to the most recent statistics through New York state on Tuesday, 94% of residents in these locations are vaccinated while staff levels are at 99%. In Cattaraugus County, the number is 97% for residents and 94% for staff.

Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Center as well as Lutheran Social Services have 100% of staff vaccinated with Absolut Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation at Westfield and Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at more than 99%. Heritage facility numbers are around 98%.

Where the numbers are lagging, however, is in the assisted living facilities. While the numbers for residents are reported to be the same by the state, staffing levels are concerning. Here in Chautauqua County, the number is 76% vaccinated with only 66% vaccinated in Cattaraugus County.

Locally, the percentages at Frewsburg Rest Home and Tanglewood are the lowest at 32% and 46%.

While the vaccinations for those working in health-care continue to be under scrutiny, ZIP code breakdowns through the Centers of Disease Control find local communities teetering between 29% and 99%. The communities at 99% include Findley Lake and Versailles in Cattaraugus County. At the lower end of the spectrum is Lily Dale and Panama at 30%.

In the cities, Dunkirk has 59% vaccinated with Jamestown at 53%. Fredonia is at 51.1%.

UPCOMING CLINICS

The following vaccination clinics have been scheduled in Chautauqua County this month:

¯ Tuesday, Oct. 12, 19 and 26 at the Chautauqua Lake Central School bus garage, 100 N. Erie St., Mayville. The drive-through clinics will each be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No appointments are needed but pre-registration is available.

¯ Thursday, Oct. 14, from 1-4 p.m. at the Jamestown Community College physical education building, 290 Curtis St., Jamestown. No appointments are needed but pre-registration is available.

¯ Friday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Steele Hall at the State University of New York at Fredonia, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia. No appointments are needed but pre-registration is available.

Additional clinics will be added to the Chautauqua County Health Department website as they are planned. Vaccines will be provided at no cost to participants, who must bring proper identification to the clinic and wear a face mask.

First, second, and third doses, as well as booster shots will be provided to any eligible persons at the time of the clinic. Pfizer is available to anyone ages 12 and up; Moderna is available to anyone ages 18 and up; Johnson&Johnson is available to anyone ages 18 and up.

To pre-register for clinics, visit: https://chqgov.com.