In the 100 days the Border has been COVID-19-free, the management and staff at Westmont Aged Care Services have maintained high vigilance.
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And routine testing of workers is the latest measure in their risk mitigation.
Chief executive officer Peter de Koeyer said the asymptomatic testing, encouraged by the Australian and Victorian governments, was of benefit.
"We're more than happy to do that testing - our staff are acutely aware this is really important," he said.
"Early on, the Victorian government did some workforce testing, and we went to Dorevitch in Albury and did local testing for a significant number of staff.
"We're making sure if staff have the slightest sniffle, they're going to get tested.
"Our sick leave has certainly been high, but we're OK with that, because we don't want people to come in sick.
"This is the aged care industry, and we've all seen what happens to people who are older who become infected."
Carolyn Moxey, manager of quality systems, administration and training at the Baranduda facility, said there had been pandemic scenario simulations.
"We've had the ADF come in and support us as well, providing us with some training, and Monash University are coming at the end of this week to do more," she said.
"We've had time to prepare as much as we can."
Mr de Koeyer said there were opportunities for learning in all activities, including a short trial run of their COVID-19 response while they awaited a negative result for a resident.
"We've been watching the Chief Health Officer's determinations on a daily basis and usually every week or so they make some changes," he said.
"We've had some periods of restricted activity where people have had to have some window visits.
"Most people are really reasonable and understanding about the limitations.
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"At the moment, we're at a level of restrictions where groups can come - so two adults and some children from the same household, for up to seven visits."
While many precautions remain in place, residents are still taking their day trips to nearby towns and eating together in communal spaces.
"We want a safe and quality aged care facility, so we've been erring on the side of safety first, but always taking into account the need for people to be part of their families," Mr de Koeyer said.
"It's as normal as we can make it, without taking on too much risk.
"I'm confident we've got plans in place. This is the new normal."
