Nursing Home/Assisted Living Resources

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Act now for nursing home safety!

Can I get compensated for caring for a loved one? (AARP)

CDC’s checklist for long-term care facilities

How do you know if your loved one is safe in a nursing home? (US Reports)

Family caregiving during coronavirus (US Reports)

Opinion: End the secrecy on virus deaths at nursing homes (Austin American Statesman)

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What to know before removing loved ones from nursing homes amid COVID-19

Health Department advises families to remove loved ones from nursing homes if it’s safe

What to Ask if a Loved One Is in a Quarantined Facility

Practical Guide for Caregivers Dealing with Coronavirus

Nursing homes taking precautions to keep residents safe

'It's nonsense' | City and State officials still won't name nursing homes with coronavirus outbreaks (KVUE)

40% of coronavirus deaths in Texas linked to nursing homes, assisted living centers (Houston Chronicle)

Number of nursing homes with publicly reported cases of the coronavirus soars (Washington Post)

Last updated: August 20, 2020