May 8, 2020
The Connecticut National Guard and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be assisting the Department of Health in its inspection of nursing homes and long-term care facilities across the state for COVID-19. Since more than 40 percent of the state’s coronavirus-related deaths…
April 3, 2020
As the number of cases of COVID-19, the coronavirus, continues to grow, so does the concern of transmission within nursing homes and assisted living centers in Connecticut – and for good reason. While some care facilities are reporting cases of healthcare workers who have tested…
February 14, 2020
While nursing homes are supposed to be a place of safety and comfort for our elderly population, six Connecticut nursing homes have been found to be anything but. Cumulatively, these six nursing homes have been issued a total of $30,481 in fines due to regulation…
November 15, 2019
When deciding on a nursing home or care facility to place your loved one in, it can be difficult to determine which to choose. Fortunately, there is a tool that can help you make the right decision. The Nursing Home Inspect Tool Developed by ProPublica,…
