Alabama Nursing Home Association

Gov. Kay Ivey awards $100 million to state nursing homes, hospitals in fight against coronavirus

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the award of $100 million in coronavirus relief funds for grants to state nursing homes and hospitals to aid in the fight against COVID-19.  “While there are many aspects of COVID-19 that we still don’t know, one thing that isn’t in dispute is our seniors and those with preexisting … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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August 7, 2020

Alabama nursing homes can’t use rapid COVID-19 test machines without federal guidance

In Alabama, there were 686 coronavirus deaths in long-term care facilities as of Wednesday, which was 42 percent of the state’s 1,639 COVID-19 deaths at that point.

Eddie Burkhalter

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August 6, 2020

Federal government approves $5 billion for nursing homes amid surging COVID-19

The money can be used for staffing, testing and buying personal protective equipment.

Eddie Burkhalter

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July 24, 2020

Advocates warn of “imminent outbreaks” in nursing homes as cases spike

About three-quarters of all cases in U.S. nursing homes have occurred in counties where the 7-day average rate of new cases of COVID-19 was more than 3.59 per 100,000 people. The statewide 7-day average in Alabama was 34.41 new cases per day per 100,000 as of Tuesday.

Micah Danney

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July 15, 2020

Governor awards $18 million for COVID-19 testing in nursing homes

Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday awarded $18.27 million of federal COVID-19 relief money to the Alabama Nursing Home Association Education Foundation for coronavirus testing and surveillance in the state’s nursing homes.  The Coronavirus Relief Fund money is to be used to test and monitor both nursing home staff and residents, according to a press release … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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July 7, 2020

Alabama AG warns against nursing homes taking stimulus checks

Alabama’s top law enforcement officer on Friday warned against nursing homes intercepting federal stimulus payments to long-term care residents who are Medicaid recipients, but the state’s Nursing Home Association says it’s not aware that is happening, and it hasn’t been contacted by the Alabama Attorney General’s Office over the matter.  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 22, 2020

Deaths among Alabama’s long-term care residents more than double over two weeks

Long-term care residents make up almost half of the deaths in Alabama due to COVID-19, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.  As of Tuesday, 224 of the state’s 504 deaths, or 44 percent, were residents in the state’s long-term care facilities, the department told APR. On Wednesday, the total number of deaths statewide … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 20, 2020

40 Alabama nursing homes in 20 counties have COVID-19 cases

At least 40 nursing homes across 20 counties in Alabama have reported at least one COVID-19 positive resident or employee, according the Alabama Nursing Home Association. ANHA spokesperson John Matson told APR Saturday that the association is aware of 40 facilities reporting cases. It does not have any information on deaths among residents or employees. The Alabama … Continued

Chip Brownlee

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April 11, 2020

Alabama nursing homes struggle to get COVID-19 tests, results

There are more than 1,000 outstanding COVID-19 tests among Alabama nursing home residents and staff, and many homes are having difficulty getting the tests, according to the Alabama Nursing Home Association.  John Matson, communications director for the Alabama Nursing Home Association, told APR on Friday that the association is asking the Center for Disease Control … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 3, 2020