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Georgia senior care homes struggle to rebound after pandemic
The senior housing industry says unless it gets more taxpayer help, some assisted living communities and nursing homes will be forced to close.
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Warnock, Johnson seek investigation of Georgia’s nursing home death data
Some Georgia nursing homes failed to report accurate information on COVID-19 cases and deaths to the Department of Community Health.
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‘Granny cams’ bill disappoints senior advocates
Long-term care industry is pushing bill that would limit families from placing cameras in patient rooms.
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Nursing home residents finally get to see their loved ones face to face
A year after nursing homes in Atlanta and Georgia halted visitors because of COVID restrictions, the state of Georgia eased those limits this week, although the visiting rules...
Within days, Georgians could be visiting loved ones in nursing homes
Indoor visits could start within days at Georgia nursing homes.
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Georgia House votes to allow visitors at hospitals, nursing homes
The Georgia House on Monday passed legislation that would require the state’s hospitals and nursing homes to allow visitors inside, even if there is a public health emergency ...
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COVID cases, deaths plunge at Georgia senior care homes in February
Vaccinations are helping to drive a dramatic downturn in coronavirus cases and deaths at Georgia nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
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‘Granny cams’ bill advances to House
Legislation would require families to notify nursing homes about the cameras and not hide them.
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Panel votes to make Georgia hospitals, nursing homes allow visitors even during pandemic
A state House panel voted Monday to make hospitals and nursing homes allow visitors at facilities despite concerns it could spread the COVID-19 virus.
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Weighing the need to visit sick loved ones while keeping Georgians healthy
State lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban health care facilities from refusing visitors during a declared emergency — such as the COVID-19 pandemic that the s...