nursing homes

The federal government is continuing to deploy rapid coronavirus testing machines to nursing homes around the country. Health News Florida’s Stephanie Colombini talked about the testing initiative with Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The governor's comments came during a visit to Universal Orlando.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this potential policy reversal at a press conference with Mary Daniel, who became a dishwasher at RoseCastle assisted living just so she could visit with her husband who has Alzheimer's.

The number of COVID-19 cases is still climbing in Central Florida’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities. But a local advocacy group has reached out to the federal government with a proposal to turn that around.

Florida approved the construction of $430 million in new nursing home beds, but it's still not enough to meet demand.

Florida is about to end a 14-year moratorium on building new nursing homes but for every new bed they approve, the state will deny five more.

Governor Rick Scott on Monday announced plans to ask state lawmakers for $7.4 million to build two nursing homes for veterans.