More details have been released regarding visitation in nursing homes throughout Kentucky that are scheduled to begin in some cases Monday.
Governor Andy Beshear signed an order that restricted access to the state’s long-term care facilities on March 10, while declaring a state of emergency relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Monday, group activities involving 10 people or less, communal dining and off-site appointments will be permitted at assisted living and personal care homes.
Clara Beth Hyde, the owner of Barkley Plantation in Cadiz, said her facility will have strict guidelines that must be followed by visitors.
Hyde said the return of communal dining and visitors will be a big boost to the mental health of her residents.
The state guidelines will also allow residents of long term care facilities to leave and attend medical appointments.
While the green light has been given for residents to have visitors beginning Monday, the News Edge reached out to several facilities that said they were going to remain in their current protocol regarding the public and not allow visitors.
A representative of Christian Care Communities in Hopkinsville tells the News Edge they recently tested all of their residents and employees. They are awaiting results before they begin to follow any of the guidelines released by the governor’s office.
The state’s Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities will not be allowed to have visitors until July 15.