42% OF COVID-19 DEATHS OCCURRED IN NURSING HOMES & ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Key Points:

  • As of May 22, 42% of U.S. COVID-19 deaths have occurred in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
  • This accounts for an estimated death rate of 1.81% of the entire U.S. nursing home & residential care home population.
  • Individuals living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities comprise 0.62% of the U.S. population.