Kentucky to Allow Visitation at Assisted Living & Personal Care Homes Beginning Today

Starting today, the state of Kentucky is allowing visitation at assisted living and personal care communities to resume, with Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander announcing this development late last week, reports Eagle Country 99.3 FM . "Kentuckians have patiently waited since March 6 for the opportunity to see loved ones in long-term care communities again in person," said Friedlander. "We are pleased to say that plans are in place to ease back into certain activities." Friedlander explained that the resumption of visitation and certain other activities will proceed while still monitoring the COVID-19 threat. In addition, group activities involving 10 people or less, communal dining, and off-site appointments will resume. Starting on July 15, visitation will resume in state nursing and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.