Public Opinion of Nursing Homes Takes COVID-19 Hit, But Most Think Government Didn’t Do Enough | Skilled Nursing News
Two months of stories about COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes have taken a toll on the public’s opinion of the industry, a new poll commissioned by SNN found — but the vast majority of people believe that the government has not done enough to support the facilities during the pandemic.
Only 3% of people have a higher opinion of U.S. nursing homes in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, according to a poll SNN conducted in conjunction with the Pittsburgh-based survey and consumer intelligence firm CivicScience.
More than half, or 54%, of respondents said they had a worse opinion, while 43% reported no change in their perception of the industry. Full article
By Alex Spanko | May 28, 2020; Skilled Nursing News