HARRISBURG (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - The Pennsylvania Department of Health released long-sought data Tuesday showing the names of long-term care facilities with coronavirus cases and deaths.
The information released by the department shows the location of the facility, number of resident and employee cases as well as the number of those who have died.
"Long-term care facility residents are among the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians, and we want their families to have the latest information on what is going on in the facilities in which their loved ones reside," PA Health Director Dr. Rachel Levine said. "COVID-19 is a particularly challenging situation for these settings as they care for residents with serious medical conditions. We will continue to work to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents through education, resources and testing."
Facilities with less than five in any data category has information redacted.
The data provided shows that the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Beaver by far has the most cases of COVID-19 in the state with 358 patients and 25 staff members testing positive.
76 people have died at the facility, also the most in the commonwealth.
Among the hardest hit facilities in Allegheny, the Kane Regional Center in Glen Hazel with 104 patients and 30 staff members testing positive with 21 deaths, the Caring Heights Community and Care Center with 65 patients and 22 staff members testing positive with 28 deaths, the St. Barnabas Nursing home with 62 patients and 14 staff members testing positive with 31 deaths and Manorcare Health Services Shadyside with 45 patients and seven staff members testing positive with zero deaths.
View all of the cases across the area and the state here.
"Our long-term care facilities are an integral part of Pennsylvania's health care system. People providing care in long-term care facilities must endure these challenges of this difficult time while maintaining continuity and services for people under their care," said Department of Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller. "We are committed to continuing networks of support for these facilities so we can navigate and overcome this challenge together."
The Wolf administration says they are taking the following steps to keep residents and staff safe.
- Ensuring resident safety through testing, education and resources;
- Preventing and mitigating outbreaks; and
- Working in partnership with state agencies, local health departments and long-term care facility operators.
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