State COVID-19 Testing

CMS has developed guidance for nursing homes on routine staff testing for COVID-19. The guidelines include testing staff on a certain frequency based on the COVID-19 positivity rate for the county the nursing home resides in. The methodology used to determine frequency is here . Some states, however, have developed stringent guidelines for testing both staff and residents.

 LeadingAge has developed this interactive map to provide you a quick overview of what states are requiring. 

Last updated: 6/8/2021