Data & Research Page ContentAHCA/NCAL develops and compiles cutting edge, comprehensive research and data concerning the long term and post-acute care sector. Whether conducted by AHCA/NCAL and prestigious research agencies or gathered from government agencies, the association aims to provide a clear picture to the public and policymakers about the state of skilled nursing centers. Untitled [1] LTC Trend Tracker℠LTC Trend Tracker℠LTC Trend Tracker℠ is AHCA/NCAL members’ one-stop-shop to gain timely information and valuable insight about their own performance as well as the entire profession’s. Learn More The Center for Health Policy EvaluationThe Center for Health Policy EvaluationA collaborative research effort aimed at improving the quality of care for our nation’s elderly and disabled populations. Learn More LTC Stats, Data & ReportsLTC Stats, Data & ReportsFind detailed reports on industry, such as operational characteristics and survey compliance. Learn More covid-dashboard COVID-19 Nursing Home DashboardUpdated weekly. Data as of June 21, 2021. Cases Note: The data begins at the end of May because nursing homes began weekly reporting to the federal government in mid-May. Data prior to May be found by contacting state health departments. Visit the CMS website for more information. Community Spread Independent research indicates that community spread is linked to COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes. Long term care residents and staff were among the first to receive the vaccine through on-site clinics beginning the week of December 18, 2020. County Positivity Classification On August 25, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published an interim final rule that established Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility Testing Requirements for Staff and Residents. Specifically, skilled nursing facilities are required to test residents and staff for COVID-19 based on parameters set forth by the HHS Secretary. Included in the requirements is a trigger for routine testing for staff and residents based on the extent of the virus in the community as indicated by CMS it its published report on county positivity rate in the prior week. County Color Classification County Positivity Rates Nursing Home Testing Requirements Green Less than 5% positivityOR fewer than 20 tests Once a month Yellow 5-10% positivity OR greater than 10% positivity and less than 500 tests and less than 2,000 tests per 100,000 people Once a week Red Greater than 10% positivityand do not meet the criteria for 'green' or 'yellow' Twice a week Find your county: Download CMS' county-level positivity report (.zip) Learn more about the testing requirements at www.ahcancal.org/coronavirus under the Testing section. occupancy SNF Occupancy Fast Facts Questions? Do you have questions about our reports or other resources? Contact us Fast Facts Download the LTC Fast Facts one-pager: Download Related Publications Quality InitiativeQuality ServicesCompliance and RegulationDisaster and Emergency Planning Related Links Center for Long-Term Care Quality & InnovationahcancalEDAssisted Living Facts & Figures