Given their congregate nature and population served, assisted living facilities (ALFs) are at high risk of COVID-19 spreading and affecting their residents.
If infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, assisted living residents—often older adults with underlying chronic medical conditions—are at increased risk of serious illness.
CDC is aware of suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 among residents of ALFs in multiple states. Recent experience with outbreaks in nursing homes has also reinforced that Because of this, CDC is recommending that the general public wear a cloth face covering for source control whenever they leave their home.