Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

June 15, 2021

Estimation of Excess Mortality Rates Among US Assisted Living Residents During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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  • Incidence of all-cause mortality among a cohort of US Medicare beneficiaries residing in assisted living settings between January to August 2020 (n=425,333) was 17% higher compared to a cohort from the same time in 2019 (n=422,262). The incidence ratio was 36% higher during the peak week in April 8-14, 2020 (3.3 vs 2.2 deaths per 1,000 residents). Among the 10 states with the highest COVID-19 community spread during the study period, the incidence of all-cause mortality was 24% higher and up to 73% higher during the peak week.

Thomas et al. (June 14, 2021). Estimation of Excess Mortality Rates Among US Assisted Living Residents During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JAMA Network Open. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.13411