Family of residents, workers at Harnett Co. nursing home want answers after massive COVID-19 outbreak

Universal Healthcare in Lillington is now dealing with a serious outbreak that is impacting not only senior citizens but workers and family members, too.

"If my family member contracts this virus it could very well be a death sentence," said a person who did not want to be identified who said they have a loved one inside the nursing home.

"I just fear for her health ... it just breaks my heart," said another person who did not want to be identified who has a sister inside the nursing home. "I wish I could get to her."

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They’re not just concerned about their family inside.

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According to Medicare, the facility has 129 beds, meaning that’s at least 35% of their residents testing positive for COVID-19. According to state inspections, the facility has been fined $208,000 since 2017.

The families we talked to say they believe their loved ones are being treated well inside.

"I’ve not heard any complaints at all from my sister," said the person who has a sister at the facility.

But some question the county’s ability.

"Ability to manage this crisis and to take care of these people if they need to be hospitalized," said the person who has a family member at the facility.

Our calls and emails to the county health department were not returned. Loved ones are now holding on with hope and prayers, but with questions.

"All families should know the truth about things," said the person who has a sister at the facility.