Assisted living residents able to get COVID-19 vaccines in early January Residents at a Gilbert assisted living facility have received the green light to get their COVID-19 vaccines on January 4 which is offering a glimmer of hope for the holidays. and last updated 2020-12-24 20:54:59-05 GILBERT, AZ â It's been a challenging year for those working at and living inside nursing homes, assisted living, and long-term care facilities all over the country. Not to mention an emotional time for families who have loved ones in these facilities as well. For many of them, the COVID-19 vaccine represents hope and a shot at gaining their freedoms back. This includes the freedom to leave the facility and visit family, the freedom to go to a store, and the freedom to sit inside your loved one's room and hold their hand.