Top state lawmakers stopped by more than a dozen nursing homes in Connecticut Friday to meet with workers.

Nearly 60% of coronavirus deaths in Connecticut are in nursing homes.

"We care. We care about them and that we are their voice in Hartford," said state Rep. Patricia Billie Miller.

Keisha Johnson lost her uncle to COVID-19. About a month ago, she told News 12 that that Golden Hill Rehab in Milford never even said he was sick. The facility disputes that.

"He never called home. We never received a call from the facility or nowhere," said Johnson.

Unions have complained about a lack of personal protective equipment. The state is now sending new gear to Cassena Care in Norwalk every Monday.

State data show 42% of Cassena is coronavirus-positive. But administrators say that's misleading, because Norwalk Hospital sends dozens of patients there to recover.

"We do have some positive COVID residents. However, the staff has been well-trained. We are separating the positive COVID residents from the other ones," said Elyse Dent, Cassena Care administrator.

Lawmakers say they plan to look at nursing home reforms when they return to Hartford.

"We're not silent. We're talking to the governor. We're pleading with the governor. We're pleading on their behalf saying, 'Look, we need more PPE,'" said Miller.