82-year-old grandmother gets a law change so she can enjoy Happy Hour in a nursing home0

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• July 19, 2026

Rules regarding alcohol consumption in nursing homes or assisted living facilities are decided on a state-by-state basis, and many facilities in the U.S. actively promote Happy Hours and other events to encourage socialization. Residents of the nursing home where LeBrun lives have always been allowed to drink in their rooms and bring their own alcohol