I agree
@MartinWL that doctors etc need to visit ( tho Drs to my mums home are extremely reluctant, resulting in a medical complaint for my mum worsening and letter of neglect written, but that is another story). They will bring an element of risk as you say, and the managers need to keep risk to a minimum ( it can never be risk free) BUT I strongly disagree when you say visiting can be done without! A 50 % increase in dementia deaths ( not covid related) would suggest visits are vital for wellbeing. It is the residents who have a right to see their family. Outside visits don't work in November so Government must facilitate indoor visits through testing. It could be done, they just don't want to spend the money for elderly people who will no longer vote!!
Staff being seen daily does not mean they are being monitored and less risk of catching coved. They may be monitored to check they are complying in the home, but so are family as visits are supposed to be guarded at al times!!!
And tests are still taking 3 days to come back at mums home.
We all know the answer, rapid tests for visitors so they are safe on the day would mean minimal risk from "visitors"