60% Of Older Adults Express Concerns About Nursing Home Quality

Most older adults, 95%, seek to age in place, and a majority, (60%) have concerns about the care provided by nursing homes and memory care facilities. Most have specific concerns about being a long-term care resident:

60% have concerns about the quality of care.

60% are concerned about losing their independence.

52% have concerns about being mistreated or disrespected.

About 36 million Americans have a family member or friend living in a nursing home or memory care facility, and a minority, 37%, said the facility provides high-quality care. Half said facility-based care is the safest place for . . .