Choosing the right nursing home is a challenging task. Read our
collection of elder care health articles, guides to Medicare and
government aid, and checklists and tips for choosing and evaluating
nursing homes.
Fast facts about nursing homes in 2012:
- Number of U.S. nursing homes: 16,100
- Number of beds: 1.7 million
- Occupancy rate: 86%
- Number of current residents: 1.5 million
- Average length of time since admission (current
residents): 835 days
Elder Care Blog Posts
Preventing Elder Abuse: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 17, 2013
Senior mistreatment and neglect continues to be a frighteningly widespread problem, but the good news is, we CAN take concrete action on preventing elder abuse.
If you’re...More
Is Retirement Bad for Physical and Mental Health?
June 12, 2013
How do new findings on health and retirement influence the debate on raising the retirement age? Read on for our simple breakdown of the issue.
Until recently, the...More
8 Facts About Men and Aging
June 11, 2013
Father’s Day is almost here, so we’ve been thinking about concerns that uniquely affect our fathers and other aging male relatives. We first addressed these concerns in...More