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| Organizational determinants of resident satisfaction with assisted living | | Author(s) | Elzbieta Sikorska |
| Journal title | The Gerontologist, vol 39, no 4, August 1999 |
| Pages | pp 450-456 |
| Keywords | Sheltered housing ; Residents [care homes] ; Quality of life ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Assisted living is becoming an important housing alternative for frail older people in the United States. This study examined the relationship of organisational factors to resident satisfaction with assisted living, while controlling for resident characteristics. Data were collected in interviews with 156 residents in 13 assisted living facilities. Results indicate that more satisfied residents were also happier, more functionally independent, more involved in their housing decision, and less educated. When controlling for resident characteristics, higher levels of resident satisfaction were associated with smaller facility size, a moderate level of physical amenities, greater availability of personal space, fewer social and recreational activities and non-profit ownership. The findings might be helpful in structuring a resident-centred approach to assisted living. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-000118232 A |
| Classmark | KLA: KX: F:59: 7T |
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