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Residential care supply and cognitive and physical problem case mix in nursing homes
Author(s)Robert Newcomer, James Swan, Sara Karon
Journal titleJournal of Aging and Health, vol 13, no 2, May 2001
Pagespp 217-247
KeywordsNursing homes ; Sheltered housing ; Social surveys ; United States of America.
AnnotationA rapid evolution has occurred in US state policy and industry practices with regard to assisted living and expanded use of residential care facilities for people with physical and cognitive frailty, yet relatively little is known about the interrelationship between this housing supply and nursing home case mix. The association between residential care supply and the proportion of cognitively and physically impaired nursing home residents was examined in more than 1,500 homes in 5 states. The proportion of residents with only physical and cognitive impairment likely to be affected by emerging long-term care policy appears to be well under 10%. This effect is more persistent for admissions than continuing cases. The findings raise caution about the optimistic assumptions of the interplay between residential care or assisted living policy and nursing home use. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-010731210 A
ClassmarkLHB: KLA: 3F: 7T

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