Article Publication Date:
4/1/2012
Summary:
Review additional discussion of assisted living and residential care in the states, and learn more detailed data on assisted living and residential care capacity. Assisted living and other residential settings represent a critical component of the LTSS system for older adults who cannot live alone, but do not require the skilled care provided by nursing homes. In 2010, states reported a total of 51,367 licensed residential care settings with a total capacity of 1,233,690 beds.
Topics:
Long Term Services and Supports
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Aging/Older Adults
Sources:
The AARP Public Policy Institute, the SCAN Foundation, the Commonwealth Fund
Programs/Initiatives:
1915c
States:
Keywords:
Long-Term Care
Assisted living; Residential settings
Contact
The AARP Public Policy Institute
ppi@aarp.org
Phone:
202-434-3890
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/53146