Research Notes on Nursing Homes
Nursing Homes are residences for people who require constant nursing care. Residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical disabilities.
Fast Facts
- Adults 18 or older can stay in a skilled nursing facility.
- Nursing homes are required to have a licensed nurse on duty 24 hours a day.
- In 2004, there were, on average, 40 certified nursing assistants per 100 resident beds.
- Nursing homes are starting to become more home-like rather than hospital-like.
5 Great Resources on Nursing Homes
- Wikipedia: Nursing Homes
- Medicare.gov: Nursing Homes
- MedlinePlus: Nursing Homes
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration Nursing Homes and Personal Care Facilities
- AARP: Nursing Homes
5 Latest Headlines on Nursing Homes
What is Nursing Homes?
- Gilbert Guide: Nursing Homes Explained
- Answers.com: Definition of Nursing Home
- Medterms: Definition of Nursing home
What are the Alternatives to Nursing Homes?
- Medicare.gov: Alternatives to Nursing Home Care
- Agency for Health Care Administration: Alternatives to Nursing Homes
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts: Alternatives to Nursing Homes
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Nursing Homes
- Nursing Home Abuse Support Group: Official Site
- AARP: Discussions About Nursing Homes
Clinical Trials for Nursing Homes
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Nursing Homes
- Center Watch: Clinical Trials on Nursing Homes
Controversy and Lawsuits about Nursing Homes
- CBS News: Nursing Home Abuse Increasing (July 31, 2001)
- Charlottesville News: Nursing Home Lawsuit (Feb. 8, 2006)
- Chicago Tribune: Nursing home lawsuit settled: Whistle-blowers alleged fraud, patient abuse (Nov. 23, 2004)
- Sun Times: Lawsuit Over Suspicious Nursing Home Death (April 8, 2008)
Abuse in Nursing Homes
- Agency for Health Care Administration: Nursing Home Watch List
- YouTube: Elder Abuse & Neglect in Nursing Homes
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Nursing Homes
- JAMA: Medical Journal Articles on Nursing Homes
- PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Nursing Homes
- Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Nursing Homes
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