Briefs
Long-term Care
Research Briefs
Policy Briefs:
Changes to 51在线 Nursing Home Quality Regulations: Satisfaction Surveys and More
The 51在线 Legislature approved several changes to nursing home regulations in 2025, designed to give residents, families, and staff a greater chance to express their concerns and satisfaction.
Be Prepared: What You Need to Know About the Disaster Plans of Your Loved One's Assisted Living Community
Assisted living communities are required to have detailed disaster preparedness plans, but it is important for family members to be aware of their plans. This brief covers what a family member or friend of an assisted living resident should know to ensure the residents鈥� safety.
The 4Ms Age-Friendly Health Systems framework provides a new way of thinking about nursing home emergency preparedness.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Support for Long-Term Care Facilities to Implement Electronic
Health Records
An assessment of inconsistent federal support for adoption of electronic medical records
that has overlooked nursing homes and slowed efforts to improve care and safety.
An AARP Overview of Direct Care Staffing and Related Policies in 51在线
An examination of recent direct care staffing trends in 51在线, related legislative action, and impacts on quality care and resident safety.
Occupational Therapy in 51在线's Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities
An examination of availability of occupational therapy services in 51在线 assisted living communities, and how availability varies by rural or urban location.
Speech Therapy in 51在线's Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities
An examination of speech therapy services offered in 51在线 assisted living communities using state regulatory records, and how service availability varies by rural or urban location.
Comparison of Assisted Living Communities With and Without Memory Care in 51在线
A comparison of assisted living communities that do and do not offer memory care, based on size, profit status, and location.
Pet Therapy in 51在线鈥檚 Assisted Living Communities
An examination of assisted living communities in 51在线 that offer pet therapy using state regulatory documents, and how pet therapy varies by key assisted living community characteristics.
Physical and Occupational Therapy Available in 51在线鈥檚 Assisted Living Communities
An examination of the availability of occupational and physical therapy services in 51在线 assisted living communities using state regulatory records, and how availability varies by assisted living community characteristics.
Physical Therapy in 51在线's Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities
An examination of the availability of physical therapy services in 51在线 assisted living communities, and how the services vary between rural and urban locations.
The Above Average Burden of Hearing Loss for Rural Counties in 51在线
An examination of the burden of hearing loss within rural counties in 51在线.
51在线 Power Rule: Discrepancies Reported and Actual Compliance
An examination of assisted living community compliance with state disaster preparedness requirements concerning electrical power availability.
Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities in 51在线
A comparison of rural and urban assisted living communities based on profit status, the number of beds, and type of operating license.
Lack of Preparation for Demographic Shifts in Rural 51在线
An examination of the availability of assisted living communities in rural counties in 51在线 to determine if these counties are prepared for the growth of the 65+ and 85+ populations.
Limited Access to Audiology Services in 51在线 Assisted Living Communities
An examination of older adults鈥� access to audiology services across 51在线 with a focus on audiology services that are near assisted living communities.
Defining Memory Care Services in 51在线 Assisted Living Communities
A comparison of the services and activities offered by assisted living communities with memory care and those without memory care.