Question

Which of the following is not a current trend in the nursing home industry

The number of nursing homes and beds is declining

The number of not-for-profit facilities is increasing

Some nursing homes operate assisted living facilities

The nursing home industry is dominated by private, for-profit chains

Answer 1

The number of not for profit facilities is increasing ....

.... During these days the nursing home industry is dominated by the private for profitable purpose

In the aggregate, the occupancy rate of nursing home beds has been falling, from 92 percent in 1985 to 87 percent in 1995. On the survey date in 1995 there were 222,000 empty nursing beds—90,000 more than in 1985.

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide a wide range of health and personal care services. Their services focus on medical care more than most assisted living facilities. These services typically include nursing care, 24-hour supervision, three meals a day, and assistance with everyday activities. Rehabilitation services, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are also available.

Some people stay at a nursing home for a short time after being in the hospital. After they recover, they go home. However, most nursing home residents live there permanently because they have ongoing physical or mental conditions that require constant care and supervision.