Census Bureau: Nursing Home Population Down 20%

While the share of those living in skilled nursing facilities declined 20% from 2000 to 2010, other care settings, such as assisted living facilities saw an uptick in residency, the latest U.S. Census Bureau report shows. In 2000, 4.5% of those 65 and older resided in skilled nursing facilities, compared to 3.1% in 2010. Among Medicare enrollees […]