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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 10, 2025

5 min

What proportion of people end up in a care home? Lifetime vs. at any given time

While only a small percentage of older adults live in a care home at any single point in time, the lifetime probability of needing long-term institutional care is much higher. Approximately 70% of Americans turning age 65 will need some form of long-term care services, and a significant portion of those will require a stay in a nursing home or other residential facility.

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Oct 3, 2025

4 min

What percentage of old people end up in a care home? Unpacking the statistics

While only about 5% of older adults aged 65 or over reside in nursing homes at any given moment, this snapshot view doesn't tell the whole story about what percentage of old people end up in a care home over a lifetime. The long-term risk of needing institutional care is significantly higher, with various factors influencing the odds for each individual.

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