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

Oct 21, 2025

4 min

What percent of nursing homes are for profit?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 70% of nursing homes are for-profit. This significant statistic brings to light critical questions about how ownership structures influence patient care, financial practices, and overall quality in the senior care industry, raising important considerations for families choosing a facility.

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Oct 19, 2025

4 min

Are nursing homes public property? The nuanced answer to ownership and oversight

According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), roughly 70% of nursing homes in the U.S. are for-profit entities, indicating that most are not public property in the traditional sense. While a small percentage are government-run, the majority operate under private ownership, a distinction crucial for understanding the senior care landscape.

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