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Can they force you to go into a nursing home? The truth about forced placement

According to one report, nearly 70% of individuals in nursing homes have some degree of cognitive impairment. The simple answer to "Can they force you to go into a nursing home?" is that no, a mentally competent adult cannot be involuntarily placed in a facility against their will. However, the situation becomes more complex when a person is deemed legally incapacitated and a court-ordered guardian or conservator is appointed to make decisions on their behalf.