Oklahoma Nursing Homes An AARP Survey of Oklahomans Age 50

Oklahoma Nursing Homes An AARP Survey of Oklahomans Age 50

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Report Home Like many other states, Oklahoma - in which 22,640 age 65+ persons reside in 379 nursing homes - is facing major long-term care challenges as its population ages. Of 800 age 50+ Oklahomans surveyed by telephone, most... rate working to improve the quality of nursing homes as a top (55%) or high (34%) priority for Oklahoma
support strengthening the enforcement of quality standards (82% strongly and 13% somewhat) in nursing homes
believe the proper amount of hands-on care in nursing homes is important (90% very and 9% somewhat) to the quality of care of nursing home residents
support (81% strongly and 12% somewhat) increasing staffing levels in nursing homes to ensure the proper amount of hands-on care for nursing home residents
think it is very important for the state to monitor how nursing homes spend the public funds they receive to ensure that the proper amounts are being spent on resident care
support (80% strongly and 13% somewhat) maintaining the right of residents or their families to take nursing homes to court for mistreating, abusing, neglecting or injuring residents
say they would be more likely to vote for a candidate for state office who supports legislation to improve the quality of nursing home care and protect residents' rights
oppose changing current requirements so that nursing homes would no longer have to report cases of abuse and neglect immediately (93%) or report the results of investigations of abuse and neglect within five working days (95%)
Surveying was conducted between April 11 and 22, 2003, by Woelfel Research, Inc. Joanne Binette of AARP Knowledge Management analyzed the data and wrote the report and may be contacted at 202/434-6303 for further information. (21 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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