The number of young adults moving into nursing homes is on the rise and advocates say the reason could be a lack of resources available for people to stay in the community.
Individuals ages 31 to 64 account for 14 percent of nursing home residents today, federal data indicates. Ten years ago, this group made up just 10 percent.
While it’s uncertain precisely why this uptick is occurring, the trend is likely the result of limited resources to help people with developmental disabilities, mental health needs and other concerns stay in their homes. Even as funds for home-based care have increased in many states, the need for assistance is rising faster, experts say.
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