Most adults agree that nursing homes provide a safe environment for people who need them, but are more mixed on the affordability of nursing home care. Nearly seven in ten (69%) adults agree that nursing homes provide frail and disabled people with a safe and protected environment not available at home, however about one-quarter (25%) of the public disagrees.

While half (53%) of the public agrees that nursing homes provide an affordable way for people to get round-the-clock care, nearly four in ten (39%) disagree with this statement (including 21% who “strongly” disagree).