I'm going to read you some statements people have made about nursing homes. For each one, please tell me if you agree or disagree with the statement.
Asked of one-half of respondents:
Government is not enforcing quality standards for nursing homes
35 Strongly agree
24 Somewhat agree
15 Somewhat disagree
7 Strongly disagree
18 DK/Ref
Nursing homes are not paid enough money by Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurers
31 Strongly agree
17 Somewhat agree
14 Somewhat disagree
12 Strongly disagree
26 DK/Ref
There is not enough government regulation of the quality of nursing homes
38 Strongly agree
25 Somewhat agree
15 Somewhat disagree
10 Strongly disagree
12 DK/Ref
Survey by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Methodology: Fieldwork conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International, June 2-5, 2005 and based on telephone interviews with a national adult sample of 1,202.