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 | Strongly
Agree | Somewhat
Agree | Somewhat
Disagree | Strongly
Disagree | DK/
Ref. |
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They provide frail and disabled people with a safe and protected environment they couldn't have at home | 27 | 42 | 12 | 13 | 6 |
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They provide an affordable way for people who need round-the-clock care to be able to get it | 19 | 34 | 18 | 21 | 8 |
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.
