Profile of Rural Residential Care Facilities: A chartbook

Authors

Jennifer D. Lenardson MHS, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Eileen Griffin JD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Zachariah T. Croll MPH, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Erika C. Ziller PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Andrew F. Coburn PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

5-1-2014

Keywords

Long-term care, MRHRC, LTSS, USM Aging Initiative, Health and Wellness

Abstract

Section I examines differences in rural and urban RCF characteristics. Section II explores differences in the characteristics and functional status of RCF residents. Section III profiles the services provided by rural and urban RCFs and Section IV examines rural-urban differences in admission and discharge policies and how these might reflect options for aging-in-place in rural and urban RCFs. The final section discusses policy implications for providing residential care in rural areas as part of a broader continuum of LTSS services.

Funding Organization

Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, DHHS

Grant Number

CA#U1CRH03716

Recommended Citation

Lenardson, J. D., Griffin, E., Croll, Z., Ziller, E. C., & Coburn, A. F. (2014). Profile of rural residential care facilities: A chartbook. Portland, ME: University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research Center.