Geographic Patterns of Adult Day Centers and Nursing Homes in Texas
Author Information
Author(s): Downer Brian
Primary Institution: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States
Hypothesis
Older adults may not have adequate access to adult day centers (ADCs) in Texas.
Conclusion
The study found that older adults in large metropolitan areas of Texas may have inadequate access to ADCs.
Supporting Evidence
- Texas has 425 adult day centers and 1,195 nursing homes.
- 18.9% of Texas counties have at least one adult day center.
- 85.4% of Texas counties have at least one nursing home.
- 54.8% of adult day centers are located in counties bordering Mexico.
- Hidalgo County has nearly one-third of all adult day centers in Texas.
Takeaway
This study looked at where adult day centers and nursing homes are located in Texas, showing that many older adults might not be able to get to these centers.
Methodology
Data was collected from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services and CMS to identify licensed ADCs and certified nursing homes.
Limitations
The study only analyzed data from Texas and may not represent other states.
Participant Demographics
The analysis included data on population and age demographics from the US Census.
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