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Residential Care Community Resident Characteristics: United States, 2022
NCHS Data Brief
|September 20, 2024
Summary
In 2022, most adult day services participants were female, Medicaid users, and required assistance with daily activities and had chronic conditions. These findings highlight the demographic and health profiles of individuals utilizing these essential community resources.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Adult day services centers provide crucial support for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
- Understanding the characteristics of participants is vital for resource allocation and service planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the latest national estimates of key characteristics of participants in adult day services centers.
- To provide an updated demographic and health profile of this population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2022 National Post-acute and Long-term Care Study (NPALS).
- Analyzed data from the adult day services center component.
- Employed complex survey weights and Stata/SE 17.0 for data analysis, excluding missing data.
Main Results:
- In 2022, 58% of participants were female.
- 40% identified as White non-Hispanic, and 32% were under 65 years old.
- The majority were Medicaid users, with 61% needing assistance with 3-6 activities of daily living and having multiple chronic conditions.
Conclusions:
- The findings underscore the significant care needs and demographic profile of adult day services participants.
- These data are essential for informing policy and improving service delivery for this population.
- Highlights the role of adult day services in supporting individuals with complex health and functional needs.
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