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Characteristics of care homes recruited to the study compared with all homes meeting eligibility criteria in south Birmingham
| Sample (n=24) | All homes (n=77) | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of homes by sector (n (%)) | ||
| Private | 18 (75) | 51 (66) |
| Voluntary | 3 (13) | 10 (13) |
| Local authority | 1 (4) | 13 (17) |
| Housing association | 2 (8) | 3 (4) |
| Number of homes by type of care (n (%)) | ||
| Nursing | 8 (33) | 20 (26) |
| Residential | 16 (67) | 57 (74) |
| Number of beds (median (min, max)) | 35 (11, 76) | 28 (7, 76) |
