EXHIbIT 1.
Characteristics of a convenience sample of recently admitted nursing home residents, June–September 2014
| Characteristic | Mean | Standard deviation |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) | 76 | 9 |
| Number of cases (N = 63) | Percent | |
| SEX | ||
| Male | 45 | 71 |
| Female | 18 | 29 |
| RACE | ||
| White | 41 | 65 |
| Black | 18 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 5 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 |
| INSURANCE TYPE FOR initial AdMISSION | ||
| Medicare | 33 | 54 |
| Medicaid | 27 | 42 |
| Veterans Affairs | 3 | 5 |
| INITIAL ADMISSION INTENDED TO BE: | ||
| Long term | 55 | 87 |
| Short term (postacute) | 8 | 13 |
| NURSING HOME COMPARE OVERALL STAR RATING | ||
| 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 16 | 25 |
| 3 | 8 | 12 |
| 4 | 11 | 17 |
| 5 | 8 | 12 |
| Unknown | 17 | 27 |
| LOCATION | ||
| Urban | 37 | 58 |
| Suburban | 26 | 42 |
| RELATIONSHIP OF INTERVIEWEE TO RESIDENT | ||
| Adult child | 36 | 57 |
| Grandchild | 8 | 13 |
| Nephew | 6 | 9 |
| Spouse | 3 | 5 |
| Niece | 3 | 5 |
| Friend | 3 | 5 |
| Sibling | 2 | 3 |
| Son-in-law | 1 | 1 |
| Daughter-in-law | 1 | 1 |
SOURCE Authors’ calculations.