Research Letter
Nursing Home Closures and Access to Long-Term Care
JAMA 10.1001/jama.2026.8509June 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT
This study examines trends in US nursing home closures, characterizing facilities that closed during 2016-2025, and assessing implications for access to care.
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