Many myths, or misconceptions, persist about nursing facility life. In the past decade, nursing facilities, like all areas of health care, have changed dramatically in terms of staffing, policies, procedures, and general approach to the needs of their patients. The goals of the long term care profession are to provide both quality care and quality of life in a safe and secure environment.

Understandably, some people are apprehensive about a move from their own home to a nursing facility. People do not know what to expect, and worry about what they believe is relinquishing control over their lives. Long term care providers understand these concerns, and want patients and their families to know the difference between the myths and the realities of life in a nursing facility. >> next