This raises concerns about care. Many residents have little money of their own. Costs have risen but allowance has not. Transportation is a large problem. There are few outings and no funds for this.
Homes are often short of money.
Also, some drugs, hearing aids, wheelchairs, walkers and other assistive devices, eyeglasses and dentures are removed from the approved list or are not as available as before. Some residents are being charged more for things in such places as shops and laundry rooms than they would pay in the community. Retirement Homes Retirement homes have, in recent years, become backup to nursing homes, because beds are not available. These are not regulated, and may need to be. There are large differences in standards among retirement homes.