Statewide Examination of Rural-Urban Differences in Assisted Living Facilities.

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate differences in services and care quality between rural and urban assisted living facilities (ALFs).
• Examined assisted living facilities across a state-level spectrum
• Analyzed service availability with a focus on dementia care
• Assessed antipsychotic use rates among residents
• Identified significant rural-urban disparities in service availability
• Found high rates of antipsychotic use in both settings
• Highlighted the necessity for policy reforms as resident acuity increases

Abstract