In 2014, what percentage of persons 65 years of age or older were estimated to be residents in long-term care facilities in the United States?
A)Less than one percent
B)Less than three percent
C)More than 10 percent
D)About 18.5 percent
E)33 percent

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In 2014, it was estimated that less than three percent of persons 65 years of age or older were residents in long-term care facilities in the United States. This reflects the fact that while there is a significant need for long-term care among the elderly, a majority are cared for outside of institutional settings, often by family members or through community-based services.

In 2014, What Percentage of Persons 65 Years of Age