Nursing homes are not an aspect of American culture that we should be proud of. If your parents took care of you when you were growing up, I think it is your responsibility to take care of them in their old age. We need to get back to that sentiment, because there are too many stories of elder abuse in these facilities. My girlfriend grew up with her grandmother and grandfather living with them, and they were comfortable and around loved ones right up until the day they died. I've been lucky enough to have relatively healthy grandparents who lived in their own homes near their families until they passed away. If there comes a time when my parents cannot care for themselves or their own home, I will be adding an in-law suite and they'll be right here.
That being said, I know for a fact there are some great facilities with amazing people. But the way you have to roll the dice is terrifying.
