THE PROVISION AND USE OF MENTAL-HEALTH-SERVICES IN NURSING-HOMES - RESULTS FROM THE NATIONAL MEDICAL EXPENDITURE SURVEY

Data from the Institutional Population Component of the National Medic al Expenditure Survey were used to provide national estimates of annua l mental health service provision and use in nursing homes. In additio n, the relationship between service provision and setting characterist ics such as ownership, size, Medicaid certification, and chain status was examined. Although more than three quarters or residents with a me ntal disorder resided at a nursing home that provided counseling servi ces, fewer than one fifth actually received any mental health services within the year.