At a glance
- Find reports, tables, and other publications using data from the 2018 study cycle of the National Study of Long-Term Care Providers (NSLTCP).
- Publications and resources on this page still use the retired study name: NSLTCP.
- Explore a variety of resources from statistical reports to journal articles and more.
Introduction
The National Post-acute and Long-term Care Study (NPALS) publishes study results and data analysis in a variety of formats. These include statistical reports, national and state estimate tables, and MMWR QuickStats.
NPALS was called the National Study of Long-Term Care Providers before 2020. Publications and resources from the 2018 study cycle use that previous name.
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Statistical reports and supplemental resources
- Post-acute and Long-term Care Providers and Services Users in the United States, 2017–2018 (05/09/2022)
- Eligibility Rate Differences Among Residential Care Communities: 2010 National Survey of Residential Care Facilities and 2012–2018 National Study of Long-Term Care Providers (05/23/2022)
- Adult Day Services Center Participant Characteristics: United States, 2018 (9/02/2021)
- Residential Care Community Resident Characteristics: United States, 2018 (9/02/2021)
Journal articles
Lendon JP, Caffrey C, Lau DT. End-Of-Life Care Planning and Bereavement Practices Among Adult Day Services Centers, 2018. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®. 2024;41(3):262–269. doi:10.1177/10499091231163269 (03/01/2024)
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