American Quote by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey
“Traditional nursing facilities are sterile institutions rather than homes - which is why many Americans do not want to live in one or want this as their only option for themselves or their family members.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Health Policy Forum, 2018
Nursing homes often feel like institutions, deterring people from choosing them as caring homes.
In simple terms: Nursing homes feel institutional, not homelike.
Advocate for person‑centered care environments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family decision‑making
- facility design
- policy reform
- caregiver training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would make a nursing home feel like home?
- How can families influence facility culture?
Changing culture and design is costly and slow.