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There are approximately 15,600 nursing homes in the United States, with roughly 1.7 million licensed beds. In July 2022, about 1.2 million people resided in these facilities. For-profit ownership is dominant, with over 70% of facilities being for-profit.
- Number of Facilities: Around 15,600
- Number of Licensed Beds: Approximately 1.7 million
- Number of Residents: Around 1.2 million (as of July 2022)
- Ownership: The majority, about 70-72%, are for-profit