Over the past three decades, I have noticed that the quality of care, at least in my area, has improved dramatically. As for the corporations being profit driven, this is true with ALL corporations. If it were not, they wouldn't be in business very long. However, the quality of care, at least from my observations, is dictated by the quality of the care givers themselves - not the corporations. The vast majority of the caregivers I have encountered over the decades have been compassionate, caring individuals who take pride in their work. For the most part, they were highly skilled ladies, and men who treated the residents as if they were family. It takes a very special individual to do this type of work and maintain their sanity. Keep in mind that some of the residents require very little intervention from the caregivers, while others require caregivers to assist them in their every need. Some of the caregivers I encountered had worked at the same facilities for 20 or more years and were still there when I retired. They were dedicated individuals who really cared about their patients and should be applauded for their work.

Gary