stage: 5
Life expectancy in a nursing home with dementia — why the range is so wide
The average length of stay in a nursing home for someone with dementia varies considerably but is typically in the range of 1 to 3 years. People who are admitted in the later stages of dementia tend to have shorter stays, while those admitted earlier in the progression of the illness may live in the home for several years. The underlying cause of dementia, the person's general physical health, and the quality of care they receive all influence survival. Some people stabilise after admission and live considerably longer than statistical averages suggest. These figures should be treated as broad guidance rather than predictions.