Description

For sample persons aged 55 and older who have ever been a resident or patient in a nursing home, NURHOMENTCMO reports the calendar month when the respondent was first admitted to a nursing home. Researchers may wish to use this in conjunction with NURHOMENTCYR, which reports the corresponding year.

This variable was first introduced in 1984 as part of the Study on Aging supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1984

Weights

• 1984 : SAMPWEIGHT