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