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In April, the Herald had, the above and:
Six months later and the facts are in. From Care home census for adults in Scotland
Statistics for 2015 to 2025 published today:
On 31 March 2024, there were 1,020 care homes for adults and 40,079 registered places – 18% and 6% less, respectively, compared with 31 March 2014.
On 31 March 2024, there were an estimated 34,113 residents aged 18 years and over in care homes – 7% less than on 31 March 2014 (36,751).
The estimated percentage occupancy on 31 March 2024 was 85%, compared to 86% on 31 March 2014.
Over the last 10 years then has been a small fall in places available but, crucially, occupancy remains fairly constant at only around 85%, with 15%, more than 6 000 places, unfilled. Crisis, what crisis?
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