The Status of Residential Welfare Facilities for Senior Citizens and Its Policy Implications

Abstract

Various policy measures have been taken to help older people age in place. This article examined the current state of and challenges facing residential welfare facilities for senior citizens, a housing alternative for the elderly in need of residential mobility. In order to do this, this study analyzed some of the important changes that occurred in elderly residential welfare facilities, by using data for the years 2012 to 2019. In addition, with survey data gained from a 2019 survey, the author examined the operation of residential welfare facilities for senior citizens and the life of residents in those facilities. Based on its findings, this study suggests improving services for frail older persons, strengthening support for recruiting workers, and changing the physical environments of elderly welfare facilities.