The long-term care facilities and units studied
| Facility for older adults (pseudonym) | Location | Units studied and informants in this study | Features of the unit | Features of the of residents | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calendula | In a city center | 1 unit (36 residents, of which 9 were informants) |
| Almost all residents living with dementia | Municipality governed organization |
| Ixora | In a suburb close to nature | 3 units (36 residents [12 in each unit], of which 16 were informants |
| All residents living with dementia | Private company |
| Lobelia | In a suburb | 3 units (36 residents [12 in each unit], of which were 9 informants) |
| Almost all residents living with dementia | Municipality governed organization |
| Facility for older adults (pseudonym) | Location | Units studied and informants in this study | Features of the unit | Features of the of residents | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calendula | In a city center | 1 unit (36 residents, of which 9 were informants) | A single room with bathroom facilities for each resident A big dining room combined with a lounge Atmosphere: lively | Almost all residents living with dementia | Municipality governed organization |
| Ixora | In a suburb close to nature | 3 units (36 residents [12 in each unit], of which 16 were informants | A single room with bathroom facilities for each resident Each unit had a big dining room combined with a lounge. These rooms were linked to a smaller sitting room with kitchen facilities. The inner yard was also accessible to the residents Atmosphere: relaxed, domestic | All residents living with dementia | Private company |
| Lobelia | In a suburb | 3 units (36 residents [12 in each unit], of which were 9 informants) | A single room with bathroom facilities for each resident Each unit had a big dining room combined with a lounge Atmosphere: tranquil | Almost all residents living with dementia | Municipality governed organization |