More than 440 rural nursing homes have closed or merged over the last decade, according to the Cowles Research Group, which tracks long-term care. Instead of finding new care in their homes and communities, many end up at different nursing homes far from their families. The relocations can be traumatic for older residents, and the separation creates agonizing complications for families. Relatives say they have to cut back visits to one day a week. They spend hours on the road to see their spouses and parents.

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From the Texas Trial Lawyers Association news release.