California

Highlights

• In the past four years, falls increased 6% from 30.2% to 32.1% of adults ages 65+
• In the past year, food insecurity decreased 9% from 15.9% to 14.5% of adults ages 60+
• In the past year, health screenings increased 6% from 75.5% to 80.0% of seniors receiving recommended screenings
• In the past two years, smoking decreased 30% from 8.0% to 5.6% of adults ages 65+
• In the past two years, four- or five-star rated nursing home beds increased 16% from 50.1% to 58.2% of certified nursing home beds
• In the past year, physical inactivity increased 18% from 19.5% to 23.0% of adults ages 65+ in fair or better health