Frontline S31E13 — Life and Death in Assisted Living

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Frontline•Season 31•Episode 13

Life and Death in Assisted Living

7.7/10 · 25 votesJul 30, 2013

Ranked #7 of 18 in Season 31•+0.1 vs season avg

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More and more elderly Americans are choosing to spend their later years in assisted living facilities, which have sprung up as an alternative to nursing homes. But is this loosely regulated, multi-billion dollar industry putting seniors at risk? In a major investigation with ProPublica, FRONTLINE

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Episode Summary

"Life and Death in Assisted Living" is episode 13 of Frontline season 31. It scored 7.7/10 from 25 votes, ranking #7 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on July 30, 2013.

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