SHR # 2297 :: How To Avoid The Nursing Home :: Chris Williams - Maybe you're not old enough yet where a nursing home is a potential destination, but I can assure you, you will be one day. Or maybe you have a loved one who's a possible candidate due to their advanced age. The number one reason for being admitted to a nursing home is a fall. We also know people live longer when they're allowed to stay in their own home. And the truth is they want to stay in their own home with a level of independence. There are ways to ensure you won't need to make a nursing home your's or their final destination. ::