000169983 001__ 169983 000169983 005__ 20260316092629.0 000169983 0247_ $$2doi$$a10.3389/fpubh.2026.1698646 000169983 0248_ $$2sideral$$a148590 000169983 037__ $$aART-2026-148590 000169983 041__ $$aeng 000169983 100__ $$0(orcid)0000-0001-8261-058X$$aGil-Lacruz, Marta$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza 000169983 245__ $$aOlder adults’ perspectives on their residential care homes: a case study 000169983 260__ $$c2026 000169983 5060_ $$aAccess copy available to the general public$$fUnrestricted 000169983 5203_ $$aIntroduction: Increasing life expectancy highlights the critical need for highquality older adults care services. This study examined the satisfaction of residents aged 65 and older in a rural care home in Aragón, Spain, focusing on living spaces, personal relationships, and available services. The insights gathered aim to inform future improvements in service provision and policy. Methods: A case study approach was employed at a private care home in Sabiñánigo, Spain. Forty residents with functional autonomy were included; individuals with severe cognitive or mobility impairments were excluded. Data were collected via direct interviews using a validated, culturally adapted standardized questionnaire. The instrument assessed satisfaction with services (medical, dining, laundry), facilities (shared areas, rooms), participation, and interpersonal relationships. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and linear regression analysis were used to identify key determinants of overall satisfaction. Results: The sample predominantly consisted of women over 80 years old, mostly widowed or single, with preserved self-care capabilities. Most residents shared bedrooms and reported positive perceptions of this arrangement. While dining and healthcare services received high satisfaction ratings, storage space and cafeteria vending machine restrictions were negatively perceived. Furthermore, a significant proportion of residents reported a lack of participation in management suggestions. Inferential analysis revealed that food quality, functional status, and educational level significantly influenced overall satisfaction. Specifically, more educated and autonomous residents tended to rate the care home less favorably. Discussion: Residents generally reported high satisfaction with personal care and their residential lifestyle, particularly regarding dining and healthcare services. However, areas such as facility maintenance, storage, and opportunities for participation in management require improvement. The findings highlight the critical role of functional status and educational background in shaping satisfaction, suggesting that perceived quality of life is closely linked to personal autonomy and social engagement within the care home environment. 000169983 536__ $$9info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA/S16-23R 000169983 540__ $$9info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess$$aby$$uhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.es 000169983 655_4 $$ainfo:eu-repo/semantics/article$$vinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion 000169983 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0001-5057-6006$$aLeché-Martín, Eduardo Alberto$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza 000169983 700__ $$aHenning, Marcus Alexander 000169983 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-7994-923X$$aGil-Lacruz, Ana Isabel$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza 000169983 7102_ $$14012$$2650$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Direcc.Organiza.Empresas$$cÁrea Organización de Empresas 000169983 7102_ $$14009$$2740$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Psicología y Sociología$$cÁrea Psicología Social 000169983 7102_ $$14009$$2813$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Psicología y Sociología$$cÁrea Trabajo Social y Serv.Soc 000169983 773__ $$g14 (2026)$$pFront. public health.$$tFrontiers in public health$$x2296-2565 000169983 8564_ $$s291051$$uhttps://zaguan.unizar.es/record/169983/files/texto_completo.pdf$$yVersión publicada 000169983 8564_ $$s2111190$$uhttps://zaguan.unizar.es/record/169983/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon$$xicon$$yVersión publicada 000169983 909CO $$ooai:zaguan.unizar.es:169983$$particulos$$pdriver 000169983 951__ $$a2026-03-16-08:16:14 000169983 980__ $$aARTICLE