Frontline S31E13

Frontline - S31E13: Life and Death in Assisted Living

Jul 30, 2013Documentary, NewsSeason 31, Episode 13

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 examines the operations of the nation’s largest assisted living company, raising questions about the drive for profits and fatal lapses in care.

Cast: Will Lyman

Frontline S31E13 Synopsis

Stream Frontline "Life and Death in Assisted Living" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2013-07-30, this episode is part of Season 31 of Frontline. Featuring performances from Will Lyman among the cast. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. 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...