Black-White Differences in Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Deserts: Implications for Unmet Care Needs

Little is known about the impacts of living in a long-term services and supports (LTSS) “desert,” where there are few community-based care options. We sought to understand whether racial disparities exist in LTSS availability and variety and associations with unmet care needs for non-Hispanic White and Black older adults.