The Sacramento Bee: Shifting population in California nursing homes creates ‘dangerous mix’ (4/2/2016) This article highlights the changing populations residing in nursing home facilities in California. Some nursing home facilities now commingle older, dependent adults with younger residents under 65 who suffer from mental illness, residents suffering from drug and alcohol problems, residents with a history of homelessness, and residents recently released from prison. This wide mix of patients produce many risks for the nursing home residents and staff.