Caregiver Qualities and Resident Satisfaction in Long-Term Care: Mediating Roles of Spending Time and Environment

: These findings clarify how caregiver interactions are important to resident satisfaction both directly and indirectly through spending time, activity engagement, and environmental perceptions. To promote longevity and healthy aging in LTCFs, providers should prioritize caregiver training that fosters resident autonomy, supports daily activity, and maintains age-responsive care environments.