Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the personal, facility, and family related factors influencing the
quality of life of elderly residents in long-term care facilities. Methods: Data were collected using a convenience
sample of 248 residents at levels I to III in 10 facilities located in Daegu and the Gyeongsangbuk-do area. Stepwise
regression was conducted using SPSS/WIN 22.0. Results: Factors influencing quality of life included adjustment
to living in the facility (β=.26, p<.001), self-esteem (β=.24, p<.001), subjective state of health (β=.20, p=.001),
subjection to verbal abuse by facility staff (β=-0.13, p=.005), interpersonal relationships within the facility (β=.13,
p=.026), and the level of care (β=.10, p=.040). These factors had an explanatory power of 45.3%. Conclusion:
Findings show that factors related to the facility had greater explanatory power than personal factors of elderly
residents in long-term care facilities, suggesting the necessity of suitable care for individual residents and intensive
care to ease the transition of residents to living in the facility. Furthermore, a holistic nursing approach should be
taken to help residents form positive relationships within the facility.