Introduction: The quality of life is perceived individually and subjectively� The quality of life of elderly people in nursing home nursing homes depends on the degree to which their needs are fulfilled� The need to adapt to a new environment in an older age is a risky situation and may result in depression� The aim of the study was to analyze the change of quality of life and level of depression, as well as possible association of quality of life and level of depression, in elderly people admitted for the first time to nursing home�